# Sanjay Manjrekar calls Test bad light delay ‘drama’ and ‘unprofessional’ 2026-08-25T15:37:53+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has criticised the handling of bad light during the second Test between India and Sri Lanka, calling the situation 'drama' and 'unprofessional'. The match in Bengaluru was repeatedly interrupted due to poor visibility, with players leaving the field despite floodlights being on. Manjrekar, now a commentator, said the frequent stoppages hurt the contest and the spectators. He questioned why play could not continue under the lights when modern stadiums are equipped for such conditions. The Test ended in a draw, with India winning the series 2-0. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The debate over bad-light rules in Test cricket is not new. The International Cricket Council (ICC) leaves the decision to on-field umpires, who rely on light meters and player safety. However, criticism has grown as floodlight technology has improved. Former players and fans argue that stoppages undermine the five-day format, especially in day-night Tests. The BCCI has invested heavily in Bengaluru's stadium infrastructure, making the interruptions there appear avoidable. The next time the issue arises, the ICC's Cricket Committee may face renewed calls to revisit playing conditions for floodlit matches. The BCCI has invested heavily in Bengaluru's stadium infrastructure, making the interruptions there appear avoidable. The next time the issue arises, the ICC's Cricket Committee may face renewed calls to revisit playing conditions for floodlit matches. ## Coverage - dnaindia.com Leads with strong language ('drama', 'unprofessional') from Manjrekar rather than match facts This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Bengaluru, ICC, India vs Sri Lanka, Sanjay Manjrekar, Test cricket Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/sanjay-manjrekar-calls-test-bad-light-delay-drama-and-unprofessional/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/sanjay-manjrekar-calls-test-bad-light-delay-drama-and-unprofessional/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/