Ishan Kishan’s Puzzling Walk-Off Baffles Fans and Experts

Ishan Kishan’s Puzzling Walk-Off Baffles Fans and Experts

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Ishan Kishan’s unusual dismissal became a hot topic on social media during the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians on Wednesday. The left-handed opener, who had just scored his first run, attempted to glance a delivery from Deepak Chahar that was clearly moving down the leg side. The ball missed Kishan’s bat by a significant distance and was adeptly collected by MI wicketkeeper Ryan Rickelton.

Interestingly, neither Rickelton nor Chahar appealed, and umpire Vinod Seshan was nearly ready to signal it as a wide ball.

What happened next left everyone in disbelief. Without any evident edge or sound, and lacking any external compulsion, Ishan inexplicably started to walk back to the pavilion, suggesting that he had edged it. Replays determined that no bat made contact, deepening the enigma of the dismissal. In a match that was already slipping away from SRH, Ishan's choice to leave proved to be a significant blow for the team.

Former cricketers were also astonished by the event. After the match, Varun Aaron and Nick Knight talked about the dismissal, with both calling Ishan's decision to walk "bizarre. "

"It was indeed bizarre. He clearly thought he hit the ball. No batsman would walk off unless he felt he had made contact. But when the umpire seemed uncertain and there was no real appeal from the fielders, he should have just reviewed it. I don’t understand why he didn’t opt for a review. And of course, in the dressing room, it was quite disappointing because his average has already dropped to 6 (5. 50 over last 7 IPL matches) now. It’s shocking,” Aaron stated to ESPNCricinfo.

Ishan Kishan's bizarre dismissal ...


"I'd know if I hit it"

Knight, Meanwhile, he noted that a batter typically knows if he has touched the delivery, and struggled to recall a time when he didn’t have a clear awareness of it.

“I was watching it live, and I believe I’d know if I hit it. I can’t remember an occasion when I wouldn’t. Strange, completely strange. The umpire called it not out, then he suddenly notices him walking and gives him out. . . he clearly didn’t think it was out. Then, Ishan walks back, and it all becomes confusing. Easy answer, just allow the umpire to make the call,” Knight stated.

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary also shared his surprise on social media, indicating that the dismissal “confused” him.

“Ishan Kishan’s dismissal today against Mumbai Indians? ? I’m eager to hear from Ishan himself, what was he thinking in that moment? ? Confusing,” Tiwary wrote.

SRH could manage only 143/8 in their 20 overs after a batting breakdown, while MI easily reached the target in just 15. 4 overs with seven wickets left. Following the defeat, the Sunrisers’ chances for a playoff took another significant blow, as the team finds itself in ninth position with only two wins in eight matches.

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