
Rajasthan Royals kicked off their IPL 2024 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Sunday. Both teams demonstrated commendable talent, having made it to the knockouts last time. Rajasthan Royals boast some of the most exciting talents such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Sanju Samson, and Riyan Parag. On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants feature players like Devdutt Padikkal, Ayush Badoni, Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, and Mohsin Khan.
Both sides possess emerging talents, promising a competitive clash. Lucknow Super Giants lost the toss against Rajasthan Royals and were tasked with bowling first. Rajasthan Royals faced an early setback with the departure of Jos Buttler for just 11 runs, followed by Yashasvi Jaiswal, who managed only 24 runs before heading back to the pavilion. Meanwhile, as Sanju Samson was at the crease, KL Rahul handed the ball to Krunal Pandya to begin his spell. In his first over, Krunal Pandya accidentally collided with Sanju Samson while attempting to field the ball. The bowler, in the midst of his follow-through, lost his balance, resulting in the collision.
Despite the mishap, Krunal Pandya’s response garnered attention from fans. His heartfelt reaction quickly went viral following the incident. Krunal Pandya approached Sanju Samson and embraced him, expressing his apology for the collision. This gesture swiftly diffused any tension arising from the collision, showcasing sportsmanship on both sides.
Krunal Pandya collides with Sanju Samson. His reaction immediately after is heart warming 🫶🏻#IPL2024 #RajasthanRoyals #LucknowSuperGiants pic.twitter.com/0n1UdnwrHh
— Akash Dhanurkar (@Akashdhanurkar1) March 24, 2024
Krunal Pandya is celebrating his 33rd birthday. He debuted in IPL from Mumbai Indians and then was bought by Lucknow Super Giants in 2022. The bowling all-rounder remains special for his calm and composed mindset and his ability contribute with bat at the lower-middle order.