New Delhi, July 31 -- Kumar Dharmasena was accused of helping England bowlers on the opening day of the fifth and final Test against India after the Sri Lankan umpire was caught on camera gesturing an inside edge with his fingers, thus going against the rule. The incident occurred on the 13th over of the Indian innings.

With Sai Sudharshan on strike, England pacer Josh Tongue attempted an yorker that took a sharp curve and came across Sudharsan as a full toss. Although he was struck on the pad, the Indian batter lost his balance while trying to keep the ball out with a clear inside edge in real itself.

As soon as Tongue appealed half-heartedly for an LBW, Dharmasena got it correct by dismissing the appeal but in the process gestured bat...