An international cricket columnist has cast doubt over the decision which may have cost the Black Caps the World Cup.
Controversy has erupted over Ben Stokes being awarded six runs for a match-turning incident near the end of the Cricket World Cup final on Sunday
A throw from Martin Gutpill struck Stokes' bat as the England all-rounder dived to make his ground at Lord's after running two in the final over of regulation play. The ball deflected over the deep mid-wicket boundary.
Umpire Kumar Dharmasena discussed the incident with his colleagues and then signalled six to put England back in contention, needing three runs from two balls.
But Miller wrote: "According to Law 19.8, pertaining to "Overthrow or wilful act of fielder", it would appear that England's second on-field run should not have counted, making it a total of five runs for the incident, not six.
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