Was Shimron Hetmyer Out or Not Out? ICC Rule Explained Over Controversial Run-Out

Shimron Hetmyer argues with umpire - (Source: X)On Tuesday, October 6, India and West Indies locked horns for the 1st T20I at the Ekana Stadium. The Shreyas Iyer-led side won the toss and opted to field first. Windies got off to a great start but lost 3 quick wickets, including a controversial dismissal of Shimron Hetmyer.On the 2nd ball of the 6th over, Shai Hope drove one straight to cover and ran for a quick single. Meanwhile, Hetmyer hesitated but gave it all to make it to the striker’s end. A great throw from Tilak left Hetmyer hanging.The replay showed Shimron Hetmyer’s bat hanging in the air, which prompted the third umpire to signal out. The Windies star was not happy with the decision and argued with the officials. The dismissal erupted a debate on social media about whether Hetmyer was out or not. Therefore, this article will shed light on the ICC’s rule.ICC Rule Explained Over Shimron Hetmyer’s Run-OutAs per the previous rule, the batter was given out if the bat was not grounded when the bails were dislodged. In such cases, batters were given out when they had crossed the popping crease comfortably, but the bat was ungrounded at the time bails were dislodged.Therefore, the ICC brought in a new rule, favouring the batters. The new rule stated that a batter will be not out if they crossed the popping crease and then the bat gets ungrounded even at the time of dislodging the bails.ALSO READWatch -Shimron Hetmyer Argues With Umpire After Controversial Run-Out vs IndiaHowever, in Shimron Hetmyer’s case, the southpaw never crossed the popping crease grounded. Hetmyer dived, and the first impact of his bat grounded was way behind the crease and he entered the safe area with the bat in the air. Hence, he was declared out in this scenario.Shimron Hetmyer Fights With Umpire; Fears ICC SanctionFollowing the umpire's decision, Shimron Hetmyer lost his cool and argued with onfield umpires. The southpaw expressed his dissent, which continued when he returned to the dressing room.Shimron Hetmyer now fears a heavy sanction from ICC and a demerit point as well for arguing with the umpires. ALSO READHarshit Rana Resumes Bowling At CoE, Fitness Status Still Unclear- Report