There is a controversy over the decision review system (DRS) in one of the ongoing three-match ODI series between India and Sri Lanka. An incident occurred during the second ODI on Sunday. The first game ended in a draw, with Sri Lanka taking a 1-0 lead with a 32-match winning streak. There was a questionable DRS call regarding Virat Kohli.
Jeffrey Vandersey, also known as the spinning machine of Sri LankaThe man took India’s last six wickets for 33 runs making them all out at 208 in 42.2 overs while chasing down an expected target of241 runs. In terms of decision-making, it was not good enough for the Sri Lankan camp.
In India’s chase in the 15th over, Akira Dhananjaya Bowling off-spin wide outside off ball beaten inside edge of Kohli. First, Umpire on field said “not out” and then later he wanted to refer upstairs but it was too late and they lost their review. A spike by UltraEdge near his bat led TV umpire Joel Wilson to overturn this decision. After receiving such kind of advice, Kohli smiled and looked relieved.
This decision did not go down well with some players from Sri Lanka. When Kusal Mendis threw his helmet to the ground in frustration after getting dismissed caught behind by Ravindra Vimasiri as indicated by Shamsi Asaranka. Sri Lankan coach Sanat Jayasuriya He went further to have conversations with substitute referee discussing more about this issue.
However, Kohli’s reprieve from dismissal did not last long; four overs later Van der Sai trapped him leg before mid-stump with his flippers.Lastly; he didn’t want to review again even though Axar Patel tried to dissuade him resulting into his exit.
Jayasuriya stopped Kohli as he moved towards the Sri Lankan squad for the customary post-match handshake and engaged in a heated yet brief discussion with him. They ended up patting each other on the back as they parted ways.
Team India needs to win the third ODI at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday in order to level the series.
