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Tilak Varma's casual approach leads to bizarre run-out
Indian cricketer Tilak Varma was dismissed after an unconventional approach at the crease, a run-out that the Times of India calls never seen before; the umpire was unavailable.
On air: Chip Darnell and Dale Bearman on BBN OvernightPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by The Times of India: “Never seen before? Tilak Varma's casual approach leads to bizarre run-out - WATCH”.
- Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 12:05 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Chip Darnell and Dale Bearman.
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Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorIndian cricketer Tilak Varma was run out in an unusual way, after what the Times of India calls a casual approach at the crease.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorCasual at work, out in a strange way, and no one hurrying. That's spiritually Florida, Dale.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorIt happened in India. The nearest alligator is a very long flight away.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSame energy as a drive-through on a Sunday, and I say that with love.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorRunning between the wickets is the one part of cricket where hurrying is the whole rule.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo he found a loophole in the other direction.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorOne alligator out of five. He did not even attempt to bite anything.
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