Day 3 of the second Test between India and England at Edgbaston witnessed a heated moment as England captain Ben Stokes furiously protested against the late DRS call made by Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal following an LBW decision.
The drama unfolded when Josh Tongue delivered a sharp in-swinger that beat Jaiswal’s flick and hit him on the pads. The on-field umpire raised his finger, and Jaiswal, after a long chat with KL Rahul, opted for a review. However, the decision to go upstairs came just after the 15-second timer on the screen had expired, sparking immediate protest from Stokes.
Stokes quickly pointed out the delay to the on-field umpires, gesturing that the review signal came too late. The Edgbaston crowd joined in with loud boos as the umpires conferred on the issue. Despite the delay, the umpires allowed the review to proceed, which only fueled England’s frustration.
The UltraEdge showed no bat involved, and ball tracking showed three reds, confirming that the ball would have gone on to hit the stumps. Jaiswal was declared out for 28 runs off 22 balls, and India’s total stood at 51/1, with a lead of 231 runs.
While the dismissal stood, the decision to allow the review despite the timer expiring became a flashpoint. The incident has sparked renewed debate around the enforcement of DRS rules and review timing, with fans and players alike questioning the consistency of the decision-making on the field.
IND Vs ENG, 2nd Test: Shubman Gill Takes A Nasty Blow To Head While Fielding At Slips; Video
During Day 3 of the second Test match between India and England at Edgbaston, Birmingham, Indian captain Shubman Gill had a scary moment while fielding.
The incident happened on the second ball of the 37th over of England's innings. Ravindra Jadeja was bowling, and England batter Harry Brook edged the ball. Gill, who was fielding at first slip, tried to take the catch, but the ball struck him on the head instead.
The ball hit him hard and then deflected away, allowing England to score two runs. Medical staff quickly checked on Gill, but thankfully he was okay. After a short break, Gill continued to stay on the field and kept leading his team.
This moment reminded everyone how dangerous close-in fielding can be. Luckily, Gill did not suffer any serious injury and showed great courage by continuing to play.
