IPL 2025: “Jhuth bol raha hai..”: Ishant Sharma Loses His Temper At Ashutosh Sharma After Shoulder-Ball Appeal

April 19, 2025: It was Match 35 of IPL 2025, and the battle between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Delhi Capitals (DC) was turning out to be a thrilling contest. The atmosphere at the stadium was electric, with both teams fighting tooth and nail for a crucial win. But little did the fans know that one particular moment in the game would steal the spotlight — not for the cricket, but for a fiery, animated exchange between two cricketers with the same surname.

It all started in the 19th over of Delhi’s innings. Ashutosh Sharma, the young and fearless batter, was facing a delivery from veteran pacer Ishant Sharma. The ball was short, and Ashutosh tried to evade it, but it caught him on the shoulder and lobbed off to the keeper. Gujarat Titans, sensing a chance, immediately appealed for a caught behind. The crowd held its breath as the umpires deliberated for a moment.

But the umpire ruled in favor of the batter, signaling “leg byes” — the ball had clearly struck Ashutosh’s shoulder, not his glove. Despite the decision, the Gujarat players, including Ishant, weren’t pleased. Ishant, still looking winded from the intense heat of the game, finished his spell and began walking past Ashutosh, visibly upset by the umpire’s call.

As he passed the batter, Ishant stopped in his tracks and confronted Ashutosh, raising his voice. He seemed to be questioning the legitimacy of the umpire’s decision, his frustration boiling over after a tough spell in the scorching sun.

Ashutosh, not one to back down, pointed directly to his shoulder, calmly indicating where the ball had actually struck him. But Ishant wasn’t having any of it. In the heat of the moment, he muttered under his breath, but the cameras caught it: “Jhuth bol raha hai bhenhd.”

The exchange quickly captured everyone’s attention. Was it an intense confrontation or just some playful banter? The cameras couldn’t quite tell. Ishant had been clearly battling dehydration and fatigue, and his physical exhaustion might have played a part in the fiery moment. Nonetheless, the scene quickly spread across social media, sparking a wave of reactions.

On Twitter, one user, @Crickaith, seized the moment and posted a meme featuring the exchange. The caption read: “Sharma vs Sharma 🔥,” with the two cricketers locked in an amusing face-off. Fans and commentators jumped in, laughing at the cheeky confrontation that had stolen the headlines.

However, while the exchange may have provided some entertainment off the field, Ishant Sharma made sure to finish strong on it. Despite the off-field drama, he was at his best with the ball, claiming a key wicket — that of Donovan Ferreira — and finishing with figures of 1/19 in 2.5 overs. His contribution helped Gujarat Titans keep the Delhi total within reach.

But the drama didn’t end there. GT, already struggling to keep the game in control, were penalized for a slow over rate, meaning they had to face fielding restrictions in the final over. The pressure was building, but it was clear that the off-field banter between the Sharmas was the highlight for many fans.

As the match progressed, the result seemed almost secondary to the unforgettable exchange between Ishant and Ashutosh. Whether humorous or heated, the moment would surely go down as one of the most talked-about incidents of IPL 2025.

In the end, it wasn’t just about who won or lost, but about the personalities that made the game unforgettable. The Sharmas, with their cheeky clash, had become the talk of the town, and fans were eager to see how the rivalry would unfold in future encounters.