If the batter hits the ball into the wicket, the result will depend on which wicket they hit and whether anyone else touches it first. If the batter hits the ball into their own wicket (and nobody else touches the ball before it hits the stumps), they will be out, with “bowled” as the dismissal…
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What is the 15 degree bowling rule in cricket
The 15 degree rule refers to the measurement used to determine if a bowler is following the rule against throwing the ball. It’s not used during games but is used during external assessments. The Laws of Cricket say that bowlers must not throw the ball and that once their arm reaches the highest point of…
What’s the Advantage of Being Left-Handed in Cricket?
Being left-handed has two main types of effect in cricket: in the pairing of batter vs bowler (and wicket keeper) and in the pairing of two batters. The former is more about placement while the latter is about disruption. There are relatively few situations in which it’s the fact of being left-handed that brings the…
What Are the Rules on Wicket Keepers in Cricket?
A wicket keeper is the only player on the fielding side, other than the bowler, who has specific status and rules. The position means that, unlike other fielders, they wear protective gear such as leg pads, along with gloves that make it easier to catch the ball at close range. The wicket keeper stands behind…
What Was Bodyline in Cricket?
‘Bodyline’ was a controversial cricket tactic used by England against Australia in 1932-3 that involved deliberately aiming the ball at the batter’s body. It indirectly led to several changes in the rules of cricket. The tactic, described by English players as “fast leg theory bowling”, involved fast deliveries designed to bounce and target the player’s…
What Is a Runner in Cricket?
A runner is a player who is allowed to run between the wickets (to score runs) on behalf of a batter who is unable to do so. The batter must still face the delivery and hit the ball. Whether a runner is allowed is up to the umpires. The specific threshold is that “the batter…
What Are The Laws of Cricket?
The Laws of Cricket are the main rules of the game and apply by default in most games of cricket. Many tournaments, particularly one day games, add extra rules. The Laws date back to 1744, before which different matches had different rules. The London Cricket Club drew up the Laws to make the game more…
What is Bowling Over the Wicket and Round the Wicket in Cricket?
“Over the wicket” and “round the wicket” are not literal descriptions but simply indicate which side of the wicket (at the non-striker’s end) the bowler runs when bowling. “Over the wicket” means the bowler’s arm is between their body and the wicket. “Round the wicket” means the bowler’s body is between their arm and the…
Can You Declare In A One-Day Or T20 Game In Cricket?
The Laws of Cricket say you can declare in any game. In practice, most limited overs competitions ban declarations and its rare that declaring would bring a benefit in such a game. As a quick reminder, almost all cricket falls into two categories: A limited over game (such as a one-day 50-over or a T20)…
What if a Dog Runs Onto A Cricket Field?
A dog, or any other animal, running on to the field could mean a dead ball or a boundary, but this is at the umpire’s discretion. The Laws of Cricket cover any animal, person or object coming on to the field, though of course this doesn’t cover the umpires, permitted players or playing equipment. Someone…