Sri Lanka sent a nighwatchman batter late into Day 2's play of the second Test after opener Lahiru Udara fell cheaply. Prabath Jayasuriya’s job was to not let any more wickets fall. He ended up getting out lbw by a yorker from Manav Suthar. Jayasuriya had reviewed the on-field umpire’s call but it did not go in his favour. As he left the field, he was furious and hit the boundary cushions with his bat. As he entered the dressing room, he flung his gloves in frustration. The Sri Lankan dressing room was visibly unhappy with the umpires as well, especially for their call to carry on despite bad light.
Jayasuriya departed after scoring two runs from seven balls. Sri Lanka ended up losing two wickets for just eight runs from three overs on Day 2. They trail by 495 runs going into Day 3.
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Earlier, Jayasuriya was expensive with the ball. From 42 overs, he claimed two wickets for 132 runs. His two scalps were Suthar and Mohammed Siraj.
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India had declared once their score crossed the 500-run mark. Dhruv Jurel remained unbeaten for 115, a first century by a no.7 India batter in a Test on Sri Lankan soil. Shubman Gill declared the innings with 503/9 on the board.
Manjrekar slams Sri Lanka batters
Former India cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar lashed out at Sri Lankan players for arguing with the umpires. He feels that it led to the batters losing concentration and losing two wickets.
“I see that as being slightly unprofessional. I know you want to nudge the umpire, saying it's bad light, but you can't take your eye off the ball. I thought the bad-light situation and their angst with the umpire consumed their minds, and they weren't focusing on the ball because the light was never that bad,” Manjrekar said on Sony Sports.
“You can't blame a night watcher for getting out. That was a great delivery from Suthar, in a nice variation and a superb delivery from process at the finish as well,” he added.
Sri Lanka have their work cut on Day 3. They need to score 303 runs to avoid a follow-on.