Published: Mar 27, 2025, 09:33 AM (IST)
Edited: Mar 27, 2025, 09:33 AM (IST)
A fun little conversation happened between India’s out-of-favour batter Ishan Kishan and former umpire Anil Chaudhary, and is going viral on social media. In the video clip, Chaudhary lauded Kishan for maturing as a keeper. That was when the Indian player took a jibe at Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammed Rizwan.
“You played so many games under my umpiring. You have grown up now. You also appeal when required. Earlier, you used to appeal a lot. How did this change come?” asked Chaudhary.
“Mujhe lagta hai umpire log smart ho gaye hain. Har baar karenge (appeal) toh phir unn log out ko bhi not out de denge. Isse achha ek baar karo, jab hai tab call karo, aap log ko bhi confidence rahega ki sahi time pe hi call karte hain… Warna abhi (Mohammad) Rizwan type kuch karunga toh phir aap log ek bhi baar nahi denge (out) [I think the umpires have become smarter. If we keep doing it (appeals) repeatedly, they might even start giving out decisions as not out. It’s better to make the call just once and at the right time so that even you (umpires) have confidence in your decision. Otherwise, if I do something like Rizwan, then you might give it not out despite being out],” he said.
Riyal Parag has led Rajasthan Royals as their stand-in captain in two IPL matches as regular skipper is recovering from a finger injury he faced during the T20I against England. However, the team has not done well under Riyan’s lead, as Rajasthan have lost both the matches they have played.
