Gautam Gambhir Loses His Temper After Umpire Wrongly Rules Him Out During a Ranji Trophy 2018–19 Match, Watch Video

Delhi’s opening batsman Gautam Gambhir on Monday, November 12, lost his temper during the Ranji Trophy 2018-19 match against Himachal Pradesh at the at Feroz Shah Kotla. Gambhir was mistakenly ruled out by the umpire and that infuriated the left-handed batsman. The discarded Indian opener was batting on 44 when the on-field umpire gave him the marching order. While trying to defend spinner Mayank Dagar, Gambhir missed the line and the ball hit his pad before going up towards the fielder at short leg. Rishabh Pant Pulls off an MS Dhoni During Third T20I Against West Indies (Watch Video)

Himachal Pradesh players appealed in unison and the umpire thought Gambhir had hit it. Following the dismissal, Gambhir apparently was unhappy with the decision and showed it by hitting out at the umpire. Gambhir and his young opening partner Hiten Dalal were in the middle of a good partnership which was nearing the hundred-run mark.

Gambhir and debutant opener Dalal added 96 runs for the first wicket to hand the home side an early advantage. Gambhir’s innings was cut short by umpire’s howler, he was otherwise looking in good form. The left-hander faced 50 deliveries and during his stay slammed eight fours. Rohit Sharma Surpasses MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Michael Clarke, Shoaib Malik’s Captaincy Record After Winning West Indies 3-0

Meanwhile, Delhi are playing their first game of the season. Nitish Rana is leading the side after Gambhir had earlier stepped down as the captain. "Time to pass the captaincy baton to youngsters, hence have requested the DDCA selectors not to consider me for that role. I will be in the background helping the new leader to win games," Gambhir wrote in a tweet.

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