This rule again became the cause of controversy in cricket, despite run out, the umpire gave not out

T20 Blast 2024 Matches, Shan Masood Wicket Controversy: A controversy has started on social media regarding the umpire's decisions in the recently played cricket match. In the League Blast tournament being played in England, in the match between Yorkshire and Lancashire on June 20, Yorkshire batsman Shan Masood was hit by a no-ball in the first innings. Later, a Lancashire player ran him out. However, the umpire did not give him out.

Why did the umpire not give out?

Yorkshire won the toss and chose to bat first and scored 173 runs. In which Shan Masood scored 61 runs in 41 balls. Joe Root scored 43 runs in 33 balls and scored 104 runs in partnership with Masood. During the innings, Masood was batting after scoring 58 runs in 36 balls. Then while trying to hit a shot behind the wicketkeeper on a no ball, Heat got out of the wicket. When Joe Root, who was on the non-strike, ran to take a run, Masood also ran forward. But the bowler ran him out. However, the umpire declared him not out.

What are the rules?

A rule is being given on social media on this entire controversy. According to rule 31.7, the batsman who has not run earlier waits for the ball to finish. However, now a controversy has started regarding this. Many fans believe that Masood ran to take the run in the end, so the umpire should have given him out.

Yorkshire win in an interesting match

While chasing 174 runs, Lancashire lost the first two wickets. After this Keaton Jennings played a brilliant innings of 46 runs in 24 balls. In the end, Lancashire lost by 6 runs in a thrilling match.