Published 12:10 IST, August 10th 2023
Baba Aparajith refuses to walk off after a controversial decision during club match- WATCH
Baba Aparajith stood unfaced and strong after he disagreed with the umpires during Tamil Nadu Cricket Association Division 1, Matchday 4 between JRCC and YSC.
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In the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association Division 1 match of Jolly Rovers CC vs Young Stars Cricket Club at Shri Ramchandra Medical College Ground, Chennai ended a bit controversially after JRC beat YSC by 6 wickets. Baba Aparajith, a former star for India Under-19 who won the World Cup, got into a bad position on TNCA D1 Matchday 4.
3 things you need to know
- JRC won the TNCA clash by 6 wickets
- Baba Aparajith made 34 runs in 63 balls
- Aparajith is 29 year-old all rounder
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A heated argument breaks out after the controversial LBW decision
In a recent cricket game between Jolly Rovers CC and Young Stars Cricket Club, a controversial LBW (Leg Before Wicket) call led to a heated fight between Aparajith, the batsman at the center of the event and another player from the opponent team. As feelings got heated on the field, the game had to stop for a short time.
During the game, Aparajith was at the batting spot with a score of 34 when Young Stars Cricket Club captain Hari Nishannth served him with a ball that turned sharply. The ball hit Aparajith's pads before GS Raju, who was standing at forward short leg, caught it. The bowlers and fielders were quick to protest, and the umpire, who seemed to agree, raised his finger to signify the LBW dismissal. But Aparajith strongly disagreed with the decision. He showed his disbelief with animated hand movements and questioned the umpire's decision. Even though he argued, the referee didn't change his mind, which made things even worse on the field.
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The players from both teams, Aparajith, and the judges talked about what happened after this. Even after Aparajith went back to the bench, he kept arguing with the umpire. When he went back onto the field and tried to talk to a rival player, the situation got worse. The umpires quickly stepped in to stop the fight.
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Crucial Partnership amidst the Drama
When Aparajith stepped up to bat, his team was struggling with a score of 32/2 in the seventh over. Working with Sai Sudharsan, Aparajith was a key part of making a comeback happen. Together, they scored 42 runs for the third wicket, which helped their team's game get back on track.
In the end, JRCC won the battle by 6 wickets, due in large part to Sai Sudharsan's unbeaten 67 runs off of 92 balls. The game had several exciting moments that showed the passion and competitiveness that cricket often brings out.
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11:44 IST, August 10th 2023