Published 15:40 IST, April 13th 2024

'FINE HIM': Adam Gilchrist orders BCCI to take action against Rishabh Pant over IPL 2024 incident

Adam Gilchrist demands BCCI penalize Rishabh Pant for behavior in LSG vs DC game—an urgent call for accountability and strict measures.

Reported by: Aryan Suraj Chadha
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Adam Gilchrist on Rishabh Pant | Image: Youtube/BCCI
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In an exhilarating contest, Luckw Super Giants scored 167/7 in 20 overs. Delhi Capitals chased down target with 11 balls to spare, finishing at 170/4 in 18.1 overs. DC won by 6 wickets, showcasing a dominant performance. match marked LSG’s second loss in IPL 2024 after a table highlight including Kuldeep Yav's exceptional bowling figures of 3/20 in 4 overs, earning him Player of Match award. match took place at Ekana Sports City in Luckw.

am Gilchrist believes that Rishabh Pant should be fined after his antics with umpire during LSG vs DC

In response to recent issue surrounding Rishabh Pant, former Australia wicketkeeper-batsman am Gilchrist offered his thoughts during Delhi Capitals' April 12 Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Luckw Super Giants. Gilchrist stated that he thought Pant ought to have been fined for his heated argument with on-field umpire Rohan Pandit after a DRS review error.

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Pant and umpire Pandit got into a protracted and tense argument during game over a misunderstanding about a DRS review. Even though Delhi Capitals defeated Luckw Super Giants by a commanding 6-wicket margin, Pant's actions were questioned yet again, casting doubt on his judgement as team's captain.

event occurred in fourth over of game when Ishant Sharma of Delhi Capitals bowled a wide to Devdutt Pikkal of Luckw Super Giants down leg side. Umpire Pandit signalled for a review when Pant first contested ruling. On or hand, Pant voiced his displeasure during confusion and conversed with umpire. Replays later revealed that Pant h, in fact, asked for wide ball to be reviewed, supporting umpire's ruling.

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am Gilchrist responded to incident by stressing that players—especially captains—should respect umpires' decisions and preserve integrity of game. Gilchrist emphasised significance of upholding discipline and order on pitch and asked for improved umpiring panel manment of IPL 2024 matches. Speaking on Cricbuzz, am Gilchrist said: 

“I saw ar example tonight where umpires need to take better control of games, and that is in any format. y just got to do a better job at moving things forward. re was a dispute over wher Rishabh h reviewed it. Okay, re was a miscommunication over review call,”

"But y stood re and spoke about that for 3-4 minutes. It's a very simple conversation, I believe. matter how much Rishabh is complaining or any or player is complaining, umpires should just say, 'it's over' and quickly move on. But if he keeps talking, he should get fined," 

In spite of match's initial turmoil, Rishabh Pant showed great leership qualities by leing his side with efficiency. With his quick 41-run innings off of just 24 balls, wicketkeeper-batsman me a major impact with bat and helped Delhi Capitals defeat Luckw Super Giants (LSG) by successfully chasing down a target of 168 runs.

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With this victory, Delhi Capitals have picked up steam and will be flying high heing into ir next big match on April 17 versus Gujarat Titans (GT). Pant's outstanding batting display and skillful leership have definitely lifted team's morale, laying groundwork for an interesting matchup.

14:50 IST, April 13th 2024