Which rule allow Rohit Sharma to bat in Second Super Over - Whether Rohit had been 'retired out' or 'retired not out.'

Decoding the Mystery: Rohit Sharma's Second Super Over Appearance in 3rd T20I vs Afghanistan

  India vs Afghanistan 3rd T20I- India beat Afghanistan in third T20 after two thrilling Superovers.

Rohit Sharma during his inning of 121 against Afghanistan

 A quick Summary of  India vs Afghanistan 3rd T20I

India set a target of 213 for Afghanistan and in Chasing 212, Afghanistan too ended with the same score. Then Afghanistan was asked to bat first in 1st super over and scored 16 runs which India equaled Afghanistan's score of 16 to equal the score once again. This time India was asked to bat first in second Super over this time India set a target of 12 runs for Afghanistan but the visitors could not chase down a target of 12 as Indian bowler Ravi Bishnoi picked two wickets in three bowl.

What is the matter? 

Right at the climax of a riveting dead-rubber clash between India and Afghanistan, the unexpected reappearance of Rohit Sharma during the second Super Over sparked debates about the rules and playing conditions. Why did the Indian skipper, who had initially swapped himself out during the first Super Over, come back to bat in the second Super Over  ? In this article we will try to decode the intriguing scenario that unfolded during the thrilling encounter during India vs Afghanistan 3rd T20I match.

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The ICC's Playing Conditions Rule:-

The International Cricket Council (ICC) provides clear guidelines for Men's T20Is, stating, "Any batsman dismissed in any previous Super Over shall be ineligible to bat in any subsequent Super Over." The pivotal term causing ambiguity in this scenario is 'dismissed.'

Strategic Swap and the Ambiguous Departure:

During first Super over in the chase of 17 runs, Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal reduced the equation to 2 off 1. In a tactical move, Rohit replaced himself with Rinku Singh, possibly with the aim of injecting speed into the run-scoring of last ball as Rohit was at non striker end and normally he was not going to face the ball anymore . The question that lingered was whether Rohit had been 'retired out' or 'retired not out.'

As per the ICC's playing conditions for Men's T20Is: "Any batsman dismissed in any previous Super Over shall be ineligible to bat if further Super Over takes place."  

If 'retired out,' Rohit should have been ineligible to bat again in the second Super Over. However, he confidently strode back to the crease and contributed all 11 runs in India's second attempt. If 'retired not out,' Clause 25.4.2 of the ICC playing conditions comes into play.

What Clause 25.4.2 of ICC says? 

Clause 25.4.2 of ICC states, "If a batsman retires because of illness, injury, or any other unavoidable cause, that batsman is entitled to resume his innings." However, it adds that if for any reason this doesn't occur, the batsman is to be recorded as 'Retired - not out.' In the case of a batsman retiring for reasons other than those mentioned, the innings can be resumed only with the consent of the opposing captain.

Conclusion:

The perplexing scenario surrounding Rohit Sharma's return to bat in the second Super Over against Afghanistan in 3rd T20I emphasizes the need for a comprehensive understanding of playing conditions. But Cricessence think that Rohit Sharma Retired hurt himself in 1st Super over and that allows him to come out to bat in second super over.  As cricket fans await an official explanation from ICC or any officials. We will have to wait and see.