Experts stunned as Aussie survives controversial umpire's call

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After a disputed boundary umpiring decision.

The wicket-keeper batsman had a nibble at a delivery from Wanindu Hasaranga, with Kusal Mendis taking the stumps and celebrating before the decision was referred to the third umpire.

The replay showed Inglis' back foot was out of his crease as the ball passed him, but he had a go at shuffling back.

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The decision came down to a hair's breadth with the third umpire ruling Inglis had part of his foot behind the line.

Former English cricketer Ravi Bopara wasn't impressed.

"I'm not on the same page as that decision. From where I'm sitting, it doesn't look right," he said during the broadcast.

Australian cricketer Simon Katich was of the opinion that he should've been given out.

I'm a big fan of watching Josh Inglis bat, but I thought he was going to get sent back to the dressing rooms.

The decision wasn't significantly affected by Inglis scoring four more runs before he was bowled out by Dunith Wellalage in the next over.