During Sunday’s IPL 2024 showdown between the Rajasthan Royals and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, cricket legend Ian Bishop found himself in a bit of a spot. The match saw Virat Kohli shining brightly with his first century in the tournament, a magnificent 113 runs off 72 balls.
However, in a rare moment of humility for a commentator, Bishop took to Twitter to acknowledge his misstep. He owned up to his choice of words, admitting he might have misspoken. His apology to a fan was a testament to his sportsmanship, showing that even the most seasoned experts can slip up.
The match itself was a rollercoaster, with Rajasthan Royals bouncing back from a shaky start to secure a resounding victory. Jos Buttler’s stellar performance, with a remarkable 100 off just 58 balls, and Sanju Samson’s steady 69 off 42, led the Royals to triumph with six wickets and five balls to spare. Their unbeaten streak in IPL 2024 remained unscathed.
On the flip side, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced yet another setback, marking their fourth defeat of the season. Despite Kohli’s stellar century, their inability to forge partnerships cost them dearly. It’s a tough pill to swallow for RCB, who now find themselves with plenty to ponder as the tournament progresses.
A fan wrote on X, “Bish says on air kohli completed his fifty in just 39 balls. You disappointed me @irbishi.”
Bishop acknowledged that he misspoke in his commentary while praising Kohli’s fifty, realizing his choice of words was inaccurate. The legendary cricketer apologized for his choice of words.
“I take an “L” on that one. I am very aware of what T20 batting entails, and my insertion of that word was inaccurate. My choice of words and language in keeping with the format of the game needs to be more accurate and it will be going forward. Apologies,” he wrote.
Jos Buttler outshone Kohli’s century with a blazing 100-run innings, leading RR to a commanding 6-wicket victory with just five balls remaining. His superior strike rate proved pivotal, leaving RCB in a precarious position in the playoffs race with four defeats in five matches.
