Shubman Gill: Controversy over Cameron Green's catch as 3rd umpire rules opener OUT | WTC Final 2023

Updated : Jun 10, 2023 20:44
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Shubman Gill's wicket in the second innings caused a huge controversy on the fourth day of the World Test Championship final.

Chasing a mammoth 444, India were off to a fantastic start at 41/0 after just 7 overs.

However, a Scott Boland delivery kicked up from a length to take the shoulder of Shubman Gill's bat. 

Cameron Green, who had taken a blinder in the first innings to send Ajinkya Rahane back, dived to his left and seemed to have taken another sensational catch just millimetres above the ground.

However, Gill wasn't sure and when the third umpire was asked to check, replays were inconclusive, with many wondering if the ball had just kissed the grass before Green snaffled it.

Third umpire Richard Kettleborough though adjudged it to be a fair catch after going through multiple replays, stating Green's fingers were underneath the ball when he completed the take. 

The third umpire's decision didn't go down too well with the Indian fans, who were fuming why the benefit of the doubt didn't go to the batter. 

Even captain Rohit Sharma couldn't quite hide his frustration when the OUT decision flashed on the big screen, much to the disappointment of 90% of the fans at the ground.

Also read: Former Pakistan cricketer claims Australians tampered with ball, gives this explanation

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