Perera's DRS moment creates controversy

Kolkata, Nov 19 - Bringing back memories of Australia skipper Steve Smith's "brain fade" incident earlier this year, Sri Lanka off-spinner Dilruwan Perera on Sunday asked for a Decision Review System (DRS) after apparently looking towards the dressing room. Batting on

"In particular, signals from the dressing room must not be given."

In the second Test against Australia in March, a similar incident occurred when Australian skipper Smith and non-striker Peter Handscomb came together to discuss the merit of reviewing umpire Llong's decision but were quickly denied a referral when Llong spotted both batsmen looking in the direction of the dressing room.

Smith was out lbw for 28 in Australia's second innings, trapped in front by a Umesh Yadav delivery that went underground and struck him just above his left boot in front of middle stump.

While Llong appeared to have the situation under control, Kohli immediately approached the Australia captain, aggressively voicing his displeasure at the actions taken by Smith, who quickly turned and started leaving the field as the India skipper continued the verbal barrage.

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IANS