Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Siraj Sledges Mishara Before Krishna Dismisses Him in Colombo
India and Sri Lanka were playing the second and final Test match in Colombo.
India had already scored 503 runs before declaring their innings closed.
Sri Lanka began its reply in difficulty at 8/2.
Mohammed Siraj spoke to Sri Lankan batter Kamil Mishara while he was batting.
The umpire stepped in when the exchange continued.
Soon afterward, Prasidh Krishna bowled a ball that brushed Mishara’s glove.
Dhruv Jurel caught the ball, and Mishara was out for 19 runs.
India was trying to win the series, while Sri Lanka was trying to make it level.
Mohammed Siraj exchanged words with Sri Lanka batter Kamil Mishara during the second Test in Colombo.
The umpire intervened after Siraj again attempted to distract Mishara.
Prasidh Krishna dismissed Mishara two deliveries into the following over for 19.
India had declared their first innings at 503/9 after centuries from Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel.
India led the two-Test series 1-0 after winning the opening match in Galle by 165 runs.
- Who
- India, Sri Lanka, Mohammed Siraj, Kamil Mishara and Prasidh Krishna were central to the incident.
- What
- Siraj exchanged words with Mishara before Krishna dismissed him for 19 runs.
- When
- The incident occurred on day three of the second Test, on Tuesday.
- Where
- At the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
- Why
- India were seeking a series victory, while Sri Lanka were trying to level the two-match series.
- Match
- Second Test between India and Sri Lanka
- Venue
- Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
- India’s declaration
- 503/9
- Mishara’s score
- 19 runs from 25 balls, including three fours
- Sri Lanka’s position after dismissal
- 35/3
- Series score
- India led 1-0 after winning the first Test in Galle by 165 runs