Pietersen caught on the hop

KEVIN PIETERSEN’S contentious dismissal on the opening day of the second Test between England and Sri Lanka sparked calls for a revision of the way technology is used in international cricket.

Pietersen was embroiled in controversy late in the tourists’ 258 for five at SSC when he was given out caught via a slip-cordon ricochet after Chamara Silva scooped the ball up with his fingertips.

An edge off Chaminda Vaas flew low to second slip, Silva juggled above the turf and Kumar Sangakkara, stationed at first slip, grabbed it at ankle height at the third attempt.