The controversial dismissal of Angkrish Raghuvanshi for obstructing the pitch not only rocked the Kolkata Knight Riders’ innings but also grabbed attention on social media. In one of the rarest moments in the IPL, the 21-year-old was dismissed after being hit by the ball while trying to return to his own crease. A third referee ruled he had altered his line, and he was dismissed for just the fourth time in tournament history.Batsmen dismissed for obstructing pitch in IPL:72 (44) – Yusuf Patan (KKR) & 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* While the decision came as a shock to the KKR camp, the reaction online was even more intense. Fans were quick to express mixed opinions on social media, making the incident one of the biggest talking points of the game. Many users viewed the decision as harsh and felt that Raghuvansh just wanted to take a stand and had no time to react.
Fans react to Raghuvansh’s sacking
Fans react to Raghuvansh’s sacking
Footage of the incident went viral within minutes, with fans breaking down the moment frame by frame and debating intent versus instinct. Some even compared it to a rare dismissal in IPL history, adding more context to the discussion.
Fans react to Raghuvansh’s sacking
Fans react to Raghuvansh’s sacking
Amid all this, Raghuvanshi became visibly frustrated, throwing away his helmet and reacting angrily, which only added fuel to the conversation. In a season where both KKR and LSG are fighting for survival, this moment has transcended the game and become a full-blown fan debate that is unlikely to be resolved anytime soon.
