"I Get Plenty Of Hate Mails From India" - Martin Guptill Recalls MS Dhoni's RunOut In 2019 WC Semi Final
Published - 26 Nov 2023, 01:09 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:23 AM
Veteran New Zealand cricketer Martin Guptill recalled the 2019 World Cup semifinal encounter against India, where he ran out Indian batter MS Dhoni. Martin Guptill said that he continues to receive hate mail from Indian fans despite moving on from the runout.
MS Dhoni was at the crease when the team needed 25 runs off 10 balls. Martin Guptill executed a precise run-out, catching Dhoni just inches short of the crease. Dhoni’s dismissal proved to be a game-changing moment in the match, ending India’s hopes in the event.
One Of Those Things That Happened So Quickly – Martin Guptill
Speaking on the sidelines of the Dehradun leg of the ongoing 2023 Legends League Cricket, Martin Guptill described the run-out as a lucky moment, where he saw the ball go up and aimed at the stumps with only one and a half to target.
“It’s one of those things that happened so quickly in the moment. All I remember was I saw the ball go up and I then I thought, oh no, it’s coming sort of more towards me. So I put the skates on to get on with that run. I knew there was no chance of a throw at the stumps, but I just tried to have a shot and only had one and a half stumps to aim at and I just got lucky. The stars aligned, and it was a perfect throw,” Guptill said in response to a query from Hindustan Times.
Whole Of India Doesn’t Like Me – Martin Guptill
Martin Guptill acknowledged that he still receives hate messages from Indian fans, describing it as a moment that broke the hearts of many in India.
“In other words, the whole of India doesn’t like me. I get plenty of hate mails from there,” he added.
Guptill was considered for a return to the New Zealand ODI side until the 2023 World Cup. The veteran failed to make the squad for the marquee tournament. Guptill is part of the Urbanisers Hyderabad squad in the ongoing 2023 Legends League Cricket
