The Australian pacers, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, and Scott Boland, have been relentless in their attack on Indian batters in the ongoing New Year’s Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on January 3, 2025. After Rishabh Pant endured a series of painful blows on Day 1, it was Washington Sundar’s turn to feel the wrath of the Aussie fast bowlers.
On the third ball of the 66th over, Washington Sundar faced a brutal delivery from Pat Cummins. The Australian pacer sent in a nip-backer, which Sundar tried to block with high hands. However, the ball sneaked past his defences, hitting him squarely in the private area. The impact was immediate, and Sundar collapsed to the ground in immense pain, leaving him writhing in agony.
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The Indian physio quickly rushed onto the field to check on him, while the players and fans alike anxiously watched, hoping Sundar would recover. This painful moment, which no cricketer ever wants to experience, left Washington Sundar in considerable discomfort as he struggled to regain his composure. Thankfully, he was able to continue, though the pain was lingering.
— Drizzyat12Kennyat8 (@45kennyat7PM) January 3, 2025
Washington Sundar OUT or NOT OUT?
What is your opinion ?#INDvsAUSTest pic.twitter.com/NZ9A0r8uUJ
— Alok Tiwari (@aloktiwariup43) January 3, 2025
The crowd at the SCG showed their concern for the all-rounder, as his ordeal highlighted the dangers cricketers face when they take on fiery pace attacks. But the drama didn’t end there. Later in the innings, a controversial moment unfolded. Washington Sundar appeared to miss a pull shot off Cummins, with the ball going through to wicketkeeper Alex Carey, who immediately appealed. Despite the on-field umpire not giving the dismissal, Australia used the Decision Review System (DRS) to challenge.
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After several replays, the Snickometer showed a spike as the ball passed Washington Sundar’s glove, leading to a third umpire decision in favor of the Aussies. Fans were divided over the call, questioning the use of the Snickometer, especially after the earlier controversial dismissal of Yashasvi Jaiswal in Melbourne, where visual deflection had been prioritized.
Jasprit Bumrah in his very polite way just let the umpires know what he thought of the Washington call on DRS in relation to what happened with Jaiswal at the MCG. Overheard through the stump mic. A resigned tone from the Indian captain #AusvInd
— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) January 3, 2025
Jasprit Bumrah talking about controversial wicket of Washington Sundar with on field umpire #INDvsAUSTest pic.twitter.com/zqDGzTepPL
— Retired Fan ❤️🩹 (@bosssahil007) January 3, 2025
Down the leg-side, almost same dismissal
Against Jaiswal: Nothing on snicko, but clear deflection. Decision: Given out
Against Sundar: Spike on the snicko, no deflection. Decision: Given out
And not to forget KL’s dismissal too. #AUSvIND
— Peeyush Sharma (@peeyushsharmaa) January 3, 2025
Not a definitive spike in my opinion! Visual evidence wasn’t conclusive, I feel. Technology is surely not consistent
— Sarang Bhalerao (@bhaleraosarang) January 3, 2025
“Same old Aussies, Always Cheating.“
Washington Sundar Out
The ball hasn’t even reached the batsman yet, but the spike is already showing up on the snickometer.
Australian Technology 🤡 and #PatCummins biggest cheater on the earth. #AUSvIND #SC pic.twitter.com/QzZEb4YszZ— Hansraaj (@hihansraaj) January 3, 2025
Washington Sundar’s dismissal today was eerie. In 2021, that same shot memorably went for six.
— cricketingview (@cricketingview) January 3, 2025
That Washington Sundar wicket is straight from the Ponting era playbook.
— Mr. Fix it 🏏 (@CaughtAtGully) January 3, 2025
Washington Sundar was unhappy…#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/9SUDgc2E05
— Ijaj Mazumder (@MazumderIjaj) January 3, 2025
