Explained: Rule That Forced Umpire To Reduce 1 Run From England’s Total In 1st Test vs India | Cricket News

An enormous confusion unfolded on Day 1 of the primary Test between India and England in Hyderabad after Rehan Ahmed noticed a run’s deduction to his tally. The England batter, regardless of working a double earlier than the overthrow from an Indian fielder, noticed solely 5 runs being awarded as a substitute of 6, leaving followers within the stadium and on social media confused. However, the choice was appropriate due to the rule that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has for such eventualities. 

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah bowled a full toss on the pads and it was flicked behind sq. on the on-side by Rehan. The throw from the fielder was a large one and it beat the backup fielder and went straight to the boundary. 

Initially, 6 runs had been awarded to Rehan however the umpire reversed his resolution and stated solely 5 runs could be given as the 2 batters hadn’t crossed one another when the throw left the hand of the fielder.

The rule was significantly appeared upon after the same incident befell within the England vs New Zealand ODI World Cup closing 2019. In that occasion, England got 6 runs as a substitute of 5 though the 2 batters hadn’t crossed one another.

What does the rule say?

MCC rule 19.8 is relevant on the matter. It says:

19.8 Overthrow or wilful act of fielder

• If the boundary outcomes from an overthrow or from the wilful act of a fielder, the runs scored shall be
• any runs for penalties awarded to both aspect
• and the allowance for the boundary
• and the runs accomplished by the batters, along with the run in progress if they’d
• already crossed on the instantaneous of the throw or act.

Harsha Bhogle, the commentator in the course of the incident on Day 1 of the primary Test, defined the matter on-air whereas additionally reminding former England captain Eoin Morgan of what was the case within the 2019 ODI World Cup, opposite to the state of affairs that unfolded in Hyderabad.