Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar criticised Sri Lanka’s method throughout the tense last moments of Day Two of the second Check in opposition to India in Colombo, calling the hosts’ behaviour over the fading mild “barely unprofessional”.Sri Lanka completed the day on 8/2 after India declared their first innings at 503/9. The hosts have been already going through an enormous deficit when Prabath Jayasuriya was dismissed by Manav Suthar within the last over, with Kamil Mishara and Jayasuriya having repeatedly proven their displeasure on the resolution to proceed taking part in in deteriorating mild.Jayasuriya was visibly pissed off after being given out lbw and threw his gloves contained in the dressing room. The Sri Lankan camp was additionally seen expressing its displeasure because the gamers left the sphere.Manjrekar, nonetheless, felt Sri Lanka’s concentrate on the sunshine had distracted them from the precise contest and praised Suthar for benefiting from the scenario.“I see that as being barely unprofessional. I do know you wish to nudge the umpire, saying it is dangerous mild, however you’ll be able to’t take your eye off the ball. I assumed the bad-light scenario and their angst with the umpire consumed their minds, they usually weren’t specializing in the ball as a result of the sunshine was by no means that dangerous. We all know the sunshine is rarely so dangerous which you could’t see the ball. It is simply that there’s a certain quantity of darkness that’s thought of dangerous mild, and it is supplied to the batter,” Manjrekar mentioned on the Sony Sports activities Community.Whereas acknowledging that Sri Lanka may have had a case over the sunshine, Manjrekar mentioned that didn’t excuse Jayasuriya’s dismissal.“Then perhaps Sri Lanka had some extent that it was dangerous mild sufficient, however that does not condone the error that they made now. You’ll be able to’t blame an evening watcher for getting out. That was an excellent supply from Suthar, in a pleasant variation and an outstanding supply from course of on the end as nicely,” he added.The ultimate session had initially seemed to be heading in direction of an early finish when rain interrupted play and the covers have been introduced onto the sphere. Nonetheless, India have been reluctant to depart the bottom, seemingly placing stress on the umpires to renew proceedings.The rain quickly eased and play restarted, permitting India to make additional inroads into the Sri Lankan batting order. Prasidh Krishna dismissed Lahiru Udara earlier than Suthar eliminated Jayasuriya as Sri Lanka slipped to eight/2.Manjrekar credited India for remaining on the sphere and pushing for play to proceed.“So credit score goes to India for making that occur. Unlucky for Sri Lanka, we’ll take a look at Prabath. India will take that. India additionally performed an excellent half when the covers have been being placed on,” mentioned Manjrekar.He additional defined how India’s stance could have influenced the umpires’ resolution.“They stood on the sphere. Placing stress on the umpire, saying that we imagine play may begin and all these little issues. They’re heavyweights now in world cricket. If the Indian group simply stood there believing {that a} sport may begin, and we felt the sunshine was adequate. That places a specific amount of stress on the umpires,” he added.India ended the day in full management, holding a 495-run lead with Sri Lanka having misplaced two wickets in simply three overs.
