NEW DELHI: After Pat Cummins was denied the opportunity to use a review on Mohammed Siraj on Day 4, a dramatic incident unfolded on the fifth and final day of the fourth Test at a packed Melbourne Cricket Stadium.
The moment occurred in the 71st over of India’s innings as they chased a target of 340 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal attempted to pull a short delivery from Pat Cummins but gloved it behind to Alex Carey, who dived forward to take the catch just inches above the ground. Cummins and Carey immediately appealed and began celebrating, but the on-field umpire remained unmoved.
Confident in the dismissal, Cummins opted for a review.
Replays confirmed a deflection off the glove, but Snickometer showed no spike. Despite the absence of an audio cue, third umpire Sharfuddoula relied on visual evidence and overturned the on-field decision, declaring Yashasvi out.
A visibly disappointed Yashasvi sought clarification from the umpires but was ultimately sent back to the pavilion.
He departed after a brilliant knock of 84 off 208 balls, studded with eight boundaries.
Yashasvi’s outstanding performances this year have cemented his place among India’s cricketing greats. He has amassed 1,478 Test runs in 2024, placing him third on India’s list of most runs in a calendar year. He trails only Sachin Tendulkar (1,562 in 2010) and Sunil Gavaskar (1,555 in 1979), with the record still within reach.
