Published: Sep 06, 2015, 11:11 AM (IST)
Edited: Sep 06, 2015, 11:20 AM (IST)
The second One-Day International (ODI) between England and Australia at Lord’s saw two extreme scenes. When David Warner got retired hurt in the first over of the game after being struck by a rising Steve Finn delivery, the concerned bowler consoled his opponent as he left the field.
A few hours later Ben Stokes was given out ‘obstructing the field’ and he became the first cricketer in One-Day International (ODI) history to be given out so. Stokes deflected a ball with his left glove after a Mitchell Starc shy at the stumps. The Australian appealed and Stokes was ruled by the third umpire to have done so deliberately.
The decision was debated and criticised by the cricket world. We bring you the reactions of Twitter.
In retaliation to @benstokes38 decision the British government have decided to remove Neighbours from our TV screens!!
— Alec Stewart (@StewieCricket) September 5, 2015
Stokes dismissal yet another ugly instance instigated by the ‘bastions’ of the spirit of cricket. — Mark Richardson (@markmywordsCGW) September 5, 2015
Smith will regret that decision in the future #ENGvAUS #BenStokes
— Paul Collingwood (@Colly622) September 5, 2015
We didn’t like to see what happened at Lords, here’s a closer look at the law ! Feel for Stokes…. https://t.co/Zycds82K6P — Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) September 5, 2015
Morgan chucks Smith under a well deserved bus. Good. #stokes #lords
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 5, 2015
It was ‘in the rules’ for Trevor Chappell to bowl underarm, Mr Smith. You made a big mistake, man up. #stokes #lords — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 5, 2015
In real time would Stokes really have had time to think about deflecting ball from the stumps? Stand by for bowlers hurling ball at batsmen
— Jonathan Agnew (@Aggerscricket) September 5, 2015
Don’t think that the throw was aimed at Stokes…and laws of the game aren’t supposed to take the intent into account! #OUT — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) September 5, 2015
Sori umpire I think you got that wrong,Ben stokes Not Out!!! https://t.co/9mBwaHc7WC
— Phil Tufnell (@philtufnell) September 5, 2015
The more you look at the Stokes dismissal, the more out it looks. No way of knowing intent, you have to judge the action, the movement. — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 5, 2015
On a flight at moment and haven’t seen Stokes dismissal, just read some tweets about it. Thoughts?
— Adam Gilchrist (@gilly381) September 5, 2015
Think what went against Stokes was that he moved his hand to bring it in line. Umpire had to decide if deliberate or in defence. Tough call — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 5, 2015
Turning nasty at Lord’s. Never heard booing so loud or sustained @HomeOfCricket. #stokes
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 5, 2015
The Stokes decision an example of why the 3rd umpire needs to be an umpire not just someone watching replays as has sometimes been suggested — Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) September 5, 2015
“Very harsh decision… IMO Stokes was just protecting himself from the throw… …” http://t.co/ADE6yUMPwh
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) September 5, 2015
Ben Stokes 6th ODI batsman to be dismissed “obstructing the field” The list also includes 4 Pakistanis and one Indian #EngvAus — Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) September 5, 2015
Ben Stokes 6th ODI batsman to be dismissed “obstructing the field” #EngvAus
— Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) September 5, 2015
Smith’s a decent man…should have called Stokes back… — Ashley Giles (@Gilo) September 5, 2015
Boos ringing out at Lord’s after Stokes is given out obstructing the field
— Lawrence Booth (@the_topspin) September 5, 2015
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