Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh 2017: Second Test, Day 2, 5 talking points

#3 Sri Lanka mess up DRS

Tamim Iqbal benefitted from two DRS blunders by the Lankans

Sri Lanka messed up opportunities to send back Tamim Iqbal early in his innings when they opted not to review two decisions against the opener, both of which would have altered the on-field umpire’s decision of not out.

As early as the third over, Lakmal produced a fine delivery that trapped Tamim on the pads. However, after a vociferous appeal, the Lankans decided not to review citing that the ball might have caught an inside edge. Replays concluded there was no edge and then the ball tracking showed three reds which would have sent Tamim on his way.

Later in the 19th over, off-spinner, Dilruwan Perera struck Tamim in front with a slider that bizarrely Lanka opted not to review even after appearing to be pretty confident with their appeal. Replays once again showed that Tamim was lucky to be on field.

Had the Lankans reviewed they wouldn't have witnessed yet another fine stand from the visitor's openers.