Watch: Bangladesh cricket team win hearts with sportsmanship spirit

Hosts Bangladesh were lauded for its sportsman spirit during the second ODI against New Zealand after a ‘Mankad’ incident at Mirpur, Dhaka on Saturday.

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In the 45th over of the New Zealand innings, Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud Mankad (run-out by the bowler at the non-striker’s end just before bowling the delivery) Ishi Sodhi.

Replays showed that Ish Sodhi was out of his crease and was judged run out by umpire Marais Erasmus. The latter took the gesture like a champ, and headed towards the dressing room with a smile.

However, there was drama as Bangladesh captain Litton Das and pacer Hasan Mahmud called Ish Sodhi back to bat. The latter returned and hugged the bowler in delight.

In case you missed it, here’s the video. 🇧🇩🇳🇿❤️#BANvNZ pic.twitter.com/pL4shAIROX

— Saif Ahmed 🇧🇩 (@saifahmed75) September 23, 2023

Netizens expressed delight over Bangladesh captain Litton Das’ gesture towards the New Zealand side.

WOW! SOME DRAMA IN DHAKA 👀

Hasan Mehmud ran Ish Sodhi out via Mankad but Bangladesh captain Litton Das asked Sodhi to come back and carry on batting. Absolute scenes. This is sportsmanship 🇧🇩🇳🇿♥️♥️ #BANvNZ pic.twitter.com/L2RN3wdMhf

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) September 23, 2023

Hasan Mahmud mankad Ish Sodhi. But later Litton Das calls him back and then Sodhi hugs Hasan ❤️ pic.twitter.com/r2WwLIqIKH

— King Babar Azam Army (@babarazamking_) September 23, 2023

Bangladesh skipper calls back Ish sodhi after mankad by the bowler.
What a gesture#NZVSBAN #litondas pic.twitter.com/YDRMGA0hmJ

— Ronny 🇮🇳 (@ronny_6900) September 23, 2023

HASAN MAHMUD just ran out (Mankad) ISH SODHI but but but w8…
LITON DAS and HASAN have recalled him back
That’s the real Cricket
Well done BANGLADESH 🇧🇩 tigers#BANvNZ #NZvBAN pic.twitter.com/4fbs7xWZCT

— Farooq Alam (@AlamFAR786) September 23, 2023

Ish Sodhi went on to score 35 from 39 balls with the help of three sixes.

It is pertinent to mention that Mankad has been at the centre of controversy in recent times. There are divided opinions on whether it is in sportsmanship.

Related – Cricket law-makers call for calm as ‘Mankad’ debate heats up