'What's The Problem...': Ravichandran Ashwin On Harshal Patel's Attempt To Run Out Ravi Bishnoi In RCB vs LSG Match

12.04.2023 - 15:07 sports.ndtv.com

The IPL 2023 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday was a perfect thriller. The game also involved late drama.

With LSG needing one run to win off the final ball, Harshal Patel tried to run out Ravi Bishnoi at the non-striker end during his run-up.

However, the bowler missed to clip off the bails at the right time and that saw Bishnoi survive. While the effort of Harshal went in vain, Ravichandran Ashwin lauded him for showing the "courage".

It is worth noting that the mode of dismissal is not taken well by many experts and fans of the game, and the players who effect it are often subjected to hate and criticism. "He (Harshal) just tried and he missed it, right?

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