Spirit of Cricket: Kieron Pollard chats with Danushka Gunathilaka after 'obstructing the field' controversy

West Indies captain Kieron Pollard and Danushka Gunathilaka were seen having a friendly chat after the end of 1st ODI which was marred by the controversial and bizarre dismissal of the Sri Lanka opener.

Sri Lanka opener Danushka Gunathilaka's controversial dismissal in the first ODI marred West Indies' emphatic 8-wicket win in Antigua on Wednesday. Notably, Gunathilaka was judged to have obstructed the field when he defended a Kieron Pollard delivery and moved a few steps forward. @KieronPollard55 and @danushka_70 had a chat at close of play. #SpiritOfCricket #WIvSL pic.twitter.com/FowckA7ajx Sensing a run-out opportunity, Pollard sprinted towards the ball but retreating Gunathilaka's heel diverted it out of reach of the West Indies captain. Pollard immediately appealed and on-field umpire Joe Wilson gave a soft signal of out before television umpire Nigel Guguid ruled that Gunathilaka had deliberately attempted to foil the runout. The controversial and bizarre dismissal of the Sri Lankan opener has invited different reactions from cricket experts and fans. While, Michael Vaughan, Tom Moody and Daren Sammy questioned the third umpire's decision, former Australia spinner Brad Hogg has lauded it.