Rogers backed up too far and Zampa took off the bails
03 January, 2023
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Melbourne Stars captain Adam Zampa attempted to Mankad Melbourne Renegades tailender Tom Rogers during the 12th edition of Big Bash League (BBL).
In the 20th and last over of the Renegades’ innings, Rogers backed up too far and Zampa took off the bails. Batsman and umpire both looked at Zampa as if to ask whether he was issuing a warning or appealing. Zampa made it clear that he meant to claim the wicket.
Against a backdrop of boos from Renegades fans, the standing umpire Gerard Abood checked with TV umpire Shawn Craig, who ruled that Zampa had completed his action and therefore, Rogers was not out. There was still an edge between the teams when the innings ended two balls later.
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The Mankad is a legitimate, rarely deployed means of dismissal that ruffles feathers whenever attempted.
Zampa bowled brilliantly to help restrict the Renegades to 7/141.
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