Railways Pacer Clears the Air on His Social Media Activity Amid Viral Claims
Virat Kohli’s highly anticipated Ranji Trophy comeback was cut short in dramatic fashion as Railways pacer Himanshu Sangwan dismissed him for just six runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Kohli’s return to domestic cricket after 12 years was met with enormous enthusiasm, but the crowd’s excitement quickly turned to stunned silence when Sangwan sent his off-stump cartwheeling.
A Moment to Remember for Sangwan
Kohli had given the crowd a glimpse of his brilliance with a classic straight drive off Sangwan, a shot that momentarily electrified the stadium. However, just one ball later, the 29-year-old bowler adjusted his length, forcing Kohli into a miscalculated shot that crashed into the stumps. It was a moment Sangwan will cherish forever—among his 79 First-Class wickets, this one undoubtedly stands out as the most significant.
Speaking after the game, Sangwan reflected on his delivery, acknowledging that he had over-pitched the previous ball. However, he immediately refocused, delivering a well-calculated length that caught Kohli off guard.
Social Media Buzz: Did Sangwan ‘Manifest’ Kohli’s Wicket?
Soon after the dismissal, social media was flooded with rumors that Sangwan had deliberately set his Instagram account to private before bowling to Kohli, allegedly to avoid online hate. Some even speculated that he had ‘manifested’ Kohli’s wicket. However, Sangwan put an end to these claims, clarifying his stance.
“I have always kept my Instagram account private. It’s not something I did just ahead of the match against Delhi,” Sangwan stated, dismissing the rumors.
Despite his attempt to avoid unnecessary attention, another individual with the same name, Himanshu Sangwan, became an unintended target of online abuse, forcing him to clarify on Instagram that he was not the cricketer. Even Pradeep Sangwan, Kohli’s former Delhi teammate, faced inappropriate comments on his social media posts due to mistaken identity.
Delhi Captain Ayush Badoni Shines Despite Kohli’s Early Exit
With Kohli’s early dismissal, Delhi needed a strong performance from their middle order. Captain Ayush Badoni rose to the occasion, playing a sensational knock of 99 runs off 77 balls, helping Delhi surpass Railways’ first-innings total of 241 and take control of the game.
While Kohli’s comeback innings was brief, the buzz surrounding his return and Sangwan’s breakthrough moment ensured that the Ranji Trophy encounter remained one of the most talked-about matches in domestic cricket.
