Controversial Obstruction Dismissal Shocks Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL Match
Raghuvanshi, KKR fume after rare obstruction dismissal
Hindustan Times
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In a rare and controversial incident during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Kolkata Knight Riders’ Angkrish Raghuvanshi was dismissed for obstructing the field against Lucknow Super Giants at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. This decision left the KKR team and coaching staff visibly frustrated.
- 01Angkrish Raghuvanshi was dismissed for obstructing the field, a rare occurrence in IPL.
- 02This dismissal left Kolkata Knight Riders in a difficult position at 27/3.
- 03Raghuvanshi is only the fourth Indian player to be dismissed in this manner in IPL history.
- 04The incident sparked frustration among the KKR coaching staff and players.
- 05Obstruction dismissals, while rare, have occurred previously in the IPL.
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During an IPL match on Sunday, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, a 21-year-old wicketkeeper-batter for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), faced a rare obstruction dismissal against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Raghuvanshi, who scored only nine runs, became the fourth Indian player in IPL history to receive this rare dismissal. The incident occurred on the last ball of the fifth over when Raghuvanshi attempted a single but was sent back by non-striker Cameron Green. In his attempt to return to the crease, he strayed into the pitch's 'danger zone', leading to a throw from LSG's Mohammed Shami striking him. The on-field umpires upheld the appeal, leaving KKR in a precarious position at 27/3. The KKR camp, including head coach Abhishek Nayar, expressed their frustration, while Raghuvanshi showed his dismay by throwing his helmet as he walked off the field. Obstruction dismissals are uncommon but have occurred in the past, with notable instances involving players like Yusuf Pathan and Ravindra Jadeja.
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The dismissal impacted KKR's performance in the match, putting them at a disadvantage early on.
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