Mankading

Mankading Row: MCC Clarifies ‘Bowler Is Not Villain Here, Non-Striker Breaking Rules’

Last month, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) the custodians of the laws of the game, issued a clarification to the wording of the law following an incident in which Australian leg-spinner Adam Zampa attempted to run-out non-striker Tom Rogers in a Big Bash game in January. 

Feb 24, 2023, 14:56 PM IST

New law for 'Mankading' makes it almost impossible for bowlers to run-out batters at non-strikers end - Check

The bowler's release point and the phrase "usually expected to release the ball" were the two terms that caused the most confusion in the prior regulation.

Jan 20, 2023, 20:05 PM IST

IND vs SL 2nd ODI: Top 5 Mankad run-outs that erupted controversy after Rohit Sharma withdraws appeal to dismiss Dasun Shanaka

Mankading has become the most controversial mode of dismissals. Despite the MCC, the law makers in cricket, removing the stigma attached to the run out last year, many in the cricketing world feel it is an unethical way to dismiss a batter. Not to forget, MCC has clearly written in its rulebook that a bowler can dismiss the batter a non-striker's end (rules permitting) and the dismissal is not against the spirit of the game. Yet, the mankad controversy keeps on happening. The dismissal is called 'Mankading' because it was first done by Vinoo Mankad, wo ran out a batter for backing up too far at the non-striker's end. Since then the foreign media labels it as 'mankading', something which is wrong to do on the field of cricket. Here, we bring you top 5 controversies that erupted thanks to mankading dismissal. Read on. 

Jan 11, 2023, 19:17 PM IST

Here's why Adam Zampa was denied a run-out even though batsman was out of crease at non-strikers end - Watch

Zampa received looks from the batter and the on-field umpire as though he were giving a warning or making an appeal. The umpire turned to the TV umpire when Zampa indicated that he was claiming the wicket.

Jan 03, 2023, 16:35 PM IST

T20 World Cup 2022: Hardik Pandya make HUGE statement on ‘Mankading’, says ‘to hell with Spirit of game’

The issue became a hot topic of discussion when Deepti Sharma ran out Charlie Dean at the non-striker’s end for leaving her crease too early and handed India a historic 3-0 clean sweep in women's ODI series in England, last month.

Oct 25, 2022, 13:47 PM IST

Grow up Mitchell Starc: Former India cricketer slams Australia pacer for referring to Deepti Sharma while warning Jos Buttler

Deepti's run-out of Charlie immediately attracted boos from the crowd at Lord's and divided the cricketing world yet again on the run-out from non-striker's end rule, which is valid as per the laws of the game.

Oct 16, 2022, 15:47 PM IST

Sachin Tendulkar and Stuart Broad differ on MCC law change on ‘Mankad’ rules, say THIS

Several players like India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin have advocated for it as a fair mode of dismissal. Sachin Tendulkar said he was always averse to the term used for this dismissal as ‘Mankaded’.

Mar 10, 2022, 08:31 AM IST

Ashwin’s Mankad to Steve Waugh’s Handball: Some little known cricket laws

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), who are the custodians of the rules of cricket, have explained each and every rule involved with the game. Here we take a look at some of the little known rules around the game of cricket. 

Feb 10, 2021, 10:58 AM IST

IPL 2020: R Ashwin follows Ricky Ponting's advice, doesn’t ‘Mankad’ Finch for leaving his crease

Delhi Capitals off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin gave Royal Challengers Bangalore opener Aaron Finch a warning for leaving his crease in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 match in Dubai on Monday (October 5).

Oct 06, 2020, 07:59 AM IST

Ravichandran Ashwin suggests alternative for 'Mankading', asks for 'free ball' for bowlers

The 33-year-old off-spinner, who had received widespread criticism last year following his 'Mankad' dismissal of Buttler, has come up with an interesting solution 

Aug 24, 2020, 14:36 PM IST

James Anderson asks to remove the 'Mankading law'

His remarks came as Afghanistan`s spinner resorted to `Mankading` to dismiss a Pakistan batsman in the quarter-final of the U-19 World Cup.

Feb 01, 2020, 11:42 AM IST

Trolls target Ravichandran Ashwin's wife and children after Mankading incident

Mankading is when a batsman leaves the crease before a delivery and the bowler runs him out before completing his complete bowling action.

Mar 26, 2019, 07:41 AM IST