Sri Lanka captain backs ICC technology trial

Third umpire Gamini Silva eventually adjudged the ball would have hit the stumps, a decision vindicated by ‘Virtual Eye’, ball-tracking software used by the television broadcasters.

But the length of time that elapsed between the appeal and the final decision sparked debate and when Dravid was given out for 44 he looked visibly upset.

“In this series there have been quite a few obvious mistakes we have managed to turn around because of the referrals so we think it has been good for the game,” Jayawardene said.

“In the space of time we have been given I should be able to ask the umpire why he said not out. They have given us time to ask a few people, like the wicketkeeper and bowler, and at the same time I can ask the umpire as well.

OFF STUMP

“He (Billy Doctrove) said it had struck the pad outside off stump.”

Jayawardene said India were on top on 200 for four in their second innings, a lead of 237.

“The Indians are probably in front but getting two late wickets was crucial and if we keep them down to a decent score we can chase it down on the fourth or fifth day,” he said.