Yashasvi Jaiswal’s promising innings in the first Test against Sri Lanka ended prematurely due to a bizarre run out involving a fielder’s collision and a mix-up with KL Rahul, sparking a huge controversy among cricket fans.
Image: Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out for 32 after a bizarre mix-up with KL Rahul against Sri Lanka. Photo: Courtesy Nice Ajay Jadeja/X
Key points
- Yashasvi Jaiswal was run out for 32 on the first day of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.
- The dismissal happened due to a mix-up with KL Rahul and a clash with new bowler Keshara Nuwantha.
- Both batsmen ended up in the same over, with replays confirming that Rahul had grounded his bat first, leaving Jaiswal short.
- The incident sparked widespread controversy on social media, as fans were divided over who was responsible for this mix-up.
- This was the third time Jaiswal had been run out in Test cricket, having previously been dismissed in a similar manner against Australia and West Indies.
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s promising start came to an unfortunate end on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday, as a bizarre mix-up with KL Rahul left India’s opener out for 32.
The dismissal came in the 11th over when Rahul pushed a delivery from debutant Keshara Nuantha to the bowler and called for a single. As Jaiswal responded, Nwantha moved and collided with him, throwing the opener off balance at the off-spinner’s end.
Unfortunate dismissal
The collision created confusion between the two batters, with both eventually ending up on the same over. Prapath Jayasuriya picked up the ball and threw it to wicket-keeper Niroshan Dickwella who broke the stumps.
Dickwella and Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva briefly discussed whether to appeal before deciding to go ahead. Replays then showed that Rahul had parked his bat first, leaving Jaiswal wide of the crease.
Jaiswal came back for 32 off 37 balls, having looked comfortable before the unfortunate dismissal.
Social media interaction
The incident quickly became a topic of conversation on social media, with fans divided over who was responsible. Some blamed Rahul for the confusion, while others felt that Jaiswal was simply unlucky to be involved in an accident.
“Sri Lankan player ran out Yashasvi Jaiswal intentionally. Just look at the reaction of Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul,” a fan wrote. Another called it an “unlucky run-out,” saying Jaiswal was “gone through no fault of his own.”
‘What a combination! Jaiswal goes. This is a shame. “He was hitting well,” another fan posted.
Jaiswal Expiry Date
This was the third time that Jaiswal had been run out in Test cricket. He previously suffered the same fate against Australia at the MCG in 2024 and West Indies in Delhi last year.
One fan was more critical of Rahul, writing: “Obviously a mistake by KL Rahul, when Jaiswal was blocked by the bowler, he shouldn’t have bowled for this song.” Simply stupid!! misunderstanding! Jaiswal was looking fit and well, and was shamefully run out for just 32.
Another fan took a lighter look at Rahul’s involvement, joking, “KL Rahul at the crime scene once again fired Jaiswal.”
However, there was also support for both batsmen, with one fan describing the incident as an unfortunate accident. “I wouldn’t blame anyone for running out.” Accident, confusion, hesitation, and finally Jaiswal returns. “Just sad,” the fan wrote.
