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Mankad.

A run out of the non-striker by the bowler before bowling the ball if the non-striker leaves their crease too early; thought by some to be unsporting behaviour, but is within the rules of the game.

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Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A run out of the non-striker by the bowler before bowling the ball if the non-striker leaves their crease too early; thought by some to be unsporting behaviour, but is within the rules of the game.

Where this word comes from

Named after the Indian cricketer Vinoo Mankad.

verb
  1. To run a player out by this means.

Where this word comes from

Named after the Indian cricketer Vinoo Mankad.

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