Explained: Rule That Forced Umpire To Reduce 1 Run From England's Total In 1st Test vs India

25.01.2024 - 11:29 sports.ndtv.com

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. India pacer Jasprit Bumrah bowled a full toss on the pads and it was flicked behind square on the on-side by Rehan.

The throw from the fielder was a wide one and it beat the backup fielder and went straight to the boundary. Initially, 6 runs were awarded to Rehan but the umpire reversed his decision and said only 5 runs would be given as the two batters hadn't crossed each other when the throw left the hand of the fielder.

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