Virender Sehwag, a former Indian cricketer, has expressed his support for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain Rishabh Pant's decision to appeal against Angkrish Raghuvanshi of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for obstructing the field. Sehwag stated that Pant was within his rights to make the appeal after Angkrish was struck by a throw from Mohammed Shami while attempting to return to his crease. The initial on-field decision was not out, but Pant sought a review from the third umpire. Commentators and fans largely felt that the on-field umpire, Rohan Pandit, misinterpreted Angkrish's intentions, believing he deliberately changed direction to block the ball. Sehwag disagreed with the notion that Pant should have withdrawn the appeal, asserting that in competitive situations, a captain must prioritize winning. He noted that while the appeal may seem contrary to the spirit of the game, it was justified under the laws of cricket. Sehwag concluded that the third umpire's decision was somewhat harsh, as Angkrish's actions were instinctive during the play.