KL Rahul
KL Rahul (Credits: Twitter)

Kings XI Punjab skipper KL Rahul, on Sunday, could not resist taking a dig at the third umpire after taking the catch of Faf du Plessis during the do-or-die clash against Chennai Super Kings. The wicketkeeper-batsman was furious with a controversial call from the official earlier in the match and thus decided to express his frustration.

Earlier in the match, the third umpire had adjudged Ruturaj Gaikwad not out, much to the frustration of KL Rahul and his Kings XI Punjab teammates. Anil Kumble, the head coach of the team, was angry too with the ball and was seen expressing his anger from the dugout.

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Anil Kumble, KL Rahul
Anil Kumble, KL Rahul (Credits: Twitter)

Gaikwad had sliced a Ravi Bishnoi delivery towards backward point where Mandeep Singh had dived forward to catch the ball close to the ground. The on-field umpires soon referred the decision to the third umpire while giving the soft signal as out.

The third umpire eventually went in the favour of the batsmen and KL Rahul was not at all impressed with it. The KXIP skipper was seen having a word with the umpires before the game finally resumed. The KXIP players were perhaps disappointed with the third umpire’s decision to overturn the on-field call despite inconclusive evidence.

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And thus when KL Rahul took an easy catch behind the stumps two overs later to send back Faf du Plessis, he could not resist taking a dig at the third umpire. Soon after completing the catch, the KXIP star turned back and raised his arms while looking towards the third umpire as if he was appealing for the wicket. KL Rahul could very well be reprimanded by the officials for his actions.

KXIP, KL Rahul
KL Rahul [Photo-Twitter]

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Here is a clip showing KL Rahul’s action after taking Faf du Plessis’ catch: