Shan Masood, the Pakistan international cricketer representing Yorkshire in the Vitality T20 Blast, found himself in a peculiar situation where he remained unbeaten despite being run out off a no-ball. The incident unfolded during his innings on 58 runs against Lancashire’s Jack Blatherwick in the 15th over. Masood inadvertently hit his stumps while attempting a backfoot shot and momentarily strayed out of his crease, believing he was dismissed. Simultaneously, Lancashire players dislodged the bails at the opposite end, attempting a run-out.
Masood, however, made little effort to reach the opposite end of the pitch, believing he was already out after hitting the stumps with his foot. The situation took a dramatic turn when it was discovered that the bowler had bowled a no-ball by overstepping.
In this scenario, rule 31.7 became relevant, and despite Masood being hit-wicket and run-out on the same delivery, he was declared not-out.
After extensive discussion, the umpires decided to uphold Masood’s not-out decision for the run-out, citing MCC Law of Cricket 31.7, which pertains to a batter leaving the wicket under a misapprehension. Additionally, Masood could not be dismissed hit-wicket as the delivery was ruled a no-ball.
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Shan Masood steps on his stumps off a no ball, Lancashire take the bails off at the other end – but Masood remained not out under law 31.7 pic.twitter.com/yQG6gP6Rac
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Unaware of the no-ball, Masood left his crease under the mistaken belief that he was out hit-wicket. Consequently, he could not be run out at the other end of the pitch.
In accordance with Law 31.7, ‘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.’
As a result, Masood added 3 more runs to his total, reaching 61 runs before he was eventually dismissed.
