NEW DELHI: Former Mumbai Indians pacer
Mitchell McClenaghan
raised questions over the legitimacy of a crucial run-out during the
IPL 2024
Eliminator between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru that momentarily shifted momentum in RCB's favor. Despite the spirited effort, RCB ultimately fell short, losing the match by four wickets and bowing out of the tournament.
The contentious moment occurred when
Virat Kohli
and
Cameron Green
combined to run out
Dhruv Jurel
, a pivotal play that many thought could tilt the game towards RCB.
Kohli's swift fielding and Green's completion of the run-out were lauded by fans and commentators alike. However, McClenaghan was not convinced and took to X to express his doubts about the decision, pointing out an alleged mistake by Green while dislodging the bails.
"Always thought you had to have the ball held in your hand to cause a runout… have the rules changed? #RRvRCB," McClenaghan tweeted, questioning the umpires' call.
To further support his point, McClenaghan posted a photo of the relevant cricket law on X, emphasizing the requirement for the ball to be held by the fielder when breaking the stumps.
"'Held' is to 'Hold' something," he captioned the image, highlighting the rule: "The wicket is broken fairly if a bail is completely removed from the top of the stumps, or a stump is struck out of the ground by a fielder with his hand or arm, providing that the ball is held in the hand or hands so used, or in the hand of the arm so used."
The incident took place on the first ball of the 14th over when Riyan Parag guided the ball to deep mid-wicket. Kohli sprinted to retrieve it and threw it quickly to the bowler's end, where Green effected the run-out. The third umpire reviewed the play for several minutes before declaring Jurel out, a decision that sparked debate.
Despite the momentary shift in momentum following Jurel's dismissal, RR managed to maintain their composure. Led by Sanju Samson, the team chased down the target of 173 with an over to spare, securing a crucial victory by four wickets.
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