SMAT 2025-26: Why was Jharkhand bowler Vikash not allowed to complete over? Explained
Jharkhand bowler Vikash Singh was not allowed to complete his over, and subsequently his spell, during a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) game against Rajasthan in Ahmedabad on Monday.
The left-arm pacer got a third warning from the umpires for entering the protected area in his follow-through on the fourth ball of the 15th over during Rajasthan’s 216-run chase.
Vikash was subsequently not allowed to complete the over, finishing with figures of 3.4-0-32-1. Left-arm spinner Anukul Roy bowled the last two deliveries of the 15th over.
Jharkhand went on to beat Rajasthan by 36 runs to extend its unbeaten streak and top Group A with 28 points from seven matches.
MCC Law 41.13 – explained
41.13 Bowler running on protected area
41.13.1 It is unfair for a bowler to enter the protected area in his/her follow-through without reasonable cause, whether or not the ball is delivered.
41.13.2 If a bowler contravenes this Law, at the first instance and when the ball is dead, the umpire shall
– caution the bowler and inform the other umpire of what has occurred. This caution shall apply to that bowler throughout the innings.
– inform the captain of the fielding side and the batters of what has occurred.
41.13.3 If, in that innings, the same bowler again contravenes this Law, the umpire shall repeat the above procedure indicating that this is a final warning. This warning shall also apply throughout the innings.
41.13.4 If, in that innings, the same bowler contravenes this Law a third time, when the ball is dead, the umpire shall,
– direct the captain of the fielding side to suspend the bowler immediately from bowling. If applicable, the over shall
– be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled any part of the previous over, nor be allowed to bowl any part of the next over. The bowler thus suspended shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.
– inform the other umpire of the reason for this action. inform the batters and, as soon as practicable, the captain of the batting side of what has occurred.
The umpires together shall report the occurrence as soon as possible after the match to the Executive of the offending side and to any Governing Body responsible for the match, who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain, any other individuals concerned and, if appropriate, the team.
Published on Dec 08, 2025
