Watch: Hilarious Video Of Batter Taking Pitch Out Of Equation With Unique Shot

29.03.2023 - 11:05 sports.ndtv.com

Cricket can be a funny game with its many nuances. Often the Gentleman's Game is witness to unique shots and incidents that leaves one in splits.

In a video that has been doing the rounds on social media, in a local cricket match, a man can be seen employing a hilarious shot to take the pitch out of equation.

In the video, the man can be seen running out of the crease before the bowler has even bowled. With the ball mid-air, the batter can be seen raising the bat over his head to direct the ball to his right as he completes a run. Watch: Hilarious Video Of Batter Taking Pitch Out Of Equation With Unique Shot pic.twitter.com/lGQTIeaS3U Meanwhile, when it comes to the game of cricket, fans in India are gearing up for the mega-event named - Indian Premier League.

The costliest cricket tournament in the world will commence from March 31 with a match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad.

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As the Mumbai Indians turned up for the Indian Premier League 2023 clash against Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday, skipper Rohit Sharma couldn't be a part of the playing XI due to a stomach bug. It was his deputy Suryakumar Yadav who donned the captain's hat for the match. While Rohit's absence gave Surya an opportunity to try his hand at captaincy, it also paved the way for uncapped Indian all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar to make his IPL debut, two years since he was first signed by the franchise in the 2021 auction.

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With a penchant for making big scores, Shubman Gill could be the next big thing in Indian cricket, feels for Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja. Gill, who has already scored a century at least in every format, showed his class en route to a sublime 67 off 49 balls in Gujarat Titans' six-wicket win over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League here on Thursday. After seeing his knock against PBKS, Raja suggested Gill could be the likely successor to Virat Kohli.

Watch: "Only One Photo...": Rohit Sharma's Selfie Session With Fans Is Pure Fun

Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Rohit Sharma was at his vintage best as he scored his first Indian Premier League (IPL) half-century in nearly two years during his side's narrow win over Delhi Capitals (DC) on Tuesday. Rohit slammed 65 off 45 balls, and helped his side record their first win of the season. He was also named 'Man of the Match' for his exploits. After the match, Rohit was seen interacting with the fans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Video Calls Wife Ritika After Mumbai Indians' Win In IPL 2023. Conversation Is Viral

Rohit Sharma was the top performer for Mumbai Indians as the five-time champions registered their first win of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Tuesday. Rohit led by example with a well-deserved fifty as MI defeated Delhi Capitals in a last-ball thriller. After the match, Rohit spoke to wife Ritika Sajdeh on video call and their conversation has won several hearts on the internet. Rohit could be heard talking about daughter Samaira and Ritika said that she will be happy to see the Man of the Match trophy that Rohit won for his innings. The couple also spoke about how the match went down to the wire and Rohit even revealed that he did not want to see the last over due to nerves.

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Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma was a relieved man after his team finally registered its first win in this edition of the IPL with a six-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in a last-ball thriller here on Tuesday. Five-time champions MI suffered defeats in their first two matches but the Rohit-led side finally pulled off a win after completing a chase of 173 in the last ball. "Winning the game is the most important. We have been working hard from the first game. We had a camp in Mumbai, getting the result (in our favour) feels good. First win is always special," said Rohit, who was adjudged the Player of the Match for his 45-ball 65, at the post-match presentation.

"There Are Two PCs, One Is Priyanka Chopra, Other Is...": Ravi Shastri's Hilarious Comment While Lauding India Star

The Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians faced the David Warner-led Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Tuesday. After opting to bowl first, the MI bowlers kept striking at regular intervals with DC batters feeling the heat. The veteran spinner Piyush Chawla was the pick of the MI bowlers as he took 3/22 and his scalps included those of Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell and Lalit Yadav. Lauding him, former India coach Ravi Shastri made a hilarious comment while doing commentary on Star Sports. "We used to say there are only two PCs, one is Piyush Chawla and the other Priyanka Chopra," he said.