Sachin Tendulkar and other Indian greats praised cricket’s governing body’s decision to change the regulations on contentious “Mankad” run outs, which would no longer be considered “unfair play.”
During a 1947 tour of Australia, Indian all-rounder Vinoo Mankad twice ran out Bill Brown in the same way. The dismissal method was named after Mankad, who did it 75 years ago.
To the chagrin of Mankad, who died in 1978, and other Indian players, the moniker for that kind of dismissal has stayed ever since.
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), which is in charge of the rules of the game, has long said that dismissals like this are legal. Batters should not try to get an advantage by backing up from their ground.
However, the dismissal was classified as a violation of Law 41, “Unfair Play.”
However, as part of a series of revisions announced by the MCC this week and effective October 1, it will now be covered under Law 38: “Run Out.”
“I was always uneasy with the term mankaded being applied to that specific dismissal.”
“I am delighted that it has been altered to expire. It should have always been depleted, in my opinion. Thus, this is one piece of excellent news for everyone.“
In a 2019 Indian Premier League match, Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin ran out England’s Jos Buttler at the non-end striker‘s and was severely criticised for behaving against the spirit of cricket.
Stuart Broad, England’s all-time leading wicketkeeper, said on Wednesday that despite the legislation change, he would not run someone out with a Mankad.
Broad stated on Twitter that she believes it is unjust and would not consider it, since dismissing a batter is a matter of talent, and the Mankad demands none.
– Saliva ban – Former India batsman WV Raman responded: “It is not about ability, but being punished for committing a crime. Of course, on a cricket pitch, it’s about flouting the game’s rules.
When a traffic officer arrests someone for running a red light, he doesn’t show off his skills.
“The most significant change to the regulation is that it will no longer be referred to as mankading.
“At long last, common sense wins, and an all-rounder with exceptional abilities is no longer tarnished.“
Sunil Gavaskar, India’s greatest batsman, objected strenuously to the word “mankading” and urged its abolition, claiming it tainted the name. If anything, he said, the phrase should be “Browned, not Mankaded.”
Several additional adjustments have been made to the legislation.
Saliva on the ball will be prohibited, eliminating any grey area of fielders sucking sweets or mints to assist in maintaining the shine.
The regulations governing wides have also been altered to offer bowlers greater discretion since batters now move more in their crease before to bowling a ball.
After a wicket, the batsman who is about to hit the next ball is now on strike, even if the batter crosses the field while the ball is in the air. This change is meant to reward the bowler for getting a wicket.
There is only one time when a replacement batter will not have to face the next ball: if the wicket falls on the last ball of an over.
