India, May 28 -- Jitesh Sharma's reaction after Rishabh Pant told the on-field umpires that he would like to withdraw the appeal of a run out at the non-striker's end against him was a mixture of relief and gratitude. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter pulled Pant towards him as the LSG captain was walking back towards his position and hugged him to thank him for withdrawing the appeal.

The incident happened in the penultimate ball of the 17th over in RCB's chase when LSG leg-spinner Digvesh Singh Rathi attempted to run Jitesh out at the non-striker's end. As the decision was referred upstairs, a dejected Jitesh stood near the umpire in complete disbelief. Replays showed he was out of his crease, but even as the giant screen flashed ...