New Delhi: During a dramatic turn during Defeat Between Rajasthan Royals and Delhi capitalsMitchell Starc found himself at the center of a rare and low-term rule violation-a back-foot no-ball.
Worked with rescue in a stressful super, Stars Already scored nine runs from his first four delivery. But as soon as he prepared his fifth bowling, the third umpire intervened. After a replay check, it was confirmed that his fourth delivery was illegal-not for a violation of a normal front-foot, but because his back leg touched the return crease.
Rules, which are often ignored, is wide in the law of MCC laws of cricket is detailed in 21.5. It states that during delivery strid, the back leg of a bowler should be on the ground. Inside And Don’t touch Return Creese. Stark, bowling around the right-handed Ryan Parag around the wicket, a little clip line-a automatic no-ball to your back (left) leg.
While the front-out rule allows the foot part to be behind the popping crease, the back-up rule is very strict: contact with the return crease line results in a no-ball. This law is to prevent bowlers from exploiting extreme angles, which can make the umpiring decisions difficult.
Result? Royals were awarded a free hit and an additional run – a rare and disappointing call for any bowler. Thanks to Stark and Capital, the decision did not afford the match, as they eventually came to the top.
Nevertheless, this incident provoked online debate, explaining how experienced professionals can also fall prey to more vague rules of cricket – especially under the pressure of a super over.
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