Sports Cricket Question #6385
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QIn cricket, what is a "Mankad"?

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  • A A type of delivery that is bowled with a bent arm
  • B A type of shot played by the batsman using his feet
  • C A type of dismissal that occurs when a bowler runs out the non-striking batsman before delivering the ball
  • D A type of fielding position used to save runs in the outfield
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In cricket, a "Mankad" is a type of dismissal that occurs when a bowler runs out the non-striking batsman before delivering the ball. This is named after Vinoo Mankad, an Indian cricketer who famously ran out an Australian batsman in this manner during a Test match in 1947.

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