Vijay Shankar gets run-out after terrible mix-up with Ambati Rayudu

In the last game of the 5-match ODI series against New Zealand, India recovered from its early jolts in Wellington thanks to the efforts of Ambati Rayudu and Vijay Shankar. The two put together a 98-run partnership during the middle overs to steady the Indian innings.

But a terrible mix-up between the two batsmen in the 32nd over led to Shankar getting run-out.

Colin Munro’s back of a length delivery was punched wide of the short midwicket fielder by Shankar. He didn’t call Rayudu for a run as the batsman was waiting the ball to go past Jimmy Neesham. But Rayudu looked in some sort of a hurry and ran through to leave his partner hapless. Shankar had to oblige and therefore tried to complete a run. However, it was too late by then.

Neesham’s throw was wayward but Munro was at the right place to collect the ball and managed a direct hit to send Shankar packing. The all-rounder scored 45 off 64 deliveries with four fours and looked really good in his first batting opportunity during a One Day International.

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— Mr Gentleman (@183_264) February 3, 2019

Here is how fans on Twitter reacted to Shankar’s disastrous run-out:

Words not enough to describe how gutted I'm for Shankar. Played so well. Looked set for a big one. Extremely unlucky #NZvIND #INDvNZ

— Saurabh (@imsgshinde) February 3, 2019

Got to feel for Vijay Shankar there. He is trying to be a regular in the side, managed to play steady knock after the team collapsed but had to sacrifice his wicket to save Rayudu. #NZvsIND

— Omkar Mankame (@Oam_16) February 3, 2019

With Rayudu, there is always that danger of a run out. Unlucky Vijay. He was playing better shots than Rayudu. #NZvIND

— Aishu Haridas (@imaishu_) February 3, 2019

Rayudu ran out Shankar there. Youngster deserved better. #NZvIND

— KASHISH (@crickashish217) February 3, 2019

Yeah Vijay Shankar very good Ambatii rayuduu will not staedy he's Confusion ambati rayudu nt good #staraikelungal

— Mishalraj (@Mishalraj10) February 3, 2019

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