Angkrish Raghuvanshi, right, argues with the referee after being given out (AP Photo) Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s recall became one of the most talked about moments of IPL 2026 as Kolkata Knight Riders’ struggles against Lucknow Super Giants deepened.Raghuvanshi, who came in during a shaky start, tried to steady the innings but his stay ended in unusual fashion when he was given out for obstruction on the pitch.
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