Emerged during a moment of dispute Second woman Odi between England And India England opener at Lord’s when Tammy Beom A controversial ‘region’ was involved in obstructing the appeal. However, the incident finally ruled in favor of the batsman, arguing about how women’s interpretation of laws in international cricket.
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In the fifth over of England’s innings, Deepti Sharma Deliver a full ball to the Beom, which drove it Gemimah rhodrigs On the short midwicket. Rodrigues rapidly fielded the ball and threw one towards the wicketkeeper, Richa GhoshThe Beomont, canceled a single attempt, was running back to the crease. He placed his left leg inside the crease, but then appeared to swing his right leg towards the upcoming throw – which was seen in an attempt to deflect it.
Although no contact was made with the ball, India’s fielders immediately appealed to ‘obstruct the area’, which intentionally claims intervention. After an on-field consultation, the decision was sent to the third umpire, which, on the review, termed the Beomont as ‘Not Out’.
What the law says about obstructing the field
As MCC Law 37.1.1A batsman can be given to obstruct the field, if they try to disrupt or distract the fielding side, while the ball is in the game, stopping some specific exceptions mentioned in Claus 37.2 (accidental blockage, prevention of injury, or legitimate defense of wicket).
Importantly, the law does not exempt a player who is already within the crease. If a player intentionally interfere with the ball, even after ground his bat or leg inside the crease, he can still be rejected under this law.
Action of the Beomont – Holding towards throwing your leg – triggered the appeal. However, the third umpire concluded that there was no willful attempt to obstruct, so it was not taking it out.
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England level series with dominant win
At the time of the incident, the Beom was batting at 25 and seemed to be set well. He was eventually dismissed for 34 by Sneh Rana in the 11th over. The decision did not cost much in India in the scoreboard case, but the ambiguity around the intention has discussed whether the laws require a clear interpretation or application.
Despite the controversy, England won eight wickets in a rain-less competition. Chasing a revised target of 115 in 29 overs, the hosts led by Amy Jones, who anchored the innings with 46 not outs.
After his commanding victory in the series of India, series, the bat fell. They could manage only 143/8, with 42 bright places of Smriti Madhana. The England bowlers kept the things tight, and the house side pursued the target comfortably, leading to a 1–1 in the final game.
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