Ball hits helmet as wicketkeeper bizarrely stands near first slip in BAN-A vs NZ-A unofficial ODI [Watch]

In a uncommon improvement, the ball hit the wicketkeeper’s helmet positioned on the bottom in the course of the third unofficial ODI between Bangladesh A and New Zealand A in Sylhet on Saturday, Might 10. The incident occurred in the course of the fifth over of the Kiwi run-chase, bowled by Ebadot Hossain, with Dale Phillips on strike.

The wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan, who can be the skipper, was standing in an uncommon place and never straight behind the wickets. As per the rule, he positioned his helmet straight behind the stumps however shifted his personal place as an alternative of staying forward of the helmet. The pacer bowled a straighter supply and the batter let it go previous him. The ball went on to hit the helmet earlier than reaching the third-man fielder.

Because of this, Bangladesh have been penalized and 5 runs have been awarded to the visiting workforce, New Zealand. The batters appeared unaware of the penalty and took off for a bye single earlier than the umpire made a sign.

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What does the rule say? Why Bangladesh A have been penalized 5 runs in opposition to New Zealand A

Based on the Marylebone Cricket Membership (MCC), Regulation 28.3 suggests the umpire shall award 5 runs as a penalty to the batting facet if the ball hits the helmet. As well as, the ball is asserted lifeless.

“Protecting helmets, when not in use by fielders, is probably not positioned on the bottom, above the floor, besides behind the wicket-keeper and in keeping with each units of stumps.”

“If the ball whereas in play strikes the protecting helmet, positioned as described in 28.3.1, the ball shall instantly grow to be lifeless and, until 28.3.3 applies: the umpire shall sign No ball or Large to the scorers, if relevant; the umpire shall award 5 Penalty runs to the batting facet; any runs accomplished by the batters earlier than the ball strikes the protecting helmet shall be scored, along with the run in progress if the batters had already crossed on the on the spot of the ball placing the protecting helmet,” the rule added.

So far as the match is anxious, NZA beat BANA by 4 wickets to remain alive within the five-match collection. Chasing 227, the Kiwis achieved the goal with 10 balls to spare. Nevertheless, Bangladesh are main the collection 2-1.

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