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"Great Game Awareness By Deepti Sharma": Anjum Chopra

Former India women's cricket team captain Anjum Chopra has come out in defence of Deepti Sharma who ran out Charlie Dean for leaving the crease at non-striker's end in the third and final ODI at Lord's as the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side went on to win the match by 16 runs to clean sweep the series 3-0. The mode of dismissal called 'run-out at non-striker's end' in cricket created a lot of buzz on social media with former English Stuart Broad, Sam Billings, James Anderson etc saying that it is not in the spirit of the game.

Viral: Day After Being Run Out At Non-Striker's End, Charlie Dean Did This

When Deepti Sharma ran England's Charlie Dean out at the non-striker's end for backing up too much, it caused an uproar, with several players and analysts bringing up the 'spirit of cricket' debate again. But the21-year-old bowling all-rounder herself seemed to take her dismissal in her stride, even though she was in tears as she walked off at Lord's. A day later, playing in the final of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint trophy, Dean left her teammates and opponents in splits as she saw the lighter side to the whole episode.

Watch: England Batter Charlie Dean In Tears As Deepti Sharma Runs Her Out At Non-Striker's End

England batter Charlie Dean was left in tears after she was run-out by India all-rounder Deepti Sharma for backing up too far ahead in the third and final ODI at the Lord's Cricket Ground. The match was set for a tense finish with the hosts needing 17 runs with more than six overs left. However, Dean ventured out of her crease, and Deepti showed remarkable game awareness, to dislodge the bails before delivering the ball. As soon as the out verdict came onto the big screen, Dean was seen crying.

Watch: Jhulan Goswami Bowls Jaffa In Farewell ODI To Dismiss Kate Cross

The third and final ODI between India and England might have ended in a controversial end as all-rounder Deepti Sharma ran-out Charlotte Dean at the non-striker's end after she was backing up too far ahead before the ball was about to be release. The debate regarding this mode of dismissal has gripped the cricket fraternity. However, it is important to not forget that this game was Jhulan Goswami's international cricket and she bid farewell in style. Team India registered a series sweep as they defeated England in the final ODI by 16 runs.

Watch: Harmanpreet Kaur's Gesture For Jhulan Goswami Will Pull At Your Heartstrings

It was a happy ending for legendary India fast bowler Jhulan Goswami as she bowed out of the sport on Saturday after India defeated England by 16 runs to sweep the three-match ODI series. Before the match, Jhulan was presented with a memento, and was also given a guard of honour by her teammates. However, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur had a memorable gesture in mind for the veteran pacer. After the team huddle, Harmanpreet was in tears before being hugged by Jhulan.

"Will Back My Player, It's Part Of Game": Harmanpreet Kaur On Deepti Sharma's Run-Out Of Charlie Dean

The third and final ODI between England and India at the Lord's Cricket Ground came to a controversial end after all-rounder Deepti Sharma ran Charlotte Dean out at the non-striker's end as she was backing up too far ahead before the ball was bowled. As India won the contest by 16 runs, the Indian fans erupted in joy while there were some boos from the England crowd. This mode of dismissal has often divided the cricket fans, with few bringing in the "spirit of cricket" debate.

Watch: Deepti Sharma Runs Out Charlie Dean At Non-Striker's End As India Sweep Series

India women defeated England in the third ODI to complete the 3-0 series sweep. Even with England nine wickets down, Charlie Dean almost took the hosts on the brink of victory. But, Deepti Sharma ran her out at the non-striker's end as she was backing up, to seal India's win. The 20-year-old was heartbroken as she was walked away in tears after shaking hands with the Indian players. Dean had walked in with England reeling at 65 for seven in chase of 170.

Dream Farewell: India Whitewash England In Jhulan Goswami's Last Waltz

A fairy-tale ending befitting her glorious career marked Jhulan Goswami's last waltz as India Women beat England by 16 runs in the third and final ODI to record their first clean sweep in this country. That the feat was achieved at the Mecca of Cricket -- Lord's -- made it doubly satisfying. Sent into bat, India were all out for a paltry 169, and at that point it looked like the tourists may have fallen many runs short of making the match a memorable one for their legendary seamer, who is calling it quits after two decades of incredible service to the game.

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"Great Game Awareness By Deepti Sharma": Anjum Chopra

Viral: Day After Being Run Out At Non-Striker's End, Charlie Dean Did This

Watch: England Batter Charlie Dean In Tears As Deepti Sharma Runs Her Out At Non-Striker's End

Watch: Jhulan Goswami Bowls Jaffa In Farewell ODI To Dismiss Kate Cross

Watch: Harmanpreet Kaur's Gesture For Jhulan Goswami Will Pull At Your Heartstrings

"Will Back My Player, It's Part Of Game": Harmanpreet Kaur On Deepti Sharma's Run-Out Of Charlie Dean

Watch: Deepti Sharma Runs Out Charlie Dean At Non-Striker's End As India Sweep Series

Dream Farewell: India Whitewash England In Jhulan Goswami's Last Waltz