Day 4 of the ICC World Test Championship Final witnessed a major setback for Team India as opener Rohit Sharma fell prey to an LBW dismissal. Nathan Lyon bowled a delivery that trapped Rohit in front of the stumps, leading to the on-field umpire raising his finger. Rohit immediately opted for a review, hoping for a lifeline by questioning whether the ball had pitched outside the leg stump. However, the replay showed that there was no bat involved, and the ball was indeed hitting the stumps.
The ball-tracking technology confirmed that Lyon’s delivery pitched on the middle stump and would have gone on to hit the off stump, leaving no doubts about the correctness of the decision. It was a significant wicket for Australia, with Lyon striking in his very first over. Rohit, who was looking settled and had scored 43 runs off 60 deliveries, attempted an ambitious lap shot but failed to connect with the ball. The delivery drifted on a length and straightened past the bat, catching Rohit off guard.
Realizing the gravity of the situation, Rohit decided to review the decision, hoping for an overturn. However, the review only confirmed what was apparent on the field, and the Indian opener had to depart. His dismissal came as a blow to India, who are in a crucial stage of the match, chasing a challenging target set by Australia.
