Rinku Singh Hits Yash Dayal for Five Consecutive Sixes in IPL 2023 Match for GT
Gujarat Titans' captain, Hardik Pandya, has expressed concern about the absence of fast bowler Yash Dayal from the team's lineup since his disastrous last over against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their IPL 2023 encounter at Ahmedabad.
In the match, Dayal was given the ball by Rashid Khan, who was captaining the team at the time, as KKR required 29 runs from the last six deliveries. Dayal started the over by conceding a single to Umesh Yadav, bringing Rinku Singh to the crease.
Singh was already in a dangerous mood, having hit Josh Little for a six and a four off the last two balls of the 19th over. He proceeded to take Yash Dayal apart, hitting him for five consecutive sixes in the next five deliveries to secure the win for KKR. Dayal seemed to crumble under the pressure, bowling full tosses and short deliveries.
Since that match, Yash Dayal has not been seen in action, and Hardik Pandya's recent comments have raised doubts about his future with the team. It remains to be seen whether Dayal will make a comeback and redeem himself after his forgettable performance in the IPL 2023.
After Rinku Singh's impressive performance against Gujarat Titans (GT) in IPL 2023, many fans and pundits noted the absence of GT's fast bowler Yash Dayal in the team's playing XI for the next match against Punjab Kings.
Yash Dayal fell ill and lost 7-8 kilos after that match: Hardik Pandya
According to GT captain Hardik Pandya, Dayal fell ill and lost 7-8 kilos after the match against KKR where he conceded five sixes in five deliveries to Rinku Singh. This could explain his absence from the team's lineup and the decision to replace him with Mohit Sharma, who has been performing exceptionally well for GT.
Despite being out of action for three years due to injuries and loss of form, Sharma has won two Player of the Match awards for his excellent bowling in the death overs. GT's recent victory over Mumbai Indians has also led to questions about Dayal's future with the team.
During a post-match interview, Pandya was asked about Dayal's condition and availability, but he provided no further update on the matter. Fans will have to wait and see if Dayal can make a comeback to the playing XI and prove his worth to the team.
During a recent press conference, Gujarat Titans (GT) captain Hardik Pandya provided an update on the health of fast bowler Yash Dayal, stating that he cannot confirm whether Dayal will be able to play again this season. Pandya revealed that Dayal fell ill and lost 7-8 kilos after the IPL 2023 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), in which he faced a difficult over from Rinku Singh. Pandya cited a spread of viral infection during that period as well as the pressure Dayal had faced as reasons for his current inability to take the field.
Pandya went on to acknowledge the success of Mohit Sharma, who replaced Dayal in the GT XI and has performed exceptionally well in the death overs, winning two Player of the Match awards since his arrival. It remains to be seen whether Dayal can recover from his illness and come back into the GT team or whether Sharma will continue to excel in his absence.
