New Delhi: Elimination matches in cricket often lead to hilarious moments on the field, either due to confusion, miscommunication or sheer bad luck.
But it is rare for a batsman to return from the dressing room after being out.
That’s exactly what happened in the third T20I between West Indies and Bangladesh on Friday at the Arnos Valley Stadium in Kingston, St Vincent’s.
When the third delivery was made on the 15th, Jack Ali flicked one Roston Chase Pitch to mid-wicket and ask for two, run hard to first.
Jack turned quickly and continued for a second lap, but Shamim Hussain started running, stopped, and then went back.
west indies goalkeeper Nicholas Plan A quick run towards the square leg area and a precise throw allowed Chase to complete the formalities at the non-striker’s end.
Both batsmen ended up at the same end and Jack walked back to the pavilion livid.
But replays showed Shamim was just outside the crease, his bat in the air, and Jack had slipped his bat in!
So the referee called Jack back from the dressing room and Shamim was sent off for two points.
Windies Cricket shared a clip of the dismissal on its official
