Krunal Warns Mayank of ‘Mankading’, Twitter Says ‘Well Done’

Krunal Pandya warned Mayank Agarwal that he could be ‘mankaded’ as he was leaving the crease.

Krunal Pandya warned KXIP’s Mayank Agarwal that he could be ‘mankaded’ as he was leaving the crease before the ball was thrown.

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'Mankading', and the debate around it, just doesn't seem to be dying down this IPL season. In the 9th over of the second innings on Saturday, 30 March, the fight between Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians saw another such incident.

This time, Mumbai Indian's Krunal Pandya warned KXIP's Mayank Agarwal before the start of the ball that the latter was leaving the crease early.

Kings XI Punjab's skipper Ravichandran Ashwin, in his match against Rajasthan Royals 'mankaded' Jos Buttler, erupting a massive controversy over the rules and "ethics" of the game and "spirit of sportsmanship".

Ashwin had defended himself saying that his action was "instinctive" as many, including RR's ambassador Shane Warne, criticised his move.

Buttler had to resign after he was 'mankaded' at 69. Meanwhile, Twitter was divided then, it is divided still.

Hardik Pandya once again provided the final flourish after yet another middle-order collapse as Mumbai Indians managed 176 for 7 against Kings XI Punjab.

Quinton de Kock with a 39-ball-60 created a platform which the middle-order unfortunately didn't make full use of before Hardik smashed 31 off 19 balls to enable MI get past 175-run mark.

While De Kock hit six boundaries and two sixes in his innings, Pandya hit three boundaries and a six off Mohammed Shami.

Skipper Rohit Sharma also looked good during his brief stay at the crease, scoring 32 off 18 balls with five fours. He added 51 for the opening stand with De Kock.

For the home team, it was the lesser known Ashwin -- Murugan, who emerged as the most successful bowler with figures of 2 for 25 from his four overs.

(With inputs from PTI)