Akash hit the stumps on the second ball of the 10th over during the second Test. The wicket came at a crucial time, leaving the Ben Stokes-led team struggling at 50/3 while chasing a 608-run target. However, the dismissal sparked controversy when replays showed Akash’s back foot touched the return crease.
Shastri pointed out that third umpire Paul Reiffel did not intervene, which confirmed the legality of the dismissal. The on-field umpires for the match were Chris Gaffaney and Sharfuddoula Saikat.
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Questions Were Raised About Akash Deep’s Delivery - MCC
The MCC spokesperson explained the controversy around Akash Deep’s delivery that bowled Joe Root, as reported by Cricbuzz. The spokesperson acknowledged there was debate but clarified that the decision was correct as per the Laws of Cricket.
"While Deep landed unusually wide on the crease, and some of his back foot appeared to touch the ground outside the return crease, the third umpire did not call a no ball. MCC is happy to clarify that this was a correct decision in Law," he added.
Akash Deep's Foot First Touched the Ground Within the Crease - MCC
"Clearly, at the point Deep's foot first touched the ground, the back foot was within and not touching the return crease. Some of his foot may have touched the ground outside the crease subsequently - that is not relevant to this Law. At the point of landing he was within the crease, and this was therefore rightly deemed to be a legal delivery," the MCC clarified the rule.
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