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Explained: Rule That Made the Umpire Take One Run Off of Englands First Test Total Against India

By - 25 Jan 2024 05:43 PM

A big confusion unfolded on Day 1 of the first Test between India and England in Hyderabad after Rehan Ahmed saw a run's deduction to his tally. The England batter, despite running a double before the overthrow from an Indian fielder, saw only 5 runs being awarded instead of 6, leaving fans in the stadium and on social media confused. However, the decision was correct because of the rule that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has for such scenarios.

Rehan flicked a full toss on the pads from India's Jasprit Bumrah behind square to the on-side. The fielder's wide throw beat the backup fielder and traveled directly to the boundary.

Rehan was given six runs at first, but the umpire changed his mind and declared that only five runs would be awarded because neither batter had crossed the other before the throw left the fielder's hand.Following a similar incident in the 2019 ODI World Cup final between England and New Zealand, the rule was given careful consideration. In that case, despite the fact that the two batters had not crossed each other, England were awarded 6 runs rather than 5.

What is stated in the rule?

MCC rule 19.8 is relevant in this situation. It states:

19.8 Fielder's overthrow or deliberate act,Rule That Made the Umpire Take One Run Off of England's Total Explained First Test against IndiaOn Day 1 of the first Test match against India, England was first given 6 runs for a double and an overthrow. Later on, though, the runs were cut down to 5.Sports Desk on NDTVLast updated at 2:30 PM IST on January 25, 2024Two minutes to read

Explained: Rule That Made the Umpire Take One Run Off of England's First Test Total Against India

Ben Stokes and Rehan Ahmed on the first day of the first Test against India© AFP

On the opening day of the first Test match between India and England in Hyderabad, there was a great deal of confusion after Rehan Ahmed's total was reduced by one run. Though he had already scored a double before the