'Mankading' not against spirit of cricket: MCC on Ashwin-Buttler row

the MCC said the final decision was up to to the umpire and 'it was understandable how he opted to give Buttler out'

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Rajasthan Royals batsman Jos Butler reacts after being 'Mankaded' by Kings XI Punjab captain R Ashwin during the Indian Premier League cricket match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, in Jaipur.
 

Sports News: Custodians of cricket laws, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), Tuesday said Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was under no obligation to warn Jos Buttler before 'Mankading' him in an IPL game in Jaipur.

Responding to the furore that followed Ashwin (Kings XI Punjab) running out Buttler (Rajasthan Royals), at the non-striker's end, on his delivery stride, the MCC said the final decision was up to to the umpire and "it was understandable how he opted to give Buttler out".

"To clarify, it has never been in the Laws that a warning should be given to the non-striker and nor is it against the Spirit of Cricket to run out a non-striker who is seeking to gain an advantage by leaving his/her ground early," the MCC said in a statement.

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MCC took responsibility for laws of cricket back in 1788. The changes to the laws are now determined by the International Cricket Council (ICC) but the copyright remains with MCC.
"This Law is essential. Without it, non-strikers could back up at liberty, several yards down the pitch and a Law is needed to prevent such action," it added.

Ashwin has defended himself amid a barrage of criticism. Rajasthan Royals' brand ambassador Shane Warne has gone to the extent of saying that what the Indian off-spinner did was disgraceful.
"The crux of the issue is when the non-striker can safely leave his/her ground, and what the bowler can do to effect this form of...read more

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