'Kya Kar Raha Hai Yaar...?' Stump Mic Catches Abhishek Sharma Ranting at Ishan Kishan in Post Run-Out Conversation (Watch Video)
Abhishek Sharma's furious reaction to Ishan Kishan's run-out in the India vs England 1st T20I, has gone viral. The stump mic caught Sharma's angry 'Kya kar raha hai yaar?' rant after Kishan, the new world No.1 T20I batter, was dismissed for a duck following a costly mix-up at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street.
A moment of miscommunication on the pitch between Indian opener Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan spiraled into a vivid conversation captured by the stump mic, during the first T20I against England at Chester-le-Street. The incident, which saw freshly crowned world No.1 T20I batter Ishan Kishan depart for a two-ball duck, has quickly gone viral across social media platforms. IND vs ENG 1st T20I 2026: Match Called Off Due To Rain; Abhishek Sharma, Shreyas Iyer Shine With Fifties For India.
The drama unfolded in the second over of India's innings after captain Shreyas Iyer had won the toss and opted to bat. Following Sanju Samson's early dismissal, Kishan joined Sharma at the crease. On the last ball of the over, Kishan nudged a delivery towards mid-on and set off for a quick single. However, Abhishek, keeping his eyes on the ball and seeing England fielder Harry Brook intercept it swiftly, hesitated and sent Kishan back.
Stump Mic Catches the Viral Exchange
Kishan was halfway down the pitch when Abhishek signaled him to retreat. Despite a desperate dive, Kishan was caught short of his crease by a sharp throw and Jos Buttler's quick work behind the stumps. As the third umpire reviewed the dismissal, the stump mic picked up a tense conversation between the two Indian batters. Abhishek Sharma Completes 100 Sixes in T20Is, Achieves Feat During IND vs ENG 1st T20I 2026.
"Pohcha ki nahi pohcha? Close? Kya kar raha hai yaar Ishan? Dekh so sahi wo kaha khada hai wo (Did you make it or not? Was it close? What are you doing, Ishan? At least look where he's (fielder) standing.)," Abhishek was caught saying.
VIDEO- Stump Mic Catches Abhishek Sharma Ranting at Ishan Kishan
A costly mix-up in the middle. 🫣
Moments after the run-out: Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan share a brief conversation.#ENGvIND 1st T20I 👉 Streaming LIVE on JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/1kagvrBjV9
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) July 1, 2026
Match Context and Individual Performances
The run-out was a significant blow for India, especially as Kishan had just ascended to the No.1 spot in the ICC T20I batting rankings on July 1, 2026, replacing none other than Abhishek Sharma. Despite the early setback and the exchange, Abhishek Sharma showcased remarkable resilience, going on to smash a blistering half-century. He scored 59 runs off just 24 balls, including six fours and four sixes, providing much-needed impetus to the Indian innings. He also became the fastest player in T20I history to complete 100 sixes in terms of balls faced.
India posted a competitive total of 189/7 in their 20 overs, bolstered by Abhishek's fireworks and a strong partnership with captain Shreyas Iyer (68 off 47 deliveries), and a late cameo of 42 off 21 balls from Shivam Dube. England pacer Saqib Mahmood was impressive, claiming 3/33. However, persistent rain, which began towards the end of India's innings, ultimately led to the match being abandoned without England facing a single delivery.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 02, 2026 10:56 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
