'Shubman aise post nahi dalne chahiye... it’s part of game ..' - Fans react as Shubman Gill shows his disapproval on Twitter over his dismissal in WTC 2023 final

India are in a dicey position at the moment in the World Test Championship (WTC) final going into the fifth day at The Oval on Sunday. After Australia secured a 173-run lead in the first innings, they declared on 270-8 in the second innings. This meant that India were given a target of 444 runs to chase to win the WTC final. The Indian Test team ended Day 4 at 164-3.

India were off to a fast start with 41 runs coming in seven overs. As India were chugging along, disaster struck on the first ball of the ninth over when Scott Boland found the outside edge off Gill and then was caught by Cameron Green at gully for 18 off 19 balls. There was some apprehension about whether the catch was clean or not but after the third umpire Richard Kettleborough saw numerous replays multiple times, he gave Gill out.

I definitely thought I caught it, there was no sign of doubt: Cameron Green

Shubman Gill's anger knew no bounds when he felt he was wrongly given out by the third umpire Richard Kettlebourgh He even took a potshot at the third umpire when he felt he was wrongly given out caught by Cameron Green at Gully.  After the decision was made, the Indian players were not happy with how things panned out. Rohit Sharma was very angry with Kettleborough's call.

Here is Gill's Instagram Story:

Instagram story by Shubman Gill. pic.twitter.com/P4hDyzpyS5

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 10, 2023

The Indian fans at the Oval, then directed chants at Green calling him a cheat. Gill then put out a screenshot of the catch, going by the shared visuals, it looks like the ball may have touched the ground. When it came to Green, he was very assertive that he took a clean catch.

“I definitely thought I caught it”, said the 24-year-old on Gill’s catch. "In the heat of the moment, I thought it was clean, threw it up and obviously showed no sign of any doubt. Then it’s left up to the third umpire and he agreed.” Green was quoted as saying by First Post.

“It should have been checked better, zoomed in, but it’s okay, it’s part of the game. It is all about the umpires. They take a call,” Mohammed Shami said when he was asked to give his take on the matter.

Let us take a look at the reactions on Twitter:

its petty to drag things till insta bruh, thats the game, sometimes decisions are in ur favour and sometimes against, this game balances it all

— Shin (@beers0da) June 10, 2023

We need good innings when it is required the most. Travis and Smith’s innings on day 1 tough wicket is the kind of innings we need. Not only Gill, Rohit and Pujara need some kicking 🦵 for their poor shot selection. It is a good wicket to bat on, atleast we need competition

— Bharath Kumar (@Iam_BharathK) June 11, 2023

Gill pic.twitter.com/Kg2fC6WU7t

— Sanket (@SanketS64861430) June 10, 2023

This was not required by him.. jo support mil rha hai wo bhi chala jayega.. logo ko bhi dikh ra hai out ya nahi. Iske alag se story lagane se kuch hone wala nhi hai..
And jo hona tha hogya.. out bhi ho skta hai( fingers might be below ball) and not out bhi( half fingers)

— Ansh Girdhar (@AnshGirdhar7) June 10, 2023

Difference between a great player and ordinary player ,Sachin ko Buckner ne kitni bar galat out. Diya lekin uske baad bhi wo process par focas karte rahe koi bahane nahi dhoondhte rahe ki galat out diya ,inhe ek 50/50 decision me out kya dediya story' lga di gjb ho bhai ,

— rgvnc (@DharmMaths) June 10, 2023

That's kiddish. The world is seeing. He should not speak of it by himself. Yeah, he was robbed, but that's a part of the game. At times, he ll be let off the hook too, but in this case, the benefit of doubt should have gone to the batsman.

— Ludo Olympist (@amitkrsbg1) June 10, 2023

Yes very hard decision. A big innings here would've boosted his confidence.

But he has to refrain from posting such things.
Very soon he might get a decision in his favor, so he can't cry foul that time.
The game is long, he just started.

— tweettrombone1 (@tweettrombone1) June 10, 2023

Dock 50% of Gill’s match fee for this unsportsmanlike conduct. Against the spirit of the game. #INDvAUS #WTC2023 #WTC2023Final

— Vikram Barhat (@VikramBarhat) June 11, 2023

Man will have nightmares.

— Anoop Mishra (@Anupmis25) June 10, 2023

Crying on twitter , instagram everywhere

— Kohlified. (@123perthclassic) June 10, 2023