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24.1 Substitute Fielders When it comes to understanding the intricate rules governing substitute fielders in cricket, transitions play a crucial role in clarifying these regulations: 24.1.1 – Umpires’ Authority: The…
Cricket is a game of precision and strategy, where every run counts. In the world of cricket, runs can be scored in various ways, including through the batsman’s hits, overthrows,…
Cricket, often referred to as the gentleman’s game, boasts a complex set of rules that govern every aspect of play. One such rule that often raises eyebrows and generates excitement…
21.1 Mode of delivery 21.1.1 The umpire shall ascertain whether the bowler intends to bowl right-handed or left-handed, over or round the wicket, and shall so inform the striker. It…
20.1 Ball is Dead In cricket, determining when the ball is dead is crucial for various reasons. Here are the circumstances in which the ball becomes dead: 20.1.1 When the…
19.1 Determining the Boundary Before the commencement of a cricket match, it is the responsibility of the umpires to ascertain the field of play’s boundaries. These boundaries remain constant throughout…
18.1 Scoring Runs In cricket, players earn runs, which represent the primary unit of scoring, as follows: 18.1.1 The batter earns a run whenever they successfully cross the pitch, covering…
17.1 Number of Balls Each end shall alternate in bowling the ball in sets of 6 balls. 17.2 Start of an Over An over begins when the bowler commences their…
16.1 Determining the Winner in a Two-Innings Match In a two-inning cricket match, the team that accumulates a total of runs surpassing the combined total of runs scored by the…
15.1 Declaration Timing During an inning, the captain of the batting team has the authority to declare the inning closed at any point when the ball is not in play.…