INDIA: As a result of holding off on running out South Africa batsman Tristan Stubbs at the non-striker’s end for backing up a little too much, India pacer Deepak Chahar caused a stir on social media.
Deepak Chahar’s gesture caused controversy among fans because it happened just a few days after India all-rounder Deepti Sharma outran Charlie Dean at the non-end strikers in a women’s ODI game at Lord’s.
Deepak Chahar had a chance to run out Tristan Stubbs in the 16th over of India’s third T20I against South Africa in Indore.
At the non-striker’s end, Stubbs was far outside the crease when Chahar finished his run-up.
Deepak Chahar, on the other hand, passed up the opportunity and instead issued a warning to South Africa’s batter. Chahar had a sly grin on his face when he made the decision not to run Stubbs out, and the South African batter also grinned after the incident.
Deepak Chahar’s choice was also met with a wry smile from India’s captain Rohit Sharma, who was fielding within the 30-yard circle.
Following South Africa’s 227-run total after riding on a century from Rilee Rossouw, India went on to lose the third T20I by 49 runs.
Fans on social media, however, quickly shifted from criticising Deepak Chahar for not running out Tristan Stubbs to admiring the fast bowler.
Notably, a verbal spat between former India and England players resulted from Deepti Sharma running out Charlie Dean at the strikers’ end at Lord’s.
The sport’s governing body, the Marylebone Cricket Club, also responded to the incident by warning non-strikers to exercise caution and refrain from backing up excessively before the ball is bowled.
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