India, July 2 -- Drama ensued during the final minutes of Day 4 of the second Ashes Test on Saturday, as a catch attempt from Mitchell Starc was controversially adjudged not out by third umpire Marais Erasmus. Ben Duckett, batting on 50, found a thick upper edge as he tried to play the lap shot, and the ball travelled left of fine leg, Starc grabbed it impressively. However, it seemed the Australia star wasn't in full control of his sprint and as he dived, the ball grazed the ground.

After careful deliberation, Erasmus eventually ruled the decision in favour of Duckett, much to the astonishment of Australia fielders as well as Starc, who had already raised his finger while signalling to a fellow teammate. The decision created a furore on...