IND VS AUS | Twitter laughs at KL Rahul's reaction after umpires ask him to walk off and recall Shreyas Iyer

09/24/2023

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On various occasions, when a dismissal involving close catches occur, umpires typically take time and announce their decision. However, during the second ODI clash between India and Australia, the third umpire's extended deliberation resulted in KL Rahul leaving the field and Shreyas Iyer returning.

India had put up an amazing partnership of 200 out of 164 balls from Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill after put into bat from Australia who won the toss. They showcased an aggressive approach as India was placed in a comfortable position even after the dismissal of Gaikwad. The Australian bowlers were in desperate need of a break in partnership.

Kyle Abbott thought he had done just that when Iyer faced a full ball on the middle and leg where he reacted quickly with a determined bottom hand grip. In a stunning display of athleticism, Abbott, positioned on his followthrough, identified a golden opportunity. Abbott dove diagonally, his eyes fixed on the ball's trajectory, and successfully snatched the ball mid-air. Yet, in a dramatic turn of events, as his body landed on the ground, the ball's bottom hit the ground, casting doubt on the catch's validity. Iyer, who had already completed his century and had been treated for cramps, had already made his way back into the dugout and Rhaul had walked out to join Gill. Eventually, the third umpire signalled not out and the duo had to make their respective walks in reverse again as Iyer walked back to the crease while Rahul made his way back to the dugout. As the duo passed each other, they could do nothing but smile at what had transpired.

Twitter realized the absurdity of the incident and jumped to Twitter to voice their opinions.

That was some serious luck!

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— Ishan Martinez (@IshanMarti66419) September 24, 2023

That was not in the list!

Shreyas Iyer was not given out on Sean Abbott's catch.

Shreyas you freaking cheat !!#INDvsAUS #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/lVyCDsOUgP
— The Dude (@PuntingDude) September 24, 2023

KL was like: XD

First Shreyas Iyer was given out. Iyer gone in the dressing room and then gave not out.

- Comes to bat again and hit 4 run and the very next ball gave a simple catch. He departs for 105 runs off 90 balls. #INDvsAUS #ShreyasIyer #Dhoni #Indore pic.twitter.com/5kJgEPWV34
— Pulkit Trigun (@PulkitTrigun45) September 24, 2023

That was good catch but messed up!

Sean Abbott couldn't control his catch but Shreyas Iyer was dismissed in the Same over. #INDvsAUS #CWC23 #CWC2023 #WorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/QbgxbEFhWI
— usman azeez (@usman_azeez46) September 24, 2023

That was some drama there!

First ball pe simple catch . Second ball par fer hava me par filder se dur or 4 run, third vale fer se hava me ? Bhai out Kara hai ya hua hai ye #ShreyasIyer
— Deshawersingh (@deshawersingh) September 24, 2023

Yeah!

Shreyas Iyer was not given out on Sean Abbott's catch. pic.twitter.com/j7TXwTmXWf
— Aadarsh (@AadarshParab) September 24, 2023

It was not a ctach!

Shreyas Iyer was not given out on Sean Abbott's catch.#INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/XRCkzCZ8Me
— Chandra Shekar (@Shekar4266) September 24, 2023

Yeah he is!

#ShreyasIyer out after 105

Couldnt get advantage of dropped catch.#IndvsAus2023 pic.twitter.com/QO5xUAP4fy
— Nihilistic (@NihilisticDr) September 24, 2023

He grounded the ball!