Mitchell Marsh escapes LBW decision, causing outrage as Virat Kohli's response stirs controversy among fans

New Delhi: The umpiring decisions in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy have come under fire after KL Rahul was controversially given out caught behind in the first innings of the Perth Test. Despite inconclusive evidence, the on-field umpire had originally ruled him not out, sparking debates over the consistency and accuracy of officiating in the series.

India suffered another controversial decision when Mitchell Marsh was adjudged not out by the third umpire, despite replays suggesting he was trapped LBW by Ashwin. The on-field umpire’s not-out call was upheld due to “inconclusive evidence” on whether the ball hit the pad first, though front-on replays clearly showed otherwise. Ball-tracking confirmed it was hitting the stumps, denying India a crucial wicket.

Ravi Ashwin to Mitchell Marsh..

– Ball hits clearly on pad first but 3rd Umpire says there is not conclusive evidence to overturn on field umpire decision..!!

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— MANU. (@Manojy9812) December 7, 2024

There was clear a clear gap . Third umpire always gives decisions against INDIA. Cheater always a cheater #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/8vSj0t3Soy

— Gurjit (@gurjit_sinqh) December 7, 2024

So they found conclusive evidence to turn around KL. Rahul’s decision, but nothing in the case of Mitchell Marsh (These Aussie Cheaters )
Ennna elavu da idu ??? #AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/BC4hU9fx8f

— Voice_of_cricket_official (@voiceofcricke) December 7, 2024

This is pathetic by Richard Kettleborough. He was unsure of bat first or pad first but gave not out based on Snicko. Mitchell Marsh was safe as impact was umpires call but India would have kept the crucial review. #INDvAUS #INDvsAUS #indvsausTestseriespic.twitter.com/CZU8dpWSXy

— Ganesh (@me_ganesh14) December 7, 2024

Australia is in a commanding position in the second Test, having bowled India out for just 180. With six wickets in hand and a substantial lead already, a lead of 100 or more could prove decisive.