Umpire Dharmasena shares side-splitting Facebook story with Bhojpuri song featuring Ben Stokes' dismissal

Umpire Kumar Dharmasena responded wittily to Ben Stokes' mixed emotions on Day 2 at Ranchi in the ongoing fourth Test between India and England. Stokes exuded delight over spinner Shoaib Bashir's performance yet found himself embroiled in a spat with him regarding the floodlights' activation. Earlier in the game, the star all-rounder had also expressed discontent with the third umpire's decision to overturn Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal.

As the skies darkened before Tea, floodlights illuminated the stadium, triggering Stokes' ire. However, the English skipper's charged response met with Dharmasena's composed demeanour. The incident encapsulated a day of contrasting emotions and on-field drama, adding layers to the ongoing tense contest in Ranchi. 

Dharmasena shared a snapshot of Stokes' dismissal on Day 3 on his Facebook handle, accompanied by a Bhojpuri melody, adding a playful touch to the scene. The story went instantly viral as it had a mysterious yet zany element to it, causing the internet to laugh out loud.

Here's Kumar Dharmasena's social media story:

The Three Lions' skipper's intense emotions reflected the team's resilience as they closed Day 2 in a promising position. With the series at 2-1, this match is pivotal for England, aiming for a decisive encounter in Dharamsala. It's a high-stakes scenario, requiring England to pull out all stops to stay in contention, underlining the significance of their tour and all the gung-ho surrounding Bazball.

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India expect smooth sailing in Ranchi if not for turnaround from England  

At stumps in Ranchi, India finished at 40 without losing any wicket, chasing a target of 192 to secure victory over England and take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Earlier, Indian bowlers dominated the proceedings, dismissing England for a mere 145 in the third innings. Ravichandran Ashwin led the charge with a splendid five-wicket haul, ably supported by Kuldeep Yadav who claimed four wickets. England's batting was anchored by Zak Crawley's resilient 60-run innings.

However, it was Dhruv Jurel's composed knock in the morning session that prevented England from amassing a significant first-innings lead. The Indian spin trio spun a web around the English batters, bundling them out in a session-and-a-half. England's tactics, including open fields and loose deliveries, were questioned as they set India a modest target. Day 4 promises to be decisive as India stands in control, but the resilient nature of England cannot be discounted, emphasising the unpredictable nature of cricket.