Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman smashed the world-record for the best rating batting second – scoring 193 – however was cruelly left wanting a well-deserved double century within the second ODI towards Pakistan at Wanderer in Johannesburg on Sunday (April 4). Batting on 193 initially of the fiftieth over with Pakistan needing 31 runs to win, Zaman determined to come back again for a second run after taking part in the primary ball in direction of the off facet.
South Africa wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock, who was ready to gather the ball on the striker’s finish, gestured as if to recommend that the throw must be on the non-striker’s finish. As Zaman was blindsided along with his again in direction of the fielder, the stumps on the striker’s finish had been disturbed with a direct hit whilst Zaman, who had presumed a throw on the different finish, was discovered wanting his floor.
Zaman’s valiant effort of 193, the highest-ever particular person rating in an ODI chase, was in useless as Pakistan fell agonizingly wanting their goal of 342 runs after ending 324/9. The Pakistan opener’s dismissal courted controversy with the ‘fake fielding’ rule of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in place to discourage fielders from distracting batsmen.
A strict motion must be taken towards such low-cost act
The man was simply 7 runs away from his 2nd century #fakharzaman #SAvPAK #QuintondeKock #pcb #shameful_act_by_Quinton pic.twitter.com/d4FN5yNrHb— Mariam Anwar (@MariamAnwar10) April 4, 2021
Clause 41.5 of ICC Men’s ODI Playing Conditions offers with ‘Deliberate distraction, deception or obstruction of batsman.’ Clause 41.5.1 states that ‘it is unfair for any fielder wilfully to attempt, by word or action, to distract, deceive or obstruct either batsman after the striker has received the ball.’
Further, clause 41.5.2 says that ‘it is for either one of the umpires to decide whether any distraction, deception or obstruction is wilful or not.’
41.5.3 and 41.5.4 state the next: “If either umpire considers that a fielder has caused or attempted to cause such a distraction, deception or obstruction, he/she shall immediately call and signal Dead ball and inform the other umpire of the reason for the call. Neither batsman shall be dismissed from that delivery.”
Game of Gentleman was flip into recreation of cheater
De Kock Cheater #FakharZaman #Fakhar_zaman #QuintondeKock #PAKvSA pic.twitter.com/WRt6krQseG— It’s Show Time Folks 786 (@ItsShowTimeFol3) April 4, 2021
41.5.6 mandates a penalty for the fielding facet if an offence below 41.5 is made out. “The bowler’s finish umpire shall award 5 Penalty runs to the batting facet (and) inform the captain of the fielding facet of the explanation for this motion and as quickly as practicable inform the captain of the batting facet.”
The similar clause 41.5 additional states: “The ball shall not rely as one of many over. Any runs accomplished by the batsmen earlier than the offence shall be scored, along with any runs for penalties awarded to both facet. Additionally, the run in progress shall be scored whether or not or not the batsmen had already crossed on the instantaneous of the offence.
“The batsmen at the wicket shall decide which of them is to face the next delivery. The umpires may then report the matter to the ICC Match Referee who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the fielder concerned.”
De Kock, by means of his gestures, appeared to ask the fielder within the deep to throw the ball on the non-striker’s finish. However, the throw got here in to the tip the place Zaman was operating and the Pakistan batsman was wanting his floor by a long way.
The on-field umpires didn’t object to the dismissal and Zaman needed to stroll again to the pavilion.
