Mitchell Starc amazes netizens for not mankading Rashid in top sportsmanship act: Watch

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc found praise from all corners of world during England vs Australia 3rd ODI on Wednesday. In what was a nail-biting series decider, left-arm quick displayed great sportsmanship while bowling, before sealing game with some crucial hits with bat. Starc refused to 'mank' il Rashid during England vs Australia 3rd ODI, letting wrist-spinner off with a warning. 

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England vs Australia 3rd ODI: Mitchell Starc refuses to mank il Rashid, lets him off with a warning 

During a high-octane England vs Australia 3rd ODI, Mitchell Starc won hearts of supporters of gentleman's game. Steaming in during 49th over of England innings, Mitchell Starc halted in his delivery stride to warn il Rashid of a potential 'mank'. left-arm pacer's actions were praised by netizens online, who lauded 30-year-old for his sportsmanship. Manking has been subject of heated debate since Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed il Rashid's teammate Jos Buttler in IPL. While Mitchell Starc has always maintained that he is against running out n-striker in his delivery stride, fellow Australian teammates Pat Cummins and am Zampa are up for it. 

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England vs Australia 3rd ODI: Netizens troll Ashwin after Mitchell Starc-il Rashid incident 

While plaudits for Mitchell Starc continued to pour in on social media during England vs Australia 3rd ODI, some users hit out at Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin for his infamous manking of Jos Buttler last year. Ashwin manking Buttler dominated helines for weeks and started debate on wher manking is in line with spirit of game. dismissal was a turning point in game, with Kings XI Punjab winning aforementioned contest. While several former cricketers and experts slammed Ashwin manking incident, former Kings XI Punjab skipper also found support in a few, including Harsha Bhogle. 

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Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting is vocally against manking, while Ravichandran Ashwin maintains that it is within laws of game. Ashwin will be part of Delhi Capitals in upcoming IPL, while Ponting will coach Shreyas Iyer-led outfit. veteran Indian off-spinner went as far as suggesting that whenever a batsman is backing out of his crease, delivery should be considered as a “free ball” for bowler referring to free-hit concept. 

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