IPL 2024 | Twitter reacts to Avesh Khan furious over Sanju Samson’s trust issue amidst catch drop
A good captain is often judged by the ability to lead the team from the front. The particular trait was questioned for Sanju Samson after he cost a potential wicket to Avesh Khan by not trusting his ability to catch the ball as Punjab Kings squared off against Rajasthan Royals in Mullanpur.
With the hype around an El Classico fixture in the form of Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings, the latter was forced to bat first in their home game. With Shikhar Dhawan absent for this encounter, the hosts suffered setbacks as they were reduced to 52/4 within ten overs. With the pitch on the slower side the lower order’s resilience was curbed with some extraordinary fielding despite one bizarre incident that involved captain Samson and Avesh.
On the second ball of the 19th over, Avesh dished a fuller one outside the off that Ashutosh tried to smoke across the line but got a top edge. The ball skied up in front of the short mid wicket region and Avesh was seen hurling towards it to reward himself with a third scalp of the day. Simultaneously, Samson scampered towards the free-falling white rock but none of the two RR players could actually take the catch. As the ball landed between the two fielders due to the miscommunication, the bowler seemed agitated with Samson’s approach for the catch and had an exchange of words, leading the Twitterverse into a frenzy.
What a mess up!
— Vn (@HitmanVn) April 13, 2024
Comedy of error continues
— Vn (@HitmanVn) April 13, 2024
Lol
*Ball goes in air*
— Pakchikpak Raja Babu (@HaramiParindey) April 13, 2024
Sanju Samson running to take catch: pic.twitter.com/5sd3j6svAa
Democratic
The aftermath of the dropped catch - where Avesh was claiming the catch, making a point to both the wicketkeeper and his captain, Sanju Samson.
— Gaurav Sethi (@BoredCricket) April 13, 2024
On one hand it seemed dim, on another democratic.
Bad timing
What a timing 😭 Sanju Samson just dropped a catch https://t.co/H2p5ZX7QTf pic.twitter.com/jvsxzydLAP
— VIVEK.RO45 (@UniquePullShot) April 13, 2024
Run for it
Catch ke liye lagi 🏃💨🏃💨
— Itsrishirich (@ItsrishiR) April 13, 2024
Follow 👣 @real__memes24 #ipl #IPL2024 #sanjusamson #PBKSvRR #catch #drop #IsItAbhinandan #AshutoshSharma #real__memes24 pic.twitter.com/yIRlQNvcfM
Should give call
Sanju Samson - should give a call while catching!
— Nilesh G (@oye_nilesh) April 13, 2024
No call - nothing - just 2 players going to catch - both collide and drops the catch!
Samson should trust his fielders! #TATAIPL#IPL2024#PBKSvRR
Too much mix up
Man Sanju Samson really wants that T20 world cup Wicketkeeper spot 🤣
— Prateek (@prateek_295) April 13, 2024
- Catch mix up with Kuldeep sen
- Catch drop of Liam Livingstone
- Missed stumping of Jitesh Sharma
- Catch mixup with Avesh Khan#PBKSvRR #RRvsPBKS #PBKSvsRR
Again
Sanju Samson catch drop Ashutosh Sharma
— Srm (@PednekarYo8446) April 13, 2024
Needs understanding
RR needs to understand if the man with the glove can get to the damn ball that means it’s HIS CATCH. HE HAD A DAMN GLOVE FOR A REASON!!!!!! #RRvPBKS #SanjuSamson #IPL2024
— Cricket lova🏏🇬🇾 (@cricket_lova) April 13, 2024