IPL 2023 [WATCH]: Jonty Rhodes captures hearts as he lends a helping hand to groundsmen after rain intervenes in LSG-CSK clash
The 45th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 saw Lucknow Supergiants (LSG) slot horns with Chennai super ki…
The 45th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 saw Lucknow Supergiants (LSG) slot horns with Chennai super kings (CSK) at Lucknow’s BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday (May 3). Although the game was canceled due to rain, an incredible gesture from the LSG field coach Jonty Rhodes for helping the groundsmen during the match won many hearts and was praised by cricket enthusiasts all over the world.
Asked to bat first, Lucknow did not start well, losing five wickets with just 44 runs on the board. However, Ayush Badoni scored an unbeaten 59 from 33 balls helping his team to 125/7 in 19.2 overs until play was stopped due to rain.
As soon as it started to rain heavily and the players left the outfield, the groundskeepers quickly ran to drag the blankets away to keep the field from getting wet. The support staff were soon joined by Jonty, who immediately marched over and extended a helping hand.
IPL’s official Twitter handle shared the video of the veteran South African’s heartwarming gesture, writing: “@JontyRhodes8 to the rescue. There is no lack of assistance for the ground crew in Lucknow.”
LSG’s official Twitter handle also posted the clip of the same with a caption: “Jonty Rhodes, always an asset to the field”to which Jonty responded by writing: “I’m just trying to live up to the signs of my 90’s supporters who claimed “water covers 70% of the earth and rest is covered by Jonty #respectcricket #lovemjyob”
The former Proteas cricketer even responded to a fan’s appreciation tweet, saying his act was inspired by MS Dhoni.
“Thanks @Anand_ac314 I was actually inspired by @msdhoni and the way he handled the incredible support shown to him at #EkanaStadium. Not just a legend, but a great man #7 #legend #greathuman #respectthegame,” Jonty replied to a fan.
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