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England captain Ben Stokes was involved in a heated exchange with the on-field umpire during Day 3 of the second Test on Friday, following a controversial DRS incident involving Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal.
The drama unfolded in the eighth over of India’s second innings when Jaiswal was struck on the pads by a delivery from Josh Tongue. England immediately appealed, and umpire Sharfuddoula raised his finger. After a brief discussion with his batting partner, Jaiswal opted for a review.
However, Stokes was visibly frustrated, arguing that Jaiswal had exceeded the 15-second time limit allowed to request a DRS. Despite his protest, the umpire allowed the review to proceed. Replays confirmed that the ball was indeed hitting the stumps—meaning Jaiswal should have been out.
Adding to the controversy, further footage appeared to support Stokes’ claim, showing that the Indian batter initiated the review after the timer had expired. The incident didn’t sit well with the Edgbaston crowd either, as loud boos echoed around the ground in response to the umpire’s decision.
The drama unfolded in the eighth over of India’s second innings when Jaiswal was struck on the pads by a delivery from Josh Tongue. England immediately appealed, and umpire Sharfuddoula raised his finger. After a brief discussion with his batting partner, Jaiswal opted for a review.
However, Stokes was visibly frustrated, arguing that Jaiswal had exceeded the 15-second time limit allowed to request a DRS. Despite his protest, the umpire allowed the review to proceed. Replays confirmed that the ball was indeed hitting the stumps—meaning Jaiswal should have been out.
Adding to the controversy, further footage appeared to support Stokes’ claim, showing that the Indian batter initiated the review after the timer had expired. The incident didn’t sit well with the Edgbaston crowd either, as loud boos echoed around the ground in response to the umpire’s decision.