In a groundbreaking turn of events, Sunil Narine, a stalwart of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), has etched his name in cricket history as the inaugural player to be handed a Red Card on the field. This remarkable incident unfolded during a match in which Narine, known for his West Indies spin prowess and representation across franchise teams, found himself at the center of a novel rule application.

In the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), a new regulation has been introduced by organizers to address the issue of slow over rates. This rule entails an augmentation of the number of players inside the inner circle during the final over if the bowling team fails to initiate the 20th over within the specified time limit. Furthermore, the regulation stipulates that the fielding team’s captain must choose one player to leave the field. This player reduction is accompanied by the requirement to maintain six players within the inner circle for the final over.

During the match between Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) and St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots, a pivotal moment underscored the newly implemented rule. TKR struggled to complete their first 19 overs within the prescribed timeframe of 80 minutes and 45 seconds. As a consequence, they were compelled to remove one player from their team.

Sunil Narine, having already completed his bowling spell, opted to take himself out of the game. This decision resulted in him receiving the historic Red Card – a moment that will be forever etched in the annals of cricket history. With the odds seemingly stacked against them due to the player reduction, TKR faced the challenge of defending their target.