The early phase of the 2019 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) saw a casual Jos Buttler getting a stark reminder of the forgotten and less-talked about 'Mankad' rule when Ravichandran Ashwin paused in his delivery stride before catching him short at the non-striker's end. Since then, the cricket world has been divided over upholding the spirit of the game and the advantage batsmen tend to gain by leaving the crease early.

While the debate is still on, David Warner has showed everyone how a batsman can save himself from embarrassment that mankading tends to supply in abundance. During the 22nd match of the ongoing season, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) were slowly, but surely trying to consolidate on a key partnership between Warner and Vijay Shankar.

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The seventh over of Hyderabad's innings saw Warner taking extra precaution against Ashwin who seems to have left a doubt in the minds of opposition batsmen after mankading Buttler. In a bid to make sure he didn't follow in the footsteps of Buttler, Warner was seen leaning behind and stretching out his bat to keep it inside the crease as the Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) captain delivered the ball to Shankar.

How Warner backs up at non-striker's end for Mujeeb (head down pitch) vs. how Warner backs up at non-striker's end for Ashwin (head craned back at bowler's hand). pic.twitter.com/diDmlCo6sI

When Mujeeb Ur Rahman came into the attack, Warner was once again seen backing up at the non-striker's end by his head remained forward, facing down the pitch. However, during Ashwin's over, the Australian opener appeared more cautious as he turned his head around, carefully watching the bowler's hand.

And, thanks to Warner's awareness, Hyderabad was aided with yet another brilliant knock by the Australian. Despite beginning the innings at a slow pace, Warner's 62-ball 70 powered the visitors to a 150-run total at the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium in Chandigarh.