'Worst DRS ever' [Watch] Bangladesh take DRS after Kusal Mendis middles the ball during 2nd test

Published at :March 30, 2024 at 5:58 PM

Modified at :March 30, 2024 at 5:58 PM

Sri Lanka are at 314/4 at stumps on first day of the second test against Bangladesh.

A stunning Decision Review System (DRS) call stunned cricket fans during the second test between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka on Saturday at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram.

Najmul Hossain Shanto, who was named Bangladesh captain across all forms last month, is leading in his second test. He has also captained four One-Day Internationals and one Twenty20 International so far.

Sri Lanka thumped Shanto’s test captaincy debut by 328 runs in Sylhet last week. Previously, the visitors had won the three-match T20I series 2-1, but Bangladesh responded in the ODIs with a 2-1 victory.

Bangladesh, who were asked to field on day one, were left unhappy when the visitors continued their strong start. Following a 96-run opening stand, Dimuth Karunaratne and Mendis combined for a lengthy stand that deflated Bangladesh’s assault after lunch.

Najmul Hossain Shanto takes one of the worst DRS reviews ever

The incident happened in the 44th over bowled by Taijul Islam. Taijul slid the ball into Mendis’ pads, but the hitter immediately adjusted and centre the ball towards the cover fielder.

Standing at first slip, skipper Shanto deliberated with his bowler and the fielders about a review. While none of them were visibly interested, Shanto requested a DRS from on-field umpire Rod Tucker. Replays revealed that the ball rebounded comfortably off the middle of Mendis’ bat, not in line with the pads.

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Though Mendis (93) and Karunaratne (86) fell short of their hundreds as Bangladesh recovered with fast wickets, Sri Lanka maintained control of the match, finishing the first day on 314/4.

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