After India allrounder Deepti Sharma ran out England’s Charlotte Dean for moving outside the crease at the non-striker’s end at Lord’s on Saturday, the MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club) has backed Team India and reminded one and all of the changes brought about to the game . This was done to clarify this matter and to place an onus on batters to ensure that they do not leave the crease at the non-striker’s end, prior to a bowler releasing the ball . As custodians of the Spirit of Cricket, MCC appreciates its application is interpreted differently across the globe. “MCC’s message to non-strikers continues to be to remain in their ground until they have seen the ball leave the bowler’s hand. Ashwin always maintained that he used no unfair means, given that the non-striker was trying to steal a few yards.

Source: Indian Express September 25, 2022 19:37 UTC