Controversy Hits India vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: Batter Throws Gloves Away After Huge Call

The final minutes of Day 2 of the second Test match between India and Sri Lanka witnessed a huge controversy as the hosts were not happy with how the umpires allowed the play to continue despite the fading light in Colombo. India declared their first innings on 503/9 and Sri Lanka came out to bat with very few overs left on Day 2. However, Prasidh Krishna first dismissed Lahiru Udara and Prabath Jayasuriya was trapped LBW by Manav Suthar on what turned out to be the final ball of the day. The on-field umpires took the light reading just few balls before the dismissal but decided to continue play. Both Sri Lanka batters Jayasuriya and Kamil Mishara expressed their displeasure but the umpires did not change their decision.

Jayasuriya was visibly upset while walking back to the pavilion and he constantly looked behind at the umpires. After reaching the Sri Lanka dressing room, he threw away his gloves. “Just look at Prabath Jayasuriya, there is steam coming out of his ears,” said Manjrekar on the Sony Sports Network.

Coming to the match, Dhruv Jurel struck an unbeaten 115 as India declared their first innings at 503 for 9 before reducing Sri Lanka to eight for two on the second day of the second Test.

The hosts trail by 495 runs.

Opener Lahiru Udara (1) and Prabath Jayasuriya (2) were dismissed by Prasidh Krishna and Manav Suthar.

Kamil Mishara (5 not out) was at the crease at the end of second day’s play.

Earlier, Jurel underlined his credentials as a specialist Test batter with a 177-ball 115 not out, his second hundred, studded with nine fours and two sixes.

India were 475 for 8 when umpires took early tea due to heavy downpour.

In the post lunch session, India lost the wickets of Rishabh Pant (63) and Manav Suthar (18). Pant and Jurel had added 112 invaluable runs for the seventh wicket.

(With PTI inputs)

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