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ICC lays 'Mankading' to rest

New playing conditions in force from October 1NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council's (ICC) chief executives' committee has ratified a slew of changes to the playing conditions which will come into effect from October 1, the most prominent among them being a belated attempt to destigmatize the controversial practice of 'Mankading', or running out a batter at the non-striker's end. For decades, the move, which takes its name from the legendary Vinoo Mankad's similar run out of Bill Brown during India's 1948 tour of Australia, has been considered against the 'spirit of the game' even though it is perfectly legal according to cricket's laws.

India vs Australia, 1st T20I: Australia clinch high-scoring contest against India

Wade's crucial 21-ball 45*, Green's allround show hand India four-wicket defeat in T20IMOHALI: What criticism? In the pre-match presser on Monday, KL Rahul had downplayed questions on his tempered down approach and strike-rate in T20 cricket, saying "it is something I'm working on." On Tuesday, the right-hander made a breezy 35-ball 55, mixing aggression with caution as he dealt with the early dismissals of Rohit Sharma (11) and Virat Kohli (2). However, towards the end, it was allrounder Hardik Pandya (71 not out off 30 balls), who breathed fire with a hat-trick of sixes in the final over to power India to an imposing 208/6. SCORECARD | AS IT HAPPENEDBut three dropped catches and poor death bowling meant the hosts finished on the losing side as Australia reached the formidable target with four balls and four wickets to spare. Complacency against an Australian outfit can be costly. Cameron Green, playing only his second T20I, proved that by setting the platform for the chase with a flamboyant 30-ball 61, containing eight hits to the fence and four over it. Promoted to open the innings, the allrounder started off with four consecutive boundaries off Umesh Yadav, playing his first T20I in three years. He raced to a half century before Axar Patel (3/17) and Umesh (2/27) pulled India back into the contest with three wickets in 14 balls.

Important to give Jasprit Bumrah enough time after comeback from injury: Hardik Pandya

Bumrah, who did not play the Asia Cup due to a back injury, has been named in the T20 World Cup squad and the preceding series against Australia and South Africa. He was missed badly in the series opener against Australia on Tuesday as the visitors chased down 209 rather comfortably. Barring Axar Patel, all bowlers leaked more than 11 runs per over. "We all know what he brings to the table and how important he is for us. There will be concerns here and there (about bowling) which is fine. We got to trust our boys. These are the best 15 in the country and that is why they are there in the squad.

We need to look at our bowling: Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma on Tuesday attributed the four-wicket defeat to Australia in the first T20I on their lacklustre bowling performance, an area which has been a cause for concern for the team with the T20 World Cup fast approaching. Indian batters Hardik Pandya (71 not out), KL Rahul (55) and Suryakumar Yadav (46) played brilliant innings to help the hosts post 208/6. However, an underwhelming bowling display, in the absence of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, and sloppy fielding that included three dropped catches ensured India's defeat.

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ICC lays 'Mankading' to rest

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