Indian bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep put on a valiant fight with the bat on Day 4 of the Test match against Australia in Brisbane. Their impressive performances helped India avoid the follow-on and reach a total of 252 runs, still trailing behind Australia's 445 runs. The team was in danger of following-on if they were dismissed for less than 246 runs, a rule described in Law 14 of MCC Laws of Cricket.
Follow-on in Cricket: A Deeper Understanding
In cricket, the follow-on rule allows the team batting second to be asked to bat again if they are significantly behind the first team's score in the first innings. This rule aims to prevent teams from deliberately playing defensively to avoid defeat.
Background and History
The follow-on rule was introduced in the Laws of Cricket in 1877. Initially, it was applied if the team batting first had a lead of 200 runs or more. Over the years, this margin has been adjusted several times, and it currently stands at 200 runs for Tests and 150 runs for one-day internationals (ODIs).
How the Follow-on is Initiated
If a team batting first is dismissed and the opposing team has a lead of at least the specified margin, the umpires will ask the captain of the team batting second if they wish to follow-on. The team has the option to either bat again immediately or finish their first innings.
Avoiding the Follow-on
Teams trailing in the first innings can avoid the follow-on by batting aggressively and scoring quickly. If they can reach a total that is at least equal to the first innings score of the opposing team, they will not be required to follow-on.
Recent Example
In the recent India-Australia Test match in Brisbane, Indian bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep put up a valiant fight with the bat, scoring valuable runs to help India avoid the follow-on. India reached a total of 252 runs, trailing Australia's 445 by 193 runs, thus preventing the possibility of being forced to bat again immediately.
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