Sunrisers Hyderabad Approaches BCCI Over IPL Umpiring Issue

Sunrisers Hyderabad have formally approached the Board of Control for Cricket in India following a controversial finish to their Indian Premier League match against Lucknow Super Giants on April 5, 2026, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The incident, which occurred during Lucknow's five-wicket victory while chasing 157, has amplified the franchise's concerns over several umpiring decisions this season.

With one run needed off the final two balls, Lucknow captain Rishabh Pant struck a delivery from Jaydev Unadkat over mid-off for what appeared to be a boundary, securing the team's first win of the tournament. However, as the ball headed toward the rope, Lucknow pacer Avesh Khan, who was padded up as the next batter and standing near the dugout, used his bat to push it back into play. Debate immediately arose over whether the ball had crossed the boundary before Khan's intervention and if it constituted unfair play under cricket laws related to dead balls and unauthorized interference.

Match officials reviewed the moment and ruled that Khan's action did not warrant a penalty. They determined the ball had not yet reached the boundary and that no fielder was...