What is a "Mankad" dismissal in cricket?

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A "Mankad" (now officially called "Run out, non-striker's end before delivery") occurs when the bowler runs out the non-striking batsman who backs up too far before the ball is bowled. Named after Vinoo Mankad who did this to Bill Brown in 1947.

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