Video: Adam Zampa attempts to run out non-striker Tom Rogers, sparks debate #cricket #sports

Cricket News: Video: Adam Zampa attempts to run out non-striker Tom Rogers, sparks debate | Adam Zampa mankad video

Another BBL 12 game, another hot talking point. An attempted run out of the non-striker, formerly known as the mankad, has made an appearance at the MCG in the match between Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades.

Stars captain Adam Zampa, bowling the final over of the first innings, attempted to run out non-striker Tom Rogers. The move sparked loud boos from the crowd, with a few choice words aimed at Zampa from Renegades batsmen Rogers and Mackenzie Harvey.

After the incident was referred upstairs, the third umpire ruled not out as Zampa’s bowling arm went past the vertical. To inflict a run out of the non-striker, the bowler must execute it before they get through their action.

Woweee 😱
Rogers survives the Mankad attempt but only because Zampa’s bowling arm was past vertical #BBL12 https://t.co/JUZqK6S7zK

Controversy at the G with Zampa running out Rogers for backing up too far. Rogers is eventually declared not out as he had completed his action. There are quite a few boos for Zampa even from the Stars fans and some words exchanged between Rogers and Zampa.
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Opinion split on the Adam Zampa run out attempt

As is always the case, opinion was split on social media regarding Adam Zampa’s run out attempt. Some fans believe it is not in the spirit of the game, while others say he was perfectly within his rights to try execute the dismissal.

Arguments for Zampa’s attempt

Full support to Zampa, keep doing it brother, next time you will get it right.

Good from Zampa. Warned him. Didn’t even have to warn him but even if he stuffed it up. Need more of that. Stay in your crease. #mankad

The law around Zampa going past vertical there kinda defeats the purpose of what we’re trying to do, no? Rogers was still out his crease too early. Isn’t that what we’re trying to stop?

Why is that not out?Adam Zampa had every right to run out Tom Rogers.
Stay in your crease mate!
@StarsBBL @RenegadesBBL
#BBL12

Why is everyone talking shit bout zampa trying to runout a man that is halfway down the pitch before its bowled

Commentators have a professional obligation to remove the taboo around ‘run out at the non-striker’s end’. While it’s not the brief, a part of broadcaster’s job is to educate and spread awareness. They have the opportunity to change narratives for the future. #BBL #Zampa

@WisdenCricket Well done Zampa👏👏👏 every bowler in every league, level and match should be doing this around the globe. It will stop the batsman cheating on every delivery. Or let the bowler release from where the batsman has moved to.

Arguments against Zampa’s attempt

Zampa getting booed by a predominately Stars crowd on more than one occasion, which probably shows how universally popular the Mankad is as a mode of dismissal #BBL12

Suck shit Zampa! That’s just shithouse

@the_joshy_boy Bloke wasnt trying to gain an advantage, Zampa baulked and followed through. Scumbag move

@StarsBBL Zampa would have been better off warning the batsman than doing what he did , it’s a very bad look on Zampas part . Even in test cricket Stark warned the RSA batsmen twice

@StarsBBL Come on zampa, no need for that. You will win regardless, but now you’ve lost the hearts of many.

This follows an eventful few days in BBL 12. Michael Neser’s catch against Sydney Sixers on New Year’s Day sparked a huge debate on social media. A day before, the Strikers believed Marcus Stoinis should have been timed out before his game-turning 74 off 35 balls at the Adelaide Oval.