Former Pakistan fast bowler Junaid Khan has thrown fuel on the fire surrounding Ishan Kishan’s controversial dismissal during the IPL 2025 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians. The Pakistani cricketer’s comment has sparked a heated debate.
The incident occurred in the Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match when Kishan was given out without Deepak Chahar making an appeal or the umpire making a decision. Replays showed the ball hadn’t made contact with Kishan’s bat. Still, he began walking off, and the umpire declared him out. Notably, Kishan didn’t review the decision.
Junaid Khan tweeted a video clip of the incident, saying, “Something fishy is going on.” He also used the hashtags #MIvsSRH and #MSVSIU, referencing a recent match in the Pakistan Super League where Islamabad United beat Multan Sultans by 7 wickets.
The Controversy Unfolds
In the PSL match, Multan Sultans scored 168 runs, and Islamabad United chased down the target with 17 balls to spare, winning by 7 wickets. Similarly, Mumbai Indians secured a 7-wicket victory with 26 balls remaining. Junaid Khan’s comment has reignited discussions around the umpiring decision in Kishan’s dismissal.
The controversy highlights the intense scrutiny cricketers face in high-pressure matches. Junaid Khan’s tweet has sparked a lively debate among cricket fans and experts alike.