The leg umpire Ahsan Raza was the one who could have been injured by the rocket throw by Mohammed Siraj as the proceedings were underway on Day 3 of the ongoing two-match Test series in Galle. Amid this, Ravindra Jadeja creates history, becomes first Indian left-arm spinner to take 350 Test Wickets.
However, the throw came dangerously close to substitute umpire Ahsan Raza, who had to quickly move down to the field to avoid being hit by the ball. The bowling leg-spinner Jadeja’s reaction made the moment even more entertaining at that moment.
Ravindra Jadeja’s funny warning leaves Mohammed Siraj and umpire in splits
Ravindra Jadeja jokingly warned Siraj to take it easy because one umpire had already been replaced during the ongoing first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle. Amid this, Manav Suthar reveals secret behind India’s bowling success on Day 3 vs Sri Lanka.
Actually, Rod Tucker, one of the on-field umpires, fell ill and could not continue his duties in Galle. As a result, Ahsan Raza, who was initially working as the TV/third umpire, came onto the field as the replacement umpire on the third day of the ongoing Galle Test.
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He then added a massive 146 runs with Niroshan Dickwella for the sixth wicket. Dickwella also played an important knock of 80. Well, the Indian spinners did most of the damage. Manav Suthar was the pick of the bowlers with 4 wickets, while Ravindra Jadeja took 3 wickets.
However, rain returned immediately after Sri Lanka was bowled out. The ground staff covered the entire field, and the umpires eventually called off play. Sri Lanka showed great character, but India remained firmly in control heading into Day 4 in Galle.
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