GABA: The current discussion in the cricket world revolves around a catch in Australia’s Big Bash League. During the match between Brisbane Heats and Sydney Sixers, Mitchell Neser’s catch ‘crossed’ the boundary is the subject of controversy. Brisbane Heat star Nesser’s shot from Sydney star Georgean Silk was caught after a move from inside the boundary and across the boundary. Neser caught the ball from inside the boundary line and lost control and crossed the line.
After tossing the ball up, the player who crossed the boundary line jumped up from the other side, caught the ball again and threw it in the air, then went inside the boundary again and caught the ball. The umpires also ruled that the star’s daring move was silk out. The fans are strongly criticizing the decision that Neser’s catch was legal. According to the MCC rules, if the fielder touches the ball after crossing the boundary, the ball is deemed to have gone beyond the boundary.
The video footage of Mitchell Neser’s catch has gone viral on social media. The controversial catch was made in the 19th over while Sydney was batting. Brisbane, who won the toss and batted first, scored 224 runs for the loss of five wickets in 20 overs. In reply, Sydney’s struggle was restricted to 209 runs. Mitchell Neser took three wickets. Brisbane Heats win by 15 runs.
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