Deepti Sharma knocked out Charlie Dean at the non-striking end to take the last wicket and give India a clean win in the ODI series against England at Lord’s on Saturday.
With just 16 runs remaining, England was within reach of a win from behind through Dean and last batter Freya Davies when Deepti showed great presence of mind to spot Dean who was resetting too much and knocking them out.
Recently, the phasing out of non-attacker was moved from Law 41 (Foul Play) to Law 38 (Pleaking). Under current law, the obligation to eliminate the non-attacker is clearly spelled out in the cricket laws. It is a perfectly fair legal act, as Don Bradman, captain of this Australian team in 1947, pointed out at the time. Rule 41.16, which relates to “a non-attacking player leaving their court early” states: “If the non-attacker is out of court at any time from the time the ball comes into play until the time the bowler would normally be expected to release the ball, the non-attacker is likely to run out.
England cricketers react as follows:-
I find the debate of the Mankad really interesting. So many views from either side. I personally wouldn’t like to win a match like that, also, very happy for others to feel differently https://t.co/BItCNJZqYB
— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) September 24, 2022
There’s surely not a person who has played the game that thinks this is acceptable?
Just not cricket… https://t.co/VLGeddDlrz
— Sam Billings (@sambillings) September 24, 2022
It shouldn’t be difficult for the non striker to stay in their crease til the ball has left the hand…
— Alex Hales (@AlexHales1) September 24, 2022
