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Chaos Erupt In Shpageeza League After Bizarre Run-Out Sparks Controversy

Akshita Patel

Shpageeza League sees controversial run-out [Source: @FanCode/X.com]Shpageeza League sees controversial run-out [Source: @FanCode/X.com]

A strange and controversial run-out moment in a Shpageeza Cricket League 2025 game has touched off a heated "Spirit of Cricket" debate. The incident saw Mohammad Ishaq losing his bat during a dive, but for a moment, he slipped out of the crease, and the fielder threw a direct hit, resulting in a bizarre dismissal.

The Speen Ghar Tigers came out to bat first and managed a modest total of 121. In pursuit of the target, the Amo Sharks were at 30/3 when Mohammad Ishaq came in to join Shahidullah Kamal.

The two started to rebuild the innings through a good 31-run partnership, but what transpired left players and spectators stunned.

Ishaq’s Run Out Causes Uproar In Shpageeza League

In a crucial moment, Kamal hit the ball straight back toward the bowler. Ishaq, at the non-striker’s end, took off for a quick run but quickly turned back. During the turn, his bat slipped out of his hand. He reached the crease comfortably by sliding his gloves past the line.

Assuming he was safe and the ball was dead, Ishaq relaxedly walked out of the crease to get his bat. But in a shocking turn of events, Darwish Rasooli, a fielder of the Tigers, threw the ball at the stumps straight away. Since Ishaq was out of the crease and wasn't alert, the stumps were shattered, and the third umpire declared him out.

Shpageeza League run out [Source: @FanCode/X.com]Shpageeza League run out [Source: @FanCode/X.com]

The decision shocked the Amo Sharks and left the cricket world divided. Many fans and former players questioned the fairness of the dismissal. They argued that the ball seemed dead, and Ishaq was not attempting a run. Others stood with Rasooli, explaining that it was acceptable by the rules of the game.

This moment has once again brought attention to the "Spirit of Cricket,” an unsaid code regarding fair play and sportsmanship. Although the rules permit such a run-out, most people believe it is against the very spirit of the game.