Twitter reacts to India outdoing Pakistan as two batsmen āraceā towards same end to confuse third Umpire
When R Nazir and Qasim Akram indulged in a comical run-out in the semis, running towards the end, it was labeled as the āfunniest run-out of the decadeā. However, the Indian youngsters put the Pakistani batsmenās effort to shame today, as they āracedā to the same end in a one-of-a-kind dismissal.
There seems to be a telepathic connection of sorts between India, Bangladesh and Pakistan players - across all age groups - in the past week, as in the span of seven days, each country has put forward their name for the āworst run-out of the centuryā. First, it was the Pakistani duo of Rohail Nazir and Qasim Akram, last week, who hilariously ran towards the same end in what turned out to be a comical dismissal. Then, two days ago, it was the Bangladesh senior teamās Abu Jayed, whose day-dreaming cost the team as he was caught off-guard by a Mohammad Abbas throw. And today, in the final U19 World Cup final between India and Bangladesh, the Indian pairing of Atharva Ankolekar and Dhruv Jurel came up with a one-of-a-kind run-out, something that was so hilarious and bad that it ended up confusing even the third-umpire.
The incident happened on the third ball of the 43rd over, with India coasting at 168-5. Dhruv Jurel, who was well-set and batting on 22, dabbed a Rakibul Hasan flighted delivery towards the off-side and set off for a quick single. But as he was mid-way through the wicket, at full pace, the non-striker Atharva Ankolekar had a last-minute change of mind and decided against going for the run, despite taking a good five steps towards the other end.
But as Ankolekar denied the run, Jurel was in no mood to give up his wicket - or get back to the wicket-keeperās end - and instead of turning back, raced towards the bowlerās end in an attempt to save his wicket. Ankolekar, who was closest to the non-strikerās end, seeing Jurel race past him, also got conscious about his wicket and put his bat to crease. And whilst this circus was going on at the bowlerās end, in the keeperās end, meanwhile, Akbar Ali had taken off the bails.
However, confusion ensued in the middle as no one exactly knew who was out, so the on-field umpires decided to get the help of the third Umpire. But this is where things got spicy, hilarious and kinda embarrassing. The slow-motion replays showed that the two batsmen - Ankolekar and Jurel - had literally āracedā to reach the bowlerās end, and had competed so fiercely that both of them 'almost' reached the crease at the same time. The third umpire, after having looked at the footage for a good 2-3 minutes, had no idea on who was out, as the two bats were literally on the same line, with not even an inch separating them.
The comedy show ensued for a good five minutes after which the third umpire - and no one knows really how - decided that it was Dhruv Jurel who was indeed the batsman that was out. A frustrated Jurel walked back to the pavilion in disgust, but little did he know that he was now part of arguably the most hilarious run-out world cricket has ever seen. Tom Moody, on air, even went on to describe the incident asĀ āIncredible and I haven't seen anything like this.ā A one of a kind disaster, indeed.
Areyy Nahi bhai!!š¤¦š»āāļø
ā Rohit Sharma Fan Club (@DeepPhuyal) February 9, 2020
Lol!š
Benefit of doubt dono batsmen ko de do yaar pls šššš
ā Dr Khushboo Kadri (@khushikadri) February 9, 2020
One of a kind scenario #INDvBAN #U19CWCFinal pic.twitter.com/eFBUicBMgx
Today is not U19 WC final! I didn't see anything!š¤¦š»āāļø
Facepalm. š¤¦š»āāļø#INDvBAN #U19CWCFinal pic.twitter.com/F4ZTbBF3gx
ā Trendulkar (@Trendulkar) February 9, 2020
Very badly!š
Few days ago they trolled Pakistan ššš#INDvBAN#U19CWCFinal pic.twitter.com/lFFsCdYfo6
ā Ijaj Ahmed (@Ijaj_Ahmmed) February 9, 2020
Let's hope for the best with Indian bowling attack!
Indian cricket fans right now#IndvBan #U19CWCFinal pic.twitter.com/VsfNlDFSOX
ā Bade Chote (@badechote) February 9, 2020
Eh sahi hai Bens Stokes!ššš
bongladess under 19 team#U19CWCFinal pic.twitter.com/54PqLipyLG
ā Arun LoL (@dhaikilokatweet) February 9, 2020
Such a stupid thing from these youngsters!Ā
Kids making sure we don't miss Pakistan in finals #U19CWCFinal #INDvBAN pic.twitter.com/xsdd6YOzmQ
ā Abhishek (@ImAbhishek7_) February 9, 2020
Apna Time Ayega!
Like Father Like Son#INDvBAN #U19CWCFinal š pic.twitter.com/FoAB4rtUKy
ā CriCkeT KinGš¤“š»š (@imtheguy007) February 9, 2020
One picture that can create wonders now!
What the f**k in seven hells!! #U19CWCFinal pic.twitter.com/jgVuSzJnBY
ā Poonia (@lcpoonia) February 9, 2020
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