Khanna Critiques India's Performance, Applauds Jaiswal in Controversial Fourth Test

Former cricketer Surinder Khanna criticized India's overall performance in the fourth Border-Gavaskar Test against Australia while praising Yashasvi Jaiswal's batting. He expressed concerns over Jaiswal's contentious dismissal, emphasizing the discrepancy between the snickometer reading and the visual evidence, which led to debates about the decision.

Former India cricketer Surinder Khanna has expressed his disappointment over India's performance in the fourth Border-Gavaskar Test, where Australia secured a win by 184 runs. Khanna commended Yashasvi Jaiswal for his exceptional batting effort amidst a lackluster team performance, highlighting Jaiswal as the sole standout player.

The controversy surrounding Jaiswal's dismissal was addressed by Khanna, particularly focusing on the difference between the snickometer readings and the visual evidence. The decision, made by third umpire Sharfuddoula, has sparked varying opinions. Khanna remarked that the ball's trajectory seemed altered, although the snickometer did not reflect any deflection when Jaiswal attempted to hit Australian captain Pat Cummins' delivery.

Khanna acknowledged Australia's commendable cricketing display, praising their ability to pressure India. However, he lamented the missed opportunities that cost India dearly, including three dropped catches by Jaiswal. Despite his criticism of the team's overall effort, Khanna recognized that technicalities, as suggested by Sunil Gavaskar, played a significant role in Jaiswal's controversial dismissal decision.

(With inputs from agencies.)