# Galle Controversy: Jurel Catch Sparks Outrage

URL: https://technosports.co.in/galle-controversy-jurel-catch-sparks-outrage/  
Published: 2026-08-21  
Updated: 2026-08-21  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Galle erupted as Dhruv Jurel’s controversial catch triggered a firestorm. During the first Test, Sri Lanka’s Lahiru Udara was dismissed, but expert Russel Arnold insists the ball grazed the turf. Despite the third umpire confirming fingers were underneath, the debate rages. Was it a clean grab or a digital error? This high-stakes call has ignited intense scrutiny over modern cricket’s officiating technology.