As Krunal Pandya attempted to grab a return catch, Sanju Samson inadvertently obstructed him while positioned at the non-striker’s end.
In the ongoing Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants match in Jaipur, a remarkable display of sportsmanship unfolded in the sixth over of RR’s innings. Krunal Pandya, aiming to take a return catch, found himself accidentally obstructed by Sanju Samson at the non-striker’s end. The ball ended up not far from Samson, granting Riyan Parag a reprieve.
Rather than succumbing to frustration, Pandya chose a different path. In an unexpected move, he hugged Samson, defusing any potential conflict. This heartwarming act of sportsmanship was unexpected, considering typical reactions to such situations.
Krunal Pandya collides with Sanju Samson. His reaction immediately after is heart warming 🫶🏻#IPL2024 #RajasthanRoyals #LucknowSuperGiants pic.twitter.com/0n1UdnwrHh
— Akash Dhanurkar (@Akashdhanurkar1) March 24, 2024
Commentator Sanjay Manjrekar praised Krunal Pandya’s sportsmanship after a near-miss catch incident. Pandya’s disciplined bowling yielded just 19 runs in four overs, though he didn’t secure a wicket. A little later, Parag’s innings was cut short by Naveen Ul Haq after a mistimed shot led to his departure at 43 runs.
Earlier, Rajasthan Royals’ captain Sanju Samson chose to bat first upon winning the toss. However, their opening duo couldn’t deliver, losing both batsmen during the powerplay. Jos Buttler fell first, edging Naveen-ul-Haq’s delivery to KL Rahul after scoring two boundaries. Meanwhile, Yashasvi Jaiswal showcased promise with 24 runs off 11 balls before Mohsin Khan dismissed him in the fifth over.
Last Updated on March 24, 2024
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