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Etiquette normally dictates that you give a warning first.

Personally I don't see how it can be out... The bowler has not bowled a legitimate delivery,  so basically it is a dead ball situation as the ball has not returned into play?

However, the traditional custodians of the game's laws have ruled in Ashwin's favour.

The MCC released a statement which began by clarifying law 41.16 — non-striker leaving his/her ground early — and said the law was "essential".

"In relation to the incident, the wording of the law needs to be examined to understand it further," the MCC statement read.

"This law is essential. Without it, non-strikers could back up at liberty, several yards down the pitch, and a law is needed to prevent such action."

The ball is live as soon as the bowler enters their delivery stride.

The MCC has come out in support of Ashwin and the Mankad rule:

RIP Bruce ?

I always liked the way he went about his cricket.  He wasn’t the best cricketer but he always had a crack.

Careful,  they'll accuse you of being a racist.

Yep,  I'm totally old school on this as well and I don't like it.   I suspect he's within the permissible 15 degrees, but with my bowling coach hat on,  he's straightening his arm,  which is throwing.  I bet it gets more apparent as he strives for pace or tries variation balls where his wrist becomes more mobile (running down the seam etc).

RIP Bruce ?

I always liked the way he went about his cricket.  He wasn’t the best cricketer but he always had a crack.