How was Rohit Sharma allowed to bat in 2nd Super Over against Afghanistan?

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2 Super Overs were needed to decide India’s fate in the third and final T20I against Afghanistan. Rohit Sharma’s 5th T20I hundred and super show in two super overs helped hosts seal the series in Bangalore

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Super dilemma

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Is that allowed?

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Exception

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What does ICC say

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Confusion

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No clarity

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Dravid adds to the confusion

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