[Watch] Riyan Parag Takes An Indirect Dig At Umpire After Dismissing Marcus Stoinis

Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Riyan Parag faced a lot of criticism from commentators and fans during the Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals match at the Brabourne Stadium on Sunday. Parag took a catch to dismiss Marcus Stoinis and sarcastically indicated that the ball hasn’t touched the ground.

The incident took place in the final over of the second innings. The Lucknow Super Giants needed 34 off the last over, with Marcus Stonis at the striker’s end. The all-rounder smashed a low full toss from Prasidh Krishna for a six to begin the over. However, Krishna had the last laugh, as Stoinis was dismissed on the next delivery.

Prasidh Krishna bowled a slower length delivery, which Stoinis tried to slog. However, he was caught by Riyan Parag at the Long-on. After completing the catch, the all-rounder took the ball close to the ground in a funny manner. He gestured that the ball has not touched the ground, probably mocking the third umpire.

Watch the celebration here:

Riyan Parag faced backlash from the fans, and even from the commentators for his celebration. Aakash Chopra who was in the Hindi commentary box expressed that this wasn’t expected from Riyan. He said, “Not fair Riyan, Not expected from you”

#Haydos to Riyan Parag after the catch celebration "I gotta advice for you youngman Cricket is very very long game we all have very long memories, never ever term fate because it comes around quickly"#RRvsLSG #MathewHayden

— Harry✈🌎 (@Srihari_08) May 15, 2022

“What happens in Brabourne stays in Brabourne” – Tweets Riyan Parag after the LSG vs RR match

Following the conclusion of the Lucknow Super Giants vs Rajasthan Royals match, Riyan Parag posted a tweet about the incident. The all-rounder was criticized heavily by the fans on Twitter. On Monday, Riyan wrote that whatever happens in Brabourne stays in Brabourne.

GG's what happens in Brabourne stays in Brabourne😗 #RRvsLSG #IPL2022

— Riyan Paragg (@ParagRiyan) May 15, 2022

The Rajasthan Royals won the match by 24 runs, registering their eighth win of the season. They jumped to the second spot after he win, and are closer to qualifying for the playoffs of IPL 2022. The Sanju Samson-led team will take on the Chennai Super Kings in their final match of the league stages on May 20.

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