India vs Australia: What is the 3-metre rule that saved Shubman Gill and left Lyon angry?

Shubman Gill continued his fine form on Day 3 of Indian vs Australia fourth Test, after handing India a strong start in ir first batting innings of match on second day. Day 2 of Ahmedabad Test witnessed several dramatic moments, including one where Gill became center of all talks. 23-year-old survived an LBW appeal despite clear evidence against him in 18th over of India’s innings.

Bowling 18th over, Aussie spinner Nathan Lyon pitched ball on fourth stump line as batter ended up missing it. While it looked like impact was between bat and pad, Steve Smith went upstairs with a DRS review after on-field umpire declared Gill t out. What followed next left many eyebrows raised as TV umpire opted to go for ball tracker, despite impact being ‘three meters’ off target.

What is three-meter rule in cricket?

While ball tracker showed ball would have hit leg stumps, umpire Richard Kettleborough remained with his on-field decision, signaling t out. Australia captain Smith and Lyon were in a bit of a quandary due to decision, while Lyon was seen discussing decision with umpire. Meanwhile, umpire was heard saying ‘Going down’ suggesting that ball would have missed leg stump. Under three-meter impact rule, batsmen are given t out f distance between batter and stumps at point of impact is three meters or more.

Steve Smith n appeared on screen and was heard screaming, “What?” on stump mic. India went on to conclude Day 2’s play with ir score at 36/0 in 10 overs. Going ahead in match on Day 3, Shubman and Rohit Sharma went on to stitch a 74-run stand for first wicket, before skipper fell on 35 off 58.

Shubman Gill continues dominating Aussies after Rohit Sharma’s wicket

However, youngster went on to claim his half-century in 90 balls, before completing his second Test century in 194 balls. En route to his century, Gill hit a total of nine sixes and one four. India’s first innings score stood at 181/1 in 61 overs, at time of writing this article.