Watch: Jadeja's no-ball costs India De Silva's wicket vs SL Test

Gautam Gambhir was left frustrated after Ravindra Jadeja’s no-ball denied India a crucial wicket against Sri Lanka on Day 4 of the Galle Test. Jadeja appeared to dismiss Dhananjaya de Silva after the batter edged the delivery towards first slip, but the wicket was cancelled because Jadeja had overstepped.

India were in a strong position at the time, with Sri Lanka three wickets down for just 21 runs while chasing a target of 372. Jadeja’s delivery offered India another chance to push Sri Lanka into deeper trouble, but the no-ball gave de Silva a lifeline. Gambhir’s reaction showed his disappointment as India missed another opportunity.

Jadeja has also bowled the most Test no-balls among spinners since 2021, with 84 no-balls during the period. The number is unusually high for a bowler known for his accuracy and discipline. The latest no-ball added another frustrating moment for Jadeja and India in the closely fought Test.

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Sri Lanka captain survives on 34/3 after Jadeja's overstep wipes out a crucial wicket in Galle

Ravindra Jadeja came close to giving India a crucial wicket on the final delivery of the 16th over in Galle. He bowled a good-length delivery that drifted into Dhananjaya de Silva before turning away. The Sri Lankan captain managed only a thin outside edge, with the ball travelling towards first slip.

KL Rahul completed a safe catch at first slip, and India initially celebrated after believing they had dismissed Dhananjaya. Jadeja also thought he had taken an important wicket as Sri Lanka were already under pressure in their chase.

However, the celebration quickly turned into disappointment when the umpire signalled a no-ball. Jadeja had overstepped the bowling crease, meaning the delivery was not legal, and the wicket did not count. Dhananjaya received a crucial lifeline and remained at the crease for Sri Lanka.

India's bowlers left frustrated as no-ball gifts De Silva a reprieve in the chase for 288

India’s bowlers were left frustrated after Ravindra Jadeja’s no-ball gave Dhananjaya de Silva a crucial reprieve during Sri Lanka’s chase. Jadeja had earlier played an important role with the ball, taking 3/57 in 21 overs. He also completed 350 Test wickets and became only the fifth Indian bowler to reach the landmark.

The key moment came on the final delivery of the 16th over. Jadeja bowled a good-length delivery that spun away after pitching around off stump. Dhananjaya got a thin outside edge, and KL Rahul took a safe catch at first slip. However, the umpire signalled a no-ball because Jadeja had overstepped, cancelling the dismissal and allowing the Sri Lankan captain to continue his innings.

The missed opportunity frustrated the Indian camp, with head coach Gautam Gambhir visibly disappointed in the dugout. Dhananjaya’s wicket could have put Sri Lanka under even more pressure in their chase of 288. Instead, Jadeja’s overstep gave the hosts another chance to fight back and stay in the game.

Fans react to Gambhir's premature celebration and the costly no-ball twist

Gautam Gambhir’s reaction quickly became a talking point after Ravindra Jadeja’s no-ball denied India a crucial wicket. Gambhir was seen smiling in the dugout as he watched Jadeja dismiss Dhananjaya de Silva, but the celebration soon turned into disappointment when the umpire signalled a no-ball.

Dhananjaya had edged Jadeja’s delivery towards KL Rahul at first slip, and India thought they had taken an important wicket. However, Jadeja had overstepped the bowling crease, which meant the delivery was not legal and the dismissal did not count. The Sri Lankan captain received a crucial lifeline.

Fans quickly reacted to Gambhir’s premature celebration and Jadeja’s costly mistake on social media. Many felt that Dhananjaya’s wicket could have put Sri Lanka under serious pressure and triggered a collapse. Instead, the no-ball allowed the hosts to stay in the chase and added more drama to the Test. Here is how the fans reacted: