Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj conceded a boundary while trying to run out South Africa’s David Miller within the first innings of the second ODI on Sunday, October 9.
The incident befell within the forty eighth over as Siraj appeared to assist India end on a excessive and make sure that the Proteas don’t get away with the match. He bowled supply to Keshav Maharaj, who received overwhelmed by the tempo, and the ball went straight into the gloves of wicket-keeper Sanju Samson.
Samson tossed the ball to Siraj, who then threw it at stumps in the direction of the non-striker’s finish in what appeared to be an try to run out Miller. The ball, nevertheless, missed the stumps and went for 4 runs in byes.
Things would have ended there, however Siraj went to umpire Virender Sharma to complain concerning the overthrow runs, arguing that his intention was not to run out the batsman. While many noticed the comedy on this incident, few Twitter customers lashed out at Siraj.
Ball misses and ball went to boundary , Umpire given 4 runs..Siraj Angry on Umpire
If the ball hits stumps..Siraj will attraction for runout #indvaSa Hypocrisy degree #siraj pic.twitter.com/8OvTY2nbsk— Sanju Samson? (@Peterharii) October 9, 2022
— Prayag (@theprayagtiwari) October 9, 2022
waah bhai #siraj pic.twitter.com/3uZQ95XjM3
— Cricket fan (@Cricket58214082) October 9, 2022
As far because the second ODI in Ranchi is worried, South Africa gained the toss and opted to bat first at JSCA International Stadium Complex. The guests posted 278/7 on the board of their stipulated 50 overs, thanks to some sensible hitting from Reeza Hendricks (74 off 76) and Aiden Markram (79 off 89).
In reply, India comfortably reached the set goal in 45.5 overs with seven wickets in hand. While Shreyas Iyer (113* off 111) smashed his second ODI century, Ishan Kishan performed a scintillating knock of 93 (84) with the assistance of 4 fours and seven sixes.