'Personally, wouldn't do it': New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine on 'Mankading'
Sophie Devine in action [PC: Twitter]
The cricketing world is once again torn between the whole 'Mankading' debate. In the third One-Day International (ODI) between India Women and England Women, Deepti Sharma ran out Charlie Dean at the non-striker's end, which stirred up controversy.
While the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) maintains that the dismissal falls under rules and laws, former and current players are divided over the method. The International Cricket Council (ICC) also announced that from October 1, the 'Mankad' mode of dismissal will be called as run out.
New Zealand Women's captain Sophie Devine ahead of the side's five-match T20I series against West Indies Women, expressed her views on 'Mankading'.
Here's what Devine stated on the matter
"Personally, it’s not something I’d probably do in the teams that I lead, but you’ve got to look at it for what it is. It’s a legitimate dismissal and fair play to India and Deepti Sharma for going with it. It’s in the rules of cricket and it’s going to be something which draws out a fair bit of conversation within teams and the cricketing public."
The White Ferns leader also recalled an incident involving former captain Frankie Mackay, who opted to run out a batter at the non-striker's end during a match between Canterbury against Wellington.
Devine further spoke about how the new ICC ruling will impact the game, and teams will be more aware about 'Mankading' than ever before.
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