Watch: Fakhar Zaman Falls Prey To 'Fake Fielding' By Quinton De Kock, What Does The Rule Say?
Although South Africa won the second ODI of the series between South Africa and Pakistan, South Africa's experienced wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock is been heavily criticised for his actions.
A Strange incident occurred in the second ODI between South Africa and Pakistan played on Sunday in Johannesburg. Pakistan batsman Fakhar Zaman fell victim to the 'fake fielding'. Jaman was run out for Fake Fielding by scoring a brilliant 193 runs. Pakistan needed 31 runs to win in the last over of the match. The goal was almost impossible but Jaman stood till the end.
On the first ball of the last over, Fakhar Zaman attempted to take two runs on a Lungi Ngidi delivery. Fielding at long-off, Adam Markrum hurriedly threw the ball towards the striker end. Meanwhile, wicketkeeper Quinton Dickock falsely pointed towards the bowling end as if the throw was coming to the bowling end, Fakhar turned to look back but apparently, the ball hit straight on the stumps.
What does the rule say?
According to Rule 41.5, the rule of 'Fake Fielding' says, 'It is wrong for any fielder to deliberately, by his own words or by action, distract, distract, or obstruct a batsman's attention after the striker has played the ball.' Under Rule 41.5.2, 'it is the responsibility of either of the two umpires to decide whether to mislead, distract attention or cause obstruction.' If the umpire finds that a fielder has made a mistake intentionally, he can call the player not out and the ball will be a dead ball.
Fakhar Zaman's dismissal took over the internet like a storm. Twitter fans are still engulfed in the debate of whether "fake fielding is against the spirit of the game or not.