Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has criticised umpire Kumar Dharmasena for signaling an inside edge during the India-England Test, sparking debate. Bangar emphasised that Dharmasena's gesture, a habit from pre-DRS days, could influence the bowling team, undermining impartiality. India struggled, losing early wickets, including Shubman Gill's run-out, ending the session at 85/3 in their bid to level the series.
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