Published 17:38 IST, August 25th 2020

Jos Buttler's catch to dismiss Fawad Alam makes netizens criticise umpires; watch video

England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler's catch to dismiss Pakistan batsman Fawad Alam in the second innings was heavily criticized by the Twitterati.

Reported by: Jatin Malu
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Pakistan batsman Faw Alam, who me his return to Test cricket after a long and agonising wait of 11 years, didn't have luck on his side. After getting dismissed for a duck in first innings, southpaw was caught by gloveman Jos Buttler off bowling of Dom Bess during 37th over in second innings for 21. However, later in replays, it was revealed that Jos Buttler’s gloves passed stumps while ball was being bowled, which is regarded as a -ball as per laws of cricket.

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Jos Buttler broke this law while dismissing Faw Alam

According to laws of cricket,  law 27.3 states that: “ wicket-keeper shall remain wholly behind wicket at striker’s end from moment ball comes into play until a ball delivered by bowler touches bat or person of striker or passes wicket at striker’s end. In event of wicketkeeper contravening this law, striker’s end umpire shall call and signal -ball as soon as applicable after delivery of ball.”

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In this case, Jos Buttler's gloves weren't wholly behind stumps, which is why Faw Alam should have been awarded a life.
incident came to light when a Twitter user suggested that Faw Alam should have been given t out as Jos Buttler’s gloves seemingly passing stumps during course of delivery. Recently, off-field umpire was given task of calling front-foot balls but perhaps it seems like re is ar task to d into ir role.

Here's video of Jos Buttler's catch to dismiss Faw Alam

Meanwhile, Pakistan reached 100/2 at stumps on Day 4 with skipper Azhar Ali and Babar Azam at crease. start of play on Day 5 was delayed due to rains. Pakistan have 8 wickets in ir hands to save Test match. England are alrey 1-0 up in  England vs Pakistan 2020 series and even if this game ends in a draw y will still pocket  series.

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England vs Pakistan 2020: ENG vs PAK live streaming

England vs Pakistan 2020 live streaming in India is available to viewers on Sony LIV. But fans can also enjoy scores of England vs Pakistan 2020 live in India by logging onto FanCode. England vs Pakistan 2020 live streaming in India telecast would ditionally be available on Sony SIX. Apart from  Sony Network, England vs Pakistan 2020 live streaming will be available on Airtel TV and Jio TV. Day 5 of third England vs Pakistan 2020 Test is still to commence, at time of writing this report.

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17:38 IST, August 25th 2020