Pujara out handled ball

Pujara for his home debut - but it was one to forget as he wrote his name in the record books for the wrong reasons in the 20th over of the day. Pujara played a ball from former Derbyshire fast bowler Atif Sheikh down into the pitch and then knocked it away with his glove as it threatened to bounce into his stumps. Leicestershire's fielders appealed immediately and after the umpires consulted, Pujara was sent on his way to mark an unusual chapter in what has been a disappointing summer in England for one of the world's most highly-rated batsmen.

for the purists  . how is that for in the spirit of the game.  gentlemans' game is a farce

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for the purists  . how is that for in the spirit of the game.  gentlemans' game is a farce
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What has this got to do with  cricket being a "gentleman's game"? The guy deflected the ball away from the stumps to PREVENT getting out. That's perfectly legitimate to appeal for it. Otherwise everyone could just use their hands and get it done with.

The Laws must be respected !

The last batsman I  an recall being called out for handling the ball was Graham Gooch in 1993 against Australia at Old Trafford.

good call by the ump.  Just like when the Lankans out the English men who were trying to steal the "run"  ::LOL::

I had completely forgotten that Desi Haynes was given out for handling the ball in 1983 against India.

Out handling the ball in International cricket

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The Laws must be respected !
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Unless you are this man. ::LOL::

This was the 59th instance of "handled the ball" dismissal in first-class cricket. In international cricket, there have been 9 "handled the ball" dismissals.
India's Mohinder Amarnath was given out for handling the ball in a ODI against Australia in 1986 at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Source..!!

balamate, you forgot to link to the sauce 

And yeah it's very rare. Would love to see some footage though.