Amid the Sanju Samson dismissal controversy that marred the Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals game on Tuesday, the hosts' co-owner Parth Jindal unexpectedly too came under the scanner for his animated reaction.
When the broadcasters panned their camera on Jindal during the entire process of Samson's dismissal, the DC co-owner was seen pointing fingers and shouting 'out, out' in an animated manner.
The video of an agitated Jindal instantly spread like wildfire on social media with fans criticizing his behavior.
With Samson threatening to take the game away from DC singlehandedly in the tall chase, his controversial dismissal decisively turned the match in the hosts' favor.
After the game, Jindal on Wednesday, came up with an explanation for his animated reaction, saying that the Royals' skipper got them quite worried.
Jindal also met with Samson and RR co-owner Manoj Badale after the game.
"Was lovely interacting with Manoj and Sanju - was incredible to witness his power hitting at the Kotla - he got us all extremely worried and hence the animated reaction when he was out! Had the pleasure of congratulating him as well. Great win by our boys!," said Jindal on X.
Our Chairman and Co-owner, Parth Jindal, caught up with Rajasthan Royals' captain Sanju Samson & owner Manoj Badale, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium last night, after what was an exceptional contest of cricket. Parth also extended his congratulations to the RR skipper on being… pic.twitter.com/k47zwB7nzR
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Delhi Capitals went on to win the game by 20 runs, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
On the other hand, this was 3rd defeat for Rajasthan Royals second on the bounce, They still occupy the second spot on the points table behind toppers Kolkata Knight Riders.
Both Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals have a good amount of gap between their upcoming games, on the itinerary the Royals will now Travel to Chennai to take on 3rd placed CSK, Whereas the Delhi Capitals will be flying to Bengaluru to take on Late bloomers RCB.