"BCCI Discipline Concerns? KKR Star Halts Midway, Avoids Excessive Celebrations"

Kolkata Knight Riders' fast bowler Harshit Rana has been making waves in the current Indian Premier League (IPL) season, clinching 11 wickets in matches so far. The 22-year-old's standout performances have not only impressed experts and seasoned cricketers but have also sparked discussions about his potential inclusion in the T20 World Cup squad. However, Harshit has found himself embroiled in controversy due to a couple of incidents that did not sit well with fans or former players.

Earlier in the season, Harshit drew criticism for giving a flying-kiss send-off to Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman Mayank Agarwal. This action resulted in the BCCI imposing a hefty fine, and former India captain Sunil Gavaskar publicly condemned the gesture.

On Monday, Harshit found himself on the brink of another headline-grabbing moment when he almost repeated a similar send-off to Delhi Capitals' Abishek Porel after dismissing him in the seventh over. Despite Porel striking him for consecutive boundaries, Harshit had the last laugh. While jubilant with the dismissal, Harshit gestured towards the batsman, indicating the way to the dugout. However, he quickly restrained himself, mindful of the severe penalty handed out by the BCCI.

Turning to the game, Delhi Capitals chose to bat first after winning the toss but struggled to build momentum as a batting unit. Captain Rishabh Pant's knock of 27 off 20 balls, featuring two fours and a six, seemed to be the only noteworthy contribution until spinner Kuldeep Yadav's unbeaten 35 off 26 balls, including five fours and a six, helped the Capitals reach a total of 153/9 in their allotted 20 overs.

In pursuit of 154 runs, Phil Salt's explosive innings of 68 off 33 balls, comprising seven fours and five sixes, single-handedly steered Kolkata Knight Riders to victory. Despite losing a few wickets, skipper Shreyas Iyer's 33 off 23 balls and Venkatesh Iyer's 26 off 23 balls, both adorned with three fours and a six, ensured KKR sealed the win comfortably with seven wickets and 21 balls to spare.

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