Deepti Sharma ran out Charlotte Dean for backing up too far at the non-striker's end.
The India all-rounder ran out Dean in the 44th over for backing up too far at the non-striker's end when England were on 153/9 while chasing the target of 170.
For her antics, Deepti was lauded by many in the cricket fraternity but there were a few who criticized her citing the ‘Spirit of Cricket’ argument even though the ICC this form of dismissal has been legalized by the ICC.
Amid the outrage, Deepti has revealed that they have warned Charlotte Dean for backing up too far before eventually pulling off the run-out.
Her comments came after landing in India following the historic 3-0 ODI series victory over England on their home soil.
“It was in our plan since we have warned her [Charlotte Dean] time and again. So, whatever we did was as per the rules and guidelines,” Deepti can be heard saying about the run-out in a video posted by RevSportz on Twitter.
Meanwhile, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on Sunday (September 25) issued a statement, backing the Indian team and reminding everyone of the changes brought about to the game.
“MCC THIS YEAR ANNOUNCED AMENDMENTS TO THE LAWS OF CRICKET TO MOVE BEING RUN OUT AT THE NON-STRIKER’S END, FROM LAW 41 UNFAIR PLAY, TO LAW 38 RUN OUT,” the custodians of the Laws of Cricket said in an official release.
“This change will formally come into effect from 1 October 2022. This was done to clarify this matter and to place an onus on batters to ensure that they do not leave the crease at the non-striker’s end, prior to a bowler releasing the ball.”
“The Law is clear, as it needs to be for all umpires to be able to easily interpret throughout all levels of the game and at all moments in the game.”