Controversy marred the proceedings on Day 4 of the World Test Championship final between India and Australia as Shubman Gill was given out in a contentious decision. Gill edged a delivery from Scott Boland towards slip, where Cameron Green dived to seemingly complete the catch. However, replays showed a part of the ball potentially touching the ground during Green’s follow-through. The on-field umpires referred the decision to third umpire Richard Kettleborough for further examination.
After reviewing multiple angles, Kettleborough made the controversial call to rule Gill out, leaving the batter, as well as his opening partner and Indian captain Rohit Sharma, visibly disappointed. Gill expressed disbelief as he walked back to the dressing room, while Rohit engaged in a discussion with the umpire, seeking clarification on the reasons behind the dismissal.
Rohit Sharma’s dissatisfaction with the decision was evident as he expressed his frustration upon seeing the decision displayed on the giant screen at the stadium. He continued to engage in a conversation with the umpire even after the dismissal.
Poor Poor 3rd Umpire In #WTCFinal
Shubman Gill Was Not Out….What do you think..?#WTC23Final #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/4NmCZkFRqU
— Rahul kumawat (@Rahul_kmwt) June 10, 2023
The dismissal proved to be a significant blow for India, as both openers had made a promising start to the innings. Gill was batting on 18 off 18 deliveries, while Rohit was unbeaten on 22, displaying his aggressive intent with three fours and a six in the pursuit of a target of 444 runs at The Oval.
— Nihari Korma (@NihariVsKorma) June 10, 2023
Interestingly, Boland had also dismissed Gill in the first innings with a superb delivery that deceived the opener. Gill decided to leave a ball pitched wide outside the off-stump, but it sharply moved in with seam-movement to hit the middle-stump.
Earlier in the day, Australia declared their second innings on 270/8 after an important partnership of 93 runs between Alex Carey (66*) and Mitchell Starc (41) for the eighth wicket. Ravindra Jadeja was the standout performer for India in the second innings, claiming three wickets for 58 runs in his 23 overs.
Shocking Decision by third umpire..It wasn’t a clear catch of @ShubmanGill
— Kamran Akmal (@KamiAkmal23) June 10, 2023
Rohit Sharma talking to the umpires about Cam Green’s catch while dismissed Shubman Gill. #WTCFinal pic.twitter.com/YXPvzzBZbY
— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) June 10, 2023
It’s was clearly a drop catch from Cameron Green, Third Umpire have you suckedd dic*s in ur eyes ??? Such a poor umpiring 🤡
Shubman Gill was NOT OUT.#Gill #INDvsAUS #WTCFinal pic.twitter.com/cTgTzZYhsy
— Akshat (@AkshatOM10) June 10, 2023
They are able to show teeth of audience and not able to show frame by frame catch of #ShubmanGill ..he was not out @ICC #ICCWorldTestChampionship
— Mangesh S Ambre (@ms_ambre) June 10, 2023
Catch from Cameron Green, Third Umpire decision,Lot of drama,not use zooming camara for check
Shubman Gill was NOT OUT. or OUT ?#Gill #INDvsAUS #WTCFinal #camerongreen #Green #WTC23Final #ICCWorldTestChampionship pic.twitter.com/eWg9OqZO70
— Jigar Upadhyay (@12JIGARUPADHYAY) June 10, 2023
Ohh cmonn!! That’s NOT OUT .. Cameron green is not getting retained by mumbai this time. Gill is looking solid. #INDvsAUS #Cheater #camerongreen #WTCFinal #WTC23Final #ShubmanGill #catch pic.twitter.com/iqLSwBxTt2
— zadnainfo (@zadnainfo) June 10, 2023
Green pulls off his second blinder of the Test, plunging low to his left at a floating third/fourth slip to catch Shubman Gill for 18. India aren’t happy – they think it brushed the turf. “Cheat, cheat, cheat,” chant a section of the crowd. And that’s tea: India 41 for 1.
— Lawrence Booth (@BoothCricket) June 10, 2023
Shubman Gill falls for 18, courtesy of Cameron Green’s stunning catch.#WTCFinal2023 pic.twitter.com/CMpHz0Zstc
— Vicky Singh (@VickyxCricket) June 10, 2023
