Shubman Gill: From Sehwag to Ponting, check out reactions to opener's wicket | WTC Final 2023| IND vs AUS

On Day 4 of the World Test Championship, Indian opener Shubman Gill's wicket fell in the 8th over, sparking a controversy over the dismissal. Cruising at a fine pace, the 23-year-old was caught out by Australia's Cameron Green.

However, replays of the wicket show that Green's single-handed catch was not entirely clean. Clips show the ball, while in his hand, was touching the ground through his fingers. The final decision was in the hands of the Third Umpire, who ruled in favour of the Aussies.

However, the decision has not gone down well with the cricket world. Former players Virender Sehwag, Ravi Shastri, Ricky Ponting among others have reacted sharply to the dismissal.

Sehwag, former opener for Team India, called out the umpire saying, 'Inconclusive evidence. When in doubt, its not out.'

Ex-Australia captain Ricky Ponting called the wicket the 'umpire's interpretation'. He said, 'I think some part of the ball did hit the ground but it is the umpire's interpretation that as long as the fielder has complete control of the ball before it hits the ground then it is out.'

But Sunil Gavaskar's take contradicted Ponting's. The Indian legend said, 'When the ball is touching the ground, it is not out. Many are saying that the catch is complete when the fielder touched the ball, but it is not a full dismissal till one is standing upright and the ball is in their hands.'

Ex-India coach Ravi Shastri also weighed in, explaining the technicalities of Green's catch, 'When the fielder is attempting to catch the ball and two fingers are split, the ball is going to touch the ground from the gap in between. However, when the fielder is holding the ball using three fingers, the chances of it brushing against the ground are less. '

Fans have also expressed displeasure over the Indian's wicket with several calling out the Third Umpire over his decision.