Twitterati react to Dilruwan Perera seeking DRS help from dressing room
The fans did not like the way he sought help from the dressing room.
The ongoing Test match between India and Sri Lanka is not ceasing to make the headlines one bit. Before the commencement of the series, it was expected to be a dull contest between the two sides. However, the way the visitors have responded needs some applause. But, the most recent episode involving Dilruwan Perera is something that the fans are not liking for sure.
The Sri Lankan all-rounder was seen seeking help from the dressing room for a DRS call after he was initially given out by the on field umpire. The action perspired in the 57th over of the match when Mohammad Shami was bowling to Dilruwan Perera. A quick delivery from Shami nipped back sharply to hit the pads of Perera. The Indians were loud and firm in their appeal as they were sure they had their man.
Umpire Nigel Llong also thought that the ball would have crashed the stumps and gave it out without taking much time for his verdict. Dilruwan Perera was seen looking at the non-striker batsman Rangana Herath to ask if he should take the DRS. He decided not to take it and turned back towards the pavilion. Soon, some hand movements could be seen coming in from the Sri Lankan dressing room.
Perera turned back and reviewed the decision. Anyone who would see the video will believe that Perera indeed took a help from the dressing room. The moment he saw the review signals coming from the dressing room, he turned back to review the decision. The umpire had to go up stairs. The reviews suggested that the impact was outside the off stump and Perera survived another day.
While he had a lucky escape on the field, he certainly did not have one off the field. The fans did not like the way he sought help from the dressing room.
Here is how the Twitterati reacted to the entire episode:
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