3 famous cricketers who got out obstructing the field

The sport of cricket gives you a lot of moments to cherish. However, it is also known for some of the most controversial elements. There are a lot of unusual ways in which a batsman can be given out by the umpires.

While no one would want to end up getting dismissed in a controversial fashion, some very famous cricketers had no other choice. In this article, we look at the three most famous cricketers who ended up getting dismissed obstructing the field.

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#3 Mohammad Hafeez

Mohammad Hafeez was given out obstructing the field

Pakistan toured South Africa for a 5-matches ODI series. The home team was leading, 2-1 after three games and the focus shifted to Durban for the fourth ODI. The match at Durban was a controversial one, thanks to Hafeez's dismissal.

The visitors were out to chase a paltry score of 235 after losing the toss. During the second over of the innings, opener Imran Farhat hit the ball to fine leg and they completed one run easily. However, while taking the second run, De Viliers who collected the ball from fine leg fielder threw it at the stumps at the bowler's end.

Hafeez deliberately changed his line and did not allow the ball from reaching the bowler's end and was given out obstructing the field. Pakistan chased down this low total despite Hafeez's controversial run and levelled the series, 2-2.

#2 Ben Stokes

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England hosted Australia for a 5-matches ODI series in 2015. After losing the first ODI by 59 runs, England was looking to make a comeback into the series and level the series.

In the second ODI, controversy erupted when Ben Stokes was declared out obstructing the field. During the 26th over chasing a total of 310, the English all-rounder hit the ball off Mitchell Starc straight to the bowler. Starc threw it straight back at the stumps and Ben Stokes in his attempt to save himself from run-out, used his hand to stop the ball.

The keeper Wade appealed and then everyone including the bowler appealed for obstructing the field and Ben Stokes had to walk back to the pavilion.

#1 Inzamam-Ul-Haq

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Inzamam-Ul-Haq is one of the greatest cricketers to ever play the game. The ex-skipper of Pakistan played in 350 matches and scored 11739 runs in one day cricket at an average of 39.53. He also hit 10 hundreds and 83 fifties.

In the first ODI of the home series against India, Inzamam was dismissed obstructing the field. The home team won the toss and chose to bat first. The veteran batsman Sachin Tendulkar scored a century to lift India to 328 before they got all-out.

Chasing a high total of 329, Pakistan were looking good at one point of time at 201-1, but lost wickets cheaply and almost let the game slip away. The match was abandoned after 47 overs due to bad light and Pakistan were 7 runs ahead by Duckworth-Lewis method and won the game.

However, this match will be remembered for the famous and controversial dismissal of their skipper Inzamam. In the 44th over, he came forward and hit the ball straight to Raina at mid-off who threw it at the stumps. Inzamam who was outside the crease blocked the ball with the bat and the Indians appealed for obstructing the field. Simon Taufel and Asad Rauf then discussed and declared him out.

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