Is Avesh Khan in trouble? LSG pacer's antics after Rishabh Pant's winning runs go viral

Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) pacer Avesh Khan could find himself under scrutiny following a controversial moment during his side’s five-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday, April 5.

Chasing a modest target of 157, LSG needed nine runs in the final over to seal the game. Captain Rishabh Pant rose to the occasion, striking two boundaries to bring the scores level. With nerves building, Pant finished the job in style on the penultimate delivery, lofting the ball over mid-off for the winning boundary.

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However, the moment was not without drama. As the ball raced towards the boundary, Avesh Khan, who was positioned beyond the ropes, appeared to make contact with it using his bat. While the act raised eyebrows, it did not seem to have any material impact on the outcome. No fielder in the vicinity could have prevented the boundary, and Pant had already completed a run in any case.

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Even so, the incident has sparked debate. It is widely understood that players not in the fielding XI should not enter the field of play or interfere in any manner, except under specific circumstances, such as strategic time-outs, medical assistance, or approved equipment changes.

Avesh Khan might've been expensive with the ball, but he did pick up two wickets. He finished with figures of 2/36, after removing both Heinrich Klaasen and Harsh Dubey in successive deliveries during the 19th over of the first innings.

SRH TO GO TO BCCI?

According to a report by Cricbuzz, SRH are unhappy with multiple decisions that have gone against them this season, with the Avesh Khan incident being one of several concerns. The franchise had earlier expressed dissatisfaction over Heinrich Klaasen’s dismissal against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he was caught by Phil Salt, as well as Abhishek Sharma’s dismissal in their subsequent game against Kolkata Knight Riders, which involved a catch taken by Varun Chakravarthy.

Although SRH have managed to register a win this season, they have also suffered two defeats. While the results of these matches are unlikely to be overturned, the report suggests that the franchise is considering approaching the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), if it has not already done so, to seek clarity on these contentious decisions.

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