When 'Calm' Kane Williamson Lost His Cool On SRH Star Player 

image-lrab9fl4Kane Williamson [Twitter]

Kane Williamson, found himself at the epicenter of a gripping incident in 2020. While the haunting echoes of the 2019 World Cup final loss lingered in his cricketing journey, it was an unforeseen occurrence during the IPL 2020 clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) that unraveled a rarely seen facet of the Kiwi maestro.

As SRH battled against CSK, Williamson, along with the promising Priyam Garg, sought to steer their team to a formidable total in the 11th over. However, the script took an unexpected turn when a miscommunication between the two led to a remarkable run-out scenario. Facing Piyush Chawla, Williamson flicked the ball to mid-wicket and called for a brisk single. Yet, Garg's delayed response left Williamson stranded, ensnared in a moment of cricketing chaos.


The repercussions were swift and ruthless – Ambati Rayudu's impeccable fielding, a precise throw to the ever-alert MS Dhoni, and the lightning-fast dislodging of the stumps marked the abrupt end of Williamson's innings. Despite the impracticality of the call, the Kiwi maestro couldn't conceal his frustration, directing it towards the young and promising Priyam Garg.

However, in the rollercoaster of emotions that cricket often brings, SRH emerged victorious against CSK. The triumph might have momentarily overshadowed the incident, but the buzz among fans resonated with the intensity of the emotions displayed on the field.

In a surprising turn of events post-match, Priyam Garg shared Williamson's consoling words: 

"Well played mate. Don't worry, forget about the run-out." 

The teenager, despite the early hiccup, showcased resilience by contributing a crucial 51* against CSK.