When a non-striker backs up from the crease, he gets an unfair advantage over the bowler in the first place. While it really helps the batting team get an extra run, it does reflect on the end result, especially in close encounters.
While some portion of the cricket fraternity is not in favour of Mankading, the majority of the cricket fans think otherwise as they feel backing up from the crease is literally against the spirit of the game.
It is absolutely imperative for the batter to remain at the crease till the bowler reaches his release point. During the 27th game of the Big Bash League match between Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades, Adam Zampa drew all the attention towards himself after he decided to Mankad Tom Rodgers.
Adam Zampa tried to run out the non-striker when he was trying to back up too early from the crease even before the spinner reached the release point. Irrespective of whether or not the bowler has completed his bowling action or not, it is out without any second thought.
Former West Indies’ skipper Brian Lara backs Adam Zampa’s run-out attempt
While the players appealed in unison, the decision was taken upstairs where the third umpire adjudged it “not out”. Some fans slammed Adam Zampa for his run-out attempt whereas others backed Adam Zampa for his run-out attempt because it was well within the rules of the game.
One among them who backed Adam Zampa was West Indies’ batting great Brian Lara. The former West Indies captain highlighted that he doesn’t see anything wrong with Adam Zampa’s decision to whip off the bails.
Adam Zampa knew exactly what he was doing and he felt that backing up from the crease is not healthy for the sport by any means. West Indies legend Brian Lara also backed the bowlers to run batsmen out like this. Lara wants the batsmen to understand that they are in the crease.
