Ind vs Aus, 2nd Test: Twitter erupts after Tim Paine survives controversial run out review, Shane Warne 'very surprised'

Ind vs Aus, 2nd Test: Twitter erupts after Tim Paine survives controversial run out review, Shane Warne 'very surprised'

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Saturday, December 26, 2020, 05:46 PM IST
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Twitter fans lashed out at umpires on Saturday as Australia skipper Tim Paine survived a run out review on the opening day of the second Test against India being played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

The incident happened in the 55th over of the Australian innings when there was a mix-up between Cameron Green and Paine. However, with no clear evidence of bat being on the line, the third umpire declared the Australia skipper not out.

"There's no conclusive evidence to show the bat is on the wrong side of the line, so the bat looks like it could have a bit over the line. My decision is not out," said Paul Wilson.

Among those who disagreed with the umpire was legendary spinner Shane Warne who said he was "very surprised" with the decision.

"Very surprised that Tim Paine survived that run out review! I had him on his bike and thought there was no part of his bat behind the line! Should have been out in my opinion," Warne tweeted after the incident.

Another former player who called out the umpires was former India opener Aakash Chopra.

"That was OUT. Jason Holder was right. If players can be in a bio-bubble for soooo long...let umpires should be doing the same. #AusvInd," tweeted Chopra.

The decision did cost India much as Paine got out after scoring just 13 and Australia eventually got bundled out for 195.

For India, Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of the bowlers as he returned with figures of 4/56 in the 16 overs he bowled. Ace off-spinnner Ravichandran Ashwin was the next in line as he picked three wickets, including the priced scalp of Steve Smith, and scalped three wickets, conceding just 35 runs in the 24 overs he bowled. Debutant Mohammad Siraj also picked two wickets while Ravindra Jajeja picked the remaining one.

For Australia, Marnus Labuschagne was the highest scorer with 48, followed by Travis Head (38) and Matthew Wade (30). At the stumps, India were at 36/1.

(With IANS inputs)

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