India fast bowler Mohammed Shami was presented with the “ChatGPT IQ Award” inside the Lucknow Super Giants dressing room after his side’s Sunday defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders. Although Shami finished the match wicketless, he delivered a decisive last-ball six that forced a Super Over, and it was his throw that became central to Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s dismissal for obstructing the field. LSG assistant coach Lance Klusener referenced Shami’s impact in the contest—along with the controversial decision—while handing over the award in a video shared by the franchise.
Key takeaways
- Mohammed Shami received the “ChatGPT IQ Award” in the Lucknow Super Giants dressing room after the team’s loss to Kolkata Knight Riders.
- Shami took no wickets, but a last-ball six helped the match reach a Super Over.
- His throw played a decisive role in Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s dismissal for obstructing the field.
- Lance Klusener cited Shami’s awareness and presence of mind when explaining the incident during the award video.
- Raghuvanshi was fined 20% of his match fee and received one demerit point for a Level 1 Code of Conduct breach.
Shami’s award linked to the Super Over and the dismissal
In the LSG video, Klusener outlined Shami’s contribution during the match and highlighted the dismissal that followed the throw. The assistant coach stated that Shami demonstrated quick thinking in affecting the outcome when Raghuvanshi was called out for obstructing the field.
The moment in question came when Shami’s throw struck Raghuvanshi as the batter attempted to return to his crease. The third umpire ruled that Raghuvanshi intentionally positioned himself between the ball and the wicket-keeper, leading to the “obstructing the field” decision.
Raghuvanshi sanctioned after the on-field incident
Raghuvanshi, who featured as a batter-wicket-keeper for Kolkata Knight Riders, was fined 20% of his match fee on Monday. The fine followed his emotional outburst after being given out for obstructing the field in the IPL match against Lucknow Super Giants.
An official IPL statement noted that Raghuvanshi was penalised for breaching Level 1 of the IPL Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials during Match No. 38. The statement added that he also earned one Demerit Point for the offence.
The IPL statement further explained that the batter was found in breach of Article 2.2 of the Code of Conduct, which covers abuse directed at cricket equipment or clothing, as well as ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during a match. The incident was reported to have taken place in the fifth over: after being dismissed for obstructing the field, Raghuvanshi struck the boundary cushion with his bat in an aggressive manner and then threw his helmet into the dugout.
Raghuvanshi admitted to the charge and accepted the Match Referee’s sanction.
Result: KKR win after the Super Over
Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Lucknow Super Giants via the Super Over on Sunday night, after the match was pushed to the tiebreaker by Shami’s late hitting.
