In the thrilling third match of IPL 2024 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), a controversial moment was witnessed. In fact, Kolkata’s young fast bowler Harshit Rana celebrated aggressively after dismissing Mayank Agarwal during the match and sent off the batsman by giving a flying kiss.

Against Hyderabad, Harshit Rana bowled a bouncer to opener Mayank Agarwal, which Mayank also tried to play, but the ball went straight towards deep backward square leg and Rinku Singh present there took a brilliant catch. After taking Mayank’s wicket, Harshit celebrated by giving him a flying kiss. During this, Mayank angrily glared at the KKR pacer and returned to the pavilion.

Sunil Gavaskar gave a big statement regarding Harshit Rana’s attitude

This attitude of Harshit was not liked not only by Mayank but also by the fans and former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar. He reprimanded Harshit severely. Gavaskar, who is known for his direct and accurate comments, heavily criticized Rana’s conduct and called it completely wrong.

In fact, regarding KKR fast bowler Harshit Rana, former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar quoted India Today as saying that he should not have done this. Did any batsman do anything when he was being hit hard with sixes? Cricket can be played even without these activities.

He further said, “I know we are all in the television age. We need to be seen doing certain things. You can play cricket without doing this. Celebrate by all means. Celebrate with the team. But, there is no need to do this with any opposition team.”

In the third match of IPL, KKR defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 4 runs. Sunrisers Hyderabad needed 13 runs in the 20th over and Harshit Rana gave away only 8 runs. During this period, Harshit made Shahbaz Ahmed and Klaasen his victims. Harshit Rana played an important role in helping KKR win by taking two wickets in the last over. While chasing 209 runs given by KKR, Hyderabad team could score only 204 runs after losing 7 wickets in 20 overs.