Stop fussing about non-striker run-out: Hardik Pandya
Dismissal
Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya wants the cricket fraternity to stop "making fuss" about the 'Mankading' dismissal. Pandya believes a bowler has every right to effect the dismissal if the non-striker is backing up too far before the delivery.
Rule
Although legal, the dismissal wasonce considered unfair. However, itnow comes under the 'fair play' section in MCC Laws of Cricket. The ICC has also termed these kinds of dismissals as 'run-out' of non-striker.
Statement
“To hell with the spirit of the game,we need to stop making a fuss about this. If I am walking out (of the crease) and someone runs me out, that is my mistake,” he said in an ICC Review Podcast.
Ashwin
Notably, Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who ran outJos Buttler for backing up too far inIPL 2019, has been one of the biggest ambassadors of the dismissal.
Debate
Indian women's team spinner DeeptiSharma reignited the debate last month.She ran out Dean when India needed one wicket to record a historic 3-0 ODI series whitewash on England soil. Many experts called out Deepti, deeming her actions unfair.
Numbers
Pandya was instrumental to India's thrilling four-wicket win in their opener of the ICC T20 World Cup 2022. The all-rounder claimed figures of 3/30 before scoring 40 off 37 balls.