India vs England 2nd Test: Did Akash Deep get Joe Root with an unfair delivery? MCC issues verdict
Tired of too many ads? go ad free now
The MCC, which serves as the custodian of cricket laws, explained that the legality of a delivery is determined by where the foot first lands, not its subsequent position, putting to rest the debate that arose after footage showed Deep's back foot appearing to touch outside the return crease.
The dismissal occurred during the second delivery of the tenth over when Akash Deep bowled Root with an incoming delivery during the second Test between England and India.
The wicket proved crucial as it reduced England to 50/3 while chasing a target of 608 runs.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
The controversy began when television footage showed Deep's back foot potentially crossing the return crease, leading to discussions about whether it should have been called a no-ball. Several commentators, including former England batter Jonathan Trott during a studio discussion on JioStar, questioned the delivery's legality.
Third umpire Paul Reiffel did not intervene on the delivery, while Chris Gaffaney and Sharfuddoula Saikat, the on-field umpires, allowed the dismissal to stand. Former India coach Ravi Shastri, who was commenting at the time, maintained that the delivery was legal.
The MCC spokesperson provided a detailed explanation of the ruling: "On Day four of India's Test against England last week, there were questions raised about the delivery from Akash Deep which bowled Joe Root, with some fans and commentators believing it to be a no ball.
Tired of too many ads? go ad free now
While Deep landed unusually wide on the crease, and some of his back foot appeared to touch the ground outside the return crease, the third umpire did not call a no ball.
MCC is happy to clarify that this was a correct decision in Law," reported
Cricbuzz
.
The MCC referenced Law 21.5.1, which states: "For a delivery to be fair in respect of the feet, in the delivery stride the bowler's back foot must land within and not touching the return crease appertaining to his/her stated mode of delivery."
Further clarifying the interpretation, the MCC explained: "MCC has always defined the moment that the back foot lands as the first point of contact with the ground. As soon as there is any part of the foot touching the ground, that foot has landed, and it is the foot's position at that time which is to be considered for a back foot no ball."
Akash Deep's dismissal of Joe Root created a flutter for being a no ball during the second Test between India and England at Edgbaston. (Image: Screenshot)
The MCC concluded: "Clearly, at the point Deep's foot first touched the ground, the back foot was within and not touching the return crease. Some of his foot may have touched the ground outside the crease subsequently - that is not relevant to this Law. At the point of landing he was within the crease, and this was therefore rightly deemed to be a legal delivery."
England were eventually bowled out for 271 on the final day, resulting in India's series-levelling victory by 336 runs in the second Test of the five-match series.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Fulton stresses on playing abroad in build-up to WC, Oly
With the Indian men's hockey team losing seven successive matches during the recent European leg of the Pro League, coach Craig Fulton expectedly termed the performance "disappointing" during a virtual press meet on Tuesday. However, he is already looking to the future and can't wait to see the India 'A' team play in Europe and get accustomed to playing outside India considering the upcoming major events — the World Cup and the Olympics — will be held abroad. The team, coached by Shivendra Singh, who is also the assistant coach of the Indian men's hockey team, and led by Sanjay, began their campaign on Tuesday against Ireland and will play seven more matches during the tour. They will face Ireland again on Wednesday before playing twice against France and the Netherlands and once against England and Belgium. While they will play seven matches at Hockey Club Oranje-Rood in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, they will face off against Belgium at Sportcentrum Wilrijkse Plein in Antwerp, Belgium. "Although we're not playing at the tournament venue, it's just away from India. That's really important because it's quite easy for an Indian team to play in India. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Are you 18-79 with no funeral insurance? Talk to NZ Seniors today NZ Seniors Get Quote Undo by Taboola by Taboola There everything's on a plate for them. The support is phenomenal," Fulton said in a virtual interaction from the Netherlands. "How an Indian team performs away from home is the true mark of how the programme is set up and how successful it is. So we're trying to do a lot of games outside India for that exact reason, so that they don't have the full support in all the build-up games." The India 'A' tour is even more crucial because the coach has a unique challenge on his hands — to prepare the team for the World Cup and the Asian Games that will be held just three weeks apart next year. "It's a massive challenge, so we are trying to build depth within the positions. As we go in the next three, six, nine months, we'll have a better idea on where we need back up. But once we start to play games and once we qualify, we'll know what we really need," the coach said. "But the key is that the India 'A' team keeps playing games and these younger players get the opportunity. And I think it'll benefit hockey India in the long run immensely." Moreover, the coach also wants to have someone in the team who will be able to compliment Harmanpreet Singh, as far as penalty corners are concerned and 'A' team players Amandeep Lakra, Sanjay, Varun and Rajinder Singh will all be looking to cement that spot. "We'll be monitoring them and seeing how they approach the PCs. It's a challenge replacing Harman, but we're not replacing him now, that's for sure. But at the same time we have to find someone to compliment him and we can also have some variations," added the coach.
India Gazette
3 hours ago
- India Gazette
A look at Team India's Test record, wins at Lord's ahead of third England Test
London [UK], July 8 (ANI): Team India will be heading for the third Test against England at the iconic Lord's with confidence and plenty of milestones awaiting them as they aim to continue their winning momentum from the second Test. The match at Lord's will start on Thursday. India has won two of their Lord's fixtures in their past three tours. India won in 2014 under MS Dhoni's captaincy followed by a memorable win in the 2021-22 series by team led by Virat Kohli. At Lord's, India has played 19 Tests, winning three, losing 12 and four have ended in a draw. India's first-ever win at Lord's came in 1986 during the 1986 tour, which India won 2-0. India elected to field first in the Lord's Test. Graham Gooch's century (114) was the highlight of England's score of 294, with Chetan Sharma (5/64) producing a brilliant five-wicket haul. An unbeaten 126* by Vengsarkar was the start of his dream run in the UK, taking India to 341 runs and giving them a 47-run lead. Kapil came in clutch during the second innings, producing a spell of 4/52, reducing England to 35/3. The hosts could not recover from it, as Maninder Singh (3/9) took down the lower order to sink England to 180, earning India a 133-run lead. Despite some hiccups, India managed to chase down the target of 134 runs, taking an early 1-0 lead. Their first win of the 21st century came under Dhoni in 2014. After England elected to field first, Ajinkya Rahane's masterclass knock of 103 took India to 295. Gary Ballance's 110 gave England a 24-run lead as they scored 319 runs in their first innings, despite Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 6/82 that ate through the English top-order. In reply, Murali Vijay's masterful 95 at the top and lower-order resistance from Ravindra Jadeja (68) and Bhuvneshwar (52) took India to 342, putting them in the front seat with a 318-run lead. Set 319 to win, Ishant Sharma single-handedly dismantled the middle-order with his figures of 7/74. Except for Joe Root's 66, no other batter crossed the 40-run mark. England was skittled out for 223 runs, losing by 95 runs. The third win at Lord's was when Virat and his men made England witness 'hell' in their own territory. England elected to field first, with a 126-run stand between Rohit Sharma (83) and KL Rahul kickstarting things off. While the rest of the Indian order did not contribute much, KL produced a batting masterclass for ages with a 250-ball 129, timing each of his silky-smooth drives to perfection and knowing just when to leave the ball. India made 364 in their first innings, with James Anderson getting a fifer. A marathon 180* by Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow gave England a 27-run lead, as they made 391 runs, with Mohammed Siraj's four-fer being a highlight. In the second innings, when India's top order, except for Rahane (61) failed them, the unlikely duo of Jasprit Bumrah (34*) and Mohammed Shami (56*) rattled England with a 89-run stand for the ninth wicket, taking India to 298/8, giving England 272 runs to chase. During the team huddle, Virat asked his bowlers to 'make England see hell out there' during their run-chase on the final day of the match. India did just that, bundling out England for just 120, with Siraj's four-fer and Bumrah's three wickets standing out. Will skipper Gill give Team India their fourth Lord's victory and put England on the back foot by defeating them at this prestigious venue? India scored a handsome victory at Edgbaston in the second Test to level the five-match series. (ANI)
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
IPL business worth over $18 billion, rises 13% in a year: Report
Representative image MUMBAI: IPL, cricket's annual showpiece event, has seen its business value jump 13% in a year to $18.5 billion - nearly Rs 1.6 lakh crore. At the same time, its brand value has risen 14% to nearly $4 billion (about Rs 33,000 crore), a report by NYSE-listed investment bank Houlihan Lokey, which has valued several sports franchises around the world, showed. The year also saw 2025 IPL winner Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking the top slot in terms of brand value among the 10 teams that compete in the league. The first-time winner in the league's 18-year history has a brand value of $269 million. In the brand valuation table, RCB is followed by Mumbai Indians at $242 million, Chennai Super Kings at $235 million and Kolkata Knight Riders at $227 million. "IPL continues to redefine sports commercialisation - not just in terms of cricketing excellence but through record auctions, landmark sponsorships, technological advancements, and an ever-expanding international footprint," the report said about the league's recent expansions and business growth. Calling IPL "a global phenomenon" that is at the intersection of sport, entertainment, and commerce, the report said that the league's "influence now extends far beyond the cricketing fraternity, reshaping fan engagement, commercial models, and the structure of the sport itself". The report pointed out that IPL's success has also catalysed a proliferation of short-format leagues across continents, "redefining the modern cricketing calendar and embedding itself as a cornerstone of contemporary popular culture". The report by Houlihan Lokey also estimated that the advertising revenue during the 2025 IPL had jumped a massive 50% to about $600 million (about Rs 5,000 crore). And in terms of viewership, the final match between RCB and Punjab Kings recorded over 678 million views, a number that was higher than the India-Pakistan clash during the ICC Championship in Feb this year, the report said. On IPL's revenue model, the report said that it represented "a near-perfect blend of predictable cash flows and cost discipline, a rarity in the global sports asset universe. "Revenues are underwritten by BCCI's long-term, well-negotiated media rights contracts and front-loaded sponsorship deals, creating annuity-like cash flows." For top franchisees, almost 80% of the costs are secured even before the tournament begins. "On the cost side, the presence of a salary cap (Rs 120 crore per team) functions as an embedded margin protector, preventing wage inflation (a major concern for global sports teams) and ensuring competitive parity among teams." In terms of costs and revenue models, IPL is seen to be superior to the English Premier League (EPL) of the UK and the National Basketball Association (NBA) of the US, the report noted. "For institutional investors, this makes the IPL not just a sports league but a high-growth compounder in the entertainment space, catering to a fast-growing fan base with rising disposable income and a strong appetite for premium digital experiences. " Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
