Fans on Twitter react as MCC amends Non-striker run-out law. They called the move fantastic and said that it was great leaving no doubts about where the onus lies as far as running the non-strikers.
MCC amends Non-striker run-out law
Despite, MCC moving Mankading, which is running out the batter at the non-striker’s end by the bowler if he leaves the crease before the ball is delivered, from Law 41 (Unfair play) to Law 38 (Run out), the mode of dismissal has invited a massive debate with many calling it within the spirit of the game whereas some terming it as against the spirit of the game.
However, with all the talks related to the dismissal Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) amended Non-striker run out law. Earlier if the non-striker left his/her ground before the expected moment of release, then the Run out could happen at any moment, even after the bowler had gone through the bowling action.
Now after the amendments, if at any time from the moment, the ball comes into play until the instant when the bowler would normally have been expected to release the ball, the non-striker is liable to be Run out if he/she is out of his/her ground.
In these circumstances, the non-striker will be out Run out if he/she is out of his/her ground when his/her wicket is put down by the bowler throwing the ball at the stumps or by the bowler’s hand holding the ball, whether or not the ball is subsequently delivered.”
The laws will be effective from 19th January 2023.
Fans on Twitter react to MCC amends Non-striker run out law
As MCC amends Non-striker run-out law, fans on Twitter reacted to it. They were impressed with the changes and called the move fantastic and said that it was great leaving no doubts about where the onus lies as far as running the non-strikers. Here are some of the reactions:
“The instant when the bowler would normally have been expected to release the ball is defined as the moment the bowler’s arm reaches the highest point of his/her normal bowling action in the delivery swing.”
Highest point in @malinga_ninety9’s action was when he kissed the ball! https://t.co/cX029xztkF
Advertisement— Yashas BVN (@yashasbvn) January 20, 2023
This is fantastic by MCC. Leaving no doubts about where the onus lies as far as running the non-strikers. https://t.co/Sl6Y4IaxOV pic.twitter.com/i84Z4jl7xb
Advertisement— Prashant Kondi (@PrasKon) January 20, 2023
I know it’s controversial, but I have absolutely no issue with a ‘Mankad’ and fully believe the batter shouldn’t be able to steal a meter on the bowler https://t.co/Gly7SDWzU0
Advertisement— ryan campbell (@ryancampbell84) January 19, 2023
The MCC has tweaked for clarity the wording of Law 38.3 following the recent unsuccessful Zampaing of Tom S Rogers. #Law38_3RunOut #Kinloching #Barkering https://t.co/VjCWATxBxt
Advertisement— Rick Eyre on cricket (@rickeyrecricket) January 19, 2023
That's it. https://t.co/AFn4eFx04d
Advertisement— Subhash Kurup (@subukurup) January 19, 2023
Much needed clarification.
AdvertisementHowever can the non-striker not be made liable to runout from the moment play starts and ends for the ball? Just can't understand the need for that "until the instant when the bowler would normally have been expected to release the ball" part. https://t.co/ZhW33sUN9L
— Venkat (@huddlewood) January 19, 2023
Now let’s all, as a community, thank Ravichandran Ashwin https://t.co/b8hyyzMzRQ
— Sritama (Ross Taylor’s version) (@cricketpun_duh) January 19, 2023
Basically MCC says don't cross the line😉 https://t.co/eO0Y4Xxmkw
— SRINI SHYAM (@SriniShyam115) January 19, 2023
So you can be run out at the non-strikers end until the bowler's arm reaches its highest point in their action. This seems sensible and easily actionable (does suck be Pathirana though as his arm reaches its full height about 45 minutes before he bowls) https://t.co/iP8AJyiKq2
— Jack Fox (@cricket_pig) January 19, 2023
"Non-striker is liable to be run out until when bowler would normally have been expected to release the ball (arm reaches highest point of bowling action)"
This is still subjective. Why not have the law simply say "non-striker can be run-out until bowler releases the ball" ? https://t.co/lgVw1wqxp3
— Isolated Tag (@SithTurnedJedi) January 19, 2023
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"There is one very simple way that almost all confusion and controversy around this form of dismissal can be eradicated: by non-strikers remaining within their ground until they have seen the ball being released from the bowler's hand." https://t.co/CxACq2r69H
— Xavier Voigt-Hill (@voigthill) January 19, 2023
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Yes yes yes but…. Leaving the crease early to sneak an advantage is a skill. Running out the bugger who does that? Not so much. https://t.co/sbYpYKUB4G
— Prem Panicker (@prempanicker) January 19, 2023
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This was important. And now time for some more ✨English tears✨ https://t.co/HTRS0MPYuW
— Shreyas Iyer's vakeel (@neelakhoon) January 19, 2023
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Thank you @MCCOfficial. As ever, stay in your crease and this never comes into play. Loving the FAQ document too, esp the thoughts on the alternatives you considered https://t.co/vSFyj8WBmq https://t.co/T7MDwZQEom
— KP Bowman (@the_other_kp) January 19, 2023
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Good job!! Still some won't be able to digest this. Can't do much about it !!! Just keep running batters out till they learn to be in the crease !!! #MCCLaws #CricketTwitter https://t.co/9pGyjoqkDh
— Kartik O 🏏⚽🔗 (@KOCricket528) January 19, 2023
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Important clarification https://t.co/bhjUC7RMEr
— Kushan Sarkar (@kushansarkar) January 19, 2023
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A much-needed update. This will prevent some confusion. https://t.co/FfKmr281sS
— Abhishek Mukherjee (@ovshake42) January 19, 2023
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A much-needed update. This will prevent some confusion.
Thank you @MCCOfficial https://t.co/G8VHi2nI0c— Md Asiqul Islam 🇧🇩 (@MdAsiqulIslam6) January 19, 2023
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This is a Law that players and umpires have understood pretty well, but the wording was ambiguous, so we've moved to correct that. And, at the same time, we've put out a big Q&A on the whole subject.
TL;DR – stay in your ground and you can't be Run out! https://t.co/9xTwDKv9OO
Advertisement— Jonny Singer (@Jonny_Singer) January 19, 2023
