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Manjrekar Slams Sri Lanka's 'Unprofessional' Light Tactics
26 Aug
Summary
- Manjrekar called Sri Lankan players 'slightly unprofessional' for their actions.
- Sri Lankan batters were distracted by bad light concerns, losing wickets.
- India finished Day 2 strongly, holding a significant lead over Sri Lanka.
Sanjay Manjrekar, now a cricket expert, criticized Sri Lankan cricketers for what he deemed 'slightly unprofessional' behavior during the India vs. Sri Lanka Test match in Colombo. The incident occurred on Day 2 when Sri Lankan players reportedly expressed concerns to the umpire about diminishing daylight.
Manjrekar suggested that this focus on the light condition distracted the Sri Lankan batters, contributing to the loss of their second wicket. He stated that the players' "angst with the umpire consumed their minds," leading to a lapse in concentration. He further clarified that the light was not sufficiently poor to prevent batters from seeing the ball.
The Sri Lankan nightwatchman, Prabath Jayasuriya, was dismissed by spinner Manav Suthar shortly before stumps, adding to their woes. India ended the second day with a commanding score of 503 for 9, while Sri Lanka struggled at 8 for 2, indicating a strong position for the Indian team in the series.
