New Delhi: There was a moment of high drama and controversy during the tri-series A series clash between India A and Sri Lanka A at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Tuesday, with India A fuming over a run-out decision that could have dramatically changed the course of the match.The incident occurred in the 42nd over of Sri Lanka A’s chase when Vipraj Nigam bowled a length delivery to Chamika Karunaratne outside the off stump. The batsman flicks the ball towards backward point and goes for a quick single, only to be sent back to mid-on.As Karunaratne scrambled to regain his ground, a throw came flying towards the wicketkeeper’s end. To the naked eye, it looked like a direct hit and Karunaratne looked very short of his crease.The India A players immediately erupted in celebration, convinced that they had secured a crucial run-out at a critical stage of the chase.However, the drama had just begun.The third umpire was called into action and replays revealed that wicketkeeper Prabhasmaran Singh had inadvertently damaged the stumps before making contact with the incoming throw. Under the laws of the game, the run-out cannot stand because the bails have run out before the ball hits the stumps.As a result, Karunaratne was declared not out.The decision drew a lively response from the Indian camp. Captain Rituraj Gaikwad He was visibly unhappy and was seen engaging in a lengthy argument with the on-field umpire. The Indian players seemed disappointed not only with the result but also with how quickly the decision was reached.India believed the direct hit should have counted and Karunaratne, who was out of his crease, would have been comfortably run out had the stumps held.
