The Indian spin specialist Ravichandran Ashwin shared his thoughts on the turmoil surrounding the Super Overs. He made the frank observation that, in a close call, a cricket fan would most likely go for the extra run. Ashwin explained that it’s all just like leg byes, byes, wides, and no-balls—it’s all part of the game.
The cricket community was buzzing about the recent Twenty20 India vs Afghanistan match. Despite India’s commanding 2-0 lead and a seemingly insurmountable amount of momentum, Afghanistan managed to force not one, but two Super Overs in the series’ decisive match.
The true plot surprise occurred when Afghanistan managed two overthrow runs as a result of Mohammad Nabi being unexpectedly deflected by Sanju Samson’s underhand delivery. On the field, Indian team captain Rohit Sharma and his colleagues expressed their dissatisfaction. Afghanistan, on the other hand, followed the guidelines and scored three runs off the last ball.
This story has two sides to it. In the event that we are the impacted party on the field, we will be extremely aggravated by whatever occurs. If we had been on the field, we might not have done this.
In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Ravichandran Ashwin stated, “That is our personal opinion and view.”
There are two sides to every tale, and if the roles were reversed and India was placed in a comparable circumstance, annoyance might be felt initially. He acknowledges that when we are the ones directly involved, our behavior may change. It’s a question of perspective, and Ravichandran Ashwin isn’t afraid to express his.
I can say this because I’m an Indian cricket fan. In the World Cup knockout match tomorrow, if we are playing a Super Over, and it’s one ball, two runs to win. We will also run when the wicketkeeper’s throw deflects off our glove. He said, “How can a footballer not run?
Ravichandran Ashwin compared his explanation to previous scenarios in cricket. As a batter, your job is to score runs; a bowler’s goal is to take your wicket. The quest of victory is unaffected by leg byes, byes, wides, or no-balls. Any of these outcomes are fair game. So, in a Super Over, going the additional mile? Ashwin says that’s perfectly within the batter’s rights.
“This can be explained simply enough. Your wicket is being bowled by a bowler. To score runs, you are either hitting or blocking the ball. It’s a leg bye when the ball strikes the pads. When it doesn’t touch your body, it’s a bye, and the keeper lets go. The ball is wide when it leaves the crease. It’s no-ball when the bowler extends their leg too far.
All of these depend on the bowler’s ability to deliver a ball that takes a wicket. It is the same as this. I have the right to run when a fielder throws to try to force me to run out and the ball deflects off my body. Cricket’s soul? I apologize once more,” he said.
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