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Hardik Pandya reacts to Arshdeep Singh’s no ball
Arshdeep managed to dismiss Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka who was harming Team India with his stroke play. But to the disappointment of the hosts, the on-field umpire called it a no-ball as the pacer stepped up again.
It was a dreadful night for Arshdeep Singh on Thursday night when he took the field against Sri Lanka in Pune. The left-arm pacer bowled just 2 overs but conceded 37 runs including 5 no-balls. His bizarre feat helped the Lankans set a mammoth 207-run target for the hosts. in the north, India Could score only 190 runs in 20 overs and lost the match by 16 runs.
Arshdeep was handed the new ball but he opened his magic by looting 19 runs. Pathum Nissanka welcomed him with a boundary off the very first ball and then took a hat-trick of no balls before finishing the over. After a poor start, he was given 19 runs againth Over as the youngster is known for his abilities at the death. However, his anxiety about crossing the border did not go away.
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The 23-year-old managed to get rid of Sri Lankan skipper Dasun Shanaka who was hurting Team India with his stroke play. But leaving the hosts frustrated, the on-field umpire called it a no-ball as the pacer had again gone ahead. Meanwhile, skipper Hardik Padya was so disappointed that he was seen hiding his face.
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Arshdeep gave Sri Lanka a further 18 runs, returning no figures for 37 in only 2 overs. This was his worst bowling performance since making his debut for India. The 5 no-balls against Sri Lanka took his total to 14 and he now holds the record for most no-balls in T20I cricket.
The skipper consoled pacer Arshdeep, who bowled five no-balls and conceded 37 runs in two overs.
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“You may have a good day, you may have a bad day, but you should not go away from the basics. It is quite difficult for Arshdeep in this situation. It is not about blaming him or being too hard on him , But we know that a no-ball in any format is an offence,” he said.
In reply to Sri Lanka’s 207, India made a hash of the power-play, losing four wickets in the first five overs. Though Suryakumar Yadav (51) and Akshar Patel (65) raised hopes, the hosts fell short by 16 runs in the end.
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