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Mint
6 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Ravichandran Ashwin defends Digvesh Rathi's Mankad, slams Rishabh Pant for withdrawing appeal: ‘You'll scar a bowler'
Ravichandran Ashwin expressed his disapproval about Rishabh Pant's choice to withdraw Digvesh Rathi's Mankad appeal during Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) final league match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Tuesday (May 27). Ashwin, who plays for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL, defended Rathi and argued that Pant's decision sends the wrong message about upholding the rules and discourages the bowler. In the LSG vs RCB match already filled with drama, Digvesh Rathi attempted to run out Jitesh Sharma, who was at the non-striker's end. Chasing a target of 228 runs for RCB, Jitesh looked unstoppable and was smashing fours and sixes. During the final delivery of the 17th over, Rathi noticed Jitesh stepping out of his crease at the non-striker's end. He quickly removed the bails, attempting a Mankad run-out. The umpire confirmed whether the bowler wanted to appeal. The 25-year-old agreed, and the decision went straight to the third umpire. LSG skipper Rishabh Pant, on the other hand, asked the umpire to withdraw the appeal. However, Jitesh Sharma did not lose his wicket due to a specific MCC rule about non-striker run-outs. Even though the batter was out of his crease, Rathi had already completed his bowling action - his arm had passed the point where he would normally release the ball. Rishabh Pant's withdrawal had no impact on the outcome. The third umpire's ruling was based on Rathi's completed bowling action, not Pant's gesture. Even if Pant had asked for the run-out, Jitesh would have remained not out. Ashwin extended his support for the young bowler and criticised Pant for withdrawing the appeal and insulting the bowler in front of crores of people. 'I don't know Digvesh Rathi personally — he is neither a friend nor a relative,' Ashwin expressed on his YouTube channel. "But I am saying… You will scar a bowler so much that it will really affect him. Because nobody cares about a bowler, so in front of crores of people, should we withdraw his appeal and insult him?" he added. Ashwin analysed the technical aspects of the event and explained that if Jitesh Sharma had left his crease before Rathi entered his delivery stride, he would have been given out. According to him, the rules support the dismissal, and the bowler is fully justified in appealing. "Now, till now, everything is fine. Bowler has hit, appealed, not out. It's just another day in the office. But what happened? After this, during the match, the commentators said, 'Rishabh Pant has withdrawn the appeal,'" Ashwin said. "Look, a captain's job is actually to back a player. Alright? A captain's job is to not make a bowler feel small," he added. Ashwin emphasised the emotional toll on Rathi. 'Picture Digvesh Rathi as your own child. If his captain publicly criticises his decision in front of millions, it's humiliating," he expressed.
Mint
6 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Ravichandran Ashwin defends Digvesh Rathi's Mankad, slams Rishabh Pant for withdrawing appeal: 'You'll scar a bowler'
Ravichandran Ashwin expressed his disapproval about Rishabh Pant's choice to withdraw Digvesh Rathi's Mankad appeal during Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) final league match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Tuesday (May 27). Ashwin who plays for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL, defended Rathi and argued that Pant's decision sends the wrong message about upholding the rules and discourages the bowler. In the match already filled with drama, Digvesh Rathi attempted to run out Jitesh Sharma who was at the non-striker's end. Chasing a target of 228 runs for RCB, Jitesh looked unstoppable and was smashing fours and sixes. During the final delivery of the 17th over, Rathi noticed Jitesh stepping out of his crease at the non-striker's end. He quickly removed the bails, attempting a Mankad run-out. The umpire confirmed whether the bowler wanted to appeal, the 25-year-old agreed and the decision went straight to the third umpire. LSG skipper Rishabh Pant, on the other hand, asked the umpire to withdraw the appeal. However, Jitesh Sharma didn't lose his wicket due to a specific MCC rule about non-striker run-outs. Even though the batter was out of his crease, Rathi had already completed his bowling action - his arm had passed the point where he would normally release the ball. Rishabh Pant's withdrawal had no impact on the outcome. The third umpire's ruling was based on Rathi's completed bowling action, not Pant's gesture. Even if Pant had asked for the run-out, Jitesh would have remained not out. Ashwin extended his support for the young bowler and criticised Pant for withdrawing the appeal and insulting the bowler in front of crores of people. 'I don't know Digvesh Rathi personally — he is neither a friend nor a relative,' Ashwin expressed on his YouTube channel. "But I am saying… You will scar a bowler so much that it will really affect him. Because nobody cares about a bowler, so in front of crores of people, should we withdraw his appeal and insult him?" he added. Ashwin analysed the technical aspects of the event and explained that if Jitesh Sharma had left his crease before Rathi entered his delivery stride, he would have been given out. According to him, the rules support the dismissal, and the bowler is fully justified in appealing. "Now, till now, everything is fine. Bowler has hit, appealed, not out. It's just another day in the office. But what happened? After this, during the match, the commentators said, 'Rishabh Pant has withdrawn the appeal.'" Ashwin said. "Look, a captain's job is actually to back a player. Alright? A captain's job is to not make a bowler feel small," he added. Ashwin emphasized the emotional toll on Rathi. 'Picture Digvesh Rathi as your own child. If his captain publicly criticizes his decision in front of millions, it's humiliating," he expressed. "We don't know if Rishabh Pant already spoke to LSG's team or not. But let's stop this vilification of that youngster in front of crores and crores of people," he urged.
India Today
7 days ago
- Sport
- India Today
Rishabh Pant plans short break to recharge before England series: Want to switch off
With the Lucknow Super Giants' IPL campaign coming to an end, India's newly appointed Test vice-captain Rishabh Pant said on Tuesday that he wants to "switch off" from cricket for a few days before turning his attention to the upcoming Test tour of was at his destructive best in the final league match of the season, smashing 118 off 61 balls to lift LSG to 227 for three against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. However, RCB chased it down in dramatic fashion, powered by Jitesh Sharma's blistering 85 off 33 balls and Mayank Agarwal's 41 off just 23. The pair added an unbeaten 107 for the fifth wicket, taking Bengaluru into Qualifier 1 and ending LSG's want to switch off for a few days, not think about cricket and then the England series is coming up-just preparing for that in a good frame of mind," Pant said at the presentation ceremony. Reflecting on LSG's season, Pant pointed to injury setbacks as a key factor in the team's struggles."You've got to play 40 overs of good cricket. Twenty overs will definitely not save you in a T20 game, and that's been our story. There were a lot of injury concerns before the tournament-that's something that hurt us throughout the season," he Read: Watch: Rishabh Pant pulls off special backflip to celebrate comeback hundredLSG missed the services of left-arm seamer Mohsin Khan for the entire season, while young pacer Mayank Yadav, who impressed early on, spent most of the campaign sidelined with back an otherwise disappointing season, Pant's final knock was a reminder of his class. He struck 11 fours and eight sixes in a blistering display, marking a return to form after a stop-start campaign."I was feeling better with each match, but sometimes it just doesn't come off. Today I wanted to make it count. Like the experienced players do-when you get a start, make it big," he said."I was trying to read the field, predict how they'd bowl, and kept things simple. Played every ball with the same intensity throughout the innings."Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment!Tune In IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Rishabh Pant wants to ‘switch off' after brutal IPL 2025, vows to 'not think about cricket' before England Test series
Rishabh Pant finished his IPL 2025 campaign on a high, blasting a sensational century in Lucknow Super Giants' final league game, but the knock couldn't prevent another stinging loss that capped a season riddled with injury setbacks and missed chances. The LSG skipper smashed 118 off just 61 balls to lift his side to 227/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, only to see the target overhauled, thanks to Jitesh Sharma's blitzkrieg (85* off 33 deliveries). Pant will next be in action in England next month, where India take on Ben Stokes' men for a five-Test series starting June 20. The wicketkeeper-batter will have added responsibilities on the tour, having been named the deputy to Shubman Gill, who was appointed India's new Test captain last week. The 27-year-old insisted that he wants to 'not think about cricket' and enjoy the holidays before preparing for the England tour. 'Just want to switch off for a few days, not think about cricket and then the England series is coming up and just preparing for that in a good frame of mind,' Pant said at the post-match presentation. In the 2025 IPL season, Pant had only one half-century to his name until the last match of LSG's season, where he turned up with the bat against RCB. He ended the season with 269 runs in 14 matches. LSG's campaign, however, never truly gained momentum, weighed down by a series of injuries to key bowlers. Mohsin Khan missed the entire season, while tearaway quick Mayank Yadav made only a brief return before a recurring back injury ruled him out again. 'Eventually, you've got to play 40 overs of good cricket. Twenty overs will definitely not save you in a T20 game, and that's been our story. There were a lot of injury concerns before the tournament, that's something that hurt us going through the season,' Pant admitted. In what was a must-win encounter, LSG appeared to be in control after Pant's whirlwind innings, featuring 11 fours and eight sixes. However, Jitesh Sharma's counter-attacking 85 off 33 balls, aided by Mayank Agarwal's 23-ball 41, flipped the game on its head. Their unbeaten 107-run stand for the fifth wicket took RCB past the line and into Qualifier 1. Pant, however, found comfort in finally converting his starts into a significant contribution. 'I was feeling well with each and every match but sometimes it just doesn't come off. Today I made sure that if I am starting well I should make a big one. Like all the experienced players do, learning from the best always. 'Whenever you get a start, try to make it big as possible. I was trying to play the field, how they were going to bowl, that was something I kept in mind. Playing through the line and looking for the areas and the gaps and kept it very simple. 'Played every ball with the same intensity and kept on playing with the same intensity throughout the innings,' he added.
News18
27-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
Drama Alert: Digvesh Rathi Wrongly Mankads Jitesh, Virat Kohli's Reaction Viral
Drama ensued at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow as Lucknow Super Giants' Digvesh Rathi had mankaded Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Jitesh Sharma in the IPL 2025 match on Tuesday. When RCB looked to take the game away from the hosts, Jitesh, alongside Mayank Agarwal, put up a stellar partnership. The decision had gone to the third umpire, who had deemed that the bowler had completed his action when he went for the attempt at the non-striker's end. However, the rules dictate that the bowler can only go for the mankad midway into his action.
