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    Home / News / Sports News / Gavaskar lambasts third umpire over Yashasvi Jaiswal's controversial dismissal
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    Gavaskar lambasts third umpire over Yashasvi Jaiswal's controversial dismissal
    Gavaskar was commentating when the controversy erupted (Image source: X/@ICC)

    Gavaskar lambasts third umpire over Yashasvi Jaiswal's controversial dismissal

    By Gaurav Tripathi
    Dec 30, 2024
    01:38 pm

    What's the story

    Indian cricket legend, Sunil Gavaskar, has voiced his displeasure at the third umpire's decision to adjudge Yashasvi Jaiswal out on the fifth day of the fourth Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

    The controversial call was made by Bangladeshi third umpire Sharfuddoula, who ruled Jaiswal out caught behind despite inconclusive evidence on ultraedge.

    Gavaskar raised the concerns while commentating during the match's third session.

    Tech debate

    Gavaskar questions reliance on visual judgment over technology

    Gavaskar also questioned the umpire's dependence on visual judgment over technological evidence.

    He argued that decisions shouldn't be made solely on the basis of what is seen, but also take into account technological data to avoid possible optical illusions.

    "This can never be given out. If there is technology, one should use it," Gavaskar said during his commentary stint.

    Evidence requirement

    Gavaskar calls for 'overwhelming evidence' to overturn decisions

    Gavaskar further stressed that an on-field decision should only be overturned when there is 'overwhelming evidence.' He was disappointed with the umpire's decision in Jaiswal's case.

    "Umpires must overturn an on-field decision only when there is 'overwhelming evidence' and by no means it was overwhelming. It is a very poor decision," he said.

    This highlights his belief in substantial proof for such big decisions.

    Contrasting views

    Ponting supports 3rd umpire's decision on Jaiswal's dismissal

    Unlike Gavaskar's criticism, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting backed the third umpire's decision.

    "In my view, that decision was out. The third umpire did make the correct decision in the end," Ponting said during his commentary stint.

    This difference of opinion only highlights the ongoing debate over the use of technology in cricket and its impact on match outcomes.

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