Angkrish Raghuvanshi (PTI photo) Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s controversial dismissal for obstructing the field not only rocked Kolkata Knight Riders’ innings but also set social media on fire.In one of the rarest moments seen in the IPL, the 21-year-old was dismissed after being hit by the ball as he tried to return to his crease. The third umpire ruled that he had changed his running line, only the fourth such disqualification in tournament history.Batters dismissed by obstruction in the field in the IPL:72 (44) – Yusuf Pathan (KKR) vs PWI, Ranchi, 20131 (2) – Amit Mishra (DD) vs SRH, Vizag, 20195 (6) – Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) vs RR, Chennai, 20249 (8) – Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR) vs LSG, Lucknow, 2026*
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Angkrish Raghuvanshi only focused on team winsWhile the decision left the KKR camp in shock, the reaction online was even more intense. Fans quickly flooded social media with mixed opinions and the incident became one of the biggest talking points of the match.Many users found the decision harsh and argued that Raghuvanshi was simply trying to push himself and had little time to react.
Fan reaction to Raghuvanshi’s appeal
Fan reaction to Raghuvanshi’s appeal
Clips of the incident went viral within minutes, with fans dissecting the moment frame-by-frame and debating intent versus instinct. Some have even compared it to previous rare dismissals in IPL history, adding more context to the discussion.
Fan reaction to Raghuvanshi’s appeal
Fan reaction to Raghuvanshi’s appeal
Amidst all this, Raghuvanshi’s visible frustration, throwing his helmet and angry reaction only added fuel to the conversation.In a season where both KKR and LSG are fighting to stay alive, this moment has gone beyond the match to become a full-fledged fan debate that is unlikely to be resolved anytime soon.
