'Unprofessional': Sanjay Manjrekar slams Sri Lanka’s antics in Colombo
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar criticized the Sri Lankan team for their behavior regarding poor light conditions during a Test match against India. He labeled their complaints as unprofessional and suggested it distracted them from the game.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing tension in professional cricket regarding the subjective interpretation of 'bad light' and its impact on match outcomes.
Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar criticised Sri Lanka’s approach during the tense final moments of Day Two of the second Test against India in Colombo, calling the hosts’ behaviour over the fading light “slightly unprofessional”.Sri Lanka finished the day on 8/2 after India declared their first innings at 503/9. The hosts were already facing a massive deficit when Prabath Jayasuriya was dismissed by Manav Suthar in the final over, with Kamil Mishara and Jayasuriya having repeatedly shown their displeasure at the decision to continue playing in deteriorating light.Jayasuriya was visibly frustrated after being given out lbw and threw his gloves inside the dressing room.
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