The incident unfolded during the 22nd over of Sri Lanka's second innings.
Controversy erupted during the fourth day’s play in the Galle Test between India and Sri Lanka when Dhruv Jurel took a low catch to dismiss Lahiru Udara.
The incident unfolded during the 22nd over of Sri Lanka's second innings. Udara edged a delivery from left-arm spinner Manav Suthar to the gully/slip region.
Stationed at gully, Jurel positioned himself low to the ground and pulled off a sharp reflex catch just centimeters off the turf. However, Udara stood his ground in complete disbelief, unconvinced that the ball had carried cleanly without grazing the grass.
After reviewing multiple camera angles, the TV umpire determined that Jurel’s fingers were underneath the ball, subsequently upholding the on-field soft signal or decision to rule Udara out for 16 runs.
The decision sparked debate across social media, with some fans claiming the ball clearly appeared to scrape the turf on slow-motion playback.
The breakthrough came at a crucial juncture for India, breaking Sri Lanka's resistance as they chased a mammoth target of 372 runs set by the visitors. Suthar's vital strike reduced the hosts to 47/4, putting India in a commanding position to wrap up the first match of the two-Test series