MCC’s decision on Akashdeep’s ball (photo-PTI)
Akash Deep took 10 wickets in the match while bowling amazing in the second Test against England. He took four wickets in the first innings, while in the second innings he took 6 wickets. During this stormy bowling, Akash Deep also hit the wicket of Joe Root, which caused a lot of ruckus. Akash Deep bowled Joe Root in the second innings by a wonderful ball. When the replay was seen, it was found that Akash Deep’s back leg was on the side crease, after which some people alleged that this ball was no ball. Many cricket experts stated this ball right, but now MCC, an organization making cricket rules, has given its verdict on it.
MCC decided on Akash Deep’s ball
The MCC made it clear that where the back leg falls during the bowling is the first one. If the foot falls on the return crease for the first time and after that he slipped and goes ahead, then it does not matter. A MCC spokesperson said, “On the fourth day of the Test against England of India, the ball of Akash Deep, which was rooted out by some fans and commentators considered no ball, some part of his back leg was seen touching the ground outside the return crease, yet the third umpire did not give it a no ball which was legally the right decision. ,
The MCC, citing the law related to the no-ball of the previous leg, said, “The back leg should stand inside the return crease in the delivery struggle and not touch it, the MCC has always considered the first contact of the previous leg to be the first contact. If that leg goes outside that crease or touches it, then it will not be a no ball. Therefore, the ball of Akash Deep was not considered a no ball.
Akash Deep’s ball changed the match
This ball of Akash Deep was the foundation of winning the match for Team India because Joe Root’s wicket fell on this ball. Joe Root is England’s number 1 batsman and with his wicket, the English team’s defeat was almost decided. Later, Akash Deep wreaked havoc and took five wickets for the first time in his career. India defeated England by 336 runs in the second match and now the series is equal to 1-1. The third Test of the series will start from July 10 at Lord’s.
