New Delhi: Left-arm spinner Shiva Singh turned 360 degrees before delivering the ball during an Under-23 CK Nayudu match between Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. This incident triggered a debate after the video of the match went viral.
It may be mentioned that Singh was bowling around the wicket. He turned 360 degrees before approaching the popping crease. Although the delivery of the ball was normal, umpire declared it a dead ball.
According to the report published in Scroll.in, the video went viral on social. It was also shared by former India spinner Bishan Bedi. The incident triggered a debate on whether the delivery was legitimate or not.
Weirdo…!! Have a close look..!! pic.twitter.com/jK6ChzyH2T
— Bishan Bedi (@BishanBedi) November 7, 2018
As per section 4 of Law 42 (Fair and Unfair Play), “It is unfair for any fielder deliberately to attempt to distract the striker while he is preparing to receive or receiving a delivery.”
Below are the reaction of few netizens.
My understanding is the umpire has to see the delivery take place and that it's overarm and not a no ball. Also its what the bowler declared he/she was bowling, as right/left arm over/round. So a fair delivery for me.
— Mark Aspin🏏 (@Markaspin16) November 7, 2018
Clearly that’s unique and must be appreciated. That takes some tough practice to keep it in line after that twist and turn . If Modern day batsmen can play all kind of scoops , @ICC should allow this kind of bowling talent too.
— Binu Kumar (@v2bikum) November 8, 2018
https://twitter.com/KunalHasArrived/status/1060267210172653568
Don’t see the issue here…still left arm around the wicket…🤔 Maybe not in ‘spirit of the game’ @johanblack80 @luciano1721 😳🏏 pic.twitter.com/ptsytvtqGS
— Dave Nosworthy (@DONCRICKET) November 8, 2018