Ed Joyce survives controversial bowled chance in Ireland vs UAE, ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
Ed Joyce survives controversial bowled chance in Ireland vs UAE ICC World Cup 2015 match
Ed Joyce survived in bizarrely controversial fashion after getting “bowled” in the 16th match of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 between Ireland and UAE at Brisbane. The ball, bowled by Amjad Javed, swung in late and beat Joyce’s forward prod before hitting the off stump. However, to the shock of the UAE fielders, the bails were not dislodged despite the LED lights on them going off. According to the rules of the game, a batsman cannot be given out bowled (or run out/ stumped for that matter) unless the bails are dislodged from the stumps. Live Scorecard: Ireland vs United Arab Emirates (UAE) ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
As AFP reported, Amjad Javed thought he’d struck with his fourth ball when an inswinger beat left-hander Joyce’s defence and caused the LED lights on the bails to flash. But although the off-bail was disturbed, it landed back in its groove and Joyce, who stood his ground as seamer Javed celebrated prematurely, was not out. Joyce, who was on 16 at the time with Ireland 35 for one in the 11th over, added insult to Javed’s injury by driving the next ball down the ground for four. Live Updates: Ireland vs UAE ICC Cricket World Cup 2015
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