During the World Test Championship final against India, Australia established a commanding position by taking a lead of 173 runs at the end of the first innings. Travis Head delivered an impressive century for the Australian team, while Ajinkya Rahane emerged as the highest run-scorer for India. Shardur Thakur also displayed resilience by scoring a fifty for India.
However, it was Mohammed Siraj who created a memorable and amusing moment in cricket history. In the 69th over of the innings, Cameron Green was bowling while Siraj aimed to unleash some powerful shots as the game approached its conclusion.
Green delivered a full ball down the leg side, which struck Siraj’s pads. The Australian team fervently appealed for the dismissal, and the umpire promptly raised his finger. Believing that the day’s play had concluded with the fall of the final wicket, the Australian team began making their way back to the dugout.
But there was an unexpected twist yet to unfold. Immediately after being declared out, Siraj decided to challenge the decision by opting for the Decision Review System (DRS). The replays justified the batter’s decision, as the snicko technology revealed a clear inside edge as the ball passed the bat.
#WTCFinal2023
— D PRASANTH KUMAR (@WHITEPRASANTH) June 9, 2023
INDIA LAST WICKET DRAMA
AUSTRALIA PLAYERS READY TO BAT FOR 2ND INNINGS
MAIN UMPIRE GIVEN OUT
SIRAJ TAKEN REVIEW
A SPIKE ON THE REVIEW
AUSTRALIA PLAYERS ARE BACK
Small comedy secens in test match#India #Australia #BCCI #TestCricket pic.twitter.com/MhdSns4zqy
#AUSVSIND
— Mp Razz (@mprazz52) June 9, 2023
That was embarrassing for Australia. Overconfident that @mdsirajofficial was out, walked off the field. Warner almost padded up also and then there was an inside edge and they back to bowl.#WTCFinal2023 #WTCFinal #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/0NdOWL9Kcm
Consequently, Australia had to return to the field, much to the amusement of the spectators and netizens alike.
