#unusual dismissal

3 incidents tagged

Ben Stokes Given Out 'Obstructing the Field' vs Australia

England vs Australia

2015-09-13

Ben Stokes was given out for 'obstructing the field' after raising his hand to protect himself from a throw, becoming only the 7th player in ODI history to be dismissed that way.

#ben-stokes#obstructing-field#lords

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Kieron Pollard Hit Wicket Debate — 2012

West Indies vs Australia

2012

Kieron Pollard was given out hit wicket in a controversial decision where it was unclear whether his bat or body dislodged the bails.

#pollard#hit wicket#unusual dismissal

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Inzamam Obstructing the Field — 2006

England vs Pakistan

2006

Inzamam-ul-Haq was given out 'handled the ball' in a Test match after instinctively swatting the ball away from his stumps, one of cricket's rarest dismissals.

#inzamam#obstructing#handled the ball