• The match between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants was called off due to rain on May 3.

  • LSG's fielding coach Jonty Rhodes helped the groundstaff drag covers to the pitch in a heartwarming gesture.

IPL 2023 [WATCH]: Jonty Rhodes wins hearts as he lends a helping hand to groundsmen after rain intervenes LSG-CSK clash
Jonty Rhodes helping the Lucknow's Ekana Stadium's groundstaff drag the covers (Image Source: Twitter)
to the rescue 😃👌🏻

No shorta⛄ge of ass🎃istance for the ground staff in Lucknow 😉 |

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL)

LSG’s official Twitter handle also posted the clip of the same with a caption, “Jonty Rhodes, always an asset in the field”, to which Jonty responded by writing: “Just trying to live up to my supporters signs from the 90’s which claimed that “water covers 70% of the earth, and rest is covered by Jonty #respectcricket #lovemjyob”

— Jonty Rhodes (@JontyRhodes8)

The former Proteas cricketer even replied to a fan’s appreciation Tweet and said that his act was inspired by MS Dhoni.

“Thank you @Anand_ac314 I was actually inspired by @msdhoni and the way he handled the incredible support he was shown at #EkanaStadium. Not just a legend, but a great man too #7 #legend #greathuman #respectthegame,” replied Jonty to a fan.

I was actually inspired by and the way he handled the incredible support he was shown at . Not just a legend, but a great man too #7

— Jonty Rhodes (@JontyRhodes8)