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Angkrish Raghuvanshi was controversially given out for obstructing the field during KKR's away game against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026 at the Ekana Stadium.
KKR's Angkrish Raghuvanshi (R) argues with the umpire after being given out against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026. (AP)Angkrish Raghuvanshi was controversially given out during Kolkata Knight Rider's (KKR) away game in an Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Lucknow Supr Giants (LSG) on Sunday. The incident took place on the final ball of the fifth over of KKR's innings, a decision that didn't go well with the concerned players and support staff and even the commentators.
Raghuvanshi quickly set off for a single after nudging a length delivery from Prince Yadav towards mid-on but was sent back by Cameron Green at the non-striker's end. The KKR batter, who was running on the line of the wicket, quickly took a U-turn and tried to reach back to the crease on the right side of the pitch. Mohammed Shami, stationed at mid-on, collected the ball and aimed at the striker's end, but it hit Raghuvanshi's shoes.
As soon as the ball hit Raghuvanshi, Shami appealed for obstructing the field as the umpire sent it upwards. Taking a look at the replays, third umpire Rohan Pandit reckoned the batter (Raghuvanshi) has changed his direction and rules the KKR batter out - obstructing the field. The decision surprised the KKR camp as well as commentator and former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta. “It comes as a surprise to me,” said Dasgupta.
Raghuvanshi, too was taken by surprise, as he had a word with the onfield umpires before walking off in frustration. On his way back, he smashed his bat on the ground and threw away his helmet in frustration. Even KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar was seen arguing with the fourth umpire regarding the decision. KKR were 27/3 in five overs at that point.
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