Ishan Kishan, the young Indian wicketkeeper-batsman, has found himself at the center of controversy after attempting to dismiss West Indies captain Rovman Powell in a contentious manner during the second T20I between India and West Indies in Guyana. The incident occurred during a critical moment in the game, adding to the tension and drama of the match.
After losing the first T20I, India decided to bat first upon winning the toss. The team struggled early in their innings, losing Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav within the powerplay. However, a fighting fifty from Tilak Varma helped India post a competitive total of 152 for 7 in 20 overs. For the second consecutive game, Varma emerged as the top-scorer for India with 51 runs off 41 deliveries.
West Indies chase began poorly as Hardik Pandya dismissed Brandon King and Johnson Charles in the first over. Despite the early setbacks, Nicholas Pooran was crucial in keeping West Indies in contention.
In the final over of the powerplay, Yuzvendra Chahal, the Indian leg-spinner, bowled a wide delivery down the leg side to Powell. Powell attempted to play a leg glance but missed the ball. While trying to maintain his balance, Powell kept his back foot grounded. In response, Ishan Kishan, who was keeping the wickets, patiently waited for Powell to lift his back foot, anticipating an opportunity for a stumping.
However, Powell quickly regained his balance and brought his back foot down before Kishan could make the stumping attempt. Kishan did not violate any game laws, but his actions were subject to criticism and controversy among fans.
Kishan’s attempt to dismiss Powell in this manner sparked various reactions among cricket fans. Some fans supported Kishan’s tactical approach and praised his quick thinking on the field. They believed he used the game’s laws to his advantage and attempted a legitimate dismissal.
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On the other hand, some fans criticized Kishan’s actions, arguing that his attempt to stump Powell was unsportsmanlike and against the spirit of the game. They viewed it as an unfair tactic to dismiss the batsman.
Ishan Kishan waited, and waited! But ended up waiting too long, perhaps!
— FanCode (@FanCode) August 6, 2023
Watch it till end!#INDvWIAdFreeonFanCode #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/ZEkBsYULN9
Ishan kishan should be banned now this is the 3rd time i have seen him do this, if i remember correctly dickwella has already faced a ban for this
— Ramish (@150kphyorker) August 6, 2023
#IshanKishan tries every possible way to get a stumping in his favour..
— Abhijeet (@theabhijeet99) August 6, 2023
Inspired from the #Ashes2023#IndianCricket #INDvsWI #ViratKohli𓃵
Quick thinking, but not quick enough#RovmanPowell & Spirit of the game both survive a scare
— Bihan Sengupta (@BihanSengupta91) August 6, 2023
Good to see #IshanKishan on the feet attempting such dismissals of late…#WIvIND pic.twitter.com/DOYiSkCLfD
Wtf is this stuff from ishan kishan
— jeet (@jeet34613985) August 6, 2023
Should have some shame
Disgraceful attempt by #ishankishan to hamper the spirit of cricket….just goes to show how desperate player can be in a losing situation …. pic.twitter.com/eUOoS3prjt
— Haider (@haider_69420) August 6, 2023
#INDvsWI
— Raj Rohit (@im_rjrohit) August 6, 2023
Thappad maaro Ishan Kishan ko ish stumping k liye @vikrantgupta73 @rawatrahul9 @manoj_dimri @SushantNMehta @cricketaakash
What Ishan Kishan just did there is pure cheating, don’t care about spirit of the game, that is pure cheating!!
— Factually Opinionated (@LoveBerg10kamp) August 6, 2023
