Virat Kohli: DRS controversy: How Sri Lanka gamers had been left surprised and Kusal Mendis threw his helmet as Virat Kohli survived LBW – Watch | Cricket Information

NEW DELHI: The continued three-match ODI sequence between India and Sri Lanka has confronted controversy following a Determination Evaluation System (DRS) incident through the second ODI on Sunday. Sri Lanka secured a 32-run victory, taking a 1-0 lead after the primary match led to a tie. The problem arose from a contentious DRS name involving Virat Kohli.
Sri Lankan spinner Jeffrey Vandersay‘s spectacular efficiency, taking 6 for 33, was pivotal in bowling India out for 208 in 42.2 overs as they chased a goal of 241.Regardless of Vandersay’s efforts, consideration shifted to a DRS choice that left the Sri Lankan workforce annoyed.

Within the fifteenth over of India’s chase, Akila Dananjaya bowled an off-break that sharply spun in, beating Kohli’s inside edge. Initially dominated lbw by the on-field umpire, Kohli opted for a evaluate. The UltraEdge expertise indicated a spike close to the bat, main TV umpire Joel Wilson to overturn the choice. Kohli’s aid was evident as he smiled following the reversed name.

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The choice didn’t sit effectively with the Sri Lankan gamers. Kusal Mendis expressed his frustration by throwing his helmet to the bottom, and Asalanka conveyed his displeasure to the on-field umpire, Raveendra Wimalasiri. Sri Lankan coach Sanath Jayasuriya additionally got here down from the dressing room to debate the choice with the reserve umpire.

Regardless of the reprieve, Kohli’s innings was short-lived. 4 overs later, Vandersay bowled Kohli with a flipper that trapped him in entrance of the center stump. Though Kohli thought of one other evaluate, his companion Axar Patel dissuaded him, leading to Kohli’s departure.
As Kohli approached the Sri Lankan unit for the customary post-match handshake, Jayasuriya stopped him for an intense however transient chat. The alternate ended amicably, with each males patting one another on the shoulder.
India now face a do-or-die state of affairs within the third ODI in Colombo on Wednesday, needing a win to degree the sequence.