David husser controversial run-out video
The action unfolded in the 24th over of the crucial India-Australia CB series match which Mahendra Singh Dhoni's men had to win to stay afloat in the series.
At 119 for four, Australia were rather precariously poised when wicketkeeper-batsman Matthew Wade took off for a single off R Ashwin's final delivery of the over.
Non-striker David Hussey answered his partner's call but as he was completing the run, the Aussie put his right hand out to stop the ball from hitting him.
India skipper Dhoni appealed for an obstructing the field dismissal allowed under the ICC rules.
On-field umpires Billy Bowden and Simon Taufel referred the matter to third umpire Simon Fry, who decided in favour of the batsman by concluding that he was merely trying to avoid getting hit rather than saving the stumps.
Dhoni was not quite happy with the decision and had an animated chat with the umpires for quite some time.
The Law regarding obstruction of field states ""Either batsman is out Obstructing the field if he wilfully obstructs or distracts the fielding side by word or action. Furthermore, it shall be regarded as obstruction if while the ball is in play either batsman wilfully, and without the consent of a fielder, strikes the ball with his bat or person, other than a hand not holding the bat, after the ball has been touched by a fielder. This shall apply whether or not there is any disadvantage to the fielding side."
The appeal could have been interpreted as one for the handling the ball but the law in that case states that a batsman can use his hand to take evasive action in an attempt to prevent injury.
That was not the end of the controversies though. The run-out of Sachin Tendulkar (14) became quite dramatic during India's chase.
The action unfolded after the final delivery of the Indian innings' seventh over, being bowled by Brett Lee.
Gautam Gambhir called for a single to which Tendulkar responded only to be run out by David Warner. The twist in the tale was Lee's presence in Tendulkar's way while the Indian was sprinting towards the crease.
Lee ran across the pitch towards the ball and then stopped to observe as Warner ran in from point and sent down a direct hit.
Tendulkar threw his arms up in frustration when the ball hit the stumps, making it clear that he wasn't happy with Lee blocking his way but umpires Simon Taufel (at square leg) and Billy Bowden ruled against the batsman after some deliberation.
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