India, April 1 -- Gujarat Titans' all-rounder Rahul Tewatia was forced to change his bat when he strode out to the crease during the IPL 2026 game against the Punjab Kings on Tuesday in Mullanpur. The on-field umpire seems to have checked his bat before clarifying the need to change his willow before going out to bat.

Why did the umpire ask Rahul Tewatia to change his bat in Punjab Kings vs Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 game?

The incident occurred in the 19th over of the innings after Vijaykumar Vyshak dismissed Washington Sundar for 18 off 16 deliveries, prompting the spin-bowling all-rounder to walk out to bat. The umpires then came together to check the 32-year-old and shook their had, signalling their red signal; hence, Tewatia had to cal...