IPL 2023, RR vs CSK | Twitter reacts as Pathirana's 'obstructions on the field' leaves MSD livid
Players often share light moments on cricket fields, but when things do not go the right way, they end up having unwanted conversations. On Thursday, even MS Dhoni could not control his emotions either as Matheesha Pathiranaās block when he attempted a direct run-out behind stumps made him angry.
In the absence of the injured Sisanda Magala, Sri Lankaās right-arm quick Matheesha Pathirana continued to play for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Thursday to face Rajasthan Royals at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. The 20-year-old conceded nine runs off the first over, and six runs off the second, but what he did in between drew a lot of criticism.
Batting first, RR got off to a rousing start, racing to 125/1 in 13 overs with Yashasvi Jaiswal going berserk. Then an excellent 14th over, bowled by Tushar Deshpande, brought CSK back into the game as he dismissed Jaiswal as well as Sanju Samson in the space of four balls. Dhoni wanted to continue the momentum as he had a chance to run out Shimron Hetmyer during the 16th over. The opportunity came when Hetmyer did not pick Pathiranaās slower delivery which was pitched at good length and got hit on his body.Ā
The ball went on to reach Dhoni, but Hetmyer was unaware of it. The West Indian wanted to take a leg bye, but Dhoni, seeing the chance, quickly collected the ball and threw it at the non-strikersā end for a direct hit. However, Pathirana got in the way and later realized Dhoniās intention after receiving some scolding from the 41-year-old. Unsurprisingly, the incident caught a lot of attention, and the netizens were quick to react to it.
Not so cool MS!
ā Washington Ydav (@WashingtonYdav) April 28, 2023
ANGRY OLD MAN MSD!
ā Washington Ydav (@WashingtonYdav)Ā April 27, 2023
What? Fixers?Ā
dhoni gets angry vs the fixers team only
ā Varun (@varadim2)Ā April 27, 2023
makes you wonder if he's in on it
Dad stares at kids!
Dhoni angry on patheerana ššā¤ļø#CSKvsRR
ā candy (@candyztweets)Ā April 27, 2023
This is now often!
Angry dhoni=š¦
ā Don Jon (@jon69400579)Ā April 27, 2023
Dhoni can scare the soul outta anyone just with presence!
One of the rare scenes!Ā pic.twitter.com/9YxcApw4R4
ā Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)Ā April 27, 2023
Again happenedĀ today!
Angry MS Dhoni in a game vs RR. We have seen this before!! šš#CSKvRRĀ #CSKvsRRĀ #RRvCSKĀ #RRvsCSKĀ #IPL2023
ā Sharon Solomon (@BSharan_6)Ā April 27, 2023
No sir!
Does any time dhoni sir get angry on youĀ @ImRainaĀ sir .Ā @iplt20live
ā PRASHANT KUMAR (@Prashan18441750)Ā April 27, 2023
Has to be assumed that way!
When dhoni gets angry its like he is the Dad who stares at you when his kids makes some mistake.
ā Vii (@vishkrish7)Ā April 27, 2023
Mahi is losing his calm these days!
Angry dhoni š”Ā https://t.co/DR8tg2g8He
ā Legend Rishabh pant š·ļøšøļø (@sanverrr_you)Ā April 27, 2023
Why are you even happy for this as well!?
Dhoni getting angry š„¹š¤©ā”ā”ā”
ā Kizx_MSD11šāļø (@tim_drakez)Ā April 27, 2023