Bijed
International Regular
So, this just happened in the Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka ODI
I know these things only come up once in a blue moon, but regardless, do people think the rules here need to change?
Not the first time something like this has happened and I'd imagine it's been discussed before - not to mention I have little sympathy for Chandimal here if he was just being lazy - but it would seem fairer to me if, once your bat has been grounded at some point, you're safe (unless, of course, it became un-grounded at part of an attempt to begin another run). Whilst it's a bit of a different case, I think there was an instance where Inzamam(?) was run out after hitting the ball back to the bowler, then jumping in the air slightly when it was thrown back towards him, only for it to hit the stumps whilst he was airborne.Originally posted by Cricinfo
25.5 from Shakib Al Hasan, the bat was plonked inside but he lifted it even as both feet were in the air when the bails were dislodged. Excellent throw from deep point by Taskin, smart work from Mushfiqur. Very poor from Chandimal. Could have so easily just stretched back in. He was ambling down the crease this time. Bangladesh can't believe their luck. Third umpire S Ravi had a look at multiple replays, weighed his options and made the correct decision. Even though he was technically inside the crease, at the point of the bails coming off, both bat and feet were in the air. Rules state that is out. 136/3
I know these things only come up once in a blue moon, but regardless, do people think the rules here need to change?
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