“Correct decision made,” Former Australian Umpire explains why Jonny Bairstow’s dismissal in 2nd Ashes Test was valid

Simon Taufel explained why Jonny Bairstow's controversial run-out dismissal was valid as per the rules.

“Correct decision made,” Former Australian Umpire explains why Jonny Bairstow’s dismissal in 2nd Ashes Test was valid

Simon Taufel feel Jonny Bairstow dismissal was a fair decision (Images via ESPNCicinfo, ICC Twitter)

Speaking on ABC Sydney Mornings, former Australian Umpire, Simon Taufel, came out in agreement with Jonny Bairstow’s controversial run out at Lord’s on Day 5 of the 2nd Ashes Test.

England were at 193/6, with Ben Stokes and Bairstow as the crease when the run-out attempt was made by Alex Carey. Fortunately for Australia, the ball hit the stumps but England argued that Jonny Bairstow never intended to walk out of his crease to take a run.

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Nevertheless, Bairstow was given out by the third umpire and this decision immediately threw the crowd into a frenzy. Taufel concurred with Australia’s appeal and the third umpire’s decision.

Simon Taufel agreed with the decision to uphold Bairstow’s dismissal and explained why the delivery was not labeled a dead ball as per the rules of the game.

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Jonny Bairstow’s dismissal delivery was not a dead ball, here’s why

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Jonny Bairstow’s bizarre dismissal at Lord’s. (Source: News18)

Simon Taufel explained that as per MCC law, the ball is considered a dead ball only when both sides are convinced that the ball is not in play. In this case, while England believed that the ball wasn’t in play, Australia saw it as a run-out opportunity and continued the play.

Taufel said, “Correct decision made. They (England) just didn’t like it. For that ball to be considered dead after the over or even after the delivery, both sides need to disregard it is in play. Clearly, the fielding side hadn’t.”

Thus, as per MCC laws, Jonny Bairstow’s dismissal being upheld was the right decision even though the batting side may not approve of it. The crowd was seen continuously booing the Australian team and even the Lord’s Long room was witness to the same incident.

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