COMMENDATIONS to Adam Collins for approving the adjustment to the Laws which “give Mankad back his good name at last”.
Vinoo, a splendid Indian allrounder, was totally justified but often criticised after running out Bill Brown for twice wandering out of his crease in Australia in 1947- 48. Gentlemanly Brown’s dismissals were simply the result of absentmindedness but by leaving his crease would have gained a potentially significant advantage in a tight run. Too often, the backing-up nonstriker is simply cheating by deliberate intent, and deserves no warning.
MURRAY HEDGCOC...