‘It stinks!’ – Michael Vaughan blasts India over Mankad controversy against England

The third ODI between England and India resulted in controversy this weekend (Image: Getty)

Former England captain and cricket commentator Michael Vaughan has blasted India over this weekend’s Mankad controversy atLord’s.

Deepti Sharma’s controversial run out of Charlotte Dean within the third ODI between England and India has sparked debate amongst pundits, gamers and followers.

England had been closing in on an unlikely win however India secured a 16-run victory when Dean was run out after leaving her floor early on the non-strikers finish.

Sharma took the bails off after coming into her supply stride regardless of by no means bowling the ball, which is called a Mankad.

The tactic, named after India worldwide Vinoo Mankad, is technically allowed in cricket however is massively frowned upon – and England’s Dean was left visibly upset amongst her shocked team-mates – because the Lord’s crowd booed off India on the finish.

‘Mankad is within the guidelines, however I hope it’s not a go-to tactic,’ Vaughan posted on Twitter on Sunday.

‘You certainly don’t prepare all of your lives to win a sport utilizing that tactic.

Nicely throughout the legal guidelines however not within the spirit.

Simply my opinion… the regulation must be modified again to a warning system or penalty runs for extreme backing up for eg

— Sam Billings (@sambillings) September 24, 2022

‘I do know batters ought to prepare to remain behind the road however it stinks seeing a sport gained like that.’

England worldwide Sam Billings, added: ‘There’s certainly not an individual who has performed the sport that thinks that is acceptable? Simply not cricket.’

Piers Morgan was extra much more vocal in his disappointment over the Mankad tactic, posting: ‘Completely pathetic technique to ‘win’ a cricket match.

I discover the controversy of the Mankad actually fascinating. So many views from both aspect. I personally wouldn’t wish to win a match like that, additionally, very blissful for others to really feel in another way https://t.co/BItCNJZqYB

— Stuart Broad (@StuartBroad8) September 24, 2022

‘The entire India crew must be ashamed of themselves.’

However some took the alternative view, with former India worldwide Aakash Chopra saying: ‘Nicely finished, Deepti Sharma. You probably did the precise factor.

‘Don’t let anybody inform you in any other case. And nicely finished, Crew India. The candy style of a clear sweep on English soil. Sensible.’

India’s Ravichandran Ashwin added: ‘How about awarding that wicket to the bowler for “presence of thoughts” beneath immense strain and naturally figuring out the social stigma that he/she must take care of submit doing it.

‘How a few bravery award to go along with it too @ICC?’

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