'Both sides need to play fair': Shamsi backs the 'Mankad' rule

image-l8j0fqnmTabraiz Shamsi (PC: Twitter)

After some controversial allegations and blame games happening over social media, the long-debated Mankad rule was again in the reckoning when Deepti Sharma ran out Charlie Dean with just 17 required for victory.

The pundits were divided over the conflicting views on social media, with some in favour and others against the ruling. While some former Indian players openly backed Deepti for her awareness, their English counterparts seemed unimpressed with the act.

Now, some neutral voices have also chipped in with their input with the likes of Ian Bishop, who is quite supportive of the rule. He, along with a few others, reminded everyone on how important it is to follow the laws of the game effectively.

Shamsi wants batters to stay in their crease

After all this, current Proteas superstar Tabraiz Shamsi also remarked on the matter. He mentioned that batters need to stay in their crease with both sides following the rules of the game. He said,

"My views on that has been quite public, for me, it's a pure case of, you know, if bowlers have to keep their foot behind the line, the batsman should do the same as well. I think there's no controversy about that the rules are there, and both sides need to play fair."

Shamsi will be next seen in action in the three-match T20I series against India, which is about to start on the 28th of September.

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