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#8. Ramnaresh Sarwan runout but not out, vs Zimbabwe, 2013

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In the 31st over of West Indies' innings against Zimbabwe, Ramnaresh Sarwan drove Chibhaba towards mid-off and set for a quick run.

To Sarwan's surprise the man at extra cover, Chikabva was too quick and collected the ball in no time. And to make matters worse for the batsman, he made a direct hit at the non-striker's end.

Sarwan hadn't anticipated this agile fielding effort and when the ball crashed on to the stumps, he was well short of the crease. But the drama was yet to unfold.

Zimbabwe fielders appealed for the run-out, the umpire said not-out and the game resumed. Nobody from the field protested against the decision while the members of Zimbabwe team management couldn't believe their luck as they watched the blunder with horror in the replays.

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