Out or not? Another TV umpire controversy in Hobart T20 clash

WATCH: Maxwell sent a booming lofted drive towards Jason Roy when 49 not out and the England fielder claimed a catch low to the ground

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Jason Roy cuts a disconsolate figure

There as another moment of controversy involving two-dimensional replays and debatable catches as Glenn Maxwell was handed a reprieve during the T20 clash between Australia and England in Hobart.

The incident occurred with Australia 103 for four chasing 156 for victory in the Tri Series encounter on Wednesday.

Maxwell sent a booming lofted drive towards Jason Roy when 59 not out out and the England fielder claimed a catch low to the ground.

The batsman remained unmoved, however, and the onfield umpires sent a soft 'out' signal to TV official Chris Brown from New Zealand, who was asked whether there was evidence to show the decision should be overturned.

READ MORE: Maxwell blasts century in Aussie T20 victory

After several minutes reviewing the pictures, Brown determined that the ball had made contact with the turf and gave Maxwell not out.

The issue sparked debate among pundits working on the game. While Michael Clarke and Mark Taylor, commentating for Channel 9, felt it was a clean catch, the BT Sport pair of Graeme Swann and Michael Vaughan determined Brown had made the correct decision.

But what do you think?

Have a look at the footage below and let us know whether you'd have given Maxwell, who went on to make a century in Australia's successful run chase, out."That is 100% out"

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