Shraddha Kapoor mocks third umpire’s controversial decision on Shubman Gill with a funny ‘badam’ twist

The final of the World Test Championship (WTC) between India and Australia took an unexpected turn when Indian opener Shubman Gill was the victim of a controversial dismissal in the second innings. The incident quickly became a major talking point among cricket fans and pundits.

On the fourth day of the match, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma and Gill got their team off to a brisk start as they chased down a challenging target of 444 set by Australia. However, against the flow of the game, Scott Boland bowled a remarkable delivery that gave the young batsman an outside edge. The ball went to fielder Cameron Green, who took a diving catch to his left.

However, the catch had its moments of doubt. As Green dived and touched the ground, it appeared that the ball may have slightly touched the grass between his fingers. Despite this, the third umpire ruled the catch in favor of the fielding side, holding that the fingers were under the entire ball.

Unsurprisingly, Gill and Rohit expressed their displeasure, as did many Indian fans and former cricketers. The controversy stems from an interpretation of the MCC laws, which state that a fielder must have complete control of the ball, even if fingers or hands touch the ground with the ball inside.

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– Shubman Gill (@ShubmanGill) June 10, 2023

The internet was flooded with reactions to the catch and dismissal, including a quirky reaction from Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor. Sharing pictures of his dull Sunday on Instagram, Kapoor jokingly offered almonds to the third umpire to improve his decision-making. Along with the pictures, she wrote, “I am offering almonds to the third umpire.” The post quickly went viral, attracting the attention of cricket fans and Kapoor fans.

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Despite the controversy, the WTC final ended in disappointment for the Indian team. They lost their last 7 wickets for 70 runs within the first session of Day 5. Australia emerged victorious, becoming the first team to win all four ICC titles.

While the controversial dismissal will undoubtedly be debated, it is a stark reminder of the intricacies and nuances involved in the laws of cricket and its decision-making processes. As fans analyze the match and its results, it’s the moments of humor like Kapoor’s light-hearted post that provide some respite and laughs amid the intense competition on the field.

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