I agree that it's entirely arbitrary. I mean how are we supposed to know that, read the batsman's mind? They should take the intent part off and make it more objective - as in say batsmen are not allowed to deviate from the path of running unless there's a fielder in his way, ever. And the bowler should stay away from that path, or he should be penalized as well. IMO from what I've seen, intentional or otherwise, Nasir did deviate from the line way too much.
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