Watch: Explosive press conference! Luke Ronchi loses cool swears at journalist in PSL 2025/26

The heated post-match press conference turned tense during the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 after Islamabad United head coach Luke Ronchi lost his cool after their team’s six-wicket defeat against Rawalpindiz at the National Stadium in Karachi. They remained in third position of the points table with four victories in eight encounters. 

Islamabad made a disappointing performance with the bat as they got bundled out for 137 runs in the first innings. It was a comfortable target for the Mohammad Rizwan-led side to complete the chase by 18.1 overs by six wickets. The defeat’s reaction was visibly seen on Rochi’s face during the media interaction. 

Heated exchange erupts between Luke Ronchi and reporter

The heated exchange escalated when a journalist interrupted Luke Ronchi while he was in the middle of answering a question. He was clearly annoyed by the breach of the protocol as the wicket-keeper snapped in saying, “He can ask me a question, I don’t give a s**t!” 

His remark created an awkward moment in the room, which prompted the media coordinator to quickly step in and restore order, as they urged the reporters to maintain decorum during the media interaction.

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Despite being out of contention for the playoffs, the Rawalpindiz had a reason to celebrate. The side, playing in their debut PSL edition, has endured a difficult campaign with eight consecutive defeats before this match. They managed to run things around their penultimate game.

Press conference drama grabs attention across cricket world

Islamabad got bowled out for 137 runs in the first innings in their allotted 20 overs as only four batters crossed the double-figure mark. Devon Conway, the wicket-keeper opening batter, smashed 40 runs off 33 balls with the help of three boundaries and a couple of sixes at a strike rate of 121.21.

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Three bowlers, Mohammad Amir, Saad Masood, and Dian Forrester, claimed two wickets each in the bowling as Asif Afridi ended with figures of 1/17 in four overs.

Rawalpindiz completed the chase by six wickets with 11 balls to spare as Kamran Ghulam played a decent knock of 42 runs in just 30 balls with the help of five boundaries and one six.

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