After Kyle Jamieson, Mohammed Siraj becomes the second player in this season of the IPL to celebrate Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s dismissal with a fierce celebration. However, there was a major difference between the two celebrations.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi went on to score 36 runs in the matchup against the Gujarat Titans. Formerly, he played several matches for the Rajasthan Royals against the same opposition, while having scored several runs against this opposition. With those 36 runs, he set the tone for RR’s massive chase.
Mohammed Siraj dismissed the 15-year-old youngster in his second over after being hit for three boundaries in his second over. However, he then dismissed the youngster with the sharp bouncer that provoked the batter early into the shot.
Why has Mohammed Siraj not been reprimanded for his fierce celebration against Vaibhav Sooryavanshi?
After having dismissed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Mohammed Siraj, who is known for his animated celebrations, fired up and charged down the pitch, celebrating his wicket in a fierce manner. Such was the value of the wicket for the Gujarat Titans.
The seasoned paceman, who has been playing in the IPL over all these years, is celebrating Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old kid’s wicket, in such fashion that it sets some high standards for the batter. However, this is not the first time that such a fierce celebration has followed Sooryavanshi’s dismissal.
Previously, Kyle Jamieson was reprimanded for such a celebration, and the Delhi Capitals were also handed a demerit point by the BCCI. However, nothing such happened to Mohammed Siraj, as he neither got too close to the batter nor did he give Sooryavanshi any kind of send-off. Siraj’s reaction was more of a fierce aftermath following a crucial dismissal.
Mohammad Kaif reveals the real reason behind the animated reactions against Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s dismissal
One question stands firm: Why are these big international cricketers getting overjoyed by the dismissal of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi? Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif suggested that the 15-year-old has managed to instill fear within the hearts of these renowned pace bowlers.
He also added that the Rajasthan Royals opener’s wicket is not only a wicket but has also been treated as a prized scalp, knowing that this wicket would surely help them bounce back into the contest.
“First, Kyle Jamieson and Mohammed Siraj now. Both seasoned pacers had an animated celebration after getting Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s wicket. This shows how the 15-year-old had become a big wicket in the IPL. Credit for his hard work and talent,” Kaif wrote on X.
What has led to this immense value of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s wicket?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is one of the most prized wickets in the Rajasthan Royals side, from just being one of the young aspiring cricketers whom the Royals handed a maiden chance to enter the big stage.
He has maintained his attacking intent throughout the powerplay. His impact has been such that he has amassed 359 out of the total of 440 runs he scored this season within the powerplay.
While striking at 242, he has won matches for RR within the powerplay restrictions despite having faced just 148 balls in the powerplay. He has also hit 65 boundaries in the powerplay, of which 32 were sixes.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s impact has been relentless as bowlers have needed extreme precision to suppress the batter’s hitting prowess. Having made an impact, he is sixth on this season’s Impact leaderboard with a performance score of 1226.87.
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