Ten examples of great sportsmanship

Captain MS Dhoni's decision to withdraw his run-out appeal prompted cheers from the Nottingham crowd, with ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat saying India had "upheld the great spirit of the cricket".

Here are some previous great acts of sportsmanship...

JACK NICKLAUS

The 1969 Ryder Cup is best remembered for what became known as 'The Concession'. With the match at Royal Birkdale hanging in the balance, Nicklaus conceded a two-foot putt to Tony Jacklin on the final green resulting in the first tie in the competition's history. The Americans however, as the reigning champions, retained the trophy.

PAOLO DI CANIO

West Ham striker Di Canio was commended by FIFA after passing up the opportunity to score a winner at Everton in December 2000 by catching the ball because goalkeeper Paul Gerrard was lying injured. It was a remarkable act of sportsmanship from a player who once pushed a referee over.

ARSENAL

Arsenal beat Sheffield United 2-1 in an FA Cup tie at Highbury in February 1999 but manager Arsene Wenger was unhappy with the nature of Marc Overmars' winner and immediately offered to replay the game. United had kicked the ball out of play to allow a player to receive treatment but when the game restarted Kanu raced upfield and crossed for Overmars to score. United manager Steve Bruce was apoplectic and Wenger agreed it would have been more sporting to return the ball. The game was replayed but Arsenal prevailed again.

ROBBIE FOWLER

The renowned Liverpool striker claimed he had not been fouled by David Seaman after being awarded a penalty in a Premier League game at Highbury in 1997. But the referee insisted the spot-kick had to be taken so Fowler hit a weak shot straight at Seaman. Jason McAteer, however, had no such guilt and drilled home the rebound. Fowler later received FIFA commendation for his actions.

ADAM GILCHRIST

It came as a surprise to see the wicketkeeper-batsman walk after being given not out by umpire Rudi Koertzen, after edging behind in the 2003 World Cup semi-final against Sri Lanka. Gilchrist had made 22 from 20 balls and looked to be getting into his stride - but his dismissal did not prevent the Australians from winning comfortably.

MICHAEL PHELPS

At 19 years of age, Phelps produced a stunning victory in the 100 metre butterfly at the Athens Olympics, which sealed his fourth gold of the Games.

And Phelps had the opportunity to add a further medal to his collection in the 4x100m medley relay, but he surprisingly announced he would step aside "to give a team-mate a chance".

ANDREW FLINTOFF

The 2005 Ashes will doubtless be remembered for England winning back the urn for the first time since 1987, but there was one moment during the series that is now indelible in cricketing folklore.

In the Edgbaston Test, with tailenders Brett Lee and Michael Kasprowicz remarkably moving Australia to within two runs of victory with the odds stacked against them, Kasprowicz flailed at a Steve Harmison bouncer as their hopes of a comeback win were dashed.

Lee, so nearly the hero, cut a figure of disappointment and remained at the wicket for several seconds before walking away. Flintoff, recognising his opponent's brave effort, consoled the Australian. "He did not deserve to be on the losing team," said Flintoff afterwards. "And obviously I have great respect for him."

ANDY RODDICK

Leading 5-3 in the second set of his quarter-final encounter with Fernando Verdasco in the Rome Masters of 2005, and with three match points, Roddick watched on as his opponent spun a second serve close to the left tram-line. The line judge called the ball out, giving Roddick the victory.

However, the American, seeing the ball mark in the clay, called the serve good, handing Verdasco a reprieve. The Spaniard took full advantage and held serve, before winning the set in a tie-break. Verdasco won the match and said: "I have to thank him. He is a great sportsman."

JOHN FRANCOME

British Horse racing was graced with a great act of sportsmanship in 1982 when John Francome denied himself the chance to take his fourth National Hunt jockeys' championship when his rival Peter Scudamore sustained an injury which ended his campaign. Both riders were level on points at the time.

Jockey Francome explained that his decision was made out on respect for Scudamore who had enjoyed a terrific season.

TANA UMAGA

In a 2005 Test, Colin Charvis, of Wales, cantered to the try-line but his run was brutally thwarted by New Zealand's Jerry Collins, knocking him out. Umaga, seeing the graveness of his opponent's state, ran to put him in the recovery position - a commendable act which ultimately earned him the Pierre de Coubertin medal for sportsmanship.