In a peculiar turn of events during the 61st match of the 17th season of IPL, veteran Chennai Super Kings batsman Ravindra Jadeja was declared out due to obstructing the field at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. His dismissal on the fifth ball of the 16th over against Rajasthan Royals proved costly for the team. The fans were left surprised by Jadeja's run out.
The umpire invoked the 'obstructing the field' rule, leading to Jadeja's frustration and a discussion with the umpire, despite which the decision stood. The incident has since gone viral. The 'obstructing the field' rule, established by the Marylebone Cricket Club, states that any batsman who deliberately interferes with the opposing team's fielders after playing the ball is deemed to have committed fielding interference under Rule 37.1.1 on the Lord's Cricket.
