"Don't Get Scared...": What Yash Dayal's Father Told Him After Getting Hit For Five Sixes By Rinku Singh In IPL 2023

11.04.2023 - 14:37 sports.ndtv.com

Gujarat Titans pacer Yash Dayal was at the receiving end of Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh's batting prowess on Sunday in IPL 2023 on Sunday.

The bowler conceded five sixes on the last five balls of the match to see his side GT lose a game that was already in their pocket.

While Rinku played a blinder to take KKR home, Dayal was visibly disappointed with himself for failing to save 29 runs in the final over.

In a recent interview, Yash's father Chanderpaul, who himself had been a fast bowler in the Vizzy Trophy in the late 80's, has revealed what he told his son after the poor outing. "'Ghabraana nahi (Don't get scared)'.

cricket Kolkata Knight Riders FIVE Rinku Singh Yash Dayal Gujarat Titans India Kolkata

Mohit Sharma on Saturday pulled off a superb catch during his team Gujarat Titans' IPL 2023 match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. The game started with GT skipper Hardik Pandya winning the toss and opting to bowl first. KKR lost their opener Narayan Jagadeesan in the third over and Shardul Thakur was promoted up the order at number 3. The move from KKR could not profit the side as a stunning catch from Mohit ended the knock of Shardul.

"Everyone Will Remember...": Hardik Pandya Reveals Chat With Yash Dayal Following Rinku Singh '5 Sixes' Incident

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 has already given fans plenty of memorable incidents. The incident that arguably sits at the top of the list is arguably the 5 sixes feat that Kolkata Knight Riders' Rinku Singh achieved in the final over of the run-chase against Gujarat Titans' Yash Dayal. GT skipper Hardik Pandya, who was unwell in that match, did get the opportunity to speak to the pacer after the game. In a chat with former India batter Robin Uthappa, Hardik opened up on the conversation he held with Dayal.

IPL 2023 - "There Is No Connection" - Wriddhiman Saha Contradicts Hardik Pandya On Yash Dayal's Weight Loss Update

Ajinkya Rahane's India comeback could be an inspiration for cricketers with rich experience but one such player, Wriddhiman Saha, on Friday said he's only focused on the immediate task at hand, which is doing well for his IPL franchise Gujarat Titans . Saha, who opens the batting for GT, is an integral member of the side. "He (Rahane) might have been reconsidered because he has done well. But I'm only focused on doing well for GT as of now," Saha told reporters, when asked if he's also eyeing an India comeback after Rahane was picked for the WTC Final. The 38-year-old, who last played for India in red-ball cricket in December 2021, was asked to "move on" and later fell out with then BCCI president Sourav Ganguly after his public outburst in the media.

Arjun Tendulkar "Is More Like Trent Boult...": Ex-New Zealand Star's Big Praise For MI Youngster

Ever since he made his debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, Arjun Tendulkar, son of batting great Sachin Tendulkar, has garnered a lot of attention from experts and fans of cricket. Arjun made his debut for Mumbai Indians earlier this month against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) but failed to take a wicket. But, in his next outing, the 23-year-old not picked up his maiden IPL wicket, but also defended 20 runs in the last over to take his team to an important win over SunRisers Hyderabad.

IPL 2023: "He Fell Ill And Lost 7-8 Kilos" - Hardik Pandya's Shocking Update On Yash Dayal

Yash Dayal has not featured for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 since conceding 31 runs in the final over against Kolkata Knight Riders. The young fast bowler was taken to the cleaners by Rinku Singh who slammed five sixes in the final five balls of the match to clinch the match for his team. The loss was quite unsettling for the youngster and a lot of questions have been asked about his absence from the side since that game. Following GT's win over Mumbai Indians on Tuesday, skipper Hardik Pandya provided a crucial update about Dayal and his availability.

Watch: A Tendulkar Hits A Six In Indian Premier League Again. Sachin Would Be Proud

Mumbai Indians (MI) all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar bounced back from a expensive outing against Punjab Kings with a solid performance against the Gujarat Titans on Tuesday. Arjun, who conceded 48 runs and picked up just one wicket in three overs against PBKS, struck in the powerplay once again, dismissing GT opener Wriddhiman Saha. Despite conceding just nine runs in his two overs in the powerplay, Arjun didn't get the chance to bowl out his remaining overs.