'Play by laws, disappointed when spirit of game is invoked’ - Harsha Bhogle on Digvesh Rathi-Jitesh Sharma run-out incident

Harsha Bhogle has opened up on the non-striker run-out instance involving Lucknow Super Giants spinner Digvesh Singh Rathi and Royal Challenger Bengaluru's stand-in skipper Jitesh Sharma in Match 70 of IPL 2025 at Lucknow's BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium.  

Bhogle claimed that he does not have a problem with the umpire turning down the dismissal if the batter is found inside the crease at the time of bowler's release, however, he expressed disappointment on instances where players withdraw the appeal in the name of the 'spirit of the game'.

"I have no problem with the umpire turning down the appeal if he thinks the non-striker was inside the crease when the bowler's arm had crossed the point where he is expected to release the ball. I am disappointed when the spirit of the game is invoked. You play by the laws," Bhogle wrote on X.

Take a look at Harsha Bhogle's tweet on Mankading here -

Harsha Bhogle@bhogleharsha

I have no problem with the umpire turning down the appeal if he thinks the non-striker was inside the crease when the bowler's arm had crossed the point where he is expected to release the ball. I am disappointed when the spirit of the game is invoked. You play by the laws

01:10 AM · May 28, 2025

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