Nathan Lyon decision in Australia-NZ Test wrong, says ICC

The ICC has admitted third umpire Nigel Llong got a crucial decision wrong in the recent day-night Test between Australia and New Zealand.

Llong ruled against giving Nathan Lyon out during Australia's first innings in the clash at the Adelaide Oval.

Black Caps coach Mike Hesson spoke to referee Roshan Mahanama during the match and the NZC subsequently wrote to the ICC (International Cricket Council).

The ICC replied on Tuesday, noting publicly the umpire "followed the correct protocol, but made an incorrect judgment".

"ICC has replied to correspondence from NZC relating to the Nathan Lyon DRS review in the 3rd Test," the ICC posted on its official Twitter account.

"ICC has reviewed the decision and acknowledged that it was incorrect."

New Zealand could have potentially squared the three-Test series at 1-1 if the Lyon decision had gone their way as the Aussies would have been 118-9 at that point.

Lyon had all but walked off the field during Llong's deliberations - the screen at the ground having shown a big `Hot Spot' on his bat - but he returned to join in a record Australian trans-Tasman series 74-run ninth-wicket stand with Peter Nevill to deliver his side a vital 22-run first innings lead.

NZ skipper Brendon McCullum was shocked his review was not successful, as were commentators Shane Warne, Ian Chappell and Ian Healy.

It proved a major turning point in the match, which Australia won by three wickets on Sunday.

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