Delhi: The match number 16 of IPL 2025 saw a unique moment when Mumbai Indians (Mi) retired batsman Tilak Verma against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Tilak was neither injured nor there was any problem like fatigue, but the team strategically called him out and sent Mitchell Santner to bat.
This decision raised questions among cricket fans – was this retired heart? The answer is not. Let us understand what the difference is between the two.
What is retired out?
Retired out occurs when a batsman is neither out nor injured, but still he leaves the field voluntarily or under the team’s strategy. in this situation:
- The umpire does not have to get permission.
- “Retired out” is written in front of the batsman’s score.
- That player cannot come back to bat again in the same innings.
- Only after getting the permission of the umpire and the opposition captain, he can bat again.
It is used when the team feels that no batsman is in form or any other batsman will be more effective according to the needs of the innings.
What is retired heart?
Retired heart occurs when a batsman gets injured or his health deteriorates and he is unable to bat further. in this situation:
- The player has to seek the permission of the umpire before leaving the field.
- If that player gets fit later, he can bat again without any permission.
- “Retired Hurt” is written in the scorecard and it is not considered out.
This rule is made for the safety of the player.
Main difference between retired out and retired heart:
| point | Retired out | Retired heart |
|---|---|---|
| Reason | Strategy or voluntarily | Injury or health problem |
| Permission | The permission of the umpire or team is not necessary | Umpire permission required |
| Possibility of return | Only when the opposition captain allows permission | Possible to return automatically when fit |
| Mention in score | Retired out | Retired hurt |
| Will be considered out? | Yes | No |
Examples seen in 24 hours
Talking about the recent examples, Tilak Verma retired out in the IPL on Friday, while on Saturday, Pakistan opener Imam ul Haq had to retired when a throw was on his helmet.
In just 24 hours, the cricket world saw both these rules being used – as a strategy and in a compulsion.
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