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Ravichandran Ashwin (Source: Twitter)
The Big Bash League 12th season was marred by controversy in the 27th match between Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars as Adam Zampa attempted the controversial non-striker’s runout in the final over of the first innings. Zampa stopped just before he was about to release the ball and dislodged the bails as Tom Rogers had backed up too far outside of his crease.
The decision was referred to the third umpire who gave the decision as ‘not out’ as Zampa was past the highest point in his action when he attempted the run out. The decision once again sparked a debate in the cricketing fraternity as the legitimacy of the dismissal was once again in question despite it being included in the ‘Run out’ section by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) last year.
Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who attempted a similar dismissal in Indian T20 League 2019, also shared his thoughts on the incident.
“I am tired of talking or writing about this topic. Every time this incident happens, there are preachers who hop in and start preaching. But the best thing I loved from this whole incident is the stare given by Adam Zampa after running out the non-striker. It was similar to The Undertaker’s stare in World Wrestling Federation. He didn’t even say a word to the batsman. The batsman also stood in silence without knowing whether it was out or not out,” Ashwin began on his official YouTube channel.
“People will talk about the legality of the dismissal. That he has completed his action and stuff like that. But see, he was about to bowl, and the non-striker had started running. In fact, the rule clearly states that you can run anywhere as soon as the bowler releases since he can’t run you out anymore once he releases. If you ask me if the non-striker starts running once the bowler releases, that in itself is an advantage for the non-striker. Because the batsman hasn’t made an impact yet. And I don’t know how many balls come back to the bowler as the batter rarely plays defence in T20.”
Ashwin also criticised David Hussey (Stars' coach) for his comment on the incident; Hussey had said that they would've withdrawn the appeal had the batter been given out.
What a big insult that is to the bowler: Ravichandran Ashwin
“I don’t believe what he said. Because if you wanted to withdraw the appeal, you need not have taken that to the third umpire itself. You could have easily withdrawn that appeal even before it had gone to the third umpire. First of all, why should you withdraw the appeal? A bowler is running the non-striker out. The captain will say that the bowler is wrong or what? What a big insult that is to the bowler if the captain is withdrawing the appeal,” said Ashwin.
"If I am standing there as a bowler and appealing for this dismissal, and if the captain or coach says that they are withdrawing the appeal, it is very insulting. Because once you do that, as a bowler, you will feel that what is the point in bowling when your team is not backing you? My team captain and coach themselves are not backing me. Why should I bowl and win you the game then?
“The bowlers will feel depressed once you do that. And David Hussey was like, ‘This is not how you play cricket’. Sir, this is now how you want to play cricket. But for that, you can’t assume and say, ‘This is now how you should also play cricket’. This is absolutely wrong,” said Ashwin further.
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'I don't believe what he said' - Ravichandran Ashwin comments on David Hussey's statement of withdrawing appeal for non-striker's runout
Indian off spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has commented on David Hussey's statement of withdrawing appeal of non striker's run out.
Ravichandran Ashwin (Source: Twitter)
The Big Bash League 12th season was marred by controversy in the 27th match between Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars as Adam Zampa attempted the controversial non-striker’s runout in the final over of the first innings. Zampa stopped just before he was about to release the ball and dislodged the bails as Tom Rogers had backed up too far outside of his crease.
The decision was referred to the third umpire who gave the decision as ‘not out’ as Zampa was past the highest point in his action when he attempted the run out. The decision once again sparked a debate in the cricketing fraternity as the legitimacy of the dismissal was once again in question despite it being included in the ‘Run out’ section by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) last year.
Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who attempted a similar dismissal in Indian T20 League 2019, also shared his thoughts on the incident.
“I am tired of talking or writing about this topic. Every time this incident happens, there are preachers who hop in and start preaching. But the best thing I loved from this whole incident is the stare given by Adam Zampa after running out the non-striker. It was similar to The Undertaker’s stare in World Wrestling Federation. He didn’t even say a word to the batsman. The batsman also stood in silence without knowing whether it was out or not out,” Ashwin began on his official YouTube channel.
“People will talk about the legality of the dismissal. That he has completed his action and stuff like that. But see, he was about to bowl, and the non-striker had started running. In fact, the rule clearly states that you can run anywhere as soon as the bowler releases since he can’t run you out anymore once he releases. If you ask me if the non-striker starts running once the bowler releases, that in itself is an advantage for the non-striker. Because the batsman hasn’t made an impact yet. And I don’t know how many balls come back to the bowler as the batter rarely plays defence in T20.”
Ashwin also criticised David Hussey (Stars' coach) for his comment on the incident; Hussey had said that they would've withdrawn the appeal had the batter been given out.
What a big insult that is to the bowler: Ravichandran Ashwin
“I don’t believe what he said. Because if you wanted to withdraw the appeal, you need not have taken that to the third umpire itself. You could have easily withdrawn that appeal even before it had gone to the third umpire. First of all, why should you withdraw the appeal? A bowler is running the non-striker out. The captain will say that the bowler is wrong or what? What a big insult that is to the bowler if the captain is withdrawing the appeal,” said Ashwin.
"If I am standing there as a bowler and appealing for this dismissal, and if the captain or coach says that they are withdrawing the appeal, it is very insulting. Because once you do that, as a bowler, you will feel that what is the point in bowling when your team is not backing you? My team captain and coach themselves are not backing me. Why should I bowl and win you the game then?
“The bowlers will feel depressed once you do that. And David Hussey was like, ‘This is not how you play cricket’. Sir, this is now how you want to play cricket. But for that, you can’t assume and say, ‘This is now how you should also play cricket’. This is absolutely wrong,” said Ashwin further.