Ben Stokes enjoyed a most unusual reprieve during day one of the third Test match between West Indies and England.
Ben Stokes enjoyed a most unusual reprieve during day one of the third Test match between West Indies and England. Stokes was caught-and-bowled for 52 by Alzarri Joseph who snaffled a sharp chance as the ball cannoned towards his midriff.
After trudging from the oval at the Darren Sammy Stadium in Gros Islet, Stokes was removing his protective equipment when the third umpire declared that Joseph had delivered a no-ball after reviewing the footage.
Third umpire Chris Gaffaney altered his on-field counterpart Rod Tucker about it who in turn signalled the no-ball meaning mumber seven Jonny Bairstow, already in the middle, had to made a quick u-turn and exited as Stokes returned to rousing cheers from the England fans.
The dramatic turn of events left everyone confused. However, what transpired was perfectly within the new rules that allow for a batter to be recalled even if he/she has stepped out of the field of play, provided the next ball hasn’t been delivered after dismissal.
The erstwhile rule would have prevented any such reversal. However, in April 2017, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) introduced Law 31.7 which deals with the possibility of batsmen “leaving the wicket under a misapprehension”.
As per the new code, which came into effect from October 2017, “An umpire shall intervene if satisfied that a batsman, not having been given out, has left the wicket under a misapprehension of being out. The umpire intervening shall call and signal Dead ball to prevent any further action by the fielding side and shall recall the batsman.
“A batsman may be recalled at any time up to the instant when the ball comes into play for the next delivery, unless it is the final wicket of the innings, in which case it should be up to the instant when the umpires leave the field.”
Stokes remained unbeaten on 62 alongside Jos Buttler (67*) as the duo lead England’s recovery after they were reduced to 107/4 to finish Day 1 at 231/4 in 83 overs.
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