July 19, 2024

Watch A Moment of Sportsmanship – Bowler Rescues Batter After Umpire Error – T20 Blast

In a crucial T20 Blast match between Somerset and Sussex, both teams were vying for a top spot in the South Group, a significant stage that determines quarter-final qualification. The match, held at Taunton, saw Sussex post a challenging score of 150/8 with four balls remaining, and their captain, Mills, was facing his first delivery.

In a critical moment, bowler Green delivered a ball angled towards Mills’ leg stump. Mills deftly directed the ball to the offside and attempted a quick single. Green, sprinting backward to cover the stumps, prepared to receive the throw and break the wicket. Despite catching the ball, Green’s momentum carried him into the stumps, causing his knee to collide with the wicket before he could use his hands to dislodge the bails.

According to MCC Law 29.2.1.5, for a dismissal to be valid, the wicket must be broken by the ball being held in the hands of the fielder. Since Green’s knee made contact with the stumps and not his hands, Mills should have been declared not out. Green’s display of true sportsmanship, his honesty in pointing out the error to the umpires, ensured Mills was not unfairly dismissed, inspiring all who witnessed this act.

This act of integrity highlights the spirit of cricket, where fair play and respect for the game take precedence over competition.” by a fielder with their hand or arm, providing that the ball is held in the hand or hands so used, or in the hand of the arm so used.”

Therefore, it shouldn’t have been considered broken reasonably because Green’s leg destroyed the wicket. To Mills’ evident annoyance, the umpire called him out. Still, the Sussex captain remained motionless near the stumps and refused to leave the field.

After speaking with Green and his Somerset teammates, the umpire was faced with a crucial decision. He decided to drop the appeal and let Mills continue. Ollie Robinson, another batsman, faced the last three balls of the innings as Sussex scored 158-9. With 14 balls remaining, Somerset chased down the scoring runs while losing just four wickets, a decision that added to the tension and uncertainty of the match.

Watch: Shan Masood sprints out of the ball off the stumps and treads on them but survives

After 14 overs, Yorkshire’s score against Lancashire was 117-2. Shan Masood, the captain of Yorkshire at fifty-eight, was given a reprieve in the following over bowled by Jack Blatherwick when he stepped onto his stumps while trying to play a reverse ramp, and the ball struck his helmet. Joe Root, the non-striker, called for a single, and Masood was out of the field by a mile. The umpire, in his role as the ultimate arbiter of the game, judged Masood not out.

Masood was judged not out by the umpires. Later, the Vitality BlastX account verified that Masood was still in the game in accordance with MCC Laws of Cricket article 31.7, which states that a dead ball is called when a ‘Batter leaves the wicket under a misapprehension.’ In cricket, a dead ball is a state where the game is temporarily suspended, and no runs can be scored or wickets taken.

It elaborates: “An umpire shall intervene if satisfied that a batter, not having been given out, has left the wicket under a misapprehension of being out. The umpire intervening shall call and signal Dead ball to prevent further action by the fielding side and shall recall the batter.”

What led to the confusion was whether Masood knew the umpire had ruled not out before leaving the crease. Several social media users suggested he was indeed aware that it was a no-ball, highlighting the role of the audience in interpreting and discussing the game, making them feel involved and part of the action.

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