Delhi, December 6, 2024 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau)- In an unbelievable five-minute span during Day 1 of the India vs Australia 2nd Test in Adelaide, KL Rahul experienced a dramatic sequence. He was dismissed, walked off, was called back to bat, and survived a dropped catch—all in the same over. Rahul, on 0 off 18 balls, edged Scott Boland’s first delivery of the match to wicketkeeper Alex Carey, but Australia’s celebrations were short-lived. Just as Rahul appeared to be walking back, umpire Richard Illingworth raised his right hand, signaling a no-ball.
Rahul didn’t even wait for the umpire to decide and walked immediately. This was strange, to say the least, as no movement was indicated on the ultra-edge during the replay. Of course, with the technology not being fool-proof, there is always room for error. But Rahul walking off without even the slightest of nicks offers a whole new twist.
In the midst of the chaotic events, Virat Kohli was left wondering what to do. As Rahul began walking off, Kohli, India’s No. 4, prepared to enter the field. But just as he was about to cross the boundary ropes, he realized it wasn’t his turn to bat just yet and quickly returned to the change room. However, the drama wasn’t over. Five balls later, Rahul survived once more, as Usman Khawaja dropped a catch at third slip in the same over.
Summary: KL Rahul’s dramatic over: dismissed, called back due to a no-ball, and survived a dropped catch by Usman Khawaja. Virat Kohli nearly entered but realized it wasn’t his turn to bat.