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Foul-mouthed Finch fuming after controversial dismissal

Broadcast microphones picked up Aaron Finch using some not safe for work language after a controversial catch against in the first ODI against South Africa.

The Aussie opener experienced the intrusiveness of modern technology in Canturion after being given out by the third umpire and then having his expletive-laden exit heard on the stump microphone.

Finch tucked a Andile Phehlukwayo delivery straight into the hands of Wayne Parnell at short fine leg, but stood his ground, unconvinced that the ball had carried.

Replays suggested the ball to have bounced back up into Parnell's hands, but third umpire Nigel Llong sent Finch on his way.

Not happy! Image: FoxSports
Not happy! Image: FoxSports

A furious Finch left the field cursing loudly, which was broadcasted live across the world.

Finch wasn't the only one upset by the decision:

In the end it probably wouldn't have made a difference, with the Proteas chasing down the Aussies' total with ease thanks to Quinton de Kock's incredible century.