In the second ODI between Bangladesh and New Zealand in Mirpur, a contentious incident involving bowler Hasan Mahmud and New Zealand's Ish Sodhi took center stage. Mahmud attempted a run-out at the non-striker's end, removing the bails before delivering the ball upon observing Sodhi out of the crease. Umpire Marais Erasmus referred the decision to the third umpire, who ruled Sodhi out for backing up.
As Sodhi begrudgingly walked off, he ironically applauded Mahmud's actions. However, Bangladesh captain Litton Das intervened, choosing to recall Sodhi. This decision faced criticism, notably from Bangladesh's senior batsman Tamim Iqbal and South African cricket legend AB de Villiers.
AB de Villiers, the legendary South African batter, called for clarity in the rules regarding run-outs at the non-striker's end. De Villiers suggested consistent treatment of non-striker run-outs or their removal from cricket rules. Incident sparked debate on sportsmanship vs. rules, revealing diverse cricket community perspectives on handling situations.
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Ish Sodhi against Bangladesh (Source: Twitter)
“Something that is irritating me at the moment is the rule of the run out when the batter is leaving the crease. Ish Sodhi was called back by the captain and I think, this is a little all over the place. I looked at the footage. If I get bowled, the captain can't feel sorry for me and call me back. Right? So, why would this rule allow the batters to be called back?” De Villiers said on his official YouTube channel.
"I don't see this as sportsmanship" : AB de Villiers on Litton Das' recall
De Villiers went on to emphasize that the Bangladesh captain's choice to recall Sodhi was not an act of sportsmanship. As per the South African great he considers it a "fair dismissal." He called for either strict rule enforcement or complete removal regarding reinstating batters.
“You can't say, 'ah, he is my friend, call him back'. I don't see this as sportsmanship, I'm sorry. It's a fair dismissal, it's out. Walk off the field,” concluded the former South African legend.
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'This is a little all over the place' - Former South African great comments on Litton Das' choice to reinstate Ish Sodhi
Mahmud attempted a run-out, removing bails when Ish Sodhi strayed out of the crease, but Bangladesh captain Das recalled Sodhi
Ish Sodhi against Bangladesh (Source: Twitter)
In the second ODI between Bangladesh and New Zealand in Mirpur, a contentious incident involving bowler Hasan Mahmud and New Zealand's Ish Sodhi took center stage. Mahmud attempted a run-out at the non-striker's end, removing the bails before delivering the ball upon observing Sodhi out of the crease. Umpire Marais Erasmus referred the decision to the third umpire, who ruled Sodhi out for backing up.
As Sodhi begrudgingly walked off, he ironically applauded Mahmud's actions. However, Bangladesh captain Litton Das intervened, choosing to recall Sodhi. This decision faced criticism, notably from Bangladesh's senior batsman Tamim Iqbal and South African cricket legend AB de Villiers.
AB de Villiers, the legendary South African batter, called for clarity in the rules regarding run-outs at the non-striker's end. De Villiers suggested consistent treatment of non-striker run-outs or their removal from cricket rules. Incident sparked debate on sportsmanship vs. rules, revealing diverse cricket community perspectives on handling situations.
“Something that is irritating me at the moment is the rule of the run out when the batter is leaving the crease. Ish Sodhi was called back by the captain and I think, this is a little all over the place. I looked at the footage. If I get bowled, the captain can't feel sorry for me and call me back. Right? So, why would this rule allow the batters to be called back?” De Villiers said on his official YouTube channel.
"I don't see this as sportsmanship" : AB de Villiers on Litton Das' recall
De Villiers went on to emphasize that the Bangladesh captain's choice to recall Sodhi was not an act of sportsmanship. As per the South African great he considers it a "fair dismissal." He called for either strict rule enforcement or complete removal regarding reinstating batters.
“You can't say, 'ah, he is my friend, call him back'. I don't see this as sportsmanship, I'm sorry. It's a fair dismissal, it's out. Walk off the field,” concluded the former South African legend.