'No controversy' - Experts back Bangladesh umpire Saikat's decision

Third umpire Sharfuddaula Ibn Shaheed Saikat's decision to dismiss Yashaswi Jaiswal has sparked a huge debate on social media. However, cricket experts do not see anything controversial here. They support the Bangladeshi umpire's decision.

On the final day of the fourth Test in Melbourne, Monday, India were bundled out for 155 runs in their second innings, chasing Australia's target of 340. However, the Indians could have saved the match if they had batted for a little over half an hour. That is why the Indians are unable to accept Jaiswal's dismissal.

With less than an hour left in the day's play, Jaiswal was showing hope for the Indians, who were 140 for 6. He stood as a shield at one end with a brilliant batting performance. Then, Jaiswal got hit on the glove while pulling a bouncer from Pat Cummins. However, the on-field umpire did not give him out.

Later, Azira went to the third umpire. Where Bangladeshi umpire Saikat was in charge. The replay showed that the spike was not working properly. The spike was visible before the ball reached the bat. The impact time of the gloves was the same. But it was clear that the ball was slightly deflected. Therefore, the fielder decided to ignore the technology and declare him out. Jaiswal was batting on 84 runs at that time.

Saikat then told the field umpire Wilson, 'I can clearly see that the ball hit the gloves. The decision has to be changed.'

World-renowned former Australian umpire Simon Taufel supported this decision, saying, 'The third umpire made the right decision. According to the rules of technology, if there is clear evidence of bat contact, there is no need to use additional technology.'

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting also agreed with this decision, 'No matter how they analyze it, the ball clearly hit the gloves. I was able to catch it right away. Jaiswal also started walking. Although Snicko could not prove it, the replay showed the ball touching the gloves. In my opinion, there is no room for debate.'

Not only these two Australians, former Indian cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri, while giving commentary, said that he thought the ball hit the bat.

However, Jaiswal's dismissal had a serious impact on the match for India. They could not last even nine overs. After losing their last four wickets, they were bowled out for 155 for just 15 runs. Cummins took 3 for 28 to lead Australia to victory. As a result, Australia took a 2-1 lead in the Border-Gavaskar series.

Meanwhile, another legendary Indian player, Sunil Gavaskar, questioned the use of technology and said, 'If the evidence of technology is not accepted, then what is the point? From an Indian perspective, it certainly raises questions.'