Ayush Badoni was granted a run-out in the LSG vs. MI IPL 2024 match even though his bat was inside the crease. On social internet, the IPL run-out has sparked a meme frenzy.
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On April 30, during the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs. MI IPL 2024 match, controversy broke out when Ayush Badoni, a batsman for the LSG, was declared run-out even though his bat was inside the crease. The Mumbai Indians won the call because the bat of the LSG player was in the air, according to the third umpire.
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It was the first ball that Hardik Pandya bowled in the 19th over. With the ball headed toward point, Badoni raced for a single. Ishan Kishan, the MI wicketkeeper, made a mistake and missed the run-out the first time, so he tried again. He was successful this time. The LSG batter, though, appeared at ease as his bat appeared to be well inside the crease.
When the umpire’s decision came, it seemed surprising even for Mumbai players. Players like Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, and Ishan were seen laughing, as they seemed clueless about what had happened.
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This decision led to heated discussions among fans, commentators, and experts about whether it was fair. The incident added drama to the game, which ended up being a close competition despite Mumbai making 144/7 in the first innings. Soon, a meme fest started on social media.
The umpire was accused of “cheating as one of them wrote, “Nothing can beat Ambani Academy of Umpires”, while hinting at the Mukesh Ambani family, the owner of the Mumbai franchise, being involved in some wrongdoing.
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“Such blatant misuse of money,” wrote one user, while another wrote, “Umpire Indians for life. They can’t even win after fixing what a shame.” “Umpires go blind when Mumbai and Chennai play don’t know why,” came from another.
“How was this OUT! Poor Poor decision from the Third Umpire! Ayush Badoni – KL Rahul- Justin Langer – all were shocked!” posted another user on X (formerly Twitter).
Irfan Pathan criticizes third umpire
Former Indian pacer Irfan Pathan joined the fans in criticizing the umpire’s decision. “What a terrible decision by the third umpire of run out,” he wrote.
“The standard of umpiring this season is disappointing. @BCCI must prioritize improvement. Let’s bring in specialist umpires and 3rd umpires to raise the bar. The wide review feels like a time-waster with over 95% of decisions unchanged. Let’s focus on engaging the audience and speeding up the game,” posted one fan in reply.
