Top 10 amazing cricket moments of 2022
The year 2022 has witnessed some special cricketing moments that might be etched in the hearts of the fans forever.
2. Deepti Sharma-Charlie Dean run-out saga
India women battled against England women in the final game of the three-match ODI series at Lord’s on September 24. It was also the farewell game of the legendary India pacer Jhulan Goswami. Harmanpreet & co. walked into the match, having already taken an unassailable series lead of 2-0.
Chasing 170, the game was evenly poised with England 153 for nine in the 44th over. Deepti Sharma ran in to bowl the fourth delivery of the over. However, she stopped before releasing the ball and by this time non-striker, Charlie Dean was out of her crease. Deepti dislodged the bails and appealed. It was referred to the third umpire and Dean was adjudged out.
India women were ecstatic after winning the game and completing their first-ever ODI series whitewash against England on English soil. England women, on the other hand, were shell-shocked. The Indian spectators present on the ground were thrilled with joy while the England fans booed the visitors.
The incident reignited the spirit of cricket debate and led to a massive controversy. The whole cricket fraternity got divided into two parts, one supporting Deepti and the other opposing her act. Many former and active cricketers took a dig at the Indian off-spinner and it seemed as if she had committed a felony by abiding by the laws of the game.
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