ECB applauds run-out reversal
Ian Bell walks out to resume his innings in the second npower Test at Trent Bridge after India withdrew their initial appeal for a run out
During the final delivery of the afternoon session of the second npower Test match between England and India Ian Bell was run out off the final ball of the session.
During the tea interval the India captain and team management withdrew the appeal, allowing Ian Bell to resume his innings.
ECB chief executive David Collier commented: "The withdrawal of a valid appeal at the tea interval was made in the spirit of cricket by the India team and demonstrates the true spirit in which the game of cricket should be played and the excellent relationship between the ECB and BCCI.
"The npower Test match series has produced excellent and exciting cricket. The second npower Test match will also now be remembered for demonstrating that the spirit and the manner in which the game is played provides a role model for others to follow.
"On behalf of the ECB, I wish to express the England and Wales Cricket Board’s grateful thanks to the BCCI and the India team."
