Mathew Hayden lashes on umpire for poor decision in IND vs AUS 5th T20I

India won the series against Australia 4-1 in the 5-match T20I series. They defeated the Aussies by 6 runs in the fifth and final T20I match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. As the matches were scheduled right after the ODI World Cup 2023, the majority of the players rested and both of them played second string side. 

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Something unusual happened in the game when Australia needed 10 runs to win from the final over. Despite Matthew Wade's view that the first ball was flying over his head, the umpire did not award Australia a wide. Nathan Ellis's drive straight down the ground on the last ball of the 19th over struck umpire Virender Sharma. After Arshdeep failed to take the catch, the experts speculated that the ball could reach the boundary if it did not strike the umpire. The Kangaroos thought that was the turning point of the game as well. 

Hayden was also upset with the umpire's decision, and after watching replays of the incident, he indicated that Wade was correct to be outraged by the umpire's decision. Fans chastised Australian cricket team opener Matthew Hayden after he made contentious remarks during the fifth Twenty20 International between India and Australia on Sunday in Bengaluru.

This time, it's the one in front, not on the square. They are tag-teaming here: Mathew Hayden

Hayden said during commentary, "You can see why he is upset; that's definitely a wide. Way over his head. It has to be about his position as well. He was standing up on that ball, and it was still over his head. The umpire has done his job for the second time this over. Have a look at this. This time, it's the one in front, not on square. They are tag-teaming here."

Some Twitter users were not pleased with Hayden's remarks, with one saying, "Didn't particularly enjoy this remark by Matthew Hayden," and another responding, "Pathetic from a commentator! At best it would've been a couple, not that it matters."