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Pavan Rathnayake given out, not out, then out again in England vs Sri Lanka 3rd ODI

During the third ODI encounter between England and Sri Lanka, a bizarre sequence unfolded regarding the dismissal of batter Pavan Rathnayake. Initially declared out by the square-leg umpire following a direct throw from Jofra Archer, the decision was subsequently reviewed by the television official.

Replays showed that the wicketkeeper had already dislodged the bails prior to the ball striking the stumps, leading to an initial reversal to not out. However, after further scrutiny during the drinks break, officials confirmed that the throw had completely uprooted a stump from the ground, satisfying the specific laws of cricket and resulting in a final decision of out.

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