India ‘A’ opener Yashasvi Jaiswal became an unfortunate victim of a glaring umpiring error during the second unofficial Test against the England Lions on Friday.

Ahead of the match, India made several adjustments to their playing XI, with KL Rahul partnering Jaiswal at the top of the order. The Indian openers started positively, accumulating a steady 28 runs without losing a wicket, despite challenging overcast conditions and a pitch that bore the characteristics of a slow outfield.

However, England all-rounder Chris Woakes, who had been sidelined with an ankle injury, was quick to dismiss Jaiswal with a delivery that moved sharply back in, striking the batsman’s pads. To the naked eye, the ball appeared to be clipping the leg side, suggesting it should have favoured Jaiswal.