BGT 2024-25: ‘Crap decision’ – Ex-Cricketers React to Washington Sundar’s Controversial Dismissal at SCG

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During the BGT 2024-25 series at the SCG, former cricketers expressed strong disapproval over Washington Sundar’s controversial dismissal, labeling the decision as a “crap decision.” Sundar was controversially given out after being judged caught behind, despite replays suggesting there was no clear evidence of an edge. The incident sparked widespread criticism from pundits and former players, who questioned the accuracy of the decision-making process and the technology used. The dismissal quickly became a hot topic in cricket circles, with many calling for better clarity in such decisions.

Washington Sundar was dismissed by Pat Cummins for 14 runs in the SCG Test.

Another controversy surrounding the use of Snicko technology and the third umpire has emerged in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25.

This highly competitive series has been marred by several controversial third umpire decisions. While Yashasvi Jaiswal was at the center of one such incident at the MCG, it is now Washington Sundar who feels aggrieved by the third umpire’s decision in the Sydney Test.

The Sydney Test, the final match of the series, which stands at 2-1, began on Friday with India’s stand-in captain, Jasprit Bumrah, opting to bat first after winning the toss on a green pitch. Several Indian batsmen got starts and spent time in the middle, but none could convert their innings into a half-century.

Sundar became the eighth wicket to fall at 148 in a highly controversial manner, reminiscent of Jaiswal’s dismissal in the second innings at the MCG.

Pat Cummins attempted to bounce out Sundar, who went for a pull shot but missed. Alex Carey made a confident appeal, which was initially turned down by the on-field umpire. However, Carey persuaded Cummins to opt for a DRS review.

The third umpire, Joel Wilson, used Snicko technology to check for any edge or glove involvement. Throughout the review process, there were murmurs regarding the clarity of the Snicko, creating uncertainty for the umpire.

A spike was detected on the frame after the ball passed just below Sundar’s glove. Wilson concluded that the spike indicated the ball had brushed the glove, although this remained inconclusive for viewers and experts. Wilson stated, “Got a spike on the edge there, ball is very close to the glove. I can’t differentiate any gap between ball and glove… Yeah, I have a spike. No gap between bat and ball.”

As a result, the on-field not out decision was overturned, and a visibly upset Sundar was forced to leave the field.

Twitter Reactions to Washington Sundar’s Controversial Dismissal in SCG Test

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The third umpire’s decision sparked outrage on social media.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan expressed his frustration on Twitter, stating, “No way is that OUT… that’s an awful decision…”

Former India batsman Robin Uthappa expressed his disagreement, saying, “I’m sorry, but that’s a terrible decision! Yes, there was a spike, but from the side angle, it’s clear there was a gap between the ball and the glove. Decisions like these are full of ambiguity. The benefit should always go to the batter.”

Here are a few tweets from fans regarding this matter:

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