Controversial Run-Out Decision Divides Opinion in IPL Eliminator

In the high-stakes Eliminator match of IPL 2024, a controversial dismissal sparked debate among cricket experts and fans alike. After the contentious lbw call against Dinesh Karthik, another incident involving Cameron Green and Dhruv Jurel raised questions about the interpretation of the run-out rule.

Green, fielding at deep mid-wicket, collected a throw from Virat Kohli and attempted to run out Jurel. However, replays showed that Green may not have had complete control of the ball when he broke the stumps. The TV umpire, Anil Chaudhary, ruled Jurel out, citing Law 29.2.1.5, which states that a run out occurs if "the ball is held in the hand or hands so used [to break the stumps], or in the hand of the arm so used."

The decision divided opinion. Some experts, like Mitchell McClenaghan, argued that Green did not have control of the ball and that Jurel should have been given the benefit of the doubt. Others, like Varun Aaron, believed that Green had sufficient control to justify the dismissal.

The law itself states that the ball must be "held" in the hand or arm used to break the stumps. However, the visuals did not conclusively show whether Green had complete possession of the ball. This ambiguity led to the debate over whether the dismissal was justified.

Tom Moody, another expert, pointed out that the key word in the law is "held." He argued that Green did not have control of the ball when the stumps were broken and that Jurel should not have been given out.

Ultimately, the decision did not affect the outcome of the match. Rajasthan Royals went on to defeat Royal Challengers Bangalore with one over to spare, thanks to contributions from Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, and Rovman Powell. However, the controversy surrounding Green's dismissal highlighted the need for clarity in the interpretation of the run-out rule.

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