Despite coming under the ICC rulebook, bowlers running out non-strikers for backing up too much has been excessively debated, with many considering it against the spirit of the game. India all-rounder Deepti Sharma was involved in one a few months back during an ODI against England. The incident left many present and past England cricketers irked, and it seems they are not over it yet.
Reacting to one such attempt during the 1st ODI between India Women U19 and South Africa Women U19, England cricketer Danielle Wyatt came out in support of the batters hoping "there’s none of this in the u19 WC (Women's U19 World Cup).
The incident took place in the fourth delivery of the 17th over, when South Africa U19 were batting at 65/7 in 138-run chase. Left-arm spinner Mannat Kashyap instead of releasing the ball quickly dislodged the bails at the non-striker's end, as Jenna Evans stood well outside the crease.
{{/usCountry}}The incident took place in the fourth delivery of the 17th over, when South Africa U19 were batting at 65/7 in 138-run chase. Left-arm spinner Mannat Kashyap instead of releasing the ball quickly dislodged the bails at the non-striker's end, as Jenna Evans stood well outside the crease.
{{/usCountry}}It was a fair dismissal but while Evans returning to the pavilion, India captain Shafali Verma withdrew the appeal and asked the batter to continue.
Meanwhile, Wyatt's reaction left social media divided. Here are a few reactions:
Coming back to the match, India, who were invited to bat first, managed 137/5 in 20 overs. Senior pros Shafali was dismissed for a golden duck, while wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh was packed for 15 off 11 balls. Shweta Sherawat and Soumya Tiwari were standout players with the bat, scoring 40 runs each.
South Africa in response could only manage 83/8 before running out of deliveries. Shabnam Shakil and Archana Devi scalped three wickets each and were economical in their four-over quota. Hurley Gala and Sonam Yadav also scalped a wicket each, while Mannat Kashyap returned wicketless in the three overs she bowled.