Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar shared his thoughts on India and Pakistan playing cricket again, saying that peace at the borders should come first. Speaking on the show Dressing Room, he said that political tensions and security concerns are the biggest reasons why the two teams haven’t played a series in years.

Gavaskar said that, "It all starts with peace at the borders. If there are no problems or tensions, both governments might finally say, 'Things have been calm, so let’s at least start talking.'"

India and Pakistan haven’t played a series against each other since 2012-13 because of security reasons, and India last visited Pakistan in 2005-06 for series. The BCCI has also decided not to send the team to Pakistan for big tournaments like the 2023 Asia Cup and the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Instead, they have chosen to play matches at neutral venues.

🚨 PAKISTANI ANCHOR : How can we get India and Pakistan to play bilateral cricket?

SUNIL GAVASKAR 🔥🔥 : By frankly having peace at the borders.

It's very simple. If there's peace at the borders, then I think both Govts will certainly say, 'Look, okay, we've had no incidents,… pic.twitter.com/4kbDNLRvTI

— Times Algebra (@TimesAlgebraIND) February 28, 2025

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Gavaskar said that there might be secret talks happening behind the scenes but said that real peace is what matters. "I’m sure some quiet discussions are going on, but what’s important is what’s happening on the ground. We still hear about issues at the border, and that’s why the Indian government feels that until those stop, there’s no point in even talking about cricket,"

Meanwhile, India once again dominated Pakistan in ICC tournament 2025, winning their Champions Trophy group-stage match by six wickets. Pakistan had a tough time in the ICC tournament 2025 losing both of their completed matches and failing to make it to the semifinals.

After 29 years of wait Pakistan is hosting a major ICC event. Past time Champions Trophy winners are hosting the event. Pakistan plays his first match on 19 February and is been out from Champions Trophy 2025 within 6 days of gap. 

 Pakistan lost the match against their arch rivals India, where Virat Kohli brillant century paved the stalvation of the victory but this could have been changed if Pakistani players would have used the opportunity. 

Virat Kohli Obstructing The Field

India were on to the chase and they lost few quick wickets at the start though Virat Kohli and Iyer were there to rescue. The incident happened in 21 over of the match where Kohli plays a shot on off side and takes a quick single, even Kohli reaches the bowling crease but the fielder throws the ball and he tries to catch the ball which clearly been depicted but the ball passes through Kohli gloves and standing behind Babar Azam too misses the ball. This was even highlighted by Sunil Gavaskar who was doing commentry on that time stating that Kohli shouldn't have done that otherwise it would have been a big mistake. 

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— Nihari Korma (@NihariVsKorma) February 23, 2025

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 But the issues there rises that none of Pakistan team appeal to the umpire about this. Yes this would have been given out on certain circumstances which depends on third umpire call it would be a chance of 60-40 where he could be given out for obstructing the ball. 

How Its Been Measured

Obstructing The Field is a rule that if any batter who tries to cover the flow of the ball to not to reach the stumps thrown by fielder that is called Obstructing the field and in this case the batter in given out for relevant disturbance which had happened earlier too in cricket field. There have been several instances earlier too in cricket field. 

Match between Bangladesh and New Zealand where Mushfuqir Rahim was batting and hits the ball over cover fielders fields and throws the ball though being inside the crease he deflects the ball with bat and New Zealand players started appealing for it umpire gives it out for obstructing the field. 

2. The second case it was match between India and Pakistan where Sreesanth was bowling to Inzamamul Haq he strokes the ball and the ball went straight back to Sreesanth he collects it throws it back to him because he was quite upfront though Inzamamul Haq stopped the ball with bat though standing diagonal where wickets were just side opposite and the appeal for obstructing the field happened and he was given out though the through was delibrately on him

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 So on same case if any Pakistan players would have appealed for it there would be an possible chance Virat Kohli would have been given out and the scenario would have been different because India too had lost wickets in regular intervals it was Kohli who stabilised if at that time anyone would have been appealed it would have been a tricky chase for India but for now its a gone opportunity. Now Pakistani players have been criticed in social media how did they miss this opportunity. 

The Maha Kumbh Mela, a huge and holy event which occurs every 12 years in India, is a magnet to millions of devotees in quest of spiritual renewal. In 2025, the Mela at Prayagraj did not see just pilgrims, but a few well-known cricketers of India too, who walked the banks of the holy Sangam to experience this phenomenon.

Among the cricketers who made it to the Maha Kumbh Mela were past and present stars, some of whom tweeted and spoke in interviews about the experience, sharing how spiritually rewarding the event was.

Suresh Raina 

Mary Kom and Suresh Raina went for a dip in the Ganga at the weekend. Raina shared images from his dip on social media, whereas Mary Kom was spotted enjoying herself to the fullest at the spot. Raina went onto social media to share a small peep into his spiritual experience and termed his visit an experience to remember.

Just had an unforgettable darshan experience at Mahakumbh! Felt the divine energy & spirituality of the gathering. Blessed to be a part of this sacred event #Mahakumbh #Darshan #SpiritualExperience #DivineBlessings" pic.twitter.com/j7gClY6DWc

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) January 25, 2025

Anil Kumble

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Anil Kumble and his wife came to Prayagraj on Tuesday and had a holy dip on Magh Purnima, a day without VIP security. They came to the holy confluence by boat, sharing the experience like common pilgrims.

Blessed 🙏🏽#MahaKumbh #Prayagraj pic.twitter.com/OFY6T3yF5F

— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) February 12, 2025

R.P.Singh

former Indian cricketer and T20 World Cup-winning pacer RP Singh attended the event and lauded the government for handling everything well

#WATCH | Prayagraj, UP | On #MahaKumbhMela2025, Cricketer RP Singh says, "I have come here for the second time. The management here is great and I am very fortunate that I got the opportunity of Kumbh Snan in this time period... It is difficult to think how 50 crore people could… pic.twitter.com/olW4RkOOre

— ANI (@ANI) February 17, 2025

Sunil Gavaskar

Gavaskar visits the Sangam in Prayagraj during the Mahakumbh.

Sunil Gavaskar takes a holy dip at Sangam in Prayagraj during Mahakumbh. 🙏✨#Cricket #India #BCCI #SunilGavaskar pic.twitter.com/RSIe4P872L

— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) February 18, 2025

Mohammad Kaif

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Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif visited Prayagraj ahead of the Maha Kumbh festival and took a dip in the Yamuna River.

Abe isi Jamuna ji mein tairaki seekha hoon 😀 #sangam #prayagraj pic.twitter.com/yVs67yJMWb

— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) December 29, 2024

Jay shah

ICC Chairman Jay Shah, along with his family, arrived at Prayagraj on January 27 to attend the Maha Kumbh, a festival steeped in spirituality and tradition.

#WATCH | #MahaKumbh2025 | Saints bless the baby boy of Jay Shah - ICC chairman and son of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. pic.twitter.com/97qA7hwuOb

— ANI (@ANI) January 27, 2025

#WATCH | Union Home Minister Amit Shah along with his family, in the presence of several saints and CM Yogi Adityanath, performs 'aarti' at Triveni Sangam during #Mahakumbh2025 in Prayagraj pic.twitter.com/K8bftnGKwg

— ANI (@ANI) January 27, 2025

Apart from Shah, his son and ICC chairman Jay Shah also visited the Maha Kumbh. Clad in saffron attire like his father, the cricket administrator sought blessings from the seers for his newborn son.

Rohit Sharma vs Sunil Gavaskar : Tensions rise as Sharma lambasts Gavaskar

In a recent column for The Sydney Morning Herald, Sunil Gavaskar criticized the Test skipper of India- Rohit Sharma. Gavaskar said Rohit let himself down, had to choose to give up the captaincy amid his form slump. He wondered whether the choice signaled more general doubts about Rohit and his future in Test cricket.

But Gavaskar was not done with that appraisal. He added that if Rohit does not hammer the ball in the next couple of Tests at Melbourne and Sydney, in the mind of the captain, he might well resign, rather than be forced out by the selectors.

It is said that Rohit didn't like these remarks and got over the hactive of Gavaskar being too mean. Consequently, he is also said to have made a complaint against this criticism to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

But till date, no official statement from any of BCCI representatives has been made in regard to the complaint.

Also in the mix of his comments on Rohit Gavaskar had some comments very live when he described Rishabh Pant's shooting batting as "stupid stupid stupid "

Rohit Sharma complained about Sunil Gavaskar to BCCIhttps://t.co/jOM1qvc56l

— Cricket Ception (@cricket_ception) January 26, 2025

These were enough to weigh Rohit down, according to the source within BCCI as he was finally forced to take this to them after the aggregate criticism, it was alleged. Still, in the actual content of Gavaskar's criticisms, one must concede that his souring may have stemmed considering Rohit's recent performance which wasn't that convincing. There were no Rohit tallies in the three Test matches that preceded the furor, averaging less than two runs a piece.

His decision-making on the field was subsequently criticized, in addition to his in-field leadership with some calls having been met with a questioning air.India did well in the series winning the first Test at Perth but then went on to lose the Border-Gavaskar trophy ending a 10 years winning streak. Coming up, the Indian team will play England in a Test series in June-July next month. 

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During the Chennai T20I, Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy once again provided control for the hosts against England. While Harry Brook was once again foxed by Chakravarthy, former Indian cricketers and present commentators, Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar, teased him by mentioning the smog-free Chennai T20I.

Harry Brook blamed smog for their Kolkata T20I batting failure

Eden Gardens in Kolkata hosted the five-match T20I series opener between the hosts India and the visitors England last Wednesday night. After India sent the visitors to bat first, England scored 132 all out in 20 overs, and India chased down the target in 12.5 overs after losing three wickets. Apart from the English skipper Jos Buttler (68), none of the other English batters managed to reach the 20-run mark in that innings.

Talking about their poor batting performances, especially against the Indian spinners, Harry Brook blamed the smog condition in Kolkata.

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Brook once again fell early in Chennai T20I

Meanwhile, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk, Chennai) is hosting the second game of the T20I series on Saturday. Although the vision is clearer in Chennai than in Kolkata, England batters once again disappointed despite their skipper Jos Buttler once again providing a powerful start. 

It was the seventh over of the first innings of the Chennai T20I when the Kolkata T20I hero Varun Chakravarthy bowled Harry Brook for 13 runs. Brook seemed clueless in that dismissal while the Indian commentators started teasing his dismissal by mentioning the smog. 

Ravi Shastri - you don't need the smog tonight. It sneaked through. 😂

Sunil Gavaskar - Chakravarthy might be asking if there's any smog? pic.twitter.com/MDWpwaNGks

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 25, 2025

Former Indian cricketer and head coach, Ravi Shastri said, “That’s through it. Once again, it’s Varun Chakravarthy. You don’t need the smog. This is sneaked through, and it's crushed into the stumps.”

Meanwhile, the legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar added, “You said it, you said it. The light is clearer here, and there were some smog in Eden Gardens, Kolkata, no smog here.”

Cricket Australia didn't ask Sunil Gavaskar to present the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Pat Cummins, Australia's captain, even though the trophy is named after him and Allan Border. This decision was a disappointment for cricket fans. Right at the ceremony where they gave out the awards, they had Gavaskar just standing at the side of the field without taking part.

It disappointed many people who enjoy cricket.

Gavaskar also shared that, as an Indian, he would have been honored to share the stage with his close friend Allan Border to present the trophy. "I would have been happy to do it alongside Allan. It's a bilateral series that symbolizes the friendship and rivalry between our two nations," he said.

Cricket Australia's Explanation

Cricket Australia (CA) has mentioned some details about inviting Sunil Gavaskar for a special task. They were planning to have him give the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to Jasprit Bumrah but only if India had won the Sydney Test, or at least managed a draw, which would mean they keep the trophy because they won the last series.

CA also shared that they had actually told Gavaskar beforehand about this entire plan. They even said, it might have been a good idea to have both Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar come up on stage. That's what a spokesperson from CA said when they discussed it.

Australia beat India 3-1 in the latest Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, taking victories in Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney. The series is a strikingly large event in Test cricket and happens every two years, with the host country switching between India and Australia. It began in 1996-97 and honors cricket icons Sunil Gavaskar and Allan Border.

While India secured the first win in Perth, the game in Brisbane ended with no winner.

Cricket Australia Admits Their Mistake

Later that evening, Cricket Australia acknowledged their error in not having Gavaskar on the podium for the presentation ceremony, which only included Allan Border. In a statement to the media, CA expressed regret:

"We admit it wasn't an ideal situation, and it would have been better if both Allan Border and Sunil Gavaskar had been invited to present the trophy together."

Nitish Reddy Is Better Than Hardik Pandya in Tests": Gavaskar's Verdict

In cricket, people often compare players who do similar things, especially when new stars start doing very good in important matches this is happening with Nitish Kumar Reddy, a 21-year-old Indian all-rounder. Sunil Gavaskar, a cricket legend and former Indian team captain, has said some very wonderful things about him. Gavaskar mentioned that when you see how Nitish Reddy is doing as a Test batter and compare it to what Hardik Pandya was like at a similar point, Nitish might actually be doing better.

Reddy's Rise in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Even though Nitish Reddy hasn't played a lot of first-class cricket, he was given an opportunity to play for India in their long game, and he did very well. In the current Border-Gavaskar Trophy series playing against Australia, he's been clearly seen as one of India's top players.

Reddy, being extremely mature for his age, scored 114 runs which was really great for his first ever test century. This happened at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Boxing Day. He wasn't alone, though he and Washington Sundar together made a solid 127 runs, pushing India to a strong spot in the game.

Deep into the series, Reddy has been performing well with 294 runs from four games, and that's got him sitting as the second top scorer for India, right behind Yashasvi Jaiswal. Cricket experts and fans are extremely impressed by how he can handle the tough situations and still score important runs under all that pressure.

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Gavaskar's High Praise

Sunil Gavaskar really praised Nitish Reddy's game. Gavaskar said that when you put Reddy's skills currently facing someone first-rate, like Hardik Pandya, Reddy's manner of batting just shines through the cricket legend had a lot of notably positive remarks to say regarding how Reddy plays.

Gavaskar said Reddy is a significantly better batter now than Pandya was at that time. He also mentioned that it's not only just regarding how many runs Reddy is scoring--but how he's doing it. According to Gavaskar, Reddy has a great way of thinking for playing long games, which you don't see much in young players today. ">Gavaskar pointed out that Reddy's bowling isn't perfect yet--but it's improving.

Acknowledgment for the Selection Committee

Really good decision to pick Reddy, even though he hasn't played much first-class cricket, proved to be wonderful. Gavaskar praised the Indian selection committee, with Ajit Agarkar at the helm, for their ability to see this potential in him ahead of time.

"It's a credit to Ajit Agarkar and his fellow selectors to have seen enough to pitchfork him into the Test arena," Gavaskar noted. "This series could very well mark the beginning of a stellar Test career for Reddy."

The Hardik Pandya Comparison

Hardik Pandya has excellent batting and bowling skills in white-ball cricket for India but he hasn't done as well in Test matches. Even though he's shown he can play the longer version of the game, he hasn't been able to keep up his performance and has missed a lot of Tests because he's been injured. Pandya is a major piece of India's white-ball teams because of his powerful hitting and his skill in getting the ball to seam.

At least when it comes to hitting, Reddy seems to be significantly better cut out for Test cricket. His skill to remain for long innings and change his game depending on what is going on has made people compare him to a portion of the greatest Test all-rounders ever.

Bowling: The Area for Improvement

Everyone's been conversing regarding Reddy's hitting skills but he still needs to improve his abilities in bowling. Gavaskar mentioned, saying, If he can improve his bowling, he might just turn into the all-rounder for tests that India has been on the lookout for.

Reddy's medium-pace bowling has shown promise, but he has yet to make a significant impact with the ball. However, at just 21 years of age, time is on his side to develop this aspect of his game.

A Promising Future

Reddy's excellent start has put India in a good spot in the current series and people are saying this might (simply) be the start of a long win streak for him in Test cricket. Major cricket names, even Sunil Gavaskar, think Reddy is doing very well.

As Indian cricket continues to evolve, players like Reddy are proving that the pipeline of talent remains strong, ensuring that the team remains competitive across formats.

On December 30, which was a Monday, India lost to Australia, making the score 1-2 in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy for 2024-25. The Indian captain, Rohit Sharma, was very upset about the loss. Sharma said it played with their minds. Then, he started talking about why Shubman Gill, a player who's been playing very well, didn't play. Rohit said he spoke to Gill first because you can't just make someone sit out without telling them beforehand. Sharma told Gill he wasn't really removed from the team, they just needed to boost their bowling lineup a bit.

Wtf rohit sharma blamed youngsters for the loss? pic.twitter.com/EAuhJalHtY

— a (@kollytard) December 30, 2024

During the post-match press conference Rohit Sharma said, “I talked to him. When a man is left out there is always a conversation. The message was quite simple he was not removed. We only required another option in the bowling department.” However, Sunil Gavaskar, the ex-India cricketer didn’t concur with Rohit. Gavaskar responded by asking if there is any difference between ‘dropping’ and ‘leaving out’, which creates a question on Rohit’s statement.

The legendary cricketer, Gavaskar, said, Whether you say 'omitted' or 'dropped,' it's the same. Even though it might sound different, the player ends up not playing. Then, he turned his attention to Rohit's decision, mainly wondering why release Shubman Gill especially when India's having trouble with batting. He said, Gill was released to let Rohit open and put KL Rahul at No. 3 which didn't make sense because your batting lineup was already struggling.

Sunil Gavaskar said - "You can say you omitted or dropped Shubman Gill, both are the same. Omit looks different, the drop looks different, and left out looks different. I am talking about English but in the end, that guy was sitting in the dugout and was not on the ground". pic.twitter.com/6RbjP3a4CG

— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) December 31, 2024

Gill got about 30 runs in each game during the pink-ball test in Adelaide, as Gavaskar remembered. He didn't get to play the first test and then made a small mistake that got him out fast in Brisbane. Despite that, was it really okay to kick him off the team? That ended up happening, and we all saw what resulted from it.

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To sum it all up, dropping Gill didn't make sense, especially when India's hitting was having a tough time. Gavaskar pointed out how odd that decision was by questioning the reasoning behind it, seeing as Gill's last few games didn't really show he should've been left out.

Rohit Sharma on Rishabh Pant: "He Needs to Figure Out the Right Way to Do Things"

India's captain, Rohit Sharma, noted how Rishabh Pant, the wicketkeeper-batter, plays the game with high risk, after a major loss in the Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Rohit pointed out that, even though Pant has been a major help to the team before, it's important for him to mix his natural way of playing with what the team needs at the moment.

Pant got out in both innings of the game, and people weren't happy with the manner he chose his shots attempting to hit the ball over the fielders off Scott Boland, he was caught by a fielder far away at third in the first innings, only scoring 28 runs from 37 balls then, in the second innings, after hitting a ball that bounced high from Travis Head straight to a fielder far away on the grass, he was out for 30 off 104 balls. When India was trying hard to tie the game, Pant's exit was a major issue because it ended a strong partnership he had going with Yashasvi Jaiswal.

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Rohit's Mixed Reactions to Pant's Approach

Rohit shared with the reporters after the trade, it has only just taken place; we haven't discussed it yet. We are unhappy because we didn't win, and the manner things turned out but what Rishabh Pant really needs to do is understand what's expected of him. Instead of us all pointing it out, he must work out the best approach for himself.

The Indian captain highlighted the duality of Pant's playing style, which has often been a double-edged sword for the team. "In the past, he has given us a lot of success doing what he does. As a captain, there's a kind of mixed reaction to that. Sometimes you want to back that thought of him playing the way he plays, and sometimes when things don't look good, it frustrates everyone. That is what it is, that's the reality," Rohit explained.

He discussed how it's key to understand the industry situation and to weigh the risks. You must deal with winning and losing - keeping it balanced is important. Being a captain, it's tough to converse regarding this material when you've also seen a large amount of success from it. But, thinking through the complexities of the best approach is on him. It also depends on the trade's specific moments. When there's a chance of something going wrong, do you risk it? Or do you make a careful choice so the other team doesn't get a chance to catch up? He must decide that on his own.

Asked about his reaction to how Rishabh Pant was dismissed today, Rohit Sharma goes in-depth on his approach as a captain to Rishabh's game.

A fascinating listen #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/GwVbpVjKG8

— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 30, 2024

Gavaskar's Criticism

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was among those who criticized Pant's shot selection. Gavaskar was particularly unhappy with Pant's dismissal in the first innings, where he holed out to deep third while attempting a scoop, a risky shot given the match context.

"That was not the shot to play at that time," Gavaskar said during commentary, adding that Pant's approach put unnecessary pressure on the team, especially when they needed stability.

Rishabh Pant is the most overrated player I have ever seen. He doesn't know how to play in Tests, doesn't know how to play in T20s and ODIs as well. The only consistent thing about Rishabh Pant is his Lappebaazi.

~ Sunil Gavaskar on Rishabh Pant getting out again doing his… pic.twitter.com/QwljSAdlie

— Incognito (@Incognito_qfs) December 30, 2024

Pant's Potential and the Way Forward

Rohit acknowledged Pant's talent and match-winning ability, but stressed the need for introspection and adaptability. "I've known Rishabh for a long time, [I] understand his cricket as well. In terms of conversations, no way I can say I've not had a chat with him or he doesn't understand what the team expects. He understands that. But things that he does give him results as well - it's just the fine line between telling him not to do those things or telling him to do those things."

India's collapse on the final day - losing seven wickets in the last session to be bowled out for 155 - highlighted the importance of game awareness and calculated risk-taking, especially from senior players like Pant. While his fearless batting has turned games in India's favor before, the challenge lies in channeling that aggression judiciously.

Everyone's talking about how Yashasvi Jaiswal got out in the fourth test of the Border-Gavaskar trophy at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) . It happened in the 71st over, when Pat Cummins, the captain of the Australian team, was bowling to the Indian opener.Jaiswal, who was batting fluently on 84, attempted a pull shot off a short delivery from Cummins. The Australian fielders immediately appealed for a catch behind, but the on-field umpire ruled Jaiswal not out. Dissatisfied, Cummins opted for a review.

The Controversial Decision

The third umpire reviewed the footage to make a difficult decision they didn't see any clear evidence from the snickometer, which is supposed to detect if the ball hits the bat. However, slowing the playback showed the ball's path possibly moved slightly near Jaiswal's gloves. With this clue, the original decision got flipped, and Jaiswal was ruled out for hitting the ball behind him.

Lot of fans and experts were really not feeling the decision because they thought visual proof shouldn't be trusted more than Snickometer data. Social media was filled with assorted arguments, making the cricket fans split on whether the call was right or not.

🗣 "Yeh optical illusion hai."#SunilGavaskar questions the 3rd umpire's decision to overlook the Snicko technology. OUT or NOT OUT - what’s your take on #Jaiswal’s dismissal? 👀#AUSvINDOnStar 👉 5th Test, Day 1 | FRI, 3rd JAN, 4:30 AM | #ToughestRivalry #BorderGavaskarTrophy pic.twitter.com/vnAEZN9SPw

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 30, 2024

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BCCI's Stand

Yashasvi Jaiswal was surely safe, Rajeev Shukla, the BCCI Vice-President, said. Shukla was very upset regarding the call and mentioned, the third umpire should have checked the technology better, the Snickometer didn't even show a spike. In the end, the BCCI asked for a review on how decisions are made in situations like this.

Yashaswi jayaswal was clearly not out. Third umpire should have taken note of what technology was suggesting. While over ruling field umpire third umpire should have solid reasons . @BCCI @ICC @ybj_19

— Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) December 30, 2024

Former Players' Opinions

Sunil Gavaskar, a famous cricket player from India, didn't think it was a good call. Gavaskar said that if technology can't really prove there's an edge, the batter should be given a fair chance. Separately , Ricky Ponting, a major name in Australian cricket, agreed with the choice made. Ponting said it was obvious there was a deflection and the third umpire had all he needed to change the original decision.

🗣️ "If the evidence of the technology is not to be taken, why have it at all? That is something that would definitely be the query as far as the Indians are concerned."

- Sunil Gavaskar on the Jaiswal DRS call #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/Xv6f9VlysM

— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) December 30, 2024

India's Captain Weighs In

When Rohit Sharma, the captain of India, was questioned regarding the dismissal, he remarked, It wasn't visible on Snicko but you could see it change direction with your own eyes, there was a deviation. It seemed he made contact with it. Although it's a hard decision, we accept what was concluded.

Neutral Expert View

Simon Taufel, who used to be a top umpire, supported the third umpire. Taufel mentioned that the umpire's decision followed the rules. Taufel explained that even though technology helps make decisions, it can still make mistakes Taufel said that you can see the ball bounce off the glove in this situation.

Match Impact

India was possibly doing well with a score of 142/4 and it looked like they were going to put up a good total but then Jaiswal got out, and things got worse after that. The team crumbled and only added 13 more runs, ending up with 155 for the second innings. Australia found it simple to go after that and came out on top by 184 runs, making the series obtain even at 2-2.