The third and final match of the three-match T20 series between India and Afghanistan was played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Wednesday (January 17). The match was very interesting and ended after two Super Overs. In this game, Indian captain Rohit Sharma came on the field to bat a total of three times. But it wasn't right that Rohit came out to bat for the third time? Or is this due to a mistake by the referees? So let's know what the rule says on this issue.
With the game tied, Team India chased the target in the first Super Over. Captain Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal came to open for India. Afghanistan batted first and scored 16 runs, after which Team India could only score 16 runs. Team India needed two runs off the last ball of the Super Over, then Yashasvi Jaiswal was on strike and Rohit Sharma was present at the non-striker's end.
Rohit Sharma decided to return to the pavilion before the last ball and Rinku Singh from the dugout came onto the field in his place without a helmet and stood at the bat-free end. But was Rohit Sharma right to leave the field midway? Yes. Any player can do this. Meanwhile, Afghanistan captain Ibrahim Zadran spoke to field umpires Virendra Sharma and Jayraman Madangopal but the decision to leave Rohit Sharma was not changed.
A batsman can retire at any time during his innings if the ball is not bowled. The umpires will be informed of the reason for the batsman’s retirement before play resumes.”
“If a batsman retires due to injury, illness or any other reason which cannot be avoided, the batsman is entitled to continue his innings. If for any reason this does not occur, the batsman will be declared 'retired' – recorded as 'not out'.”
“If the batsman retires for any reason not included in clause 25.4.2, the player's innings may only be restarted with the consent of the captain of the opposing team. If the innings is not restarted for any reason, the batter will be considered eliminated.
Now that you have understood the complete rules, the question that must arise in your mind is on what basis was Rohit Sharma allowed to bat in the second Super Over when he had given up in the first Super Over? However, no official information has been revealed yet about whether Rohit Sharma left injured or dropped out in the first Super Over. However, it was not made clear whether Rohit Sharma was injured or ill at the time of his retirement.
According to the 11 playing conditions of the Super Over, “a batsman who was out in the previous Super Over is not eligible to bat in a subsequent Super Over.” If Rohit had been out, he would not have been allowed to bat in the next over, but he would have played in the next Super Over.
However, without official information, it cannot be said whether the referees made a mistake or not. But it seems like the referees made a mistake. However, it was also not clear whether the referees had spoken to the Afghan team or not. Without injury or illness, the player is eliminated and can no longer take part in the next Super Over.