Umpiring controversies have long been a part of cricket, especially in the IPL. From overlooked no-balls to disputed decisions, memorable incidents abound. Take, for instance, the infamous last-ball no-ball in the MI-RCB clash or MS Dhoni’s heated reaction to a similar incident. Then there’s Rishabh Pant’s threat to recall his batters over an uncalled no-ball, a saga that unfolded in a DC-RR clash during the 2022 season, reports Cricket Live Score.
Fast forward to this year, and it was RR’s turn to face the music. A loss against Delhi led to a Code of Conduct breach and a 30% match fee penalty for captain Sanju Samson. However, there was a moment when victory seemed within RR’s grasp. Chasing 222, Samson’s aggressive innings had them cruising at 159/3 after 15 overs, with the previous three overs yielding 46 runs. Yet, the 16th over brought unforeseen drama.
Mukesh Kumar’s accurate start for DC, conceding only two singles and a wide, forced Samson to go for a big shot. Spotting Mukesh’s slower ball, Samson attempted a flat-batted shot down the ground, but it lacked the desired connection.
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