Glenn Maxwell says his super catch against England should not count
Saturday 12 September 2015 14:07, UK
Australia's Glenn Maxwell disagrees with the ruling that allowed him to make a sensational boundary catch against England in the fourth ODI at Headingley.
Racing backwards, Maxwell caught, then threw the ball up, as his feet crossed the boundary rope. Steadying himself, he leapt back onto the pitch to reclaim the catch before landing back inside the boundary.
The stunning take which dismissed Liam Plunkett enhanced the Australian all-rounder's reputation as one of the finest outfielders in the world, although it could not prevent England from levelling the ODI series ahead of Sunday's decider at Old Trafford.
Before a law change in 2013, Maxwell's catch would have led to a 'not out' verdict because players had to catch the ball while within the field of play.
That was altered because the MCC wanted to encourage athletic catches but, despite being a beneficiary, Maxwell felt more comfortable with the old interpretation.
"I don't think it makes a whole lot of sense," he said. "I think you should have to get back into the boundary.
In basketball you've got to make sure your feet have landed inside the court and I think it should be the same in cricket.
"I think if you look at the basketball rules you have to jump from inside to throw it back in, you can't jump up in the air and catch it on the way back in.
"You've got to make sure your feet have landed inside the court and I think it should be the same in cricket.
"While we're taking catches on our side it doesn't really bother me, but I know if I was a batsman I'd be pretty upset if that was the dismissal."
Meanwhile, Australia will be pondering whether to bring back the world's No 1 limited-overs bowler, Mitchell Starc, who was rested for the fourth ODI in Leeds.
Starc has shown signs of fatigue after a gruelling three-format tour, but fellow quick bowler Pat Cummins is hoping to line up with him once again in Manchester.
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"He's still here so I hope he's going to be available for Sunday," Cummins said.
"Obviously it would be pretty handy having the number one bowler in the world back in our side.
"I've got no idea but he's not been put on a flight so hopefully he's playing on Sunday."
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