The MCC have issued a statement clarifying the law by which Jos Buttler was given run out by R Ashwin during the IPL game between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals.
The guardians of the laws of cricket said that the incident was open to interpretation, but that it was “understandable” how Buttler was given out.
“It is up to both teams to ensure that the game is played within both the Laws and the Spirit of Cricket. Non-strikers must be careful not to gain an unfair advantage by leaving their ground early, while bowlers must act within the timeframe outlined in the Law to effect a Run out under Law 41.16.”
