The theory behind very unfortunate run-out of Younis Khan

This is (almost) a carbon copy of what I posted in the dedicated test thread (shown in-between the dividing lines):


Believe me, there would have been a huge outcry from the public if the roles were to be reversed; i.e. Younis running out Afridi at the batting end. The entire stadium would have gone silent for five minutes, not to mention “behnoi’s” millions of fans from 'round the globe, who would have sacrificed their precious little television sets.


The replays showed that Kumble was blocking Afridi, and regardless of the act being done on purpose or not, the fact of the matter is, Afridi couldn’t even have taken a single step further from where he was standing due to the blockage. Younis Khan, on the other hand, was keen on taking the single, and wanted Afridi to run, which unfortunately, didn’t happen, hence the very unfortunate run-out. In the end, it was fate who came into play, and instead of making this pocket-size issue as our top priority, we should be thankful and proud of the all the hard work and appreciate the full day’s worth of entertainment that he has provided, to all of us, combined. Fantastic work, indeed!

For those who are blaming it on Kumble/Afridi, it was not anyone’s fault, and it was meant to happen. Let’s move onto more important things, and that is, hopefully, to bowl the Indian team out in as little as possible, and possibly win the test match. There are more things to worry about than being stuck in here for possibly, forever. :slight_smile:

I do believe that Younis Khan made his way into the history books as the first batsman to be “run-out” on 199. A handful others before him never seem to achieve this feat, and low and behold, Pakistan has yet achieved another milestone on this glorious second day of the test match. :slight_smile:

May the better team win!

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The run-out was all Younus's fault. There was no run to begin with. Had afridi ran, the throw would have hit bowler's end and Younus would have been out regardless.

FOr me these centuries and double centuries and triples don't mean crap. It's the team wins that I look forward to.

Younus played a great knock! 199 is a massive contribution.

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Azhar-ud-Deen of India also ran out on 199.

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Azhar was LBW against Sri Lanka for 199

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Cricket is not about just winning, its also how the players conduct themselves. Yunus Khan has once again won the hearts of millions with his composure, self-restraint and gracious character by applauding Afridi on scoring his century.

Centuries, fifities, taking 5wickets and superb catches thats what makes test cricket so exciting, to say its all about winning is unfair and reflective of todays fast food society.

Afridi failed to back up his partner when he was caught in the crease even though Kumble had delivered the ball. Ask any cricketer, basics require the non-striking batsmen to be walking along with the bowler and be just outside the crease when ball is delivered thus being in motion ready to take a run. In this case when the batsman was vying for his 200 it was even morseso important for Afridi to be ready to run.

Most importantly, it was Yunus Khan's call, Afridi had no business turning around and looking at the ball when his partner had called for the single which was very much there. Had Afridi taken his start, he wud not have collided with Kumble.

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Well! Many factors went into play at once and at spur of the moment.
Younis anticipated a single and ran for it while afridi aware of the fielder to his right wing ‘watched’ the ball & the fielder, hoping for a mis-field. At the same time Kumble blocked his view and the take-off path to follow his partners motion i.e to ‘Run’ which did not happen.
Us seeing all this can not blame one person in this situation.

Kumble on the other hand is typical of his habit of keeping very close (almost rubbing shoulder) to the Batsman at NSE. Kaneria has this habit too. :chai:

Not bad for 1 left finger typing, Eh! :crying:

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Hi RD, how r u? any improvement in your situation?

I agree with u, there are many if’s and but’s in this case, what happned was in a matter of few seconds making it virtually impossible for anyone to form any firm opinions.

Worse thing about kumble is his raath ke baraa bajay walla chehra (phitay muun), but we cannot judge him in thise case cause he too was entitled to go for the ball. Thats why I fault Afridi for not following the basics by staying in the crease when he sud have been atleast one step out with bat close to the crease.

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This was not the first time somebody got run out in an Unlucky fashion.
Get Over it people.

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Bachay,
title of the thread clearly states its purpose ie 'theory' asking for discusion and varying viewpoints. Since this is a discussion posts, we can argue till eternity, that is our Ehsan bhai's given right, if u have a problem then start another thread.

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Buddhey,
You can fart till the cows come home, but the fact remains - this was not an out-of-the-world RUN OUT.

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Of course, if the roles had been reversed (teams, mind you), there would have been a huge public outcry, and a handful would have bunched up in one dedicated thread, cursing the infidel till death.

But alas, the "patriotic/(very usual) act" has taken place.


Very nice post, and agreed. The reaction time was so quick, it is hard to blame anyone. Partially, if we look at that way, it was Younis's fault as well, since there was no run to be taken in the first place (the ball did go straight to the mid-on, no?)

It was just one of those days when everything clicked, but the ending just happened to be in a spur of a moment of misjudgment.

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well.........Afridi could have at least called to Younis to go back...
Sumthing is wrong with afridi i knew that from the beginning..
I don't know why girls like him anyway...

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Would you like to explain that in a little more detail. Are you trying to say that if the roles were reversed, i.e. an Indian would have got run out there would have been a huge public outcry and they would have bunched up in one thread cursing the infidels?

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It was no one's fault. Afridi got blocked, unintentionally, Younis should have been more aware of the situation. Just unforutnate.

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i think he means swapping afridi and younis!

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^ Well that is what I thought, but than he says "teams, mind you" and also "cursing ths infidels"???

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Sanjay Manjrekar started today's proceedings by discussing Yunus Khan's runout and Dean Jones demonstrated the basics of backing up at the non-strikers end. Iam not sure how many of you were able to see this part, but it was extremely helpful especially for those who are still very fresh behind the ears (yummy) sadly think too much of themselves (yucky), typical aaj kal kay bachay. Dean Jones demonstration took place on the pitch where he showed how batsman are supposed to be positioned when the bowler is running up and delivering the ball. His verdict was clealry against Afridi who failed to follow the basics. Later on Imran Khan and Nasser Hussein discussed the issue and agreed with Dean Jones that many professional batsmen do not pay much attention on taking quick singles and cricket is not all just hitting fours and sixes.

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:)


Very helpful post. Thanks, and I hope to find the video clip, somewhere, someplace.

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I don't remember the exact motions and surroundings of the field placements when the ball was hit, but even if we do place the blame, shouldn't Younis Khan be counted in as well, since the ball went straight to mid-on, and he was running towards the non-striker's end? (The throw would have made in far less time than otherwise, perhaps a direct throw)

Please correct me if I am wrong in my thinking.

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It doesn't matter discussing it now.

Sincerely yours,
Ms. Captain Loti