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Cricket News: Cameron Green catch to dismiss Gill: Out or not out? | Debates rife over Cameron Green catch in WTC 2023 Final
Controversy is never too far away when rivals Australia and India do battle. It made an appearance on the fourth day of the World Test Championship (WTC) Final, where Cameron Green produced a terrific effort at gully off Shubman Gill that third umpire Richard Kettleborough deemed out.
However, was it out? Did any part of the ball touch the ground? Or did Green keep the ball off the ground the entire time? Remember, the soft signal was removed before the final, so it was Kettleborough’s decision – and Kettleborough’s only – to make.
As an Australian fan, my personal opinion is Shubman Gill was hard done by. While Green’s fingers are under the ball, there appears to be a gap between his fingers, with the ball brushing the turf in the process of taking the catch.
But, opinion either side of the argument should be encouraged and debated in civilised manner. And there certainly is plenty of discussion online. Below are some of the key reactions to the decision, which was an important call given Gill and Rohit Sharma started their steep chase of 444 superbly.
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Cameron Green catch in WTC Final: Out or not out?
Arguments in support of the decision:
Cricbuzz journalist and SEN commentator Bharat Sundaresan believes it was the correct decision.
“When it comes to a catch low to the ground, what matters most is if the fielder was in control of the ball & his body & not if the ball has touched a blade of grass post that & it’s clear that Cameron Green was in control of both. Great call from Richard Kettleborough,” he tweeted.
Arguments & reactions against the decision:
Many believe the ball hit the ground as the catch was being completed, and thus should have been given not out.
What is your call? Do you believe the decision was correct or incorrect? Let us know by tweeting @cric_blog.
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