‘Cheater’ chants erupted at the MCG after the controversial dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal

Chaos erupted at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) as chants of ‘cheater’ filled the air after Yashavi Jaiswal’s controversial dismissal on day five of the ongoing Boxing Day Test between India and Australia in Melbourne on Monday (December 30).

The Indian public was clearly dissatisfied after the decision, as many felt that the dismissal was unfair. As Jaiswal walked off the field, tensions rose, as fans in the stands began chanting “Cheater”, directing their frustration at the referees’ controversial decision in the Boxing Day Test.

MCG situation turns into chaos as Indian fans chant ‘cheater’ after Yashavi Jaiswal’s controversial dismissal

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The drama unfolded in the 71st minute of India’s chase as Pat Cummins delivered a short ball aimed at Yashasvi Jaiswal’s leg, with the field fully prepared for the shot. Jaiswal tried to pull the ball, but the ball hit the bottom edge of his glove and went straight at the wicket-keeper, Alex Carey, who raced forward to take a brilliant catch just inches from the ground.

Although the on-field umpire did not think there was any advantage, the Australian cricketers were confident and decided to review the decision, bringing the third umpire into the picture. The replay showed no spike in the ball tracking system or any clear sound to indicate that the ball had hit Yashavi’s bat.

But the third umpire said that the ball was clearly deflected due to it touching the bottom of the glove and relied on visual evidence and overturned the decision, as Yashavi had to leave after making 84 runs from 208 balls, with 8 boundaries to his name. .

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