‘It is a legitimate form of dismissal’: R Ashwin on Shami running-out Shanaka at non-strikers finish

Ravichandran Ashwin on his Youtube channel, has made an fascinating comment on Mohammed Shami operating out Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka on the non-striker’s finish, when he was batting on 98 within the first ODI.

Ashwin stated it’s a “legitimate” mode of dismissal.

“Of course, Shami’s run out. When Shanaka was on 98, Shami ran him out in the non-striker’s end, and he appealed too. Rohit withdrew that appeal. So many people tweeted about that immediately. I am going to keep repeating only one thing, guys. The game situation is immaterial. That is a legitimate form of dismissal,” stated Ashwin.

“And if you happen to ask an lbw enchantment, or a caught-behind enchantment, no one will verify with the captain on whether or not they’re positive with the enchantment like a Sarath Kumar or an Amitabh Bachchan in Kaun Banega Crorepati.

“They will give him out if the bowler appeals and that is the end of it. See, even if one fielder appeals, it is the duty of the umpire to declare a player out if he is out,” stated Ashwin.

Ashwin additionally blamed umpires for not following the rule guide.

“I find it very surprising to have so many taboos surrounding this mode of dismissal. But the entire dismissal is regarding what the bowler does, right? The right of making that dismissal or making that appeal or making that decision lies with the bowler, right?” stated Ashwin.

“In so many games, a batter has nicked and walked without waiting for the umpire’s decision. At that time, the batting team captain won’t come and ask, “With whose permission did you walk like that? Did you forget the team’s cause? Go back and continue playing. “So, these different treatments for bowlers and batters have been taking place for so many years now” he added.

The third and closing match of the ODI sequence shall be performed in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.