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KL Rahul had a heated argument with umpire Kumar Dharmasena during the Oval Test. The spat erupted after Prasidh Krishna and Joe Root exchanged words, prompting Dharamsena's intervention. Mohammed Siraj later dismissed Root as India clawed back into the match. England ended Day 2 at 215/7, trailing India by nine runs.

Key Points: KL Rahul Clashes With Umpire Dharamsena in Oval Test Spat

  • KL Rahul confronts umpire Dharamsena over on-field chatter rules
  • Prasidh Krishna and Joe Root exchange heated words
  • Mohammed Siraj dismisses Joe Root for 29
  • India fights back with Siraj and Krishna taking 4 wickets each
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What do you want us to do?: KL's heated exchange with umpire Dharamsena during Oval Test

KL Rahul's fiery exchange with umpire Kumar Dharmasena over on-field chatter during India vs England Test match at The Oval.

"What do you want us to do? Just bat, bowl and go home? – KL Rahul"

London, August 1

Indian opener KL Rahul indulged in some heated conversation during the second session of day two of the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval, during which the Indian batter was involved in an argument with on-field umpire Kumar Dharmasena.

The incident took place when Indian seamer Prasidh Krishna gave stares to Joe Root after bowling to him. Things got heated up when Root and Krishna exchanged some words, and Dharmasena objected to both.

Following this, Rahul questioned, "What do you want us to do? Stay quiet" to which Dharmasena replied "You will like any bowler come and walk to you." Rahul, in anger, asked, "Then what do you want us to do, just bat, bowl and go home?"

Later, Mohammed Siraj got the better of Joe Root for 29 off 45 balls, including six fours. Siraj and Krishna grabbed four wickets each.

Coming to the match, three scalps each from Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna brought India right back into the game as England finished on 215/7, trailing by nine runs at the end of the second session on Day 2 of the fifth Test at the Oval, on Friday.

Siraj removed England skipper Ollie Pope, No.1 Test batter Joe Root and Jacob Bethell all plumb LBW.

Prasidh took two wickets right before tea as he removed England's highest run scorer of the ongoing series, Jamie Smith, for eight, followed by Jamie Overton for a duck.

At the start of the second session's play, England were 109/1, with Crawley (52*) and Ollie Pope (12*) unbeaten. They trail by 115 runs.

Brief Scores: England: 215/7 (Zak Crawley 64, Ben Duckett 43; Prasidh Krishna 3/51). Vs India 224 (Karun Nair 57, Sai Sudharsan 38; Gus Atkinson 5/33).

- ANI

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Sarah B
Honestly loved the passion shown by KL! Cricket is not just about being polite - some aggression is needed. The England players are never shy to sledge our team. Why should we always be the "gentlemen"? 🔥
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Aryan P
Dharamsena sir is experienced umpire but sometimes he reacts too much to small things. Players have emotions in high-pressure match. At least our boys performed well with ball after this incident! Siraj and Krishna 🔥
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Nisha Z
Typical double standards in cricket! When Aussies or English players do this, it's called "competitive spirit". When Indians do, it's "bad behavior". The real story is our amazing bowling comeback! 🇮🇳
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David E
As neutral observer, both sides overreacted. But must say Indian bowling was superb today! That Siraj yorker to Root was unplayable. Focus should be on cricket, not these small incidents.
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Priyanka N
Emotional moment in high-pressure game - understandable. But KL should remember millions of kids watch and learn from him. Our team's performance today was brilliant though! Siraj's bowling ❤️

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