In an IPL match between Gujarat Titans vs Royal Challengers a rare law came into effect which left everyone wondering, know the ICC cricket no ball rules and the distance between a wicket-keeper and the stumps
The rare law left everyone in confusion after a DRS review led to a no-ball calling, while replays of the game revealed that wicketkeeper Anuj Rawat had incorrectly completed a take behind the stumps.
Wicket-Keeper Stumps Distance And Behind The Stump No Ball Cricket Rules Explained
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The substitute Anuj for the unwell wicket keeper Dinesh Karthik, caught himself in the middle of the action during the Titan’s innings, when Shubman Gill tried to chase and cut spinner Ahmed to the off side.
As Anuj tried to collect the ball, the Bangalore side went up to appeal, however, umpire Virender Sharma raised his finger.
Which left Gill immediately asking for a DRS review. The replays of the match showed no spikes on the UltraEdge which forced the on-field umpire to reverse his decision.
As a result it was a bonus for Titans, though, the Tv umpire found that Anuj’s gloves touched in front of the stumps before the ball had passed by.
Following that, the decision of no-ball was taken. Which led to the former skipper Virat Kohli seeming to be in displeasure.
Virat was looking displeased and distressed due to the decision and it was seen he had a long discussion with the on-field umpires about the same.
For those who are unfamiliar, let us tell you, According to MCC’s Law 27.3, “The wicket-keeper shall remain wholly behind the wicket at the striker’s end from the moment the ball comes into play until a ball delivered by the bowler touches the bat or person of the striker or passes the wicket at the striker’s end or the striker attempts a run.
“In the event of the wicket-keeper contravening this Law, the striker’s end umpire shall call and signal No ball as soon as applicable after the delivery of the ball.”
And as we all saw, Anuj’s gloves were in front before the ball passed the wicket, and made its way to Gill’s bat but having no contact with the ball and fell into Rawat’s hands, so as per the law it was declared no ball.
The same clause of the law was mentioned in IPL’s playing conditions under the clause 27.3 to clear the confusion.