Pakistan’s bowler Hasan Ali is seen taking the catch on his own bowling and celebrating the wicket, during the 50-over match between Pakistan and Kent Cricket.
The video posted on social media shows the celebration.
Video available via Kent Cricket’s website shows the ball on which Alex Bale gets out but does not show Ali taking the catch.
However, Kent’s batsman at the striker’s end OG Robinson is seen pointing out at the possible drop catch.
In the same footage, Captain Sarfraz Ahmed is seen showing the batsman that Ali took the catch.
Pakistani bowler Hasan Ali going to catch the ball during Pakistan and Kent match. (Screenshot via Kent Cricket website video) Source: Kent Cricket
Pakistani bowler Hasan Ali after catching the ball during Pakistan and Kent match. (Screenshot via Kent Cricket website video) Source: Kent Cricket
ICC law about 'making a catch' states that:
"The act of making a catch shall start from the time when the ball first comes into contact with a fielder’s person and shall end when a fielder obtains complete control over both the ball and his own movement."
Pakistan won the practice match against Kent winning by 100 runs ahead of its series with England which is right before the ICC World Cup.
Pakistan won the toss and scored 358 runs for the loss of seven wickets.
All-rounder Imad Wasim fired an unstoppable century scoring 117 runs.
In reply, Kent was only able to score 258 runs powered by Alex Blake’s 89 runs.
People on social media have questioned the validity of the dismissal.
After Kent's win, Pakistan will play against Northamptonshire and Leicestershire before moving on to Cardiff to play a T-20 match against England.
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