[Watch] "2008 nahi hai yeh" - Former India all-rounder's cheeky take on Pat Cummins asking for a review on Day 4 of BGT 2024-25 4th Test

Former Team India all-rounder Irfan Pathan was quick to comment on air when he noticed Australian skipper Pat Cummins asking for a review, despite the umpire taking one. The incident took place on Day 4 (today, December 29) of the fourth Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Umpiring in the marquee series has often been a subject that has been fiercely debated. There have been countless times when batters from both sides have been subjugated to some poor decisions, ultimately resulting in a wicket or the bowling side being unable to get their breakthrough.

On-field umps asked for a review to check a bump ball. TV umpire Sharfuddoula deemed it not out quickly even though it looked pretty close. Cummins was frustrated and signaled the 'T' wanting to counter-review it. Irfan Pathan, who was on air, noticed this and said:

"Australia ko lag raha hai ki yeh 2008 hai. Nahi, nahi, nahi 2008 nahi hai yeh (Australia think it is 2008. No, this isn't 2008)"

Take a look at the video below:

Pathan's comments referred to the dubious umpiring decisions in the 2007-08 Border Gavaskar Trophy. One such incident was of former Australian batter and skipper Ricky Ponting claiming a bump and signaling the umpire out, to which the umpire agreed and adjudged the batter the same.

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Australia lose six wickets but have a healthy lead in the BGT 2024-25 4th Test

Australia v India - Men's 4th Test Match: Day 4 - Source: Getty

Australian batters have struggled against Team India's new ball bowling attack, losing six wickets, with their middle order not being able to score more than 16 runs. They have scored 130/6 after 46 overs and lead by 235 runs.

For India, Jasprit Bumrah has picked up a four-wicket haul, with Mohammed Siraj complementing the Team India vice-captain and picking up two wickets. The series is currently at 1-1 as both teams looking for a win to take a lead, eyeing for the final berth in the World Test Championship Finals scheduled for June 2025.