This story is from April 07, 2024
'I was inaccurate…': Why Ian Bishop apologizes to fans for praising Virat Kohli
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The former RCB skipper Kohli took 39 balls to reach his half-century and Bishop who was commentating hailed the batting maestro's effort.
However, Bishop's praise for Kohli was met with criticism from netizens, who reminded him that since it was a T20 match, achieving a half-century in 39 balls on a batting-friendly track was considered subpar.
In 2012, Robin Uthappa's innings for Pune Warriors against Delhi Daredevils, scoring 60 runs off 58 balls at a strike rate of 103.44, ranks as the 10th slowest fifty-plus score in IPL history.
In 2019, Riyan Parag's fifty-plus score of 50 runs off 49 balls places him 9th on the list of slowest fifty-plus scores in the IPL. Playing for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals, his strike rate during that innings was 102.04.
In 2017, Steve Smith's innings of 51 runs off 50 balls with a strike rate of 102.00 for Rising Pune Supergiant against Mumbai Indians places him 8th on the list of slowest fifty-plus scores in the IPL.
In 2020, Vijay Shankar's slowest fifty-plus score in the IPL came for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals, scoring 52 runs off 51 balls with a strike rate of 101.96.
In 2010, Brendon McCullum scored the sixth slowest fifty-plus score in the IPL while playing for Kolkata Knight Riders against CSK. He scored 57 runs off 56 balls at a strike rate of 101.78.
In 2010, Gautam Gambhir playing for Delhi Daredevils against CSK, scored 57 runs off 56 balls with a strike rate of 101.78, making it the fifth slowest fifty-plus score in the IPL.
In 2013, Murali Vijay's fifty for Chennai Super Kings against Kings XI Punjab, came off in 50 balls, marking one of the slowest fifty-plus scores in IPL history, with a strike rate of 100.
In 2012, Shikhar Dhawan scored the third slowest fifty-plus innings in IPL history while playing for Deccan Chargers against KKR taking 50 balls to reach his fifty, with a strike rate of 100.
In 2010 Parthiv Patel, representing Chennai Super Kings against KINGS XI Punjab, scored 57 runs off 58 balls, with a strike rate of 98.27, making it the second slowest fifty-plus score in IPL history.
Bishop was quick to admit his mistake and made the inaccurate choice of words.
"Believe you me, I am very aware of what batting in this format entails. I was inaccurate in my choice of words. That’s on me. I am not the devil,,,,,,not yet??. But thanks for your feedback. It's appreciated, he said in a reply.
"I take an "L" on that one. I am very aware of what T20 batting entails, and my insertion of that word was inaccurate. My choice of words and language in keeping with the format of the game needs to be more accurate and it will be going forward. Apologies," Bishop replied to another fan.
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