Quinton de Kock guilty of ‘fake fielding’ after Fakhar Zaman run out

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South Africa’s wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock was guilty of fake fielding, which is not allowed under International Cricket Council (ICC)’s rules and regulations, during Fakhar Zaman’s dismissal in the second ODI between Pakistan and Proteas on Sunday.

A direct hit from long off, by Aiden Markram, ended Zaman’s fantastic innings of 193 runs off 155 balls as Pakistan fell 17-run short of South Africa’s 341/6 in 50 overs.

While completing the second run, Zaman thought the throw was going to the bowler’s end but the throw, instead, was at the keeper’s end which led to his dismissal. Meanwhile, De Kock faked a bit by pointing at the bowler as if the ball was going to him. This made Zaman slow down in his second run and contributed towards his departure from the crease.   

 

Dear @ICC look at the cheating done by QDK Over Fakhar Zaman while he(fakhar) Running between the wickets and take Action against him(Quantin De Kock).
#PAKvsSA pic.twitter.com/fcDR9wYr8P

— Faheem Saeed (@FaheemSaeed22) April 4, 2021

 

Law 41.5: Deliberate distraction, deception or obstruction of batsman

41.5.1 In addition to 41.4, it is unfair for any fielder wilfully to attempt, by word or action, to distract, deceive or obstruct either batsman after the striker has received the ball.

41.5.2 It is for either one of the umpires to decide whether any distraction, deception or obstruction is wilful or not.

41.5.3 If either umpire considers that a fielder has caused or attempted to cause such a distraction, deception or obstruction, he/she shall immediately call and signal Dead ball and inform the other umpire of the reason for the call.

41.5.4 Neither batsman shall be dismissed from that delivery.

Twitter Reaction

 

Was this run out by @QuinnyDeKock69 against the spirit of the game?
I'd leave it for you guys to decide. 🤐#PAKvSA

— Shoaib Akhtar (@shoaib100mph) April 4, 2021

 

De Kock tricked Fakhar Zaman. Unsportsmanlike conduct @ICC pic.twitter.com/Ohrc7KeuCy

— محمد سعود ظاہر۔ (@saudzahirr) April 4, 2021

 

That probably was fake fielding, but the game was gone by then anyway.

That law shouldn't exist though; it's such a clever thing to pull off. #SAvsPak

— Danyal Rasool (@Danny61000) April 4, 2021

 

Quinton de Kock was cheeky with that Fakhar Zaman run out. But it is interesting that the umps didn't see it as a fake fielding. It will be an interesting debate.

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) April 4, 2021

 

Fakhar Zaman Run Out!!

A clear case of fake fielding. QdK pointed at bowling end as if the throw is at that end that made Fakhar to slow down and look back -that eventually costed him the wicket.

Should have been penalty against SA according to fake-fielding rules #SAvPAK

— Kamran Muzaffer (@Krick3r) April 4, 2021

 

We lost 10 runs to umpiring decisions?

Ball hitting Bavuma's cap and QDK's fake fielding.

That would have been a different game.

— Musad Afzal (@MusadAfzal) April 4, 2021

 

Is Quinton de Kock guilty of 'fake fielding'?

He deliberately pointed to the other end to confuse Fakhar Zaman when he was well aware that the ball was coming to his end. Even celebrated afterwards.#SAvPAK

— Israr Ahmed Hashmi (@IamIsrarHashmi) April 4, 2021