Amid a lot of anticipation, the Test series between Australia and Pakistan kick-started in Brisbane on Thursday (November 21).

Opting to bat first, Pakistan huffed and puffed its way to 240 all-out at stumps on Day 1. Asad Shafiq was the top-scorer for the tourists with 76.

Australian pace troika of Mitchell Starc (4/52), Pat Cummins (3/60) and Josh Hazlewood (2/46) claimed seven scalps between them while off-spinner Nathan Lyon took the remaining one wicket.

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However, more than Australia’s dominance, a little controversy during the match grabbed the headlines.

During the 55th over of Pakistani innings, Cummins had Mohammad Rizwan caught behind before the on-field officials told the wicketkeeper batsman to wait on the ground while the third umpire checked for a no-ball.

Since replays appeared to show the heel of Cummins' front foot landing on the line, commentators speculated that Rizwan would be called to resume his innings.

Despite the uncertainty, third umpire Michael Gough upheld the on-field decision, which left the commentators astonished.

"I'm trying to find something behind (the line) there but I just can't," the legendary Allan Border said on Fox Cricket commentary.

Brett Lee and Jason Gillespie also questioned the decision.

"I think that's the wrong call. I think it's a no-ball and should be recalled," Gillespie said on ABC Radio.

"I reckon that's hard on Pakistan, I think that's got to be called a no-ball. You won't often hear me say this, but that's got to go to the batsman," Lee said on Fox Cricket.

In the commentary for Channel 7, Ponting had no doubt in his mind that the decision was wrong.  

"I couldn't see any part of his foot land behind the line," he said.

The ICC's Playing Conditions for Test cricket states, "the bowler's front foot must land with some part of the foot, whether grounded or raised … behind the popping crease".

Moreover, Playing Condition 3.3.6 reads: "If despite the available technology, the third umpire is unable to decide with a high degree of confidence whether the original on-field decision should be changed, then he/she shall report that the replays are 'inconclusive', and that the on-field decision shall stand. The third umpire shall not give answers conveying likelihoods or probabilities".

(Inputs from cricket.com.au)