Mankading — The Full Rule & History
From Vinoo to Deepti Sharma.
Rule Detail: Under Law 38.3, the bowler may run the non-striker out at any time from when they start their until the moment the ball would normally be released. No warning is required in the Laws (though 'spirit of cricket' custom often includes one).
Technical Breakdown
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The bowler dismissing the non-striker who backs up out of the before the ball is released. Renamed simply 'run out' by the MCC in 2022 to remove the stigma.
Etymology
'Mankading' is named after Indian Vinoo , who ran out Australia's Bill Brown at the non-striker's end in 1947.
History
Named after Indian Vinoo , who ran out Bill Brown twice on the 1947-48 tour of Australia. Recent high-profile cases include Ravichandran Ashwin (vs Jos Buttler, 2019) and Deepti Sharma (vs Charlie Dean, England 2022 ).
Tactical Use
A single successful in a series stops opposition non-strikers backing up early — worth 2-4 runs per in tight chases.
Common Mistakes & Drills
Non-strikers should keep the bat grounded inside the until they see the ball leave the bowler's hand; junior coaches drill this as a 'reset each ball' habit.
Famous Players
Drills → real performancesRavichandran Ashwin
2010–presentOff-spin all-rounder (India)
Ravichandran Ashwin ( for India, 2010–present). Best known for: , 500+ wickets. His — flicked out with the middle finger like a striker — turns away from the right-hander and lets him attack both edges in one .
Deepti SharmaW
2014–presentOff-spin all-rounder (India)
Deepti Sharma ( for India, 2014–present). Best known for: All-round match-winner — bat and ball in the same game. All-round match-winner — has scored a 188 in an AND taken a six- haul; one of the few who can spin the new ball with off-breaks.
Jos Buttler
2011–presentWicket-keeper batter (England, captain)
Jos Buttler ( batter for England, captain, 2011–present). Best known for: / master. Made the the a respectable shot — uses to deflect 140 km/h , not power.