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. Both Sri Lanka batters Jayasuriya and Kamil Mishara expressed their displeasure but the umpires did not change their decision.
The on-field umpires took the light reading just few balls before the dismissal but decided to continue play.
“Just look at Prabath Jayasuriya, there is steam coming out of his ears,” said Manjrekar on the Sony Sports Network. 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.
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.
