Controversy at Edgbaston! Yashasvi Jaiswal takes late DRS name; Ben Stokes gets into heated exchange with umpire | Cricket News

Ben Stokes and Yashasvi Jaiswal

NEW DELHI: A dramatic second unfolded on Day 3 of the second Test at Edgbaston as tensions flared throughout India’s second innings. The incident occurred when pacer Josh Tongue and the England fielders made a loud attraction for LBW towards Yashasvi Jaiswal.On-field umpire Sharfuddoula raised his finger and gave Jaiswal out. The Indian opener then had a protracted dialogue with KL Rahul earlier than opting to evaluate the choice—proper at the final second.

However, Jaiswal’s delayed name for DRS didn’t sit properly with England captain Ben Stokes. He shortly approached umpire Sharfuddoula, arguing that the 15-second timer had expired earlier than the evaluate was signalled. A heated exchange adopted between Stokes and the umpires, with KL Rahul additionally stepping in to make clear the scenario.The Edgbaston crowd reacted with loud boos because the drama unfolded, however ultimately, the evaluate was accepted by the umpires.The replay confirmed the ball crashing into the leg stump, with all three indicators—impression, pitching, and wickets—supporting the unique resolution. Three reds, and Jaiswal was formally declared out after the evaluate.