Sunil Gavaskar was among those who were furious, as the legendary Indian cricketer questioned the third umpire's decision to overlook the Snicko technology to decide the youngster and the touring side’s fate in the fourth Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 Test in Melbourne.
Facing Pat Cummins in the 71st over during India’s chase, the young Indian opener appeared to have gloved the ball to the Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey, prompting a DRS review after the on-field umpire gave Yashasvi Jaiswal not out in the match.
The replays showed no spike on the Snicko meter, yet the third umpire overturned the on-field umpire’s decision and declared the decision in Australia’s favor, which sparked outrage among fans and experts like Sunil Gavaskar, with many questioning the reliance on technology.
Evidence of the technology is not to be taken; why have it at all?: Sunil Gavaskar slams Yashasvi Jaiswal’s dismissal
Sunil Gavaskar said during commentary on Australia’s 7Cricket: “If the technology is not to be taken, the evidence of the technology is not to be taken; why have it at all? That is something that would definitely be the query. As far as the Indians are concerned. Yes, it was the optical illusion.”
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 30, 2024
If you are going to use optical illusion, then don't use technology at all: Sunil Gavaskar on Yashasvi Jaiswal's wicket
In a video shared by Star Sports on X, Sunil Gavaskar shared: “If you can't see the deflection, whether you see it or not, it can be an optical illusion. Why are we using technology? We are using technology to show a sneak. Here you can see that the line is a straight line in Snicko. Whatever you are seeing can be an optical illusion. You should not take the decision on the basis of an optical illusion. If you are using technology, then you must follow what Snicko says.”
Gavaskar labeled the decision "absolutely wrong" and questioned why technology is used if such clear evidence is ignored while making such a call in the high-intensity games. Notably, India lost the MCG Test by 184 runs against Australia.
? "Yeh optical illusion hai."#SunilGavaskar questions the 3rd umpire's decision to overlook the Snicko technology. OUT or NOT OUT - what’s your take on #Jaiswal’s dismissal? ?#AUSvINDOnStar ? 5th Test, Day 1 | FRI, 3rd JAN, 4:30 AM | #ToughestRivalry #BorderGavaskarTrophy pic.twitter.com/vnAEZN9SPw
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 30, 2024
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