A designated batter is a player who is allowed to bat but does not field for their team. It’s a significant and experimental rule change from normal cricket set-ups. The concept of the designated batter will first be used in a high-profile situation in Australia’s Big Bash League (a T20 competition) in the 2026-7 season….
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What Are Snicko, UltraEdge and Hotspot in Cricket?
Snickometer (or “Snicko”), UltraEdge and Hotspot are technologies used in review systems to detect if a ball has hit the bat. This helps determine if the batter was eligible to be caught or dismissed by LBW. Usually, an umpire can choose to use the technology before making a decision if they are uncertain about a…
What Are Dukes and Kookaburra Balls in Cricket?
Dukes and Kookaburra (along with SG) are the most common brands of cricket ball used in professional games. They are manufactured in slightly different ways, which create physical differences that can affect the game. The three brands are all used in Test matches and other multi-day “red ball” games: SG in India; Dukes in England,…
How Big Is a Cricket Field and What Is the Boundary Size?
Unlike many sports, the size and even the shape of a cricket field can vary immensely. Often the dimensions will change between games at the same ground, which can affect tactics and outcomes. The Laws of Cricket set out specific rules on the shape of the pitch (that is, the position of the stumps and…
When Does Rain Stop Play In Cricket?
Rain stopping play in cricket is primarily a safety issue. In principle umpires stop play when it is dangerous and resume play when it is safe. In practice, it can feel confusing as a fan knowing when a game will stop or restart. The Laws of Cricket don’t actually mention rain. Instead, they simply say:…
What Are The Different Types Of Duck In Cricket
A duck in cricket is when a batter is dismissed without scoring any runs, but there are several different terms such as golden duck and diamond duck to cover specific circumstances. The name “duck” is thought to come from the idea that the 0 recorded for the batter’s total on the scorecard is a similar…
What Is a Super Over in Cricket?
A super over is a way of settling a tied cricket match where there must be a winner. It involves both teams playing one more over. The rules for a super over are not in the Laws of Cricket but instead are part of the playing conditions of a tournament, so can vary occasionally. The…
What if the Batter Hits the Ball Into the Stumps in Cricket?
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…
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…