In this TV grab from Thursday’s match against Kings XI Punjab, Mumbai batsman Kieron Pollard is seen grounding his bat way short of the popping crease. But Law 18.5, which covers deliberate short runs, categorically leaves the on-field umpire as the only judge of intent. Will we actually see a batsman turning around from the middle of the pitch and trying to complete a “second” run next? The decision to disallow the “second” run acts like a first warning, like in the case of a bowler infringing on the “danger area” of the pitch. Debate has raged over the controversial “short run” and whether Pollard could be punished retrospectively.

Source: Indian Express May 12, 2017 20:15 UTC