IPL 2023: Harsha Bhogle, Ben Stokes land in middle of run out on non-striker's end debate after RCB vs LSG clash

In the final over of the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants, ace pacer Harshal Patel attempted a non-strikers end run out on Ravi Bishnoi, who was miles ahead of his crease. The spinner left the crease early and in case Patel would have followed the rules during his attempt, Bishnoi would have given out and the match would have been decided in the Super Over.

However, by pointing the incident out on his Twitter account, Harsha Bhogle silenced the critics who are against the non-striker's run-out law. Previously, a lot of former and present English and Australian cricketers have pointed out that it is against the ‘Spirit of the Game’ but Harsha in his tweet took a dig at them this time around and said that only a silly person will be against the idea.

“Bishnoi was leaving his crease early. Any silly people out there still saying you shouldn't run the non-striker out?” Bhogle questioned.

Harsha Bhogle@bhogleharsha

Bishnoi was leaving his crease early. Any silly people out there still saying you shouldn't run the non-striker out?

11:36 PM · Apr 10, 2023

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Meanwhile, England Test skipper Ben Stokes was quick to reply and suggested a rule change in which the batting team gets a six-run penalty if the non-striker leaves his crease early. Stokes mentioned that this will end all the controversy and that the unfair advantage would stop.

“Thought’s Harsha? Umpires discretion.. 6 penalty runs if obviously trying to gain unfair advantage by leaving the crease early? Would stop batters doing it without all the controversy,” Stokes pointed out.

Ben Stokes@benstokes38

Thought’s Harsha? Umpires discretion.. 6 penalty runs if obviously trying to gain unfair advantage by leaving crease early? Would stop batters doing it without all the controversy twitter.com/bhogleharsha/s…

Harsha Bhogle@bhogleharsha

Bishnoi was leaving his crease early. Any silly people out there still saying you shouldn't run the non-striker out?

11:50 PM · Apr 10, 2023

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Bhogle later stated that he is happy to hear Stokes’ perspective and would love to have a conversation with him about the same. The cricket expert also wished Stokes a quick recovery as the all-rounder is out of action.

“Happy to get your perspective, Ben. I am doing a game in Chennai if you have a few minutes. And hope you are fit and playing again soon,” the 61-year-old replied.

Ben Stokes@benstokes38

Thought’s Harsha? Umpires discretion.. 6 penalty runs if obviously trying to gain unfair advantage by leaving crease early? Would stop batters doing it without all the controversy twitter.com/bhogleharsha/s…

Harsha Bhogle@bhogleharsha

Bishnoi was leaving his crease early. Any silly people out there still saying you shouldn't run the non-striker out?

Harsha Bhogle@bhogleharsha

@benstokes38 Happy to get your perspective, Ben. I am doing a game in Chennai if you have a few minutes. And hope you are fit and playing again soon

11:54 PM · Apr 10, 2023

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Meanwhile, Lucknow defeated Bangalore by one wicket to register their third win of the IPL 2023 season. Despite so, KL Rahul and Deepak Hooda’s form will bother the team management ahead of their next match against Punjab Kings.

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