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India Today
06-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Did Akash Deep dismiss Joe Root on a no-ball? Commentator highlights umpiring blunder
England batter Joe Root's dismissal against Akash Deep on Day 4 of the second Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham has sparked a controversy. Deep cleaned up Root with a peach of delivery late in the day as England lost three wickets just before stumps. However, commentator Alison Mitchell revealed that the India seamer may have bowled a no-ball which was overlooked by the pointed out how Deep's backfoot must've crossed the return crease on the side of the stumps and the delivery should've been deemed illegal, giving Root a reprieve. However, the umpires missed it and Root had to return to the pavilion for 6 (16).'The delivery from Akash Deep — which we said was wide off the crease — his foot on the back crease is out. Looks like by about two inches. Maybe a little bit more. But comfortably. So his back foot, which needs to land within the line, just taps about two inches over the line. Not picked up!,' said Mitchell on BBC TMS. According to MCC Laws, the bowler's foot mustn't touch the return crease for the delivery to be deemed vs IND 2nd Test Day 5 Updates'For a delivery to be fair in respect of the feet, in the delivery stride (21.5.1) the bowler's back foot must land within and not touching the return crease appertaining to his/her stated mode of delivery. (21.5.2) the bowler's front foot must land with some part of the foot, whether grounded or raised– on the same side of the imaginary line joining the two middle stumps as the return crease described in 21.5.1, and, – behind the popping crease,' reads the MCC law usually the duty of the third umpire to check for backfoot no-balls. However, Paul Reiffel didn't intervene to check the legality of the delivery, sending Root on his way back to the pavilion. The decision has left the cricketing fraternity divided as former England captain Nasser Hussain also spoke about it during commentary on Day 5 saying it was a marginal call.- EndsMust Watch
India Today
13-06-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Did Australia withdraw appeal against David Bedingham in WTC final? Cummins reveals
Australia captain Pat Cummins opened up on handling the ball controversy on Day 2 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final 2025 against South Africa at Lord's, London. In the 49th over of South Africa's innings bowled by Beau Webster, David Bedingham got an inside edge and the ball stuck in his South Africa batter quickly used his hands to put the ball on the ground seconds before wicketkeeper Alex Carey came in front of the stumps to collect it. A few Australian players objected to Bedingham using his hands, despite the ball still being in motion, leading to a discussion between the on-field umpires Chris Gaffaney and Richard a brief discussion on-field umpires ruled the ball 'dead' and the play continued. Pat Cummins was asked about the incident in the press conference at the end of the day's play. The Australian fast bowler revealed that umpires had said that it was a dead ball but they would've anyways withdrawn the appeal. 'Yeah, well the umpires said it was dead ball first of all, but yeah I think we probably would have withdrawn, yeah,' said Cummins in the press to MCC Laws a ball becomes dead when it gets trapped into a batter's equipment.'The ball becomes dead when, whether played or not it becomes trapped between the bat and person of a batter or between items of his/her clothing or equipment. 20.1.1.5 whether played or not it lodges in the clothing or equipment of a batter or the clothing of an umpire,' the law also shared his thoughts on the incident, saying that he used his hands out of panick as Carey was standing up."Yeah, I think I panicked big time. Because Carey was standing up, he was quite close. The umpires said, regardless, it was dead ball. But I think the way I picked up the ball and dropped it came across a bit dodgy,' said Bedingham in the press was dismissed for 45 (111) by Pat Cummins as South Africa got bundled out for 138, handing a 74-run lead to Australia in the first innings. However, South Africa fought back well with the ball in the second innings as they left Australia reeling at 144/8, leading by 218 runs at the end of the day's play. Lungi Ngidi (3/35) and Kagiso Rabada (3/44) were the pick of the bowlers for the Watch
NDTV
28-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Rishabh Pant Said "No, We...": How LSG Withdrew Appeal Against RCB's Jitesh Sharma
In a rare moment of sportsmanship during a high-pressure IPL 2025 clash, Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant stunned fans and players alike by withdrawing an appeal for a non-striker's run-out against Jitesh Sharma. The RCB batter was out of his crease, and a dismissal could have changed the course of the match. But Pant, displaying remarkable maturity and intent, told the umpire, "No, we don't need this wicket." The moment has since gone viral, earning praise across the cricketing world, even as it didn't alter the third umpire's final "not out" decision. The incident took place during the 17th over of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's chase of a 228-run target set by Lucknow Super Giants. Jitesh Sharma, who was in sublime touch with the bat, was at the non-striker's end when LSG leg-spinner Digvesh Singh Rathi attempted to run him out during his bowling stride. The on-field umpires referred the decision upstairs, and replays clearly showed Jitesh out of his crease. He looked devastated, standing beside the umpire in disbelief. But then came the twist. As the third umpire was reviewing the footage, Rishabh Pant and Avesh Khan were seen walking over to the officials, signaling their decision to withdraw the appeal. "Not out because Rishabh said no, we don't need this wicket even though Jitesh was out of his crease," former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta explained during the post-match show. "Rishabh said, 'No, we withdraw the appeal'." Jitesh's reaction said it all. Overwhelmed by Pant's gesture, the batter walked up to the LSG captain and pulled him in for a hug, visibly emotional and grateful for the decision. . DIGVESH RATHI RUN-OUT JITESH AT NON-STRIKER END...!!!! - Then Rishabh Pant took the appeal back and Jitesh hugged Pant. — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 27, 2025 However, in a crucial clarification, the third umpire ruled Jitesh not out, not because of Pant's withdrawal but due to the technicalities of the law. According to MCC Laws, a bowler isn't allowed to attempt a non-striker's run-out after he has completed the bowling action or has already stepped outside the popping crease. Since these pre-requisites weren't fulfilled, the third umpire would've eventually ruled Jitesh not-out. So, even if Pant hadn't intervened, the third umpire would still have ruled Jitesh not out. But the gesture still stood out, not as a technical necessity, but as an example of sportsmanship in a fiercely competitive tournament. Jitesh went on to remain unbeaten on a blistering 85 off just 33 balls. His knock ensured RCB chased down the daunting target with eight balls to spare, finishing the match in 18.4 overs. The win propelled RCB to second place in the points table, setting them up for a clash against Punjab Kings in the first Qualifier. While RCB took home the points, it was Pant's decision to uphold the spirit of the game that remained the talking point of the night. In a tournament known for intense rivalries and tight finishes, such moments remind us why we love this sport.
