Mohammed Shami received a special award from Lucknow Super Giants for his part in the controversial dismissal of Angkrish Raghuvanshi during the clash against Kolkata Knight Riders. Shami was given the IQ award for the best tactical moment of the game.
Raghuvanshi was booked for obstructing the pitch during the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants clash on Sunday, April 26. The young batsman was hit in the pads by a throw from Mohammed Shami in the final over of the innings as he struggled to get back to the crease.
Although Raghuvanshi grounded his bat safely, LSG appealed, claiming he was defending. After reviewing the incident, the TV umpire ruled in their favor and declared the KKR batsman an obstruction on the field.
Lance Klusener gave away the award, claiming that Shami got the wicket when Raghuvanshi was just trying to get home. The award also went to the pacer for hitting a last-ball six to take the game into the super over.
“Somebody who bowled another player who was running home and got under pressure, bowled the last ball for 6 to get us into the super over,” Klusener said.
KKR FANS ANGRY BY LSG’S GESTURE
Shami’s recognition did not go down well with KKR fans who continued to criticize Rishabh Pant for not taking back the appeal. They called the gesture from Lucknow shameful.
Raghuvanshi was left fuming after the match and his protests earned him a hefty fine. The KKR youngster was fined 20 per cent of his match fee after his animated reaction to the controversial dismissal against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026. The youngster was also given one demerit point for breaching the league’s Code of Conduct.
KKR eventually won the match through a Super Over to secure their second win of the campaign.
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Published on:
27 Apr 2026 17:55 IST
