Shubman Gill Gets Heavy Fine For Contradicting Umpire's Decision In Tweet. India, Australia Too Penalised

12.06.2023 - 08:39 sports.ndtv.com

Team India opener Shubman Gill had to pay a hefty price after the conclusion of the ICC World Test Championship final against Australia.

While the entire Indian team was handed a 100% penalty for maintaining a slow over-rate in the title decider, Gill was given an additional 15% fine on his match fee as he had shown dissent at the third umpire's decision which led to his dismissal in the second innings.

Hence, the young opening batter's effective fine would be 115%. Gill's controversial catch in the second innings against Australia became a big talking point on social media, with many slamming the third umpire for giving the decision in the favour of the bowling team.

The young opener also took a swipe at the third umpire through his social media platforms. The International Cricket Council hence handed an additional fine to Gill.

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The countdown for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 has begun, with India looking to end the excruciating wait for an ICC title, having last lifted one in 2013. It was under MS Dhoni's leadership in 2011 that India had last tasted success in the 50-over format. However, there remain a few differences between the Indian squads in terms of the type of batters that are their in the team. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri, having seen and guided the team, doesn't feel the current opening pairing of Rohit SHarma and Shubman Gill will be used by the management in the mega event.

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The fans witnessed a controversial dismissal during the Tamil Nadu Premier League match between Nellai Royal Kings and IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans on Tuesday at the NPR College Ground, Dindigul. Opting to bowl first, the Tamizhans bundled out the Kings for just 124. Later, they chased down the target in just 18.2 overs with seven wickets in hand. P Bhuvaneswaran was the pick among the bowlers as he took a five-wicket haul and gave his side an upper hand in the game. However, the dismissal of Laxmesha Suryaprakash by Bhuvaneswaran caught everyone's attention.

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The dismissal of Shubman Gill during the World Test Championship (WTC) Final between India and Australia has resulted in massive debates between cricket fans as well as experts. Gill edged a delivery from Scott Boland but Cameron Green's catch at third slip has divided opinions. Replays were not clear about whether the ball touched the ground on impact and many experts believe that the review should have gone India's way. Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria supported Gill in the controversy and said that in a crucial match, the decision should have been not out.

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Australia skipper Pat Cummins contradicted his counterpart Rohit Sharma's opinion on third umpire Richard Kettleborough, who gave the controversial decision of dismissal of India opener Shubman Gill during the second innings of the World Test Championship final. After India lost the match, Rohit had stated that the third umpire reached the conclusion a bit quickly and should have seen more replays before taking the call. He had even called out the WTC organisers for having fewer camera angles at such an important match.

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Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting reckons the catch taken by all-rounder Cameron Green to dismiss Indian opener Shubman Gill had the ball touching the ground at one point but credited the third umpire for taking the "correct decision" during the fourth day's play of the World Test Championship final. Gill was batting on 18 when he edged one off Scott Boland and the ball flew low to the left of Green at gully, who scooped it inches from the ground and immediately celebrated the dismissal, as India were rocked early in the chase of 444.

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Shubman Gill's dismissal has sparked controversy and former cricketers Virender Sehwag and Wasim Jaffer didn't miss out on the opportunity to take a dig at the third umpire Richard Kettleborough's decision. Gill lost his wicket after Cameron Green took a diving catch which turned out to be quite controversial as the ball appeared to have touched the ground. Due to inconclusive evidence the matter went straight to the third umpire and after inspection, he decided to dismiss Gill who was visibly upset.