The incident occurred during the IPL match between DC and RR in Jaipur on May 1. Jamieson dismissed 15-year-old Suryavanshi with an accurate yorker for just four runs, but his aggressive celebrating style quickly became a talking point among cricket fans.
Why did Kyle Jamieson turn off social media comments?
Speaking on the Sport Nation NZ podcast, Jamieson revealed that the abuse he received after dismissing Suryavanshi forced him to turn off comments.
“This was the final straw that forced me to turn off my comments on social media. Usually it’s Virat or Rohit’s wicket that makes you taunt a bit, but, yes, apparently it’s not good to get a 15-year-old out,” Jamieson said on the Sport Nation NZ podcast.
The comments highlight the intensity of the reaction to the incident. Jamieson suggested that established stars such as Virat Kohli come on Rohit Sharma There is also criticism when dismissing a young batsman, but the reaction to the dismissal of a young batsman was particularly unexpected.
The New Zealand international also gave a sarcastic response to the podcast host taking the incident as bullying.
“You can’t get someone out who plays at a strike rate of 400. I don’t know who you can get out,” He added.
How did Jamieson dismiss Suryavanshi?
This incident happened in the second over of Rajasthan Royals’ innings. Suryavanshi started aggressively, but Jamieson responded with an accurate yorker that flew past the stumps.
After this dismissal, Jamieson had a lively celebration. They clapped loudly and moved closer to the young batsman, which to many spectators appeared excessive considering Suryavanshi’s age.
Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) The ICC later warned Jamieson and gave him one demerit point for breaching Level 1 of the IPL Code of Conduct. This offense was to actions or gestures demeaning another player or provoking an aggressive response.
Jamieson admitted the offense and accepted the penalty imposed by the match referee.
Despite the controversy, the match presented an entertaining contest. RR scored 225/6, with captain Riyan Parag scoring 90 off 50 balls and Donovan Ferreira playing an explosive inning of 47 not out off 14 balls.
DC chased the target with a strong batting performance. KL Rahul scored 75 runs in 40 balls, while Pathum Nissanka added 62 runs in 33 balls. DC achieved the target with seven wickets in hand and five balls to spare, which was the most successful run chase in the franchise’s IPL history at the time.
