On 20 May 2023, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) locked horns with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the ongoing IPL at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. However, LSG managed to win the game by just one run and sealed their berth in the playoffs. But, during the match, LSG’s Naveen-ul-Haq was seen with some gestures toward the Eden Garden crowd.
While fielding at the boundary rope, the Eden Garden crowd was chanting ‘Kohli, Kolhi’ to tease the LSG pacer. So, when Gurbaz’s wicket fell, Naveen was seen silencing the crowd with fingers on his lips. The image went viral instantly and fans came up with some hilarious comments on social media.
Here is the shared image:
Naveen Ul Haq shows silence gesture to the Eden Gardens crowd. pic.twitter.com/8znGrQLT1n
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 20, 2023
Naveen-ul-Haq conceded 46 runs in four overs without taking a single wicket
Naveen-ul-Haq made headlines when he got involved in an ugly bust-up with Virat Kohli during the LSG vs RCB clash in IPL 2023. So, after that in many games, fans were seen teasing him with the chant of ‘Kohli, Kohli’. Speaking of the match, Naveen had a terrible night with the ball as he got smashed for 46 runs in four overs. But, still, LSG managed to win the game and sealed their palace in the playoffs. LSG batted first and scored 176 runs for eight wickets in 20 overs. In reply, KKR managed 175 runs for seven wickets in 20 overs and fell short by just one run.
During the post-match presentation ceremony, the LSG skipper, Krunal Pandya said: "Very happy... we never gave up. At one stage they were 61 for 1, and we felt just two or three tight overs can change the state of the game. There was grip for the spinners. Rinku has been special every game. You can't take him easy. But it's a high-pressure situation when bowling those death overs. I went with my gut
Here is how fans have reacted to the viral image:
Eh thapde khau after ipl kisito.
— Ishaan Meet (@ishaanmeet) May 20, 2023
This should be his last IPL .
— Sumit (@sumitsaurabh) May 20, 2023
isko kis baat ka ghamand hai bhai😂
— Maharaj.eth (@maharaj_eth) May 21, 2023
@vipulyadav770 sambhalo apne players ko 😂
— Legal Pandey (@LegalPandey) May 20, 2023
LSG vs RCB eliminator is surely on the cards
— msd_stan (@bdrijalab) May 20, 2023
This is the proof
He is doing everything to become a heel in India.!!!
— KT (@krajthakkar) May 20, 2023
That's my boy
— Em!N€nt $oC!@li$t (@Insane__Emi) May 20, 2023
Crush them all
Bhai naveen ko pagal kar diya hai public ne. Ye itna bokhla chuka hai ki sab kuch bhul le logo se ladai karra hai vo bhi India m ake 🤣🤣. Apne career par lat marna ise kehte hai
— 𝐊𝐨𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭!𝟎𝐧_👑🚩 (@bholination) May 20, 2023