Gujarat Titans medium pacer Mohit Sharma (Picture Credit: Sportzpix)
Mohit Sharma overtook PBKS wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma and all-rounder Sam Curran.
Mohit Sharma, 34, made a sensational comeback in the Indian Premier League as he claimed a wicket in the second over he bowled for Gujarat Titans in their clash against Punjab Kings. Mohit, who missed the last two seasons of the IPL, on Thursday dismissed Jitesh Sharma. He also beat Sam Curran in the later stages of the game. He ended his spell by taking two wickets for just 18 runs in four overs.
Mohit was the Purple Cap winner in IPL 2014 as he claimed 23 scalps in that season while playing for MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings. However, he failed to replicate the form in the following season.
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On Thursday, Mohit replaced Yash Dayal, who hit Rinku Singh for five sixes in the previous encounter against Kolkata Knight Riders, in the playing XI against Punjab Kings in Punjab. Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali.
The 34-year-old dismissed PBKS wicketkeeper Jitesh who edged the ball behind the stumps. Initially, it was given not out by the on-field umpire but wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha convinced Hardik Pandya to take a review and it worked well in Titans’ favour.
Fans on Twitter went nostalgic after Mohit Sharma returned to IPL and took a wicket.
Good to see CSK legend Mohit Sharma bowling after a long time- Sid (@sid_2893) April 13, 2023
Mohit Sharma took 1 wicket for just 12 runs in 3 overs 😳👌🏼- uRVIK (@urvikwho) April 13, 2023
Mohit was also a part of India’s 2015 ODI World Cup squad, but his form dipped after the tournament as he failed to live up to expectations and lost his place in the team. While Mohit was last seen during the IPL 2020 season before Thursday’s clash where he played just one match for Delhi Capitals.
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Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya talked about KKR’s defeat at the toss and suggested that the team played good cricket till the last over.
“Bowling first. Just looking for a good wicket, and a good chase from everything I’ve seen. Was a loss in a million. We’re the kind of team that takes it with a smile. Good till the last over Played cricket. It happens. It’s a refreshing game. We’ll come out and smile, and throw some punches. I don’t know (any change?) It’s in the paper,” Hardik said at the toss.
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