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Ask the Umpire.

Test Match Special

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The Umpire's Decision, Dead Ball and One Run

The umpire initially went for what you've just said, dead ball and one run. But after objection by the battindeebs captain, reference to the laws, he said, and consultation discussion at the 22 over drinks break, the decision was changed to one run plus four overthrows. The theyt mean the field inside should not be penalized by an umpire having done an illegal act and then gaining from it. That shouldn't happen. So probably you'll have to replay the match. If i o e, i like this one. John davies, hello john in norfolk.

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