WATCH: Yashasvi Jaiswal argues with umpires after becoming victim of DRS controversy

The young India batter was controversially dismissed on the fifth day of the Melbourne Test by Australia skipper Pat Cummins

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal was left furious after a controversial decision by the third umpire saw him lose his wicket for 84 runs during the fifth day of the Melbourne Test against Australia.

This was a crucial moment in the Test match as Jaiswal was India’s last hope and while he was on the crease, it looked as if India will manage to pull off a draw and keep the series level on 1-1.

During the 71st over of India’s second innings, Jaiswal decided to pull a short delivery from Pat Cummins but the ball went behind and was caught by wicketkeeper Alex Carey. The on-field umpire didn’t think there was an edge involved, however the Aussies looked very confident and opted for a review.

"I can see the ball has made contact with the gloves. Joel, you need to change your decision."

And with that, Jaiswal is out! #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/biOQP4ZeDB

— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 30, 2024

There was no spike on the snickometer or any distinct sound that showed that the ball came in contact with Jaiswal’s bat. However, the third umpire believed that there was clear deviation in the path of the ball due to a contact. Thus, he decided to overturn the on-field umpire’s decision and ruled Jaiswal as out.

Following the controversial decision, Jaiswal engaged in a heated conversation with the on-field umpires before leaving the pitch fuming. Former India cricketers Irfan Pathan, Sunil Gavaskar and Deep Dasgupta protested against the third umpire’s decision, however former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting said on commentary that he believes that there was no doubt about the dismissal.

After Jaiswal’s wicket fell, the Indian tail-enders weren’t able to hold on for long as the visitors were bundled out for just 155 and lost the match by 184 runs.

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