IPL 2024 | Twitter in splits as Rashid Khan accidentally delivers ball without umpire’s signal
In a tense cricket match, moments of levity can occasionally inject some fun into the atmosphere on the field. This occurred during the match between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings when Gujarat's spin maestro Rashid Khan delivered the ball before the on-field umpire's signal to bowl.
Attempting to chase down Gujarat Titans' imposing target of 200 runs, Punjab's batting struggled right from the start. The opening pair of Jonny Bairstow and Shikhar Dhawan failed to provide a solid foundation, with the latter departing early in just the second over. Despite this setback, Bairstow and Prabhsimran managed to stabilize the innings somewhat, adding 35 runs to take the score to 48/1 after five overs. However, Punjab faced a setback in the middle overs as they lost Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, and Jitesh Sharma in quick succession.
Despite the tension in the Punjab camp during their chase, a lighthearted moment occurred after Jitesh's dismissal in the 16th over. Rashid Khan bowled a full toss, which Jitesh mistimed, sending the ball soaring towards deep mid-wicket where Darshan Nalkande took an easy catch. As the on-field umpire Vineet Kulkarni signaled for a strategic timeout, the crowd eagerly awaited the arrival of a new Punjab batsman.
Following the timeout, Punjab's impact substitute, Ashutosh Sharma, entered the crease, but umpire Nitin Menon had yet to signal the impact substitution. Unaware of the situation, Rashid prepared to bowl the fourth delivery and released the ball towards the batter. Nitin Menon, visibly amused by the confusion, informed Rashid that he hadn't signaled him to bowl yet, prompting a light-hearted exchange between them and finally adjudging it as a dead ball.
The incident quickly garnered attention on social media, with the Twitterverse buzzing about the amusing moment on the field.
Whats going on!
— Debi Cha (@ChaDebi95756) April 4, 2024
So unserious
rashid khan is so unserious 😭 #GTvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/weO2WLRhO0
— wini ✷ (@eviltidbits) April 4, 2024
The first
Rashid Khan becomes the first Gujarat Titans bowler to complete 50 wickets in IPL.
— Chandra Shekar (@Shekar4266) April 4, 2024
- The GOAT in T20.#GTvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/5hi0fHQE9K
Time up?
Looks like Rashid Khan's time is up. Noor Ahmad is taking over as the new star spinner. #IPL #GTvsPBKS
— دِلدار (@thedildar) April 4, 2024
Titan
Rashid Khan is a GUJARAT TITAN!
— Ritul Thakkar (@ThakkarRitul) April 4, 2024
Most wickets for GT in IPL
Rashid Khan - 50*
Mohammad Shami - 48
Mohit Sharma - 34#IPL2024 | #GTvsPBKS
Didn't expect
Rashid khan getting hit for back to back sixes often in IPL 2024
— Lakulish (@lakulish08) April 4, 2024
Things we didnt expect in 2024
Overrated
Rashid khan is probably one of the most overrated bowler of this generation. Some of the players are not bashing him only because of his reputation or can be called hype. I still remember what Morgan did to him in 2019 wc.
— M E R A J (@merrajjshaikhh) April 4, 2024
Completed 50 wickets
Rashid Khan becomes the first Gujarat Titans bowler to complete 50 wickets in IPL 🔥💯
— Muhammad Abdullah Numan (@Honey_Jr_14) April 4, 2024
GOAT 🐐 in T20 #GTvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/wVcAWa0x44
Newbie
Rashid Khan being treated like a random newbie. Seems like Noor Ahmad is the real deal this season#IPL2024 #GTvPBKS #GTvsPBKS
— 🔁 (@Tutterdotcom) April 4, 2024
Thats out!
Rashid Khan to Jitesh Sharma, THATS OUT!! Caught!! #GTvsPBKS #PBKSvsGT #CSKvsSRH
— Vishnu Tiwari (@VishnuTiwa29296) April 4, 2024