7 Times the Batsman was given out for 'obstructing the field'

Ben Stokes lies on the ground after avoiding a throw from Mitchell Starc

#6 Anwar Ali

Anwar Ali became the fourth Pakistani player to fall to this unusual form of dismissal

During an ODI match against South Africa in November 2013, Anwar Ali became the fifth player in ODI cricket and the fourth from his country to be a victim to ‘obstructing the field’.

Ali, while trying to steal a quick bye, purposely turned in the way of the throw from wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock while running on the pitch, and was declared out. The decision was made in consultation with the third umpire.

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