The ongoing World Test Championship final between India and Australia at The Oval has witnessed a captivating fourth day of play, with India’s Virat Kohli leading the charge in pursuing a historic victory. However, amidst the intense action, a controversial catch by Cameron Green that led to the dismissal of Shubman Gill has sparked a heated debate, causing a rift among cricket enthusiasts. Gill expressed his disappointment on social media, leading to an indirect response from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
The incident occurred during the eighth over of India’s chase when Gill edged a delivery from Scott Boland to Green at the gully. The Australian all-rounder made a stunning diving catch to his left. Gill, however, stood his ground as the umpire referred the decision to the third umpire for review. Despite viral visuals suggesting that the ball might have touched the ground, the TV umpire deemed the catch legitimate, fueling the controversy.
Following the day’s play, Gill took to social media to share a picture of Green’s catch, accompanied by magnifying glass emojis, in a sarcastic expression of his disappointment with the umpiring decision. The post garnered significant attention and ignited further debate on social media platforms.
The BCCI president, Rajeev Shukla, weighed in on the issue, indirectly addressing Gill’s reaction. In an interaction with ANI, Shukla urged everyone not to create unnecessary disputes, emphasizing the need to accept the third umpire’s decision. His statement reflects the board’s stance, signalling their displeasure with Gill’s public criticism.
When Green was asked to comment on the catch and Gill’s reaction during the end-of-day media conference, he maintained that he had caught the ball cleanly in the heat of the moment. Green did not doubt the catch and highlighted the third umpire’s agreement with the on-field decision.
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Despite the controversy surrounding Gill’s dismissal, BCCI president Rajeev Shukla remains optimistic about India’s chances of achieving a historic victory on the final day. With seven wickets in hand and requiring 280 runs to win, Shukla believes that the batting prowess of Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli, coupled with cautious play from the team, could lead to a successful chase.
As the World Test Championship final heads into its fifth and final day, the controversial catch and the subsequent reactions have dominated the discussions surrounding the match. The divergent opinions expressed by Gill, the BCCI, and Green have only fueled the fire on social media. With India still in contention for a memorable victory, the focus now shifts to the crucial final day, where the match’s outcome and the championship title will be determined.
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This is not good response from Bcci. They should report these issues to icc