Dramatic Scenes in BBL, Mohammad Rizwan Forced to Retire Out Due to Slow Strike

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Mohammad Rizwan Forced to Retire Out Due to Slow Strike: Pakistan faced embarrassment on Monday when former captain Mohammad Rizwan was asked to retire out by his own team in the Australian Big Bash League. The incident occurred during the Big Bash League match between Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades. Rizwan, batting for the Melbourne team, faced consequences for his slow batting. Let’s understand the whole matter.

Why was Rizwan retired out?

The Melbourne team, batting first, had scored 83 runs for the loss of two wickets in 9.1 overs. That’s when Rizwan came out to bat. However, after his arrival, Melbourne lost two more wickets while adding only seven runs. Rizwan then forged a 64-run partnership with Hasan Khan for the fifth wicket, off 43 balls. After 18 overs, Melbourne’s score was 154 for four wickets. Rizwan was batting on 26 runs off 23 balls, and Hasan Khan on 36 runs off 23 balls.

During the break between the 18th and 19th overs, Melbourne captain Will Sutherland signaled Rizwan to return to the pavilion. Rizwan then had to retire out. However, Sutherland himself didn’t last long and was run out after scoring just one run. Hasan Khan played an innings of 46 runs off 31 balls, including one four and four sixes. Tim Seifert scored 29 runs off 25 balls, and Josh Brown scored 35 runs off 25 balls. Thanks to these contributions, Melbourne Renegades posted a score of 170 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs.

What is a retired out, and when does it happen?

  • There is a significant difference between retired out and retired hurt. In a retired out situation, the batsman cannot return to bat, while in a retired hurt situation, the batsman can return to the field to bat later.
  • A batsman is considered retired out when he leaves the field without informing the umpire and the opposing team’s captain and without their consent. ICC Rule 25.4 outlines the rules regarding a batsman retiring.
  • According to Rule 25.4.1, a batsman may retire at any time when the ball is not in play. However, before play resumes, the umpire must be informed of the reason for the batsman’s departure. Only then can the next ball be bowled.
  • According to Rule 25.4.2, if a batsman leaves the field due to illness, injury, or any other unavoidable and serious circumstance that renders him unable to continue playing, he is considered retired not out.
  • According to Rule 25.4.3, if a batsman leaves the field for any reason other than those mentioned in Rule 25.4.2, he can only return to the crease to bat with the permission of the opposing captain.
  • If the opposing captain does not give permission and the batsman cannot continue batting, then that batsman is considered retired out.