Edgbaston, England:
Day 3 of the second Test between India and England saw not just intense cricketing action but also a fiery moment involving Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and England skipper Ben Stokes, as a DRS controversy erupted late in the day.
The incident occurred during India’s second innings when fast bowler Josh Tongue trapped Jaiswal LBW. Umpire Sharfuddoula immediately raised his finger. Jaiswal seemed to hesitate initially, and after a brief discussion with non-striker KL Rahul, eventually opted for a review. However, the decision to go for DRS appeared to come after the 15-second review window had expired, which immediately drew the attentio and anger of the England captain.
Stokes Charges In, Questions the Umpire:
Ben Stokes reacted swiftly and forcefully. As soon as the review was signaled, Stokes walked up to umpire Sharfuddoula, visibly furious, arguing that the review should not be allowed. Stokes was seen gesturing toward the review clock and questioning whether the decision had been made in time.
Despite Stokes’ protest, the third umpire proceeded to review the decision. The ball-tracking showed the delivery hitting the stumps, and Jaiswal was declared out. But the real controversy centered on whether the review should have been accepted at all, since it came after the time limit.
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Crowd Reacts, Tempers Flare:
The moment sparked loud boos and reactions from the crowd, with many fans appearing confused or unhappy about the delay in calling the review. England players, too, looked frustrated, and for a moment, the atmosphere at Edgbaston turned tense.
Interestingly, this wasn’t the first flashpoint between Jaiswal and Stokes in the match. Earlier, the two had exchanged words on the field during India’s first innings, and the tension clearly carried over into Day 3. During one exchange, Jaiswal had reportedly responded to Stokes with a sharp retort: “You don’t want to hear from me.”
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KL Rahul Also Involved:
KL Rahul, who was at the non-striker’s end, also appeared to be involved in the discussion before the review was taken. He was seen speaking to the umpire during the delay, possibly trying to explain the team’s position or justify the timing of the call.
After the match, social media was abuzz with fans debating whether the review was within the rules. Some argued that the umpire should have rejected the late DRS, while others felt the delay was minimal and acceptable under high-pressure circumstances.
Match Situation
Despite the controversy, India maintained control of the match. Jaiswal’s wicket came after a quickfire 28 off 22 balls, and India extended their lead beyond 244 runs by stumps. KL Rahul and Karun Nair were steady at the crease, giving India a strong chance heading into Day 4.
England, earlier in the day, were bowled out for 407, trailing India’s first innings total. Mohammed Siraj and Akashdeep Singh were instrumental in wrapping up the English innings.
The Jaiswal-Stokes DRS controversy added an extra layer of drama to an already intense Test match. While the review ultimately upheld the on-field decision, the timing and manner of the appeal will likely remain a talking point for the rest of the series. With emotions running high and both teams refusing to give an inch, the Edgbaston Test continues to deliver compelling cricket and heated moments in equal measure.
