Angkrish Raghuvanshi, right, argues with the referee after he was sent off (AP Photo)
Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s dismissal has become one of the most controversial moments of IPL 2026 as Kolkata Knight Riders’ struggles against Lucknow Super Giants deepen.Coming in during a shaky start, Raghuvanshi attempted to stabilize the innings, but his stay ended in unusual fashion when he was dismissed for obstructing the pitch.
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The incident unfolded on Prince Yadav’s delivery when Raghuvanshi pushed the ball towards mid-on and raced off to score a quick goal. He was brought back down the middle, falling to stand when the shot came. The ball hit him on the way, prompting Muhammad Al-Shami to appeal. After review, the third umpire ruled that Raghuvanshi had changed his lane, leading to his dismissal.The decision was not good for the KKR camp. There was palpable disbelief in the dugout, while Raghuvanshi reacted in frustration, slamming his bat and throwing his helmet as he returned.Batterers dismissed by obstructing the field in IPL:72 (44) – Yusuf Pathan (KKR) v. PWI, Ranchi, 20131 (2) – Amit Mishra (DD) vs SRH, Vizag, 20195(6) – Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) vs RR, Chennai, 20249(8) – Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR) vs. LSG, Lucknow, 2026*It was only the fourth such dismissal in IPL history and came at a crucial time, with KKR already trailing by four after being put to bat by Rishabh Pant.Both teams entered the competition under pressure. LSG have only two wins from seven matches, while KKR have only one win in as many matches.