It is obvious from Gill’s screen capture that the Australian had planted the ball before completing the catch.
On the penultimate day of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) final at The Oval, which is currently favored by Australia, India opener Shubman Gill was the subject of a significant controversy.
When Gill was caught by Cameron Green in the gully, the controversy began. After a lengthy examination by third umpire Richard Kettleborough, Gill was ruled out.
A significant number of cricket fans and a few former players felt that the Indian was unfairly treated, so they came out in support of Gill, who was also shocked by the decision.
While Gill and captain Rohit Sharma, who was then batting close by. Didn’t hold back from venting out their disappointment, the previous has now made it a stride further.
Gill shared his personal opinion on the topic on both Instagram and Twitter shortly after the conclusion of play on Day 4, when India reached 164/3 in a massive 444-run chase.
Gill made fun of the official without naming anyone and shared a screenshot of Green diving to his left to catch a low-diving fish.
According to Gill’s screenshots, it appears that the Australian had grounded the ball before completing the catch. Resulting in his innings ending on 18 off 19 balls.
The episode occurred right at the stroke of tea as Gill attempted to jab a ball by Scott Boland somewhat wide of the off-stump line.
However, Green plunged to his left to complete a world-class effort after the ball took an outside edge and traveled between the slip cordon and gully.
After a concise conversation between the umpire. The choice was alluded to television official, who precluded Gill because of absence of any substantial proof supporting the player.
The questionable second saw India lose their most memorable wicket on 41. Following which Rohit and Cheteshwar Pujara added a 50 or more represent the subsequent wicket.
However, Rohit was caught LBW on 43 while attempting a sweep against Nathan Lyon. Pujara was caught behind for 27 while playing an uppercut against Pat Cummins. Both of these losses came quickly.
Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane, be that as it may. Have saved India in chase and added 71 runs for the fourth wicket as India completed the day on 164/3.
They currently need 280 runs more to win the challenge.