The spirit of cricket debate reigned as Tom Curran recalled his dismissal after a controversial ‘run’ in the ILT20.

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A controversial final incident in the ILT20 match between the Gulf giants and MI Emirates in Abu Dhabi reignited the debate over the ‘spirit of cricket’. Tom Curran for the Gulf Giants was run out after the ball calmly left his feet before the death, but the England batsman was called back to play.

The Gulf Giants scored a last-ball victory in the ILT20 match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium on January 25. Despite intense competition, the game was marked by a commendable display of sportsmanship as Nicolas Poran appealed for the controversial run. come out.’

WATCH: Tom Curran called to bat after being called out

The incident happened on the 18th over of the last ball of the Gulf Giants’ innings. Tom Curran and his partner Mark Adair had completed an easy single. Curran got out of the box without looking at Nicholas Poora from Kieron Pollard.

The West Indian withdrew the bail and appealed when Khurran was out of the possession. After a brief discussion with the field umpires, the decision was referred to the third umpire. The third umpire did not declare the ball dead, so Curran was out. Then Kuran started back to the well.

The controversial finale visibly upset Gulf Giants coach Andy Flower as Curran’s actions were more of an unintended defeat than an attempt to gain an unfair advantage. MI Emirates showed exemplary sportsmanship by withdrawing the appeal and allowing Curran to continue batting.

After a three-and-a-half-minute break, Curran was called back into the debate, motioning for his opponent, Tom Banton, to return. This decision received widespread praise from fans on social media platforms.

Check out the video of the action below.

Tom Curran vs. Dan Museley in the finals

The Gulf Coast Giants chased down the target with 17 runs needed in the last two games. Mark Adir was dismissed by Fazlhaq Farooqui, and the Giants managed just six runs.

In the final over, Dan Musley smashed Ayan Khan for a six off a no-ball. Three runs came off the next four balls, giving Curran a chance to clinch the victory. However, after scoring 16 runs off 13 balls, he was bounced back by Musli. Mohammad Zuhaib took one out in the last ball to seal the win.

It was about the spirit of the game – Nicolas Poran

Nicolas Puran explained the decision to appeal, which is within the law. Pooran admitted that his team’s lack of discipline cost them the game.

“We weren’t disciplined, we weren’t paid as a team. The game was about spirit. In the rules, yes, I thought the batsman heard the replay call but I definitely didn’t, that’s why I’m appealing,” Poran said in the post-match presentation.

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