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'At That Time, I Thought..', Cameron Green Reflects On His Controversial Catch

image-liqy7df9Australian players celebrating the dismissal [Source: AP]

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green remains resolute in his claim that he successfully took the contentious catch to dismiss Shubman Gill during Day 4 of the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) final at the Oval. The catch has ignited extensive discussions within the cricketing community.

In the eighth over of the fourth innings, Gill edged the ball towards slip, where Green swiftly snatched it with his left hand. However, replays raised doubts about whether the all-rounder had cleanly grasped the ball. 

When the decision went to the third umpire, Richard Kettleborough, he declared Gill out based on "fingers underneath the ball." This verdict left many fans and experts puzzled, with some suggesting that the ball briefly touched the ground.

After the day's play, Green was asked to address the controversy and maintained his belief that he had taken the catch cleanly.

"At the time, I definitely thought I caught it. In the heat of the moment, I thought it was clean and threw it up, showing no sign of doubt. Then it was left to the third umpire (Kettleborough), and he agreed,"  Green explained during the post-match media conference.

Given his impressive form, Gill's departure carried immense weight as India embarked on their quest for a triumphant chase of 444 in the WTC final. The budding batsman, accompanied by the astute captain Rohit Sharma, forged a captivating opening alliance, gracing the scoreboard with a promising contribution of 41 runs inside eight overs.

The incident has ignited a lively debate, with opinions divided on the legitimacy of the catch. While some support Green's claim, others have raised concerns about the decision made by the third umpire. The contentious nature of the catch has added an extra layer of intrigue to the WTC final, captivating the cricketing community and fueling ongoing discussions about the incident.