Birmingham caused the controversy of the release of England Joe Root against Akash deep on the second day of the second test in Edgbaston. He deeply cleaned the root with the brosk delivery late on the day when England lost three goals just before the stumps. However, the commentator Alison Mitchell revealed that the Indian sailor could slip without the ball that the referee decided.
Mitchell pointed out how Deep’s Backfoot had to cross the return fold on the side of the stump and delivery should be considered an illlemL, give root retaliation. However, the referees missed and Root had to return to the pavilion for 6 (16).
“The van from Akash Deep – which we said was wide since the fold – his leg on the rear folds is outside. It looks like about two inches. Maybe a little more. But comfortable.
According to MCC laws, Bowler’s leg must not touch the fold to be considered fair.
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“In order for the delivery to be fair when it comes to the legs, (21.5.1) the hind leg of the bowler must land inside and not touch the retardation fold that increases to his/her method of delivery. Crease,” reads MCC Law Book.
It is usually the duty of the third referee to check the eating. Paul Reiffel, however, did not interfere to check the legality of the van and send the root on the way back to the pavilion. The decision left the cricket brotherhood divided as former English captain Nasser Hussain also spoke of him during the commentary on day 5. On the day and said it was a marginal call.
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Published:
Rishabh beniwal
Published on:
6 July 2025
