Paceman David Moody’s bowling spell lasted just four deliveries on Sunday after he was forced out of the Renegades’ attack for sending down two dangerous full tosses.
Tasked with bowling the second over of the first innings in the Melbourne Renegades-Perth Scorchers match at Optus Stadium, Mood’s second and fourth deliveries were deemed no-balls as they were above waist height.
As per cricket laws, a bowler can be taken out of the attack if they send down two deliveries above waist-height — which an umpire believes is dangerous for the batter — during their bowling spell.
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Scorchers opener Cameron Bancroft crouched down after copping a nasty blow to his hand and ribs courtesy of Moody’s first full toss.
The Renegades bowler approached Bancroft at the non-strikers end to apologise for the mishap, who was briefly looked at by medical staff before being given the all-clear to continue his innings.
After sending down a wide next ball, Moody bowled another beamer to Stephen Eskinazi, who scooped the delivery for four runs. Replays then confirmed a no-ball, with Moody forced to hand the ball to teammate Jack Prestwidge to finish the over.
“He’s done. He’s been red-carded,” Fox Cricket’s Adam Gilchrist said.
Mark Waugh added: “Obviously no one means to do that, so it’s very unfortunate.
“He could’ve been a handful on this pitch. A big guy at good pace.”
Scorchers fast bowler Andrew Tye said he had ample sympathy for Moody.
“I do feel for David Moody. I’ve been there before getting subbed out of the attack for two waist-highs,” Tye told Fox Cricket. “It was certainly an eventful first powerplay.
“It can be a range of things. I know I’ve had problems when I either stick too much in the crease or slip at the crease, or wet hands.
“I’m not too sure what ‘Mooders’ problem was there. He’s obviously tried to go for a yorker in that second one and the batsman moving might’ve put him off and he’s ended up bowling a second one.”
