Yashasvi Jaiswal's controversial dismissal during the Boxing Day Test at MCG sparked debate as the third umpire overturned an initial not-out decision, despite Snickometer showing no edge. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma supported the decision, suggesting a deflection was clear. Jaiswal's coach, Jwala Singh, remains confident in Rohit's guidance to help the young cricketer move forward.
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