Varun Chakaravarthy Shocked by MI vs SRH No-Ball Controversy, Asks ‘What Did the Bowler Do?’

MI vs SRH: The recent MI vs SRH clash on Thursday also had its fair share of drama as the match saw a controversial no-ball decision.

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Ryan Rickelton, the opener for MI, was controversially given not out under strange circumstances during the run-chase. Heinrich Klaasen, the wicketkeeper for SRH, due to a technical error that caused it rather than a bowler's error.

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It turned out to be a key moment as Rickelton went on to get 31 off 23 balls in what was a low-scoring run-chase and MI eventually won by four wickets.

Varun Chakaravarthy disagrees with third umpire's decision in MI vs SRH no-ball controversy

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Taking to X, KKR spinner Varun Chakaravarthy shared his observation on the incident and felt that a dead ball should have been given instead.

“If the keeper's gloves come in front of the stumps, it should be a dead ball and a warning to the keeper so that he doesn't do that again !!! Not a no ball and a free hit!! What did the bowler do”, he wrote.

He added, “Thinking out loud!! What do you all think???”

At the Wankhede Stadium, MI quickly reached 166/6 in 18.1 overs after chasing 163 runs, and Tilak Varma (21*) remained undefeated for the home team.

The outcome gave MI their second straight victory, and it appears they have turned around their campaign after a poor start. Jasprit Bumrah's comeback from injury has also been crucial; he took a wicket in four overs while giving up just 21 runs against SRH.

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