A look at the instances of 'Mankading' in cricket
Rajasthan Royals wicket-keeper batsman Jos Buttler was at the receiving end of the infamous 'Mankading', yesterday. Buttler, who was well set, was 'Mankaded' by Kings XI Punjab skipper R Ashwin in match number four of the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). This was the first such dismissal in the history of IPL. Here are other instances of 'Mankading' in cricket.
What is Mankading? Everything about the controversial rule
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), which governs the Laws of Cricket, states that a "bowler is permitted to attempt a run out" when the non-striker leaves his/her ground early (41.16 Law). The previous rule allowed bowlers to attempt a run out only before entering their delivery stride. But, bowlers are now allowed to run-out the batsman when they "would be expected to deliver the ball".
Buttler was 'Mankaded' by Sachithra Senanayake in 2014
Buttler was 'Mankaded' earlier in 2014 in an ODI match against Sri Lanka. Lankan spinner Sachithra Senanayake caught Buttler unguarded when he left his crease during the final ODI in Birmingham. Skipper Angelo Mathews was asked by umpires if he would be receding the appeal, but he didn't and Buttler was given out. "It is obviously batsman error," Buttler later said in 2016.
Peter Kirsten faced the brunt in 1992
In 1992, former Indian all-rounder Kapil Dev 'Mankaded' Peter Kirsten in the second ODI in Port Elizabeth. The South African batsman had wandered off his crease and Dev dislodged that bails. Umpire Cyrus Mitchley raised his finger after Kapil Dev appealed. Kirsten was unhappy and exchanged a few unpleasant words while heading back towards the pavilion.
Vinoo Mankad and the history behind 'Mankading'
The term 'Mankading' was coined in the year 1947. It was during India's tour of Australia after Vinoo Mankad ran out Bill Brown. Mankad had paused during the delivery stride of his run-up and dismantled the wicket at the non-striker's end, as Brown was out of his crease. Since that day, such dismissals are called being 'Mankaded' by the bowler.
Several instances where the infamous dismissal took place
In 1975, Australia's Greg Chappell 'Mankaded' Brian Luckhurst in 1975. This was the first time such a dismissal occurred in ODI cricket. In 1979, Australia's Alan Hurst, who claimed nine wickets in the match, decided to run out Pakistan's Sikander Bakht after he backed off too far. In 1978, Ewen Chatfield was 'Mankaded' by Derek Randal.
