These players had made a 'mistake', know about the 5 most strange dismissals in Test cricket

In Test cricket, these players were given out sometimes for 'handling the ball' and sometimes for obstructing the fielding. Know those five unique outs in history which are remembered even today.

Test cricket is said to be the best format of cricket, where the batsman's technique, patience and mental strength are put to the real test. Even in this classic format, it is often seen when the rules are ignored and the batsman loses his wicket. Today we will tell you about those cases when batsmen got out in very unusual ways, which are rarely seen in cricket history.

Len Hutton- England 

 

 

The first such case in Test cricket came to light in 1951 when England's legendary batsman Len Hutton was out for 'obstructing the field' while playing against South Africa at The Oval ground after scoring 27 runs. Hutton's dismissal was the first such occasion in cricket history when a player was declared out for deliberately obstructing the field.

Russell Andene - South Africa 

A few years later, in 1957, South Africa's Russell Endean scored only 3 runs against England in the Cape Town Test and was out under the 'handled the ball' rule. Endean had touched the ball with his hand during the game, due to which the umpire gave him out without any appeal. This was the first such dismissal in Test cricket, which sent a message to the players to be more careful about the rules.

Andrew Hilditch- Australia 

Another interesting case was seen with Australia's Andrew Hilditch in 1979, when he was playing against Pakistan in Perth. He returned the ball to the bowler after getting it from the fielder, but unfortunately under the rules it was considered as 'handled the ball' and he was given out. This decision was quite controversial, but was correct according to the rules.

Mohsin Khan- Pakistan 

Similarly, in 1982, in the Karachi Test, Pakistan's Mohsin Khan touched the ball with his hand while playing an innings of 58 runs against Australia, due to which he also had to return to the pavilion under 'handled the ball'. This dismissal was much talked about at that time because Mohsin was batting in good rhythm.

Desmond Haynes- West Indies 

 

In 1983, West Indies opener Desmond Haynes was playing against India at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai after scoring 55 runs when he did something similar. He tried to stop the ball with his hand due to which he was declared out 'handled the ball' and his innings ended there.