IND vs AUS 4th Test: Why Yashasvi Jaiswal Was Given Out Despite No Edge On Snickometer?

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Yashasvi Jaiswal’s dismissal during the final day of the fourth Test in Melbourne became a major talking point. The Indian opener was declared out despite the Snickometer showing no edge, raising questions about the use of technology in decision-making.

What Happened?

Jaiswal, batting on 84, tried to hook a short delivery from Pat Cummins that went down the leg side. Australia appealed for a caught-behind, but on-field umpire Joel Wilson turned it down.

The decision was reviewed by Australia, and replays showed a deflection as the ball passed the bat. However, the Snickometer didn’t show any spike. Despite this, the third umpire ruled that the ball had clearly deflected off the bat and overturned the on-field decision.

Jaiswal was unhappy and argued with the umpires before walking off. The decision stirred debate, as many believe conclusive evidence is required to overturn an on-field call.

ICC Rule on Umpire Reviews

According to the ICC’s Playing Conditions, point 3.3.6 of Appendix D states that if technology does not provide clear evidence, the on-field decision should remain. The rule emphasizes that the third umpire must have a high level of confidence to overturn a decision.

Expert Opinion on Snickometer

Warren Brennan, whose company operates Snickometer, explained that the absence of a spike occurs in certain cases. He mentioned that only HotSpot, another technology, could have provided a definitive answer in such situations. However, HotSpot is not being used for this series.

“Sometimes, Snicko picks up no noise, and it becomes inconclusive. In this case, there was no audio evidence. Only HotSpot might have resolved this,” Brennan told an Australian publication.

Later in the match, Snickometer’s accuracy came under scrutiny again during Akash Deep’s dismissal. A spike was seen after the ball had passed the bat, which led to the third umpire overturning another on-field decision, further fueling the debate over technology’s reliability in cricket.

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