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India's Test batsman Hanuma Vihari may be known to hit proper sweep shots, but he never knew it would lead to his dismissal.
Updated : Jan 31, 2020, 08:20 AM IST | Edited by : Karen Noronha
India's Test batsman Hanuma Vihari may be known to hit proper sweep shots, but he never knew it would lead to his dismissal.
While, a dismissal on your favourite shot can hurt, but what hurts more is that it was not even a proper wicket and just bad luck.
In the match between India A and New Zealand A, Vihari's sweep shot at the Hagley Oval became the topic of discussion - not because it was an excellent shot but how the sweep led to him walking back to the pavilion.
On Thursday, Vihari’s dismissal came after the ball hit the short-leg fielder's shin pad.
After getting to his half-century, the India A skipper Vihari, looked for some quick runs. The right-hander brought out his sweep shot and also made a good connection, however, the ball hit the shin pad of Rachin Ravindra, who was positioned at a slightly deep forward short-leg than usual.
The ball ricocheted off Ravindra’s pads and went towards wicket-keeper Dane Cleaver, who took a good catch diving forward.
Vihari did not even realize that he was actually out and had to walk back after scoring 51 off 79 balls.
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India A were all out for 216 in the first innings and New Zealand A responded by reaching 105 for two at the close of play. They reduced the deficit to 111 runs with plenty of wickets in hand.
Off-spinner Cole McConchie (3/33) was the second most successful home bowler behind medium-pacer Michael Rae (4/54). It was McConchie who dismissed Vihari in a bizarre manner.
As on Day 2, the Kiwi A side are leading by 58 runs.