Concerns Arise Over Pitch Conditions After Players' Scary Incidents in IPL Match
Siraj's Injury Scare and Gill's Quick Response
During the third over of the match, Mohammed Siraj faced a concerning moment when a delivery from Mitchell Marsh struck his arm. Siraj had bowled a shorter ball outside off, which Marsh hit hard, causing the ball to hit Siraj directly on his arm. Fortunately, what could have resulted in a serious injury was avoided. Observing this, Shubman Gill, the captain of the Gujarat Titans, rushed to assist him. He took a handkerchief from his waist, blew on it to warm it, and applied it to Siraj's injury.
Social Media Reactions
Shubman Gill icing Mohammed Siraj hand as ball hit his him. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/pmk5Qb6pmV
— Ahmed Says (@AhmedGT_) May 22, 2025
Captain for a reason..... pic.twitter.com/NL71ChYqVt
— shubman gill (PARODY) (@ShubmanG6262) May 22, 2025
Pitch Conditions Under Scrutiny
In another incident during the match between Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants, bowler Arshad Khan experienced a troubling moment when he slipped twice in a single over. This occurred during his first over, where he lost his balance while delivering the ball and fell awkwardly on his shoulder. Medical staff quickly attended to him, and although he resumed bowling, he slipped again shortly after, prompting further medical assistance and the application of sawdust to the pitch.
Fans expressed their concerns on social media, attributing the slips to the slippery grass and wet patches near the bowling crease. Many worried about the potential for serious injuries and criticized the pitch conditions at the Narendra Modi Stadium, deeming them unsafe for bowlers. Despite the incidents, Arshad continued to play after receiving treatment, but the quick succession of slips raised alarms about player safety and pitch maintenance, especially during crucial IPL matches.
Visual Evidence of the Slips
The first slip:
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The second slip:
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