The final day of the fourth Test between India and Australia saw a stellar performance from Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who etched his name in cricketing history by becoming the third-highest run-scorer for India in a single calendar year. Jaiswal’s gritty knock of 84 runs off 208 balls, laced with eight boundaries, pushed his 2024 tally to an impressive 1,478 runs.
Jaiswal now stands in elite company, alongside legends like Sachin Tendulkar, who scored 1,562 runs in 2010, Sunil Gavaskar with 1,555 runs in 1979 and Virender Sehwag with 1,462 and 1,422 runs in 2008 and 2010, respectively.
However, Jaiswal’s innings was overshadowed by a controversial dismissal that left fans and experts divided. On the fifth ball of the 71st over, Australian skipper Pat Cummins appealed for a caught-behind decision. The on-field umpire initially turned it down, prompting Cummins to review the decision.
Replays showed the ball seemingly deflecting off Jaiswal’s gloves before being caught by Alex Carey. Yet, the snickometer failed to register any movement. Despite the absence of audio evidence, third umpire Sharfuddoula relied on visual evidence to overturn the on-field decision, declaring Jaiswal out.
The controversial call sparked heated debates, adding drama to an otherwise remarkable innings. While Jaiswal’s dismissal ended his knock prematurely, his performance reaffirmed his status as one of India’s brightest cricketing stars.