Former MI Star Upset as Virat Kohli Causes Controversial Run-Out: Have the Rules Changed?

Former Mumbai Indians pacer Mitchell McClenaghan raised eyebrows during the IPL 2024 Eliminator match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as he questioned the run-out dismissal of RR batter Dhruv Jurel. The controversial moment occurred when Cameron Green executed the run-out after a sensational throw by Virat Kohli from deep midwicket.

The incident, which took place on the first ball of the 14th over, proved to be a game-changer as Jurel’s departure momentarily shifted the momentum in favor of RCB. Despite the delay in the third umpire’s decision, Jurel was eventually given his marching orders.

While Kohli and Green received praise for their fielding efforts, McClenaghan took to social media to express his doubts about the decision-making process. He questioned whether the rules of the game had been altered, emphasizing the requirement for the fielder to have the ball in hand to effect a run-out.

Backing his argument with a screenshot of the rule book, McClenaghan highlighted the specific language regarding the fielder’s action in causing a dismissal. Despite the controversy surrounding Jurel’s run-out, RR managed to overcome the setback with contributions from Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, and Rovman Powell, securing a victory that propelled them into Qualifier 2 and eliminated RCB from the tournament.

RR will now face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the upcoming match for a chance to compete in the final against Kolkata Knight Riders. The debate sparked by McClenaghan’s comments adds an intriguing layer to the ongoing IPL drama, leaving fans and experts pondering the intricacies of the game’s rules and interpretations.