Sports Desk
23 April
Sandeep Dhand
Journalist and Research Analysist
In a surprising moment during the IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Mumbai Indians (MI), fans witnessed an unusual event. Ishan Kishan, the MI batter, walked back to the pavilion without being declared out by the umpire or any appeal being made by the bowler. This incident left everyone puzzled and sparked a controversy on social media.
The incident took place in the third over of the SRH innings. Deepak Chahar bowled a delivery outside the leg stump. Ishan Kishan tried to play the ball but missed it completely. The ball went straight into the hands of wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton. Surprisingly, there was no appeal from the bowler or the keeper, and the game seemed to continue as usual.
However, Ishan Kishan suddenly started walking back to the pavilion. Just then, the umpire raised his finger, but his expression looked confused. He lifted his hand twice and then put it down before finally signaling the dismissal. Hardik Pandya, MI’s captain, was seen putting a hand on Kishan’s head, showing respect for his sportsmanship.
Later, the replay on UltraEdge showed that the ball had not touched either the bat or the gloves. This added more confusion and raised eyebrows across the cricket world. Ishan Kishan appeared disappointed after watching the replay.
Soon after, the word “fixing” started trending on social media, and some users linked Ishan Kishan’s name to it, even without any proof. The incident has become a talking point among cricket fans and experts. While some praised Kishan’s honesty, others questioned the strange sequence of events.
This moment has left fans debating the truth behind the incident and wondering what really happened on the field.