Delhi bowler incurs five penalty runs for striking opposition batsman with fast throw in county match
In a surprising turn of events during the ongoing County Championship match between Yorkshire and Essex, Indian fast bowler Khaleel Ahmed was penalised for throwing the ball at a player in an inappropriate and dangerous manner. The incident occurred during Yorkshire's first innings on Day Three, specifically during the second ball of the 63rd over.
Adam Lyth, the Yorkshire batter, was the unfortunate recipient of Ahmed's errant throw, which caused him visible pain and resulted in him hobbling around the crease. According to Law 42 (Unfair Play), this action is classified as a Level 2 offence. The punishment for such an offence is an immediate penalty of five runs to the batting team.
The umpires, after conferring, decided to impose the penalty during the game. This rule is aimed at maintaining player safety and fair play on the field. Ahmed, realising his mistake, immediately apologised for his actions.
Despite the unfortunate incident, Lyth continued to bat, adding 11 more runs to his tally, making his score 84 not out. The collapse of Essex's innings from 222-2 to 276-6 was halted by Noah Thain's unbeaten fifty.
Jack White emerged as Yorkshire's standout bowler with figures of 3-68, while Khaleel Ahmed dismissed Jonny Bairstow, Jordan Cox, James Rew, Chris Woakes, and George Hill during his bowling performance for India A. Essex posted 368 runs in the match, with Tom Westley scoring 107 and Dean Elgar scoring 94.
Interestingly, Khaleel Ahmed made his county debut for Essex in this very match and claimed his maiden county wicket. The match ended in a draw, with Khaleel Ahmed's bowling performance for India A including figures of 4-70 from 19 overs.
The penalty runs awarded to Yorkshire were as per Clause 3.2.3 of the regulations. This incident serves as a reminder for all players to adhere to the rules of the game and maintain a safe and fair environment for all participants.
Cricket news highlights the incident involving Khaleel Ahmed during the County Championship match, where he was penalized for throwing the ball dangerously at a player. This occurrence falls under the category of sports, specifically Law 42 (Unfair Play), which Classifies it as a Level 2 offence.
