Why Did Umpire Signal Six Despite Dushan Hemantha Throwing Ball Inside Boundary Line During SL vs BAN Asia Cup 2023 Super Four Match? Here’s What the Law States
Nasum Ahmed played a big shot off Maheesh Theekshana's bowling and substitute fielder Dushan Hemantha, who was fielding in the deep, jumped and threw the ball back in to save it from going for a six. The umpire still chose to award it as a six and here's why.
Many, including the commentators, were left perplexed and puzzled after the umpire decided to award a six to Bangladesh's Shoriful Islam despite Dushan Hemantha throwing the ball back in to save the runs. Islam went for a slog during the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh match and Hematha, fielding in the deep, jumped in time and threw the ball back in. But the umpire still chose to give it a six. While the decision was a bit puzzling initially, it was later justified. A video of the effort showed Hemantha touching the boundary cushion before launching his jump and hence, it was awarded as six runs. Here's what the law says about this. Sri Lanka Beat Bangladesh by 21 Runs in Asia Cup 2023 Super Four; Bowlers Shine After Sadeera Samarawickrama Scores 93.
Here's The Fielding Effort:
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What the Law Says
🏏 This magnificent fielding effort by Dushan Hemantha ruled as a six because he made his jump from the boundary line cushions.
📜 According to Law 19.5.2: "A fielder who is not in contact with the ground is considered to be grounded beyond the boundary if his/her final contact… pic.twitter.com/IwlmHNZa8o
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