Cricket rules questions and answers summary

Question: while taking run the batsman is on the line of crease and fielder hits stump then is he
out or not??
Answer: On the line is out.
Last Updated: Sun 14th Feb 2016
Question: if the bowler is bowling around the wicket and the ball pitches outside off stump line
and impact inside and hitting stumps is that out,have you seen tonight's Ind v/s sri Lanka, if yes
I'm asking you about Dilshans lbw dismissal
Answer: If the ball is intercepted by the batsman's person or equipment (excluding bat and hands
holding the bat), hits within the wicket to wicket line and was hitting the wickets - out LBW.
Question: The bowlers hat has fallen off the umpires head as he has come into bowl.. No one
has noticed the hat on the floor until the ball has been hit to the boundary for 4. After the ball has
reached the boundary the umpire has discovered the hat on the floor and under 'influence' from
the fielding side has called dead ball. Just seeking clarification if this is the correct call or should
the boundary have counted?
Answer: No reason to call Dead Ball unless the incident distracted the striker.
Question: I played I a game where the bowler bowled a waist height no ball, but the ball
richocheted of the batters gloves on to the stumps, is this out.
Answer: Unless the umpire adjudicated that the ball, being a fast one, reached the batsman
above his waist while standing in an upright position in his normal stance, the batsman would be
given out - bowled.
Question: Respected Sir, Striker is striking ball for a second time with hand not holding the bat
to defence his wicket, which was a catch & keeper was trying for it. As the ball was 1/2 foot over
the wicket he deflected it with that hand, but after doing so he broke the wicket with that hand.
On appealed Striker is given out by which method of dismissal?
Answer: The first action would be adjudicated as Handling the Ball and the batsman should be
given out for this reason.
Question: what is a fielder 1 throws a ball towards the stumps and ball hits fielder 2 and diverts
towards the stumps and hit the stumps. Is it runout as the fielder 2 has not grabbed the ball.
Answer: Out.
Question: umpire called a no ball but batsman did not hear him and caught by a fielder.he started
walk and out of the crease.the fielder threw the ball and hit the wickets.will it be a run out?
Answer: Law 27.7 states: "An umpire shall intervene if satisfied that a batsman, not having been
given out, has left his wicket under a misapprehension that he is out. The umpire intervening
shall call and signal Dead Ball to prevent any further action by the fielding team and shall recall
the batsman."
Question: If good ball is bowled and hits batters gloves then batters stomache then kno ks off
bails without any fielder involved is batter out? Thank you.
Answer: Yes - bowled.
Question: Question 1: The wicket keeeper knocing got the balls on his gloves but not hitting the
stump with the gloves/palm but with the hand bit above the palm. Is it considered out? Kindly
comment. Tnx regards VRK
Answer: Yes as long as the wicket is broken by any part of the arm holding the ball.
Question: Question 1: The ball deflected of an umpire and catch taken by a fielder. Is it out?
Question 2: Run out throw by a fielder deflected of an umpire and hit the stumps and the
batsmen is out of crease. Is it out? Kindly comment. Tnx regards VRK
Answer: 1. Yes 2. Yes
Question: I was batting in an under 17 game and skied a rank full toss to mid-wicket, it was
called no-ball on height but I did not hear and daftly started walking back to the pavilion at the
opposite end of the ground. The fielder who had caught the ball threw it to the keeper and the
keeper broke the stumps. I was given out run out although I didn't attempt a run, technically. Is
this out?
Answer: Law 27.7 states: "An umpire shall intervene if satisfied that a batsman, not having been
given out, has left his wicket under a misapprehension that he is out. The umpire intervening
shall call and signal Dead Ball to prevent any further action by the fielding team and shall recall
the batsman."
Question: Dear sir on the crease line batsman stamped out or not.
Answer: On the line is out.
Question: If the keeper throw the ball to stumping but the ball reaches the boundary that run be
considered as overthrow or byes run and also that run goes to batsman or extras
Answer: If the ball has not previously made contact with the striker's bat or person, the runs
would be scored as byes.
Question: Standing at square leg there was a snick to the keeper ball bobbed up he grabbed it
2nd time the ball was half in glove & touched the back/ resting on the back of the stumps out or
not out?
Answer: Out Caught if it has not made contact with the ground before the wicket keeper has the
ball under his control.
Last Updated: Wed 10th Feb 2016
Question: In a first ball of an over abowler bowls a bouncer and it goes over batsman's head and
touches with bat and caught by a fielder.In this case in previous answer sometimes you said it
would be a no ball and sometimes said it would be a fair catch.According to current rule What is
the correct answer ?
Answer: The Laws of Cricket indicate that it can not be called a Wide as the batsman has hit the
ball. Therefore he would be out caught. However, some competitions do not allow "over the
shoulder' short pitched bowling and require No Ball to be called; thus the batsman would not be
out. Check the rules of your competition.
Question: What types of out can a batsman be on a free hit?
Answer: As for any No Ball, batsmen may be dismissed "Handled the Ball; Hit the ball twice;
Obstructing the field or Run Out.
Question: Batting against a spinner last weekend, the bowler was commencing his run up (only
three steps) before I was ready and facing up. I was told by the opposition fieldsman that once I
tapped my bat on the ground (even though I had not looked up at the bowler)that signified the
bowler could commence under the rules of cricket. I can't find a definition anywhere. What's the
rule here?
Answer: The is no specific Law that covers this situation other than Law 42 "Fair and Unfair
play". The umpires are the sole judges of fair and unfair play and, if either considers an action to
be unfair he shall intervene without appeal and, if the ball is in play, call and signal Dead Ball.
By definition, the batsman should "face up" and be in a position to observe the bowler deliver the
ball. Should he not be ready for any valid reason, the batsman may withdraw from his stance
and, provided the batsman makes no attempt to play the ball, the umpire should call and signal
Dead ball.
Question: What if ball drops in boundary when it get slipped from feilders hand .......but feilder
is still inside the feild
Answer: Play on. If the ball hits or clears the boundary line without making contact with the
ground after being struck, 6 runs would apply.
Question: If the non striker leaves the non strike end before the bowler delivers then can the
umpire on its own call it a dead ball. What if the umpire calls it a dead ball if the ball is already
been bowled and the batsman hits it for a 6.
Answer: The umpire has no need to stop play in these circumstances.
Question: what will happen if a batsman bats a shot and they takes two runs on that ball and the
caught has been taken whose batting is now?
Answer: Out caught; non-striker returns to original end.
Question: Sir i want to know that... My bowling speed is 130kmph and if i throw a ball in a over
wid the speed of only 50kmph... 2-3 time in a over does it no ball. Is there any rules of mixing
the ball fast to slow..
Answer: A bowler may mix the speed of the ball delivered at any time but he will have problems
if he throws it!
Question: Hi, I have two questions. 1/ If a non-official umpire gives a batsman out caught
behind(where there is no doubt the ball carried to the keeper), can he then change his decision
(because he thought the batsman was walking, when he wasn't) ? 2/ can a non-official umpire
call "no-ball" after an appeal for LBW has been made by the fielding side? Thanks, David
Sheehan
Answer: Anyone standing as an umpire in a match should act with all the authority of the
position, be impartial and be regarded with all the respect that behoves the players involved. It is
not an easy role to assume at any time, let alone on an ad hoc basis. The umpire should approach
the role with the view to being satisfied that all decisions are made on the evidence available to
him / her. The answer to your question is Yes.
Question: I have been advised that the international rule for the no-ball related to height of the
delivery has been changed. Previously, the slow bowlers were allowed to bowl full toss delivery
above the waist height as long as it is below the shoulder. But now for all bowlers, full toss
deliveries above the waist height is deemed to be no-ball. Is that correct? This still does not seem
to be the rule followed at club level in Australia. I have checked the ICC rules and found the
following: "Any delivery which passes or would have passed on the full above waist height of
the striker standing upright at the popping crease is deemed unfair, whether or not it is likely to
inflict physical injury on the striker." Reference - 42.4.2 http://static.icccricket.com/ugc/documents/DOC_988F9785FD768E4902737F0ACA2E856B_1352699332977_
153.pdf. Please advise
Answer: Law of Cricket 42.6 (b) states: Any delivery, other than a slow one, which passes or
would have passed on the full above waist height of the striker standing upright at the popping
crease is to be deemed dangerous and unfair, whether or not it is likely to inflict physical injury
on the striker and shall be called No ball. A slow delivery which passes or would have passed on
the full above shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease is to be
deemed dangerous and unfair, whether or not it is likely to inflict physical injury on the striker
and shall be called No ball. Rules of specific competitions would need to over-ride this Law if it
was the intention to class slow bowlers' full toss deliveries between waist and shoulder as No
Balls.
Question: what kinds of out can a batsman be on a free hit and no ball?
Answer: As for any No Ball, batsmen may be dismissed "Handled the Ball; Hit the ball twice;
Obstructing the field or Run Out.
Question: batsman played ball and going for run ball .. then without touch anyone balling move
and just before hit wicket the runner came and stop ball by his bat...what happen in this case
Answer: In this instance, the action would be regarded as obstruction as the non-striking
batsman wilfully struck the ball with his bat while the ball was in play and after the striker had
completed the act of playing the ball. Non-striker - Out (Obstructing the field).
Last Updated: Tue 9th Feb 2016
Question: LBW; Is the foot/shoe part of the leg to be out for LBW?
Answer: Yes.
Last Updated: Mon 8th Feb 2016
Question: can the batsmen move while d bowler is still in the run up?
Answer: Yes.
Question: In a T 20 match if a keeper wants to ball in mid of match than he direct came to baal
the current over after leaving the keeping or he balls after a brek of 1 over bowled by another
bowler please provide the information about this matter
Answer: I'm not sure whether I understand your query but the keeper may "hand the gloves" to
another fielder and bowl at any time during the innings.
Question: 1. When the bowler starts running up to bowl can a fielder change his position as the
batsman doesnt know he is positioned there.2. Is it true a batsman can be out lbw even if he is
out of his crease?
Answer: 1.Laws relating to the movement of fielders were amended from 1 October, 2015 to the
following: Any movement by any fielder, excluding the wicket-keeper, after the ball comes into
play and before the ball reaches the striker, is unfair except for the following: (i) minor
adjustments to stance or position in relation to the strikers wicket. (ii) movement by any fielder,
other than a close fielder, towards the striker or the strikers wicket that does not significantly
alter the position of the fielder. (iii) movement by any fielder in response to the stroke that the
striker is playing or that his actions suggest he intends to play. 2.Yes, provided all the following
conditions are met: Out LBW (Law 36) The striker is out LBW in the following circumstances:
(a) It is not a No Ball And (b) the ball, if it is not intercepted full pitch, pitches in line between
wicket and wicket or on the off side of the strikers wicket And (c) the ball not having previously
touched the bat, the striker first intercepts the ball, either full pitch or after pitching, with any part
of his person (except the hand(s) or batting glove(s) holding the bat) And (d) the point of impact,
even if above the level of the bails, Either (i) is between wicket and wicket Or (ii) if the striker
has made no genuine attempt to play the ball with his bat, is either between wicket and wicket or
outside the line of the off stump And (e) but for the first interception, the ball would have hit the
wicket.
Last Updated: Thu 4th Feb 2016
Question: Can I complete a mankad dismissal by throwing the ball into the non-strikers stumps?
For example I could be half way through my run up and throw it from 5 metres away.
Answer: Yes - An attempt to run out the non-striker may only be made prior to the bowler
entering his delivery stride i.e. back foot landing before delivery. The ball shall not count as 1 in
the over.
Question: Why is one run still awarded when a 'one short' is called after two batsmen have run
two runs? Surely if one of the batsmen is 'short' completing the first single, he is 'short' when
commencing the second single?
Answer: Because that's what the Laws of Cricket prescribe.
Question: if ball hits to batsman's left biceps then to bat and then catches then its out or not out.
Answer: Provided the ball has not made contact with the ground between first interception (the
bicep), the bat and being caught it is a fair catch - Out!
Question: Sir Is it an out in a no ball if the batsman tuches the ball when the ball iz going to
stumps?
Answer: No - a No Ball precludes being dismissed Bowled off that delivery.
Question: If a batsman is out the crease and the fielder attempts a run out and the throw deflects
off the batsman onto the stumps.So in this case will it be out
Answer: If the batsman has not made his ground prior to the wicket being put down - Out!
Question: is it run out if ball is in the hand and toutch the stumps with foot
Answer: For that action alone, the decision would be Not Out.
Question: Can I position a first slip in the batting crease line?? As per I know only a
wicketkeeper stands in the batting line zone.. firstslip can position himself just behind the keeper
but outside of the crease..
Answer: Fieldsmen may be positioned anywhere a captain deems fit provided there is adherence
to the Laws prescribing no more than 2 behind square leg and any local rules, if applicable (E.g.
no more than 5 on leg side).
Last Updated: Mon 1st Feb 2016
Question: If stumped off a wide, does the wide still count, IE 1 extra plus bowl it again?
Answer: Yes.
Question: If a bowler bowls an over the waist no ball but it hits the stumps directly. Is it out?
Answer: Any delivery, other than a slow one, which passes or would have passed on the full
above waist height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease is to be deemed
dangerous and unfair, whether or not it is likely to inflict physical injury on the striker and shall
be called No ball.
Question: If my Front legtouch the side Line of the crease,is it a no ball or not
Answer: No; cutting the the return crease only applies to the back foot.
Question: When a batsman moves wide of the crease, why does the bowler follow him instead
of bowling straight at the stumps?
Answer: This is not a question for an umpire - refer to your bowling coach.
Question: If a batter hits a six and during follow through his bat hits the stumps. If it happens
before the ball crosses the ropes , then is he out? Or he is not out whether the ball crosses the
boundary or not.
Answer: Hit wicket would apply if it occurs in the course of any action in preparing to receive,
receiving a delivery or completing the batting stroke; in setting off for the first run after playing
or playing at the ball (or, if not playing at the ball, the umpire considers this is immediately after
the opportunity to do so) or in lawfully making a second or further stroke for the purpose of
guarding the wicket. As described in the example, the batsman would be Out - Hit Wicket.
Question: 1. I attempted a shot going behind the stumps! Is it legal to attempt such shots? Was it
ever attempted anybody in the past in Intl cricketing? If this shot is legal then if the ball goes
above my waist full toss then is it to be called No Ball? 2. If the shot hit by the batsman hits the
non striker and then it hits the stump. If it happened that the non striker is outta crease in such
occasion is it eligible that batsman could be called Out?
Answer: 1 - Yes / Don't know / Yes, if a fast ball. 2 - Only if the ball is touched by a member of
the fielding team after it is struck and before it hits the wicket.
Question: Greeting Sir, We had situation recently where a batsman who hit the last ball of the
over, He completed one run and gets run-out while taking 2nd run on the keeper end (Only one
run completed). Over was ended and new batsman was in. My Question is which batsman will
face the first ball of the new over? The new batsman? Please reply.
Answer: The batsman at the non-striker's end at the conclusion of the previous over.
Question: What will haapen if the delivered ball is gathered by a fielder rather wicket keeper?
Batsman didn't hit the ball.
Answer: Play on.
Question: Who won the match if match ends with equal runs & equal wickets?? Team A has
won the toss. Team B made a short run while an inning. Can we consider short runner team as a
winner as they have made extra run like short run??
Answer: Refer to League match conditions and Rules.
Question: If suppose a batsman hits 6 sixes or 6 fours in one over in sequnce tab who will play
the 1st ball of next over,the same batsman who ended the previous over or the opposite batsman?
Answer: The batsman at the non-striker's end at the conclusion of the previous over.
Question: A BOWLER BOWLS A BATSMAN AND THE BATSMAN IS ABOUT TO BAT. IN

BETWEEN THE JOURNEY OF BALL TOWARDS BATSMAN, IT WAS DECLARED AS
DENY BY THE CAPTION OF THE TEAM WHICH WAS BOWLING. BUT THEREAFTER
BATSMAN HITS THAT BALL FOR A '4'. CAN IT BE DENIED FOR THIS RUN?
Answer: No
Question: The ball directly hits to batters helmet he tried to hit the bouncer Ball from bat but it
goes to fielder s hand. It mean helmet after that bat and catch its caught or not out
Answer: A fair catch - assuming the ball is a fair delivery and has not made contact with the
ground before the catch is taken.
Last Updated: Thu 28th Jan 2016
Question: If a batsman hits a six on 99 in a no ball when the match is on tie, will he score his
century
Answer: If the 1 run required was to achieve an outright victory, the match would end as soon as
the No Ball was called. Unless there was a local rule indicating that the match was to cease upon
the achievement of a first innings result, the 6 would stand.
Last Updated: Wed 27th Jan 2016
Question: If a batter hits the ball then it bounces into the wicket is it out
Answer: Yes
Question: Can a non striker or batsman be given out if a ball is struck straight to the umpire and
its deflected back to the bowler, who takes the bells out
Answer: Yes
Question: if two batsman started running and one is runout before they cross each other.then
which batsman is out????if the runout is done at nonstriker end ???striker or nonstriker???
Answer: If the batsmen have not crossed for the run in progress, and they are both out of their
ground, he who is closest to the wicket that is put down will be deemed Run out.
Question: sir what if a batsman plays an overhead bouncer and it is the first of the over then is it
given a no ball?
Answer: Subject to the rules under which the competition is played. The Laws state (inter alia)
"Any fast delivery which after pitching passes or would have passed over the head height of the
striker standing upright at the popping crease, although not threatening physical injury on the
striker irrespective of the protective equipment he is wearing, shall be called and signaled by the
umpire at the bowlers end as a No ball."
Question: At what stage during the delivery can a batsman pull out?
Answer: If the umpire considers the striker is not ready for the delivery of the ball and, if the
ball is delivered, makes no attempt to play it and he is satisfied that the striker has an adequate
reason for not being ready, he should call and signal Dead ball. The ball shall not count as one in
the over.
Question: How late can a batsman pull out of a delivery?
Answer: This is up to the umpire to adjudicate. If he considers the striker is not ready for the
delivery of the ball and, if the ball is delivered, makes no attempt to play it and that the umpire is
satisfied that the striker has an adequate reason for not being ready, he should call and signal
Dead ball. The ball shall not count as one in the over.
Question: Hi sir. the rule say it cant be more than two player behind the popping crease on the
leg side of the bastman while batting or on strike. So that it mean counting from stump it should
be on 90 degrees from stump to full groung or just on the power play circler? I mean the 90
degrees would be on the dimension of the deep square leg and the long stop. is it?
Answer: The Laws indicate the only limitation of on side fielders is that, other than the wicket
keeper, no more than 2 are permitted to field behind the popping crease on the on side. This
means the whole of the area in that "quarter" of the ground.
Question: it that true that the same bowler cant bat on a superover inning? In example, my team
has the first inning over and I go to bat opener and then may I bowl the second inning to the
opposite team?
Answer: You need to refer this query to the administration of the competition in which you
participate.
Last Updated: Tue 26th Jan 2016

Question: in which condition umpires call bowler over dismiss how many noballs&wide they
thrown for call over dismiss in oneday and test for both rules.
Answer: Can't understand your question.
Last Updated: Mon 25th Jan 2016
Question: Respected Sir,if a ball delivered by a bowler, not being a no ball, is structed by strike's
bat, hits on bowler's end stump & get deflected. Whether batsman is dismissed or not, if ball is
fairly held by filder, having not grounded since it was first strucked ?
Answer: A fair catch.
Question: Respected Sir,if a ball delivered by a bowler, not being a no ball, is structed by strike's
bat, hits on bowler's end stump & get deflected. Whether batsman is dismissed or not, if ball is
fairly held by filder, having not grounded since it was first strucked ?
Answer: A fair catch.
Question: When a baller balls and batsman unable to strike the ball and the ball goes to wicket
keepers glove after what circumstances or time the ball become dead
Answer: The ball shall be considered to be dead when it is clear to the bowlers end umpire that
the fielding team and both the batsmen at the wicket ceased to regard it as in play.
Question: is running runs counted if fielder catches a clean catch of no ball
Answer: Yes.
Question: If the ball bounces in front of a batsmen whilst he advances and misses it and the ball
bounces second time and hits the wickets, would this be out or not.
Answer: The ball described would be legitimate. The Laws state (inter-alia) "The umpire shall
call and signal No ball if a ball which he considers to have been delivered, without having
previously touched the bat or person of the striker, either bounces more than twice or rolls along
the ground before it reaches the popping crease."

Question: Is it no ball that delivering without enter stump box ?????
Answer: The delivery stride should be in a position that the umpire at the bowler's end can
observe. If the umpire is unable to satisfy himself that the bowlers feet have met the criteria
required for both front and back feet, he should call and signal no ball. Law 24.5 refers.
Question: When i was playing on the weekend i went back into my crease and accidentally hit
the wicket. The thing was all the players saw me except the umpire and he then gave it a
wide.But the umpire let me have a second chance.But what are the actual rules?
Answer: Hit wicket would only apply if it occurs in the course of any action in preparing to
receive or receiving a delivery; in setting off for the first run after playing or playing at the ball
(or, if not playing at the ball, the umpire considers this is immediately after the opportunity to do
so) or in lawfully making a second or further stroke for the purpose of guarding the wicket.
Question: Sir, if ball touches the batsman body first and then bat while batting and he takes a run
if the run will be counted in batsman account or will be treated as extras.
Answer: Runs to the batsman provided the ball did not make contact with the ground between
touching body and bat.
Last Updated: Fri 22nd Jan 2016
Question: In under 14 1's what are the rules about short pitched bowling and what are th
penalties?
Answer: Rule 19 BOWLING OF SHORT-PITCHED DELIVERIES (a) In all matches (except as
varied in Junior Rule 19(b)), a fast ball that in the opinion of either umpire passes the striker at
greater than shoulder height of the striker in the upright standing position, shall be called a No
Ball. (b) In two-day games only, Under 14-1, 14-2, 15, 16 and 18 bowlers may bowl a maximum
of one short-pitched delivery per over (including a No Ball or Wide) that in the opinion of either
umpire passes the striker at greater than shoulder height of the striker in the standing position.
The umpire shall immediately inform the bowler and the other umpire that the bowler has
bowled the one permitted short-pitched delivery for that over. Any further such deliveries in that
over are to be deemed dangerous and unfair shall be called a No Ball by either umpire. (c) If a
second short pitched delivery is bowled in the over, the umpire shall warn the bowler and signal
No Ball and tell the Team Manager/Captain that this is the players first warning and if it happens
again the umpire would again signal No Ball and inform the Team Manager/Captain and the
bowler will be removed from bowling and would not be allowed to bowl any more overs in that
particular innings.

Question: If a batsman runs 1 run and ball touches the helmet kept behind the wicket-keeper, 5
runs are awarded. Is the batsman (striker) awarded these 5 runs? What about the 1 run he has run,
who gets that. Also, who retains the strike after this one run is run?
Answer: 5 penalty runs added to the batting team's score plus the completed run to the batsman
(and any run in progress, if the batsmen have crossed for a second or subsequent time).
Question: Sir when a batsman get a boundary first then after fall down on wicket what is the
dissision goes . 1.four with wicket 2.only four 3.only wicket
Answer: Then ball becomes dead once a boundary ids scored - not out; 4 runs.
Question: if I'm wearing an arm guard and I get hit there, and am caught, am I out? seeing as my
arm guard is connected to my gloves, and my gloves to my bat.
Answer: Law 6.8 indicates that the ball would have to make contact with the bat, hand (or
glove) on that hand while holding the bat for a fair catch to be taken. The arm guard is not
included.
Question: if the bowler already bowled a no ball of waist height and then he bowled a bouncer
above the shoulder then ball will be legal or not
Answer: If the umpire considers that, in terms of the competition rules, the following ball is a
No Ball, it should be called as such. Otherwise - play on.
Question: For back foot no-ball, if the part of the foot which is outside the side crease is in air
and the grounded portion of the feet is inside the line, is it a no ball or a valid delivery? Similarly
for front foot no ball, is it legal delivery if the part of the foot which is behind the line is in air
and not grounded, and the grounded part of the foot is outside the crease. Thanks
Answer: For a delivery to be fair in respect of the feet, in the delivery stride (a) The bowlers
back foot must land within and not touching the return crease appertaining to his stated mode of
delivery (b) The bowlers front foot must land with some part of the foot, whether grounded or
raised (i) On the same side of the imaginary line joining the two middle stumps as the return
crease described in (a) above And (ii) behind the popping crease. If the bowlers end umpire is
not satisfied that all of these three conditions have been met, he shall call and signal No Ball.

Question: If a player got out (run out/stump out/hit wicket) on a wide ball, does it still consider a
wide and one score will be added to total of batting team?
Answer: Yes
Question: Good Day! If the Striker hits the fultos ball on shortleg fielders leg guard/pads and
then fielder took the catch. what will be the umpires decision its out or Not out. Regards Vikas
Mohite
Answer: Provided the ball has not made contact with the ground between being struck and a
catch completed - OUT.
Question: will it be a "NO ball" if the bowler make noise (comments like out, bold, gone etc etc)
in his own follow-through, while the batsman is playing the ball?
Answer: If either umpire considers the comments to be a deliberate attempt to distract the
striker, in the first instance he shall call and signal, "dead ball" and advise the batsmen and the
fielding captain of reason for doing so. Neither batsmen shall be dismissed from that delivery
and the ball shall not count as one in the over. Should this action recur, the same procedure
would apply and, in terms of the Laws of Cricket, 5 penalty runs awarded to the batting team,
both captains advised of reasons (as soon as practicable) and a report of the incident is submitted
to the governing body.
Question: Is it necessary to cross at the half pitch mark for both the batsman while the catch is
taken place, so that the non striking batsman can be on strike?
Answer: Yes - unless it is the end of an over.
Last Updated: Sun 17th Jan 2016
Question: if ball touches first batsman any part of body like on helmet,shoulder,paid and then
touches on batsman bat and fielder take catch in this situation can batsman go for out or given
not out?
Answer: Yes; provided the ball does not make contact with the ground prior to the catch being
taken.
Question: If a fields catches the ball in there hand but the it falls into another fielders hands is
out?
Answer: Yes; provided both fielders are / were within the boundary within the boundary when
the first player touched the ball and the second player completes the catch.
Question: if i ball and batsmen just tried to play bt d ball touches his helmet and goes to
baoundary is it a leg bye is the run will b counted
Answer: If the ball has not made contact with the bat or a hand / glove holding the bat, 4 leg
byes would apply.
Question: If the last ball of innings is missed by batsmen and still he run for a bye run and
keeper makes an attempt of making runout but the non strike batsmen has successfully crossed
crez. Without knowing umpires descision the other team started making celebration and in
meanwhile the batsmen took another two runs. Later umpire declare that the batsmen is safe. He
is not run out so will the batting team will get 3 runs or not?
Answer: The umpires would determine whether or not the ball was still in play after the
attempted Run Out. If so - e.g. the attempted Run Out was undertaken by the wicket-keeper
throwing the ball at the wicket - the runs would stand; if not - e.g. the wicket-keeper still had the
ball in hand or, having full control of the ball, throwing in the air in celebration - the ball would
be considered "Dead" and the match concluded on completion of the first run.
Last Updated: Fri 15th Jan 2016
Question: If the ball hits the batters hand , and the ball is caught on the full . Are you out
Answer: If the batsman's hand is in contact with the bat at the instant the ball strikes, it would be
a fair catch.
Question: Can you get stumped on a wide?
Answer: Yes
Question: WHat is considered a beem ball? Is it above the waist or above the shoulders? Having
recently bowled two balls above shoulder height i was warned but then was removed for another
ball that was at the batsmans hip?
be called No ball. A slow delivery which passes or would have passed on the full above shoulder
height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease is to be deemed dangerous and unfair,
whether or not it is likely to inflict physical injury on the striker and shall be called No ball.
Umpire action taken When not considered a deliberate action (a) Call and signal No Ball; when
the ball is considered Dead, (b) Caution bowler for first instance, final warning for second
instance; dismissal from bowling crease for remainder of the innings on third instance. (c) In all
instances the other umpire, captain of bowling team and batsmen at the wicket advised of what
has occurred and, in the case of dismissal from bowling, the matter reported to governing body.
When considered by the umpire to be a deliberate action of the bowler - Call and signal No Ball;
when the ball is considered Dead; direct the captain of the fielding side to suspend the bowler
forthwith. Advise the other umpire, captain of bowling team and batsmen at the wicket of what
has occurred and report the matter to the governing body.
Question: Sir .before a bowler delivery ball the keeper is wide and after a ball he want to close
keeping is this allowed
Answer: After the ball comes into play and before it reaches the striker, it is unfair if the wicketkeeper significantly alters his position in relation to the strikers wicket, except for the following:
(i) Movement of a few paces forward for a slower delivery, unless in so doing it brings him
within reach of the wicket. (ii) Lateral movement in response to the direction in which the ball
has been delivered. (iii) Movement in response to the stroke that the striker is playing or that his
actions suggest he intends to play. In the event of unfair movement by the wicket-keeper, either
umpire shall call and signal Dead ball.
Question: Hi, if there is 12 players on the field and the batsman get bowled, lbw, or gets out is
the batsman allowed to continue batting
Answer: This should not occur as the umpires should confirm the number of fieldsmen on the
ground at the start of play and monitor any subsequent movements on and off the ground.
However, as soon as the umpire(s) become aware of a contravention of the Laws of Cricket (or
match conditions if they over-ride the Laws) Dead Ball shall be immediately called and signaled;
the "out" decision rescinded if necessary; 5 penalty runs awarded to the batting team (if
permitted by match conditions); any runs completed by the batsmen shall be scored together with
the run in progress if they had already crossed at the instant of discovery. The ball shall not count
as one in the over. He should ensure the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side, the
batsmen and, when practicable, the captain of the batting team of the reason for this action. The
matter should subsequently report the matter to the Executive of the fielding team and the
Governing body.

Question: i know about field law we dont put more than 2fielder behind square line and no more
than 5fielder on leg side can you tell me what is a reason this why we dont put this field and also
tell me in test match can we put fielder anywhere i mean can we put more than 5fielder on leg
side in test match.
keeper, no more than 2 are permitted to field behind the popping crease on the on side. Local /
competition rules may include other restrictions (e.g. no more than 5 fielders on the on side).
Question: in cricket two or more then slips in fielding can we put two leg slips or either two leg
gully and one forward square leg fielder this rule apply 2fielder behind square and one forward
square line fielder this field position is apply or not?
keeper, no more than 2 are permitted to field behind the popping crease on the on side. Local /
competition rules may include other restrictions (e.g. no more than 5 fielders on the on side).
Question: If a bowler bowls two beamers in an over he should not be allowed to complete his
quota right? But I saw in the last over of afg v/s zim 1st t20 of him innings dawlat bowls two
beakers why he was allowed to complete his over?
Answer: The Laws indicate the following: When not considered a deliberate action (a) Call
and signal No Ball; when the ball is considered Dead, (b) Caution bowler for first instance, final
warning for second instance; dismissal from bowling crease for remainder of the innings on third
instance. (c) In all instances the other umpire, captain of bowling team and batsmen at the wicket
advised of what has occurred and, in the case of dismissal from bowling, the matter reported to
governing body. When considered by the umpire to be a deliberate action of the bowler - Call
and signal No Ball; when the ball is considered Dead; direct the captain of the fielding side to
suspend the bowler forthwith. Advise the other umpire, captain of bowling team and batsmen at
the wicket of what has occurred and report the matter to the governing body.
Question: if bowler bowl and batsman play straight by mistake bowl stop by touches umpire
body so that bowl couny in over with four runs or not count without four runs?
Answer: Ball contacting Umpire Any contact of the ball with an umpire while in play is
considered incidental and play will continue until such time as it is clear to the bowlers end
umpire and the fielders and both batsmen at the wicket have ceased to regard it as in play.
Accordingly, any subsequent runs scored or catch taken shall stand.

Question: when batsman out in lbw if ball not touch on batsman pad in case ball touches on
batsman thai so umpires gives batsman out or not out and also tell me other things in lbw case
which which things umpires checks in lbw appeal.
Answer: Out LBW (Law 36) The striker is out LBW in the following circumstances: (a) It is not
a No Ball And (b) the ball, if it is not intercepted full pitch, pitches in line between wicket and
wicket or on the off side of the strikers wicket And (c) the ball not having previously touched
the bat, the striker first intercepts the ball, either full pitch or after pitching, with any part of his
person [except the hand(s) or batting glove(s) holding the bat] And (d) the point of impact, even
if above the level of the bails, Either (i) is between wicket and wicket Or (ii) if the striker has
made no genuine attempt to play the ball with his bat, is either between wicket and wicket or
outside the line of the off stump And (e) but for the first interception, the ball would have hit the
wicket.
Question: If a dead ball is also wide, is the ball counted as dead or wide?
Answer: Should the umpires call "Dead Ball" any subsequent action is irrelevant until such time
as the ball comes in to play again. The ball does not count as one of the over.
Question: in case of no ball batsman out by stumping is given out or not out in stumping
batsman outside of crease with no ball condition.
Answer: Not out
Question: Was umpiring at Square Leg. A short pitched ball, rose above the batsman's head. I
believed the batsman nicked it, so I didn't call Wide. Is there any way of it being a No Ball. Or is
it always considered only a Wide if a short pitched ball rises above the batsman head. I only ask
because there was an argument because of the other umpire giving him not out and I was asked
why I hadn't called Wide etc.
Answer: Subject to the rules under which you play, once the striker's end umpire had given the
not out decision, the square leg umpire should have signaled to him that the ball was above the
head of the batsman standing upright in his normal stance, and the striker's end umpire should
call No Ball or Wide as applicable to the rules.
Question: bowlers throw dead bowl and batsman hit four/six then they boundry apply in dead
ball in dead ball extra one run also calculated.
Question: bowlers throw dead bowl and batsman hit four/six then they boundry apply in dead
ball in dead ball extra one run also calculated.
Question: if batsman hit ball and take single and fielder throw ball by mistake bowl go for
boundry overy so what is a total score of batsman whose take single and four runs also boundry
counted in batsman record who take single.
Answer: 5 runs to the striker.
Question: some years ago there are batting powerplay and bowling powerplay rules in cricket
where maximum 3fielders outside 30yard circle tell me about what is advantage of that
powerplay in both powerplay 3fielders outside 30yard so how bowl and batsman take advantage
of powerplay.
Answer: Check with your coach - this is not an umpiring question.
Question: in test match what is fielding restriction rules for first 10overs and after 10overs how
many maximum fielders outside the 30yard circle we put in test match in test match or one day
match there are any different in rules like fielding restrictions,overs restrictions etc.
Answer: No fielding restrictions in Test matches other than no more than 2 behind square-leg.
Question: last ball of the match. three runs to win. ball went to wicket-keeper. he runs towards
the stumps and removes bells. one run is completed during the process. but after touching the
stumps the wicket keeper throws ball in air as he think win. but the batsmen took took second
run and claimed tie. what should be the decision?
Answer: The ball should be deemed as "Dead" after the wicket-keeper completed the attempted
run-out as it would have then finally settled in the wicket-keeper's gloves and any subsequent
action irrelevant to the completion of the match.
Question: Suppose if a wicketkeeper standing behind wicket on a spinner's bowling, reaches out
to pick the ball before it complete 22yards and stump the batsmen. Would it be considered as no
ball and whether the batsmen can be given out??? Please explain Thank you
Answer: The wicket-keeper shall remain wholly behind the wicket at the strikers end from the
moment the ball comes in to play until (a) A ball delivered by the bowler Either (i) touches the
bat or the person of the striker Or (ii) passes the wicket at the strikers end Or (b) the striker
attempts to run. In the event of the wicket-keeper contravening this Law, the strikers end umpire
shall call and signal No Ball as soon as applicable after the delivery of the ball.
Question: When the ball is in wiest hight and hitting the stump then the batsman is out or notout
Answer: Any delivery, other than a slow paced one, which passes or would have passed on the
full above waist height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease is to be deemed
be called and signaled as a no ball.
Last Updated: Sat 9th Jan 2016
Question: If the ball bounces 3 times before hitting the wicket is it a no ball or out the third
bounce was inside the popping crease is it still a noball
Answer: The umpire shall call and signal No ball if a ball which he considers to have been
delivered, without having previously touched the bat or person of the striker, either bounces
more than twice or rolls along the ground before it reaches the popping crease.
Question: how many overs in test match cricket and maximum per bowler how much overs they
take in test match cricket.
Answer: There is no restriction on the number of overs an individual may bowl in a Test Match
other than within the constraints of the time available to complete the match.
Question: Is the fielder permitted to STOP the ball which is not touched by the wicket keeper,for
eg. A wide ball. Is there a rule that fielder behind the wicket keeper third man or fine leg or slips
are allowed to stop the ball which keeper and batsmen didn't touched it
Answer: There is no Law / rule precluding any of the fielding team fielding a ball after delivery
while it remains in play and whether or not it has been played at by the striker, or struck his
person.
Question: i know there are maximum 5fielders stand on leg side but tell me this also this rules
only for one day cricket/t20 or only for test matches and tell me also how can i put 5fielders on
leg side according to law only 2fielders allow behind square leg line.
Answer: The fielders may be dispersed anywhere within the field of play as determined by the
Laws of Cricket (no more than 2, fielders other than the wicket keeper, behind the popping
crease on the leg side) and any rules applicable to the competition in which you participate. If the
competition rules state that no more than 5 fielders are permitted on the leg side, those fielders
may be placed anywhere a captain deems fit but subject to the duty of care that a captain must
provide to the fielders' safety.
Question: can fielding team puts fielder anywhere in boundry line or inside 30yard circle i want
to say like this if point fielder or short third man inside 30yard in this condition can we put
anither fielder in same position like derp point and deep third man with point and short third
man.
Answer: The fielders may be dispersed anywhere within the field of play as determined by the
Laws of Cricket (no more than 2, fielders other than the wicket keeper, behind the popping
crease on the leg side) and any rules applicable to the competition of which the match forms part.
Question: hi how we calculate over rate in test match and also tell me how calculate batsman
average in his carrier match statistics.
Answer: This is not an umpiring question.
Question: If the ball is bowled above waist height (without pitching)and the batsmen in an
attempt to hit, the ball crashes into the stumps, now wether it is out or no ball?
be called and signaled as a no ball. Therefore - Not Out.
Question: Dear sir, If batsman A hits the ball n runs towards no striker end and grounds his bats
into the crease while the bowler hits the stumps but after grounding the bat looses control over
the bat n he is out of the crease so can the bowler again run the batsman A out by again
dislodging the stumps.
Answer: The batsman would not be out if he had previously grounded his foot behind the
popping crease and continued to run towards that wicket and beyond.
Question: When the bowler is running through to bowl the delivery and the batsman walks
outside can the bowler take the bails off and be given out, I have heard that a warning has to be
given first but am not to sure???
Answer: An attempt to run out the non-striker may only be made prior to the bowler entering his
delivery stride i.e. back foot landing before delivery. While convention suggests that a warning
should first be given to the offending batsman, there is no Law of Cricket that requires such
action.
Question: Batsman just give ball to baller by his hand after ball done.so umpire can give out
becoz batsman not touch bat fist .ball already on ground and not moviing but .batsman just gonna
help as friendly.what would umpire sir do?
Answer: The ball shall be considered to be dead when it is clear to the bowler's end umpire that
the fielding side and both batsmen at the wicket have ceased to regard it as in play. In the
scenario described, common sense would dictate that the ball is "dead".
Question: Batsman just give ball to baller by his hand after ball done.so umpire can give out
becoz batsman not touch bat fist .ball already on ground and not moviing but .batsman just gonna
help as friendly.what would umpire sir do?
Answer: The ball shall be considered to be dead when it is clear to the bowler's end umpire that
the fielding side and both batsmen at the wicket have ceased to regard it as in play. In the
scenario described, common sense would dictate that the ball is "dead".
Question: If the striker walks down the wicket before the ball is bowled, can the bowler run him
out under any circumstance?
Answer: A batsman cannot be run out if the ball has not subsequently been touched by a fielder
after the bowler has entered his delivery stride, before the wicket is put down.

Question: Sir, bowler deliver the ball to batsmen takes a shot to fineleg and take a single during
that time the 12 men of one team enters the ground what should be the ball consider as ??? A no
ball or penalty or etc etc
Answer: It is only a concern if the 12th man makes contact with the ball while it is still in play.
Question: is there any penalty run when the bowler is bowling & sudenly 12man come inside
the boundry rope
Answer: Only if the 12th man makes contact with the ball.
Question: 1 ball 9 runs required to qualify..bowler bowls batsman hits and runs before ball
becomes dead 12th man enters the field what would be the penalty?
Answer: Unless the 12th man comes into contact with the ball, play would continue until the
ball is considered "dead" by the umpires. Subject to local rules over-riding the Laws of Cricket,
should the 12th man have fielded the ball before it was "dead", the umpires would immediately
call and signal "Dead Ball" award 5 penalty runs to the batting team plus any runs completed and
the run in progress. The ball would not count a 1 in the over and would have to be re-bowled.
Normal advice and reporting procedures would ensue.
Question: what is the rule if no ball and wide occur simultaneously? will it be called no ball or
wide?
Answer: A No Ball will over-ride a wide in all cases.
Question: Hi, When entering the scores into my cricket it has been found the batting and
bowling do not total the same runs. Which is the score to go by? Batting or bowling????
Answer: Stacey, The scores at the conclusion of the match should have been agreed and signed
off as so by the umpires or captains. e.g Team A 7/211 defeated Team B All out for 197. These
scores should not be altered and both batting and bowling should agree. Any issues that may
arise thereafter need to be referred to the Association Executive by your Club.
Question: If a batsman is taking a stance to a wide guideline at off stump and bowler deliver the
ball out side the guide line but in reach of batsman from where he has taken a stance can that
delivery be declared as wide
Answer: Unless there are specific rules for the competition being played, the "Guide" lines for
wide balls are just that - GUIDES. It is the umpires decision whether a wide ball should be
called and such action may be over-ridden if the striker moves to bring the ball sufficiently
within his reach to be able to hit it by means of a normal cricket stroke.
Question: If a batsman hits a ball straight at the short leg fielder and it bounces off the helmet he
is wearing and goes over the boundary is the 4 runs scored or does the ball become dead after
hitting the helmet?
Answer: If a struck ball makes contact with a helmet worn by a fielder, the striker cannot be out
caught. However, play continues and, in the scenario described, 4 runs would be scored.
Question: batsman running for run after crossing a crease jump at that time filder hits ball to
stump then is batsman is out.
Answer: The batsman would not be out if he had previously grounded his foot behind the
Question: My question is ...... When bowler hits the non striking wickets,when he is bowling(By
hand or foot)and batsman run out. He will be out or not out Please give your full description
according to ICC rule its no ball and on no ball a batsman must be given out.
delivery stride i.e. back foot landing before delivery. Should the bowler hit the stumps with ball
in hand after entering the delivery stride but before delivery, the umpire shall call and signal No
ball. The ball shall not count as 1 in the over.
Question: sir, if fielder in the ground the ball touch the his hand and thoroughly go to boundary
line now he get 6 runs or 4 runs
Answer: If the ball has not previously made contact with the ground - 6; otherwise - 4.
Question: Is the playe run out when the ball hits the runner and then the wickets?
Answer: If the batsman / runner is out of the ground at the end at which the ball strikes the
stumps - Yes.
Question: Hi Sir, is it considered a run out if the person managing the stumps has ball in hand
and hits the wickets with his forearm?
Answer: As long as it is the forearm attached to the hand holding the ball.
Question: Respected Sir, The ball delivered by bowler first struck on striker's pad then
subsequently touched his bat without grounding. Can striker be given out caught if filder helds
the ball subsequently as faire catch?
Answer: Yes
Question: In the time of delivary,if a bowler hits the wickets of the non striker end with his hand
then is it called a no ball or cancel ball or dead ball?
Answer: No Ball.
Question: Sir,if the first bouncer goes over the head of the batsman and batsman hits the ball and
caught by a fielder.Is it out or no ball?
Answer: Out Caught - unless competition rules over-ride the Laws of Cricket.
Question: Sir,if the three wickets fall down on the ground then how a batsman can be run out?
Answer: Any fielder may put back one or more stumps into the ground and then strike or pull a
stump out of the ground with the ball in the hand used to do so.
Question: sir,the ball slips from the bowler's hand during bowling and the ball goes over the
keeper to the boundary without touching the ground .Is it no ball ,wide ball or cancel ball?
Answer: No Ball.

Question: Is there a reason why the wicket keeper stands behind the stumps when having to
catch the ball for a run out? Would it not be quicker to catch it in front of the stumps and guide it
backwards so that the direction of the ball does not have to change?
Answer: That's a question you need to ask your coach Jessica.
Question: Sir,after hitting the ball a batsman kicks the ball itentionally or not during running and
the fielders appeal for out.what will happen.
Answer: If the action is not in defense of his wicket and the umpires consider it to be willful
obstruction of the field, the striker may be given out for "obstructing the field".
Question: sir,if the ball bounces twice or more on the pitch and hit the wicket then what will
happen-out,noball or cancel?
Answer: It will only be called a No Ball if it bounces more than twice.
Question: Sir,On a no ball if the ball hit the wicket without touch the bat and goes out of the
boundary then how many runs will be counted?
Answer:
Last Updated: Mon 28th Dec 2015
Answer:
Answer: 5 No Balls (1 run penalty for the no ball + 4 for the byes)
Question: Can a bowler (spinner) put his toes outside the crease but land the back part of his
foot inside the crease? Is it a no ball
Answer: Assuming "the crease" is the Popping Crease, a bowler's front foot must land with some
part of the foot either grounded or raised behind it.
Question: A no ball free hit. Same batsman on strike. Bowling side change the field plan other
than keeper and bowl is bowled. Will it be called a no ball by umpire? I guess only keeper is
allowed to change position on safety grounds.
Answer: Generally, rules do not allow movement of any fielder. The umpires should advise the
fielding captain as such and, if disregarded, the game should not proceed until complied with.
Question: Hi there, My question is, if a bowler deliberately bowls balls down the leg side, can
they be no balled?
Answer: If the rules of the competition allow bowling outside the legs and the batsman is able to
reach those balls to play a legitimate cricket shot, the umpire should take no action.
Question: If a ball has been hit, and by some stroke of luck, the seam splits open on contact, if
the leather is left on the ground and an outfielder catches the cork, is the batsman out or is the
ball deemed a "dead ball"?
Answer: Impossible
Question: Is the run out valid if the wicket keeper break the stumps with his leg having ball in
his hand??
Answer: No
Question: if a fielder catches the ball and with in no time throw it in the air but the ball goes to
out of boundary .is it a six or out
Answer: The umpire needs to be satisfied that the fielder is in full control of the ball and his, the
fielder's, movement before adjudicating a fair catch.
Question: if both batsmen are at the same end in the crease and there is a direct on that end
only .. so which batsmen will be judged out or no one will be out till the time wickets at other
end is broken?
Answer: As you state, no-one would be out until the wicket is broken at the other end and then it
would be the batsman who last made his ground at the end at which both are standing.
Last Updated: Thu 24th Dec 2015
Question: Can a person be given out hit wicket if they hit there own wicket whilst the bowler is
in his delivery stride and the ball has not been bowled yet?
Answer: Yes - provided the bowler "has entered his delivery stride".
Last Updated: Tue 22nd Dec 2015
Question: If the ball is off the pitch and you hit to the fielder is it out
Answer: Assuming you are playing on a concrete based pitch, any ball pitching off the
designated surface should be called "No Ball" and any subsequent "catch" would be not out.
However, if the ball pitched on the designated surface and a batsman moved to hit the ball before
it bounced a second time, a fair catch may be taken.
Last Updated: Tue 22nd Dec 2015
Question: If the ball is pitched short and bounces over head is it wide or no ball
Answer: Fast short pitched balls of this nature should be called "No Ball".
Last Updated: Mon 21st Dec 2015
Question: If the batsman takes guard well outside leg stump and the ball passes between him
and leg stump, can it still be given a leg side wide?
Answer: No
Question: If a batsmen stands in his normal position, then backs away as the bowler is
delivering the ball, then the bowler "follows" him, ie bowls to where he is, and then the batsmen
doubles back to his normal standing position, and the ball passes to his leg side without touching
him or the bat, should this ball be adjudged a wide?
Answer: Assuming the match rules included "wide" calls for bowling outside the batsman's legs,
it is up to the umpire to judge where the batsman was standing when the delivery stride
commenced, adjudicate whether this constituted his "normal stance" for that delivery and
whether the line of the ball was appropriate for the batsman to play a legitimate shot from that
position.
Question: Hi There, Two questions: 1- Is there a limit on the number of fielders wearing a
helmet 2- is it correct to assume that if a ball pitches outside leg stump and goes to hit the
batsman on the full, the batsman is not out.
Answer: 1 - No more than 11. 2 - if the ball pitches outside the leg stump it cannot hit the
batsman on the full. Nevertheless, whether it pitches or hits the batsman on the full outside the
line of leg stump, the decision should be "not out".
Question: For "free hit" ball, when a bowler deliver a ball and batsman misses & collected by
the keeper(not standing close to wicket); the batsman is standing out of the crease and keeper
throws the ball towards stumps for run out, will this be out or not?
Answer: If the batsman is not attempting a run he cannot be run out; nor can he be stumped off a
"free hit" ball.
Question: If a striker batsman completes his 2 runs but non striker batsman goes for 3rd run and
meanwhile striker batsman is not interested for 3rd run at that time, is non striker batsman out?
So how much runs are considered?
Answer: Completed runs are scored i.e. 2 in this instance. If the striker remained within his
ground at his end; the non-striker is out of his ground at the bowler's end and the bowlers end
wickets are legitimately broken, the non-striker would be run out.
Question: Can a fielder kick the ball and hit the wicket while the batsmen is still running?
Would the batsmen be out?
Answer: Yes on both accounts if the batsman has not made his ground.
Question: is it mandatory for a wicket keeper to stand upto the stumps in order to effect
stumping, .....or he can stump out a batsman by standing far behind the wickets and throwing the
ball as in case of fast bowler
Answer: No - providing the batsman is not attempting a run, the wicket keeper may effect a
stumping from any position.

Question: If the bowler bowls a head height no ball and it hits his hand and/or bat and is caught
by the keeper, is it out?
Answer: No; a No Ball should be called.
Question: When a wide is bowled and the keeper does not stop the ball. The batsmen then run 1,
is it recorded as a total of 2 wides. Conversely in the same situation when it is deemed a wide
and the batsmen run three, is it recorded as a total of 4 wides. Finally if the same situation occurs
and the wide ball goes to the boundary, is it then 1+4 wides = 5 wides recorded onto the sundries
score
Answer: The 1 run penalty for the wide plus any "byes" conceded will be scored as wides and
debited entirely to the bowler.
Question: A bowler has say max quota of 3 overs to bowl but he gets injured while bowling 2
overs and 3rd ball of 3rd over. Then new bowler Z arrives and ball his remaining 3 balls. So, now
how many balls will Z be able to bowl? 2.3 overs or 2 overs??
Answer: 2.3 overs.
Question: whilst attempting to take a catch is the batsmen allowed to yell in order to distract the
fielder who is about to take the catch.
Answer: No - on appeal the striker may be given out "Obstructing the field".
Question: If the ball bounced twice and hit wicket is it out? Or dead ball, or it might be no ball?
Answer: A ball must bounce more than twice or run along the ground to be deemed a No Ball.
Question: Sir, while bowling if bowler first leg is half outside the crease and other half of the
ankle side is on the air when Delivering the ball, is it a No ball ? after the ball is delivered and
his feet touches the ground but his ankle side is on crease then is it a No ball too ?
Answer: No - the foot may be either grounded or raised behind the popping crease to be a fair
ball.
Question: What happens if a batsman gets bowled (ball hits top of the qstumps) in an above
waist height no-ball?
Answer: If the umpire considers the ball to above the line of the waist of the batsman standing
upright in his normal batting position - Not Out (No Ball).
Question: If fielder take catch on boundry n his cap is drop on boundry line so is it six runs or
batsmen out
Answer: Unless the cap is simultaneously touching any part of the fielder's person, it is a fair
catch.
Question: If a batsman puts his hand up to protect his face during a high full toss and the ball
hits his hand, is he out handled ball.
Answer: Not if the hand was used to avoid possible injury.
Question: Hi umpy. A batsman announces he is left handed. Hence changing off side and onside
opposite. The fielding captain alters the field in response to this. As the bowler runs in the
batsman changes to right handed. In doing so creating a very hitable offside. As the fielding team
have there offside players on his now onside. The batsman hits an easy 4 down at his new mid
off. The captain complains to the umpire. And wishes the batsman be given out for unsportsman
like conduct.
Answer: May be considered unsportsmanlike but not against the Laws of Cricket as currently
written. There is nothing stopping the bowler aborting the delivery.
Question: sir, if any player of bowling team goes out side of field without the permission of
umpire will it called no ball?
Answer: No. However, if noticed by the umpire, play shall not continue until the fielding captain
either advises the umpires he is leaving (in which case he will not be able to return without the
umpires' permission) or instructs the fielder to remain within the boundary.
Question: IS A BATTER OUT IF THE BALL IS HIT DOWN THE WICKET AND
DISLODGES STUMPS WITH BATTER OUT OF CREASE?
Answer: Not unless the ball contacts a fielder's person after being struck and before hitting the
bowler's end stumps.
Question: Hey ump, If a fielder is running directly backwards whilst the bowler is running in
and then takes a catch on the boundary, is that still considered fair?
Answer: Any significant movement by any fielder after the bowler begins his run up and before
the ball reaches the striker, is unfair.
Question: Bowler bowls ball during end of run up wrist band comes off on pitch should umpire
call dead ball
Answer: If either umpire considers an action, not covered by the Laws, to be unfair he shall
intervene without appeal and, if the ball is in play, call and signal "Dead Ball".
Question: In a local match in Singapore, umpire has called no-ball, as he thought crossing side
line with front foot is no-ball, and the batsmen hit the ball and was caught. Umpire then had a
chat with leg umpire on the rule, reversed the decision and gave batsmen out. Is this a fair call?
Answer: No.
Question: If a bowler bowls height no ball and batsman got hit wicket, then it is out or not out ?
Answer: The only means by which a batsman may be given out off a no ball is "Handled the
ball" - Law33; deliberately "Hit the ball twice" - Law 34; "Obstructing the field" - Law 37 or
"Run Out" - Law 38.
Question: Respected Sir,If side batting last need one run to win, Bowler's end umpire call &
signal wide ball. Few secound later the Striker's end Umpire called No ball for legitimate
reason.It's cleared that the side batting last has won on that delivery. My question is considering
law 21.6 & law 24.11 whether scorer will record this winning run as No ball or Wide Ball?"
Answer: The call of No Ball over-rides that of the Wide call and should be scored as such.
Last Updated: Sat 5th Dec 2015

Question: If a batsman hits the ball directly onto a fielders helmet being worn , and without any
contact with that fielder (apart from touching the helmet) the ball rebounds into the wicket
keepers gloves . The batsman is out of his crease not attempting a run and the WK fairly puts
down the wicket is that still a stumping or has a fielder " Intervened to make it a run out ???
Answer: It is not a fair catch if the ball rebounds off a helmet worn by a fielder. However, the
ball is still in play and the batsman may be dismissed by any other means.
Question: Hello a player is batting and given out caught in slip. Four balls later (when other
batters are at the crease) it is discovered that the fielding team had 12 players on the field. Can
the player who was out 4 balls earlier (almost certainly when there were 12 fielders) be recalled?
Is this a no ball or a 5 run penalty or both?
Answer: No. The fielding team captain would be requested to dismiss 1 fielder from the ground
and the match continue with the maximum 11 fielders as defined by the Laws. The matter would
be referred to the governing body for determination of any action required.
Question: Since a batsman cannot be stumped on a no ball, but can be run out, if a no ball is
bowled and the batsman is out of his crease, can the wicketkeeper pass the ball to slips to throw
down the stumps to get the wicket?
Answer: A run out can only occur if the batsmen are attempting a run.
Question: Hi, a leg spinner bowls a sharp leg spin pitched forward at or just inside the off stump.
The right handed batsman strides forward to defend, the ball barely misses the bat but then ends
up outside the wide ball guides (given that it spun viciously and started the spin on or just inside
the off stump). Or even if he doesn't strides forward and just tries to cut, but the ball was in his
reach when it passed by him/ his bat but ends at the same place as above. Will it be a wide in
either of the case?
Answer: A ball will be considered as passing wide of the striker unless it is sufficiently within
his reach for him to be able to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke. If the
striker moves to bring the ball sufficiently within his reach to be able to hit it by means of a
normal cricket stroke, it shall not be adjudged as being a Wide.
Last Updated: Fri 4th Dec 2015
Question: a fielder after having taken a clean catch on the boundary line in a T20 match
accidentally throws the ball over his head over the boundary out of the playing field - all in a
continuous motion. Can the batsman be declared out?
Answer: As soon as the umpire has decided that a fair catch has been taken i.e. the fielder is in
complete control of the ball and his motion (to stay within the boundary) the batsman will be
given out "caught" the ball becomes "dead" and any subsequent action is irrelevant.
Question: Can wicket keeper move with the ball for stumping after collecting the ball that was
missed by the batsman in case of fast bowlers??
Answer: Yes, provided the batsmen were not attempting a run in which case it may be a run out.
Question: how to get a batman century while he batting on 99 but n non striker end and last ball
of innings?
Answer: He would only be able to do so if the next ball was deemed a No Ball and the batsmen
were able to change ends in the normal course.
Question: Hello Ump. My question here is can a standing umpire call a NO ball when a close in
fielder is shouting to distract batsman attention while the ball is being bowled?
Answer: Dead Ball should be called and signalled. The offending fieldsman and his captain
advised tio desist from such behaviour and the ball re-bowled. A report to the governng body
should be submitted detailing the incident for action by them.
Question: hello sir batsman did not hit the ball, gets out hit wicket and the ball crosses the
boundary. Will the 4 byes be considered or not?
Answer: No.
Question: Can the batsmen rotate strike if the ball has gone to an out of bound place in novice
cricket
Answer: Local rules may apply but, generally - no.
Question: If the first ball batsmen faces was a ball above his head and it got an edge and the
keeper takes it , it will be considered as OUT or it will be called a NO BALL.
Answer: Under the Laws of Cricket it would be out. However, local rules may over-ride the Law
and you would need to refer to them.
Question: If I bowled a no ball and batsmen miss the shot and wicketkeeper stumping him What
is the result
Answer: Not Out.
Last Updated: Thu 3rd Dec 2015
Question: Ball tampering, a fielder has a constant habit of wiping his face that has cream on it
and then rubbing his hands together, he fields at mid off (maybe on purpose)he receives most of
the balls then rubs the ball on his pants to shine the ball before passing to the bowler. What
action is necessary for this practise to cease?
Answer: It is unfair for anyone to take any action whatsoever which is likely to alter the
condition of the ball. If the umpires agree, the ball would be impounded and replaced by a ball of
similar wear and tear to that which would have been, under normal circumstances, used to that
point of the innings, inform all concerned of the reasons for the replacement, award 5 penalty
runs to batting side (if allowed by local rules) and report the incident to their governing body
which shall take action as considered appropriate against the captain and the team concerned.
Question: Hello ump If a bowler clips his side the ball goes over & actually pitches then moves
off the pitch stops at short cover as a stand inn ump do I call dead ball or can the batsman hit
it ???
Answer: The ball should not be considered a legitimate delivery and accidentally "dropped". The
umpire should call and signal Dead Ball. It would not be counted as one of the balls in the over
and, thus, re-bowled.
Question: Hello rdca ump Can the batsman ask the bowler to remove his sweat band or watch or
schrapnel in his pants pocket as it making noise??
Answer: Yes he may and, if the umpire considers that the offending item is causing a distraction,
he may instruct the bowler to remove it from his person.
Question: can the batsman take his stance while bowler taking his run up?
Answer: Yes; However, in the Sprit of Cricket, the bowler should not commence his run-up until
the batsman has taken his stance.
Last Updated: Sun 29th Nov 2015
Question: Is Free Hit is applicable for the Over Bounce No-Ball?
Answer: Not in International Rules. However, local rules may differ and you would need to refer
to them.
Question: in the last ball of the match bowler stump the ball at non strike end while delivering
the ball and batsman is out of the crease.will the ball count or not
delivery stride i.e. back foot landing before delivery. The ball would not count as one in the over.
Question: As coach of a junior team, I was umpiring a game. Standing at square leg, I observed
a ball clearly bounce more than twice before reaching the popping crease. I called no ball. The
umpire at the bowler's end (coach of the opposing team, btw, and self-styled authority) reversed
the call and loudly rebuked me for making it, stating that square leg umpire had no authority to
make such a call. Under the general rules of cricket, was I not correct in making this call if I
judged the delivery illegal?
Answer: The Laws of Cricket state that the umpire at the bowler's end is responsible for calling
and signalling a No Ball. Nevertheless, umpires should consult if the other umpire is in a better
position to observe an incident or action. All umpires should act with impartiality when
officiating a match.
Question: greeting of d day teacher! what is the proper method of reveal the all things before
start over to umpire?
Answer: Speak to the umpire in a civil manner and reveal all that he needs to know that may
affect the conduct of the game. e.g. Bowling action; substitute on field (if allowed); request
player to return to field etc.
Last Updated: Thu 26th Nov 2015
Question: My question is when batsman hit ball and the ball hit to his elbow and the player take
catch is he out?
Answer: Yes; provided the ball has not made contact with the ground after hitting the bat.
Question: If a fielder catches a ball a couple of meters inside the boundary, then proceeds to run
over it, is that a 4 or a 6?
Answer: 6. The fielder must be in complete control of the ball and his motion (to stay within the
boundary).
Question: in cricket rules , if a player runs for 5 runs then the fielding side hit the boundary with
the ball would it be 4 or 5 runs ???
Answer: The runs completed, including that in progress if the batsmen have crossed and any
penalty runs, shall stand if they exceed to score for the boundary. Further, should the umpires
consider that the the fieldsman deliberately caused the ball to reach the boundary line, a further 4
runs would be awarded.
Question: If a batsman got bowled out but square leg umpire called a "No Ball" which batsman
did not listen and walked up to pavilion. After few seconds fielding team listen the "No Ball" call
and one of them throw the wicket out as batsman is not in the crease, would it be called as out or
not?
Answer: The batsman, having no comprehension of the No Ball call, would be deemed to be out
of his ground not attempting a run and, as such should not be given out and asked to resume the
crease for continuation of play.
Question: How many wickets should fall in a day either by exaggerating spin or seam for that
pitch to be classed unfit to play.if you please can answer this me. thanks
Answer: The number of wickets falling in a day is not a criteria for deciding whether a pitch is
fit for play. Fitness for play would be assessed by the umpires in cases where the safety of the
participants may be in jeopardy.
Last Updated: Wed 25th Nov 2015
Question: As a capt & stand inn umpire I notice fielder laying on the ground doing stretching
exercises when the bowler bowls the ball & runs scored do the runs stand & do I call dead ball?
Answer: Play on as long as the fielder is not significantly changing his position nor deliberately
attempting to distract the striker.
Question: After hitting the ball by a batsmen.Can a fielder can go out of the boundary line to
stop the six?
Answer: If the fielder's final contact with the ground, before touching the ball, was entirely
within the boundary and neither the ball nor any fielder in contact with the ball touches, or is
grounded beyond the boundary during the act of making the catch or fielding the ball, and the
fielder is in complete control of the ball and his own movement, it would be a fair catch.
Question: the wicket keeper takes the ball after the bowler has bowled and then waits a few
seconds waiting for the batsman to leave his ground is the ball then dead? after the ball is bowled
the wicket keeper takes the ball and then passes the ball to another close fielder who then trys to
run out the batsman, is the ball dead?
Answer: Whether the ball is settled or not is a matter for the umpire alone to decide. In both the
examples cited, given that the batsman has completed his play of the ball and is in control of his
actions, the umpire should consider the ball to be "dead".
Question: The bowler bowl the ball and it hit the batsman's hat and proceeded to the boundry..
so it is boundry or not ???
Answer: If the ball did not make contact with the bat (or hand holding the bat) and the umpire
considered the batsman did not attempt to play the ball, no runs would be allowed.
Question: Good Afternoon Sir, Can a ball be declared wide after it hit by batsman
Answer: No - A ball will be considered as passing wide of the striker unless it is sufficiently
within his reach for him to be able to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke. If
the striker moves to bring the ball sufficiently within his reach to be able to hit it by means of a
Question: if a batsman is hit inline on the full but the ball was swinging and likely to miss the
stumps, is this out
Answer: The over-riding aspect of an LBW is that the ball must be considered to be hitting the
wickets.
Last Updated: Mon 23rd Nov 2015
Question: hello sir...... good evening....... i want to know if a full toss height no ball ((if the ball
is near to the chest)) gets edged (( when the batsman tried to nit the ball)) and the ball hit the
wicket then the batsman will be out or not?????? *height no ball gets edged and hit the wicket*
Answer: If the ball is delivered by other than a slow bowler, it shall be deemed illegal and
signalled "No Ball".
Question: Whether it consider no ball if bowler ball outside of the box made on the bowling side
Answer: Should the bowler touch the return crease with his back foot, a No Ball shall be called.
Question: What is the ruling if a ball comes into the field (eg from a batsmen warming up) and
interferes with the fielding side?
Answer: Play would continue until such time as the ball in play becomes "dead" and is deemed
so by the umpire(s). The offending ball would then be removed from the ground. Should the
umpires concur that the action was deliberate (i.e. to distract the fielder) and not merely
accidental, the umpires should advise the captain of the offending players that the action is
unfair, instruct him to ensure that they desist and advise the matter will be reported to the
governing body.
Last Updated: Sat 21st Nov 2015
Question: If A Player Go out Of Ground For 5 Overs.And He Come Back. How Many Overs He
waiting For Bowling And batting
Answer: If the player is absent from the field for 15 minutes or more, on returning to the field,
he shall not be permitted to bowl until he has been on the field for a period of at least the length
of playing time for which he was absent. Restrictions do not apply to batsmen in the innings
following a fielding stint (unless covered in competition rules) but if a batsman is required to
leave the ground - retired hurt - he may resume his innings at the fall of any subsequent wicket.
Question: If A Player Go out Of Ground For 5 Overs.And He Come Back. How Many Overs He
waiting For Bowling And batting
Answer: If the player is absent from the field for 15 minutes or more, on returning to the field,
he shall not be permitted to bowl until he has been on the field for a period of at least the length
of playing time for which he was absent.
Question: Start of an innings,1 official umpire,1st ball an appeal to the square leg umpire who
was not there (a club person required).Can the official umpire make the decision or should it be a
dead ball.
Answer: A match should not commence until all officials are in place. However, should it do so
and the Official umpire is in a position to adjudicate on the decision with confidence, he may do
so. If not, the ball should be declared "dead", and the over / match recommenced.
Question: if a bowler spin the ball in but bounces out (wide) is it counted as wide ?
his reach for him to be able to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke.
Question: What happens when ball hits bat then the short leg fielder's helmet then caught, Is that
out?
Answer: Not out caught but the ball remains in play.
Question: Dear Sir May I change from leg spin to off spin in the middle of an over? Need I
inform the umpire or the batsman? My thanks
Answer: Yes you may; no you need not.
Question: If I was hit the ball and making run than somehow I also hit oppposite stamp .what
will be happen ? I'm out or not??
Answer: Assuming you mean the stumps at the non-striker's end - Not Out unless the umpire
deems there has been a deliberate attempt to obstruct the field with such action.
Question: Hi from chirnside last night in a 20/20 bowl as a result of a tie we hit the stumps on
the full and it was disallowed is this correct? It was the base of Middle so defiantly not a waist
high issue?? Cheers chirnside park cricket club

Answer: There is nothing in the rules of the competition that indicates that a full toss is illegal in
these circumstances. However, the appointed umpire(s) is (are) in charge of the conduct of all
matches and, if the conditions of play are advised / confirmed prior to commencement (of the
bowl-off in this case) such conditions should stand.
Question: 1) Is it mandatory for a Wicket keeper to wear the Pads? ( In a match, Dhoni gave his
pads to Rahane and did keeping without pads for the rest of the over...) 2) Can a Wicket keeper
stand with only one glove on in order to get the batsman runout when he tries for a single ? ( we
usually see it in the death overs ) 3) As per the rule, Wicket keeper is allowed to move forward
for 1 or 2 steps when the ball is in the play, but can he move much further when he sees the
batsman going down the track to play a shot? 4) A bowler usually mentions his guard say for
example, right arm over or around.. But is it mandatory to mention whether he is going to bowl
spin or medium pace?
Answer: 1) No 2) Yes 3) After the ball comes into play and before it reaches the striker, it is
unfair if the wicket-keeper significantly alters his position in relation to the strikers wicket. 4)
No
Question: Dear Sir, Here is a situation- Striker Batsman 'A' hits a short and begins slow towards
run and returns back after crossover to his ground strikers end seeing run out chance while the
non-striker 'B' completes his first run and returns to non-strikers end for the second.On that
moment thrown ball hits the non-strikers stump . Who will be run out whether non-striker 'B"
being close to the stump was running for 2nd run or the striker 'A" who is returning after
crossover without complete his run-up for the first run. Kindly clarify. Regards Anupam Singh
Answer: Neither batsman would be out. If considered deliberate, the umpire calls & signals dead
ball; gives first & final warning to both batsmen (and subsequent batsmen) not to repeat through
innings; disallow all runs scored off that ball (except wides / no balls); return batsmen to original
ends; inform both captains and scorers of the runs to be applied (if any).
Question: "Respected Sir, If less than 2 minutes remain for interval, when over is in progress.
one of the batsman get injured & retired. If I am right Umpire will call Time for interval. If this is
so shall the injured batsman (if he become fit) resume his innings after the interval when umpire
call for play? or whether he has to wait until other batsman get dismissed or retired? what is
criteria if the same situation arise at tea interval & already 8 wickets are down?"
Answer: Batsman retired hurt and tea called with the score at 8/???. He would not be able to
return to the crease until the fall of the next wicket.

Question: G'day Sir, As a bowler I have a short run up. I am constantly being held up at my turn
to run in by the batsmen not being ready. Is it up to the the batsmen to be ready for the bowler or
bowler to wait for the batsmen? If the former can I as a bowler request an umpire to speak with
the batsmen?
Answer: The bowler must wait until the batsman is ready. However, the batsman also has a
responsibility to be ready as soon as practicable. Should the umpire consider the batsman to be
wasting time he would warn him not to do so. Otherwise the umpire would defer play until the
batsman is ready.
Question: What if keeper dislodged one bail before ball hitting the stump and afterwards ball
hits the stump and dislodged another bail. Is that runout or not? I am not considering keeper later
uprooted the stump.
Answer: If one bail is off, it is sufficient for the purpose of putting the wicket down to remove
the remaining bail.
Question: Dispensing of the bails on windy days! does the keeper have to rip up stumps for
stumping to stand ? & at bowlers end does the fielder have to do the same??
Answer: Common sense should apply. Generally the umpires will agree that, provided they
observe the wickets being disturbed in any way, they will make decision accordingly.
Question: Is a bouncer by a spinner to a batsman well ahead of popping crease a legal ball?
Answer: The Laws of Cricket relate to dangerous bowling of FAST short-pitched deliveries. It is
for the umpire to decide whether the delivery was dangerous (No Ball called) and / or whether
the batsman could have played a legitimate cricket shot from his normal stance (i.e. standing
upright at the popping crease)- No Ball or Wide depending on the height / width of the ball.
Question: Respected Sir, On a fair delivery the wicket at wicket keeper's end is fairly put down
by wicket keeper without intervention of any other fielder when an Injured Batsman was out of
his ground (not attempting run) & also his runner was out of his ground. What is umpire decision
Run Out or Stumped Out?
Answer: Stumped.

Question: While bowling i discovered that the batsman was coming ahead so i bowled a bouncer
which the bats played well above his head and had covered almost half the pitch . Is it a legal
ball.
Answer: Any fast delivery which after pitching passes or would have passed over the head
height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease, although not threatening physical
injury on the striker irrespective of the protective equipment he is wearing, shall be called and
signaled by the umpire at the bowlers end as a No ball.
Question: Can the fielding team continue to appeal until umpire explicitly says 'not out' or is it
okay for the umpire to not say anything in order to deny the appeal?
Answer: The umpire should always respond to an appeal; signalling "out" or calling "not out". In
the Spirit of Cricket, the fielding team should only make one appeal and await a response.
Repeated appealing on the one incident may be construed as attempting to intimidate the umpire.
Question: How far a batsman can stand from the batting crease while facing a delivery. Can he
stand and take stance in the middle of the pitch?
Answer: A batsman may take his stance wherever he deems fit provided the umpire(s) are
satisfied that he is not placing himself in danger. If so, the umpire, under "Duty of Care" should
instruct the batsman to take up a more appropriate stance and not allow the match to continue
until the batsman does so.
Question: If the umpire calls of game due to bad light do we have to make up the lost overs due
to bad light on day 2??
Answer: This depends entirely upon local rules adopted by the Association in which you
compete.
Last Updated: Mon 9th Nov 2015
Question: If a striker got catch out by any fielder and the non-striker leaves the crease before he
caught out now who take the strike the new batsman or the non-strike who left the crease
Answer: Unless the batsmen cross before the catch is taken, the non-striker returns to his
original end.

Question: Dear sir Daily overs 90 team 1 bowled out in 89 overs team 2 bats1 over. Only .2
balls bowled called off due to rain Does the over resume next week & is it part of daily overs day
2 or still 90 have to be bowled day 2??
Answer: Local rules may apply but, in normal circumstances, the over would be completed on
day 2 with the maximum quota of overs bowled thereafter.
Question: What if bowler bowls 5 balls and umpire calls it an over. Later scorer report's umpire
as 5 ball over. Shall the bowler bowls the 6th ball in his next over. What if his allotted bowling
quota is over?
Answer: No.
Question: What if bowler balls 7th ball of over and umpire by mistake counts assuming it is a
6th ball. What if wicket falls on the 7th bowl. Will it be considered as out or not. Plz reply.
Answer: The umpire is in charge of when an over is completed. Of course he may be guided by
the scorers but, an over is not completed until the umpire deems it so. Accordingly any action
completed up to the time "over" is called will be counted whether or not runs are scored and / or
a wicket falls.
Question: if a wicketkeeper standing up for a fast bowler and in next over keeper went back
without tell the umpire means to say doesnt notify the umpire of its changing position ..whether
the ball will be called as no ball
Answer: No need top tell the umpire.
Question: Fielder near fence notices batsman running 5 runs kicks ball over the boundary is he
allowed??
Answer: If the umpire deems this to be a deliberate act a boundary 4 will be awarded plus any
runs completed (or in progress if the batsmen have crosses).
Question: Sir, a non-striker can only be run-out by a shot from the striker hitting the non-strikers
wicket IF it touches part of a fielder's body first. Has this always been the case? I recall, perhaps
incorrectly, when I was young that the non-striker would be run-out if the ball hit the wicket
directly from a shot WITHOUT touching a fielder first?
Answer: Your memory seems to have failed you. The ball must touch part of a fielder's body
first.
Question: Sir, Suppose the batsman connects the ball which strikes the helmet(wicketkeeper's)
kept on the ground. The ball then crosses the boundary rope. What run will be awarded to the
batsman / team ? Regards, D Mitra
Answer: If the ball, while in play, hits the helmet, it immediately is deemed "Dead Ball" and 5
penalty runs are awarded to the batting team together with any runs completed by the batsmen
(including that in progress if the batsmen have crossed) and / or any penalty for wide or no ball.
Question: When do the umpires take over the control of yhe ground and pitch? Is it when they
arrive at the ground or after the toss?
Answer: When they arrive at the ground.
Question: Being a legspin bowler, I delivered a full toss, which arguably passed above waist
height, dipped and hit middle stump. It was given not out and no balled. Was this the correct
decision?
Answer: Unless the Laws of Cricket are over-ridden by local rules, a full toss ball, delivered by
a slow bowler, passing the batsman in his normal stance above the waist and below the shoulder,
is a legitimate ball.
Question: what would happen if a bowler bowls more than his spell an extra 1 bowl and it
costs for a boundary??would the run on that delivery will be counted or not
Answer: The umpire is in charge of when an over is completed. Of course he may be guided by
the scorers but, an over is not completed until the umpire deems it so. Accordingly any action
completed up to the time "over" is called will be counted whether or not runs are scored and / or
a wicket falls.
Question: 1. A batsman with a runner is on strike. The ball is a No ball. The striker moves out of
his ground to play at the ball but he misses it. He tries to get back into his ground but is not able
to do so before the wicket-keeper puts the wicket down. The runner is within his ground at
square leg. There is an appeal. What is your decision and why? If he is out, state the method of
dismissal.
Answer: Not -out - a batsmen cannot be dismissed "stumped" off a No Ball.
Last Updated: Mon 2nd Nov 2015
Question: Dear Sir T-20 game bowler bowls front foot no ball "free hit "same stricker on strike.
no field change. the bowler decides to change from over the wicket to around on the next free hit
ball is he allowed to do this??
Answer: International T20 rules do not permit a change in the field and, although not
specifically stated, this would include the mode of delivery by the bowler.
Last Updated: Sun 1st Nov 2015
Question: Bowler bowls with hat on. Hat falls off during delivery stride (as ball released). Lbw
shout, a very close call. Can it be out?
Answer: If distracted, the batsman has the right to withdraw before the ball reaches him; the ball
should be declared "dead" and re-bowled. Should the batsman play at the ball he takes on any
consequences that may ensue.
Question: In seniors J grade, the limit on max number of overs per bowler in a one day game is
7. What is the rule if someone bowls 8 overs?
Answer: The corers are responsible for ensuring that a bowler does not bowl more than his
allocated overs. Should this happen, the over should be declared null & void and re-bowled by
another bowler eligible to do so.
Question: Ok the ball is nicked and hits the wicket keepers helmet, which is not out, should the
umpire state not out or call dead ball? Cheers
Answer: The umpire would respond with "Not Out" to any appeal and the ball remains live until
it is considered "Dead" by the umpire in the normal course of the game.
Last Updated: Thu 29th Oct 2015
Question: dear sir,if a batsman doesnt offer to hit the ball,then can he take bye or extra run as he
had not offer to hit the ball?
Answer: Yes; provided the ball has not made contact with any part of his person.
Question: Bowler bowls ball; batsman hits it takes off for quick single; cover throws to bowlers
end; bowler catches ball in his hand; his elbow dislodges the bail; batsman caught short - out or
not out??
Answer: Out - The wicket may be fairly put down by a fielder with hand or arm providing the
ball is held in the hand or hands so used or the hand of the arm so used.
Last Updated: Wed 28th Oct 2015
Question: Good morning, the wicket keeper is up at the stumps and the batsman nicks the ball
on to gloves then helmet or from arm to helmet and is caught , is that out or a dead ball? Cheers
Answer: It is not a fair catch if at any time after the ball has been struck by the bat and before
the catch is completed the ball has touched a protective helmet worn by a fielder.
Last Updated: Wed 28th Oct 2015
Question: The injured striker hits the ball to square leg, the striker's runner deliberately obstruct
the fielder at square leg. But fielder some how managed it & throw the ball to wicket keeper. The
wicket keeper put down the wicket fairly when the batsman who has runner is out of his ground.
Striker's end umpire signaled out to the batsman who has runner on appealing. How was the
batsman out whether run out or obstructing the field?
Answer: I would suggest the run out would stand and the runner cited for unfair play and and
incident report lodged.
Last Updated: Tue 27th Oct 2015
Question: when the height of the ball is above the waist and batsmen tries for the shot but ball
makes contact with bat and ball hits the wicket(height of the ball is above the waist)? (bat does
not touch the wicket).
be called No ball.
Question: If batsman struck the ball with bat for 3 runs, out of which 2 runs are short.soon there
is overthrow for boundary 4, after completing 3rd run. what are the signals by bowler's end
umpire to scorer?
Answer: Assuming the short runs were both at the bowler's end the umpire would signal, 1 short
run & obtain scorers' acknowledgement, another short run & obtain scorers' acknowledgement
and boundary 4 and obtain scorers' acknowledgement. Make a note to check with the scorers at
the next opportunity to ensure that 5 runs were scored off that particular ball.
Question: If a ball pitches way outside the pitch does it become a dead or a no ball or is it to be
simply called a wide? In case the batsman hits it and get caught is he out (as it wont be a wide
ball)?
Answer: On synthetic / concrete wickets a No Ball would be called. Otherwise, if the batsman is
nimble enough to be able to hit the ball it is considered a legitimate ball and the batsman will
suffer any consequences. Law 25 states, inter alia, - A ball will be considered as passing wide of
the striker unless it is sufficiently within his reach for him to be able to hit it with his bat by
means of a normal cricket stroke. If the striker moves to bring the ball sufficiently within his
reach to be able to hit it by means of a normal cricket stroke, it shall not be adjudged as being a
Wide.
Last Updated: Mon 26th Oct 2015
Question: If the batsman hits the ball for four nd walks back onto his stumps after the umpire
signals four, is he out?
Answer: The ball becomes "dead" as soon as it passes the boundary.
Last Updated: Sun 25th Oct 2015
Question: If Striker struck the ball delivered by the bowler with his bat, and crossed for first run.
at that time there is overthrow from fielder & ball went beyound boundary line. In this situation 5
runs will be credited to batting side & to striker.Which signals the bowler's end umpire indicate
to scorer so that scorer come to know about this 5 runs noting?
Answer: Signals a boundary 4. Scorers record 5 to striker and against bowler. batsmen go to
opposite ends to that before ball bowled.
Question: Dear Sir Whilst batting I skied the ball which was caught by a fielder who then
collided into another fielier fell to the floor and dropped the ball. I was given out as the catch was
deemed to have been taken. I was surprised as I didn't understand how a player could be in
control of the ball if he was knocked to the ground. Is there a time period that defines a fair
catch?? Thank you
Question: when the height of the ball is above the waist and batsmen tries to pull misses but
after making the contact with bat hits the wicket it is out or not out?
Answer: Yes - hit wicket
Question: May Umpire wear protective helmet for safety during the match, if he wish to do so?
Or whether there is restriction on this?
Answer: Yes he may.
Question: what is the sign for 2 3 runs in cricket?
Answer: No sign
Question: After a player comes on to the field of play in contravention of law 2.5 (b) and comes
into contact with the ball while it is in play, Umpire proceeded according to law 2.6. Now
whether umpire ask the concern player to seek permission for further play if that fielder or
fielding captain forgot this? Or both umpire & fielder forgot this, will it be considered that fielder
has obtained the permission? Or if same fielder touch the ball again while it is in play, will he
liable for contravening the law 2.5 again?
Answer: The player would not be permitted to remain on the field without the umpires' approval.
Question: In a 50 overs match(each bowler can ball maximum of 10 overs), 1st innings is
interrupted due to rain when the bowling team has balled 17.3 overs. 1 bowler has bowled 9
overs and another bowler has balled 8.3 overs. After the end of interruption, the match was
reduced to 33 overs per side. Now how many overs each bowler can ball..?? who should
completed the partial over??
Answer: Competition Rules apply
Question: Law 1.2 state that, each captain has to submit list of nominated players to one of the
umpire before toss. May be reason behind it, the opposing captain wants to make his plan related
to game & also scorer needs this list for his convinient. My question is whether this submitted
list is a single copy or duplicate or triplicate? also whether or not captain needs to sign on it?
Please tell me in details if I missed some points.
Answer: Refer your local rules.
Question: When bowler bowls a beamer but the batsman steps out and hits it above the waist
height then,no ball or not?
be called No ball.
Question: Sir..if a fielder disturbed the wicket without the ball in hand.but still the batsman is
short to the creeze nd filder collected the ball.how he can make the batsman out???
Answer: The wicket may be remade by a fielder by replacing bails on the stumps and
proceeding with the run out in the usual manner. The wicket is also put down if a fielder strikes
or pulls a stump out of the ground with hand or arm, provided the ball is held in the hand or
hands so used or the hand of the arm so used.
Question: While making toss for choice of inning, who decide that which captain will call for
toss i.e. head or tail? What happened if both captain insist on call for toss at same time?
Answer: Protocol is that home teams tosses and away team calls.
Question: Respected Sir, here is scenario. Fast Bowler delivered a ball which is a no ball in
respect of his feet. Striker attempt to play it. But without any contact with the bat, the ball hit on
Striker's pad & went to fine leg. While batsmen were attempting runs, Both Umpire called 'short
run' at different attempt of runs by batsmen. when batsmen crossed for the fourth run & before
completing 4th run one of the fielder threw ball towards wicket-keeper who missed it & ball
went to long off. One fielder who had left the ground & waiting for umpire's permission to return
again, came into the field & collected the ball. then threw the ball to bowler's end. Bowler fairly
put the wicket down at bowler's end before one of the batsman running towards bowler's end
could complete fourth run. Considering these scence in sequence 1)What will be the on field
signal by umpire? 2) what will be Bowler's end umpire signal to scores?3)whether or not
batsman is out? 4) how many total runs will be scored? 5) where scorer will book this runs in
scoresheet?
Answer: Please be aware that this service is not a quiz! However, in the scenario provided, the
umpires would signal: - No Ball - 1 - Leg byes - 2 (assuming batsmen crossed for 4th run less 2
short runs) - Dead Ball (ineligible fielder returns to ground and touches the ball; plus 5 penalty
runs to batting team. Both captains advised of reasons for action and player returning reported.
Question: For first over of the match, Who decide, from which end the opnening bowler start his
bowling? If there is law related to it please state that?
Answer: The decision is entirely in the hands of the fielding team captain. No Law applies.
Last Updated: Fri 23rd Oct 2015
Question: Can i get format for a notebook an umpire generally keep in a one day match & test
match. What all information an umpire writes in that notebook.Please provide me the same.
Answer: Please refer to your local administrators.
Last Updated: Wed 21st Oct 2015
Question: if a fielder has the ball with his hand, and he stump the ball with his leg.is it possible
to get the run out.
Answer: The wicket is considered to be put down by the fielder with his hand or arm, providing
that the ball is held in the hand or hands so used, or in the hand of the arm so used. Not out as
indicated in this query.
Question: Bowler who's absent at the start has to wait x amount of time before they can bowl the
fielding side sub off the opening batsman so he can refresh himself can sides do this or does the
opening batsman have to be on the field of play at the conclusion of innings??
Answer: The Laws of Cricket do not cover such situations; it is generally competition rules that
may refer to same. Therefore, unless stated in the competition rules, there is no restriction in the
circumstances cited.
Question: Keeper goes back to medium pacer he chooses his floppy cap batsman edges the ball
it hits his thumb ricochet onto floppy cap into his glove out or not out???
Answer: Out.

Question: Runout.... ball hits the stump, bat is on the line, out or not out
Answer: Out. The bat must be grounded behind the popping crease unless some other part of the
batsman's person is so grounded.
Question: if during batting the bat broke then is the ball given as a dead ball or is the ball
counts ?
Answer: No - the ball still counts.
Question: if a batsman doesnt attempt to hit the ball but he started running between the
wicket.will it be a run as the batsman had no attemped to hit the ball?
Answer: In other than when the batsman allows the ball to hit his person without taking evasive
action, runs scored would stand.
Question: There was two teams A & B.Scores are tied and the bowler B bowls a wide, the last
pair of batsmen from A team stumped by keeper on same time the batsman is out. Is the game
over once the umpire calls a wide? and therefore what is the result of match ?
Answer: The match would be declared over at the instant that the Wide is called by the umpire
and subsequent action disregarded. Win to the batting team.
Question: If a captain is not available at the appropriate time, another person has to ensure that
the list of nominated players is given to an umpire. There are no restrictions on who this other
person is. However, once the nomination is completed, must it be someone on the list who
actually tosses? however if this other person is not on the list of nominated players can he decide
to bat or bowl if he wins the toss?
Answer: At any time after the nomination of players, only a nominated player may act as a
deputy to discharge the duties of the captain including the toss and nomination whether batting or
fielding.
Question: Hi there, If a Batsman misses the ball and it goes to the keeper. The Batsman is inside
his crease but stands up to get behind it. But in the process of doing so gets stumped. What
length of time is deemed fair to be considered a dead ball?
Answer: Whether the ball is finally settled in the gloves of the wicket keeper is for the umpire to
decide. Holding the ball for an indefinite time waiting for a subsequent action from a batsman,
other than completing a shot or commencing a run, would be considered not in the spirit of the
game and could be construed as unfair play.
Question: Sir, if bats man play a short and ball hit the umpire's body and meanwhile taking the
run, one bats man got run out.. it will be out or not out ?
Answer: Out. The ball remains live after any contact with the umpire.
Question: In a run out if striker and non striker are taking run and they are one feet away from
crossing each other and at that time bowler's side bells are fairly removed then who is out..
Answer: The non-striker
Question: If A is on striker end and B is on non striker end,A hits the ball and it goes to square
leg player he throes to keeper. meanwhile B takes run and comes close to A,but A doeset take run
he is in his Chris so B goes back as he is 6,7 steps back keeper throws the ball to bowler end
,seen this A calls him for run and leaves the Chris to compromise his wicket as they are one feet
away from crossing eatch other bells are fairly removed on non striker end and after this B
reaches at striker end ..so who will be out.
Answer: B
Question: n: Respected Sir, On the last ball of the match, batting side needs 1 run to win. The
bowler while coming to deliver a ball sees the non-striker trying to steel a run. Since the nonstriker is out of crease, the bowler throws the ball at his wicket but misses. Both the batsmen
complete 1 run. Explain step-by-step what action will you take as a Bowlers end Umpire? also
please answer whether law 42.16 ( batsmen staealing run) can apply here or not?why?
Answer: Well done in looking up the Law that applies in this circumstance. It provides all the
information that you request and I suggest that you look it up again. Subject to no competition
rules over-riding the Law, penalty runs applied would mean that the batting team would require 6
runs off the final ball to achieve victory.

Question: I've noticed that odi playing conditions don't mention anything about having less than
11 players taking the field. In the eventuality of having 9 or 10 players taking the field, what
fielding restrictions would one enforce with regards to the overs 41-50? I've seen it mentioned
somewhere that the 30 yard circle will need to be populated first.
Answer: Not going to happen.
Question: Sir,when a bowler deliver a ball and batsman misses,collected by keeper(not standing
close to wicket).if the batsman is standing out of the crease and keeper through the ball towards
stumps.this will be out or not.
Answer: Out - stumped (as the batsman is not trying to run).
Question: run is counted if the batsman is leaving the ball and ball touches the body of the
batsman and goes for the boundary.
Answer: No run is recorded. The batsmen may run but, on completing the 1st run, the umpire
will call & signal "dead ball" and return batsmen to their original positions.
Question: In a run out if Both striker and non striker are exactly in middle of pitchp and at that
time bowler side stumps are fairly dismissed, who will get out.
Answer: The batsman running towards the wicket that is put down.
Question: Batting side required 1 run to win. The striker batting on 96 plays a cover drive.
While the fielder is chasing the ball, both the batsmen run half way to take a run but deliberately
dont cross each other. Once the ball crosses the boundary line, both of them to their original
creases. a)How many runs are scored? b)what action will you take? i.e. Deliberate short run or
anything else.
Answer: 4 runs scored to the striker; the match is completed and stumps drawn immediately.
Question: What action will you take if a Match ball is tampered by fielder?
Answer: Confiscate and replace the ball; advise batsmen and fielding captain of actions taken;
advise other captain as soon as practicable; award 5 penalty runs to batting side (if local rules
allow) and report incident to the Executive of the fielding side and to any governing body
responsible for the match who shall take such action as considered necessary against the captain
and team concerned.
Question: Once a team appeal a lbw, is the ball immediately dead awaiting the decision or can
the same batsman be stumped if his out of his crease?
Answer: The ball is still in play and does not become "dead" until, in the opinion of the umpire,
it finally rests in the gloves of the wicket keeper or is returned to the bowler.
Question: If beamer is bowled wide of the batsman (beyond reach) in this case what will b given
by umpire ( A no-ball with free hit or a wide ball).
Answer: A N0 Ball should be called. Local / competition rules will indicate whether a free hit is
applicable.
Question: If a batting side need 6 runs of the last ball, and batsman hits the ball in the air
towards the boundary and fielder patrolling that side comes out of the boundary rope and at the
time of impact he jumps in the air and pushed the ball inside the boundary rope and other fielder
standing their catches the ball. So what will be the decision,is the batsman is out or ball will be
considered as six Or the ball will becomes dead?
Answer: If the last point of contact with the ground before touching the ball is outside the
boundary, 6 runs would be scored. If the last contact with the ground before touching the ball is
from inside the boundary, a fair catch would be paid.
Question: Respected Sir, Striker missed the Ball which was delivered by the Bowler. The ball
passed the stump by a inches of distance but one of Bail fell while passing the ball. It was not
cleared what caused the bail to fall. Fielding side appealed for batsman dismissal. Whether
striker is out bowled or not out?
Answer: The umpire is the sole judge of whether the ball made contact with the stumps. If there
is any doubt that the ball did not cause bails to be dislodged, the decision would be "not out".
Question: If a batsman flips his stance from right hand to left hand, does a wide ball as per his
regular stance on leg side stands to be a legal wide, if called so ???
Answer: Batsman gives up the leg side wide but the "wide guidelines" remain in play.
Question: Respected Sir, On the last ball of the match, batting side needs 1 run to win. The
bowler while coming to deliver a ball sees the non-striker trying to steel a run. Since the nonstriker is out of crease, the bowler throws the ball at his wicket but misses. Both the batsmen
complete 1 run. Explain step-by-step what action will you take as a Bowlers end Umpire?
Answer: If the bowler fails in the attempt to run out the non-striker in these circumstances, the
umpire shall call and signal "dead ball" as soon as possible. The ball shall not count as one in the
over and the bowler will be required to finish the over.
Question: hi. if a bowler bowls a no balls but it passes the batsman, keeper and slips and the
umpire signals "not ball" and "byes" how would a scorer put that down if scoring on cricHq?
Answer: All runs are to be scored as "No Balls" and applied against the offending bowler.
Question: If a bowler bowls a ball without crossing the umpire ,will it be a no ball?
Question: keeper up to the stumps an edge of the bat comes, hits the thumb of w/Keeper glove
rebounds onto W/Keeper peak of his helmet back into his gloves batsman "out caught"?
Answer: It is not a fair catch if at any time after the ball has been struck by the bat and before
the catch is completed the ball has touched a protective helmet worn by a fielder.
Question: I'm a captain of my side Stand on umpire we have no ump if the batsman complete 1
run then the ball goes for overthrows how do I signal 5 runs??
Answer: The umpire's role is to signal a boundary 4 in the normal fashion and ensure the nonscoring batsman faces the next ball (unless the end of the over). A non-official means on
indicating the runs to be scored is holding a spread hand to the scorers to indicate "5". Make a
note of the ball from the over on which the incident occurred and check that the scorers correctly
recorded the runs at the next break.
Question: If a batsman leaves his helmet behind the stumps on blowers end and forgets to take if
off the ground while the play is on. After few overs fielder hits the helmet while targeting the
stumps and misses the stumps when the runner is out of the crease. Should the batsman be given
out, or should the batsman be panealies with deducting runs or what should be done in this case.
Umpire also did not bother moving the helmet from there when it was left there.
Answer: &Under no circumstances should a batsman be able to place his helmet on the ground.
If not required it should be transported off the ground.
Question: Can the right hand bowlers right foot cross or cut the side line bowling over the
stump.
Answer: No ball.
Last Updated: Fri 9th Oct 2015
Question: The batsman was batting outside his crease, and I was fielding close to the stumps.
The batsman essentially blocked the ball away, and it rolled in front of me. At no point has he
gone behind the crease. I picked the ball up and walked behind him casually knocking the bails
off. It was given out, but I just want clarification that it really is out, and isnt in violation of any
rules like the batsman has to be attempting a run etc.
Answer: The ball is in play and not considered "dead" until it finally comes to rest in the gloves
of the wicket keeper or the hands of the bowler prior to commencing run-up for the next ball or
if, in the opinion of the umpire(s), no further action is likely. It is the responsibility of the
batsmen to make / maintain their ground while the ball is still in play.
Question: what is the rule about can a batsman ask to umpaier is bowler spin or fast?
Answer: All the umpire is required to be aware of is what is the action of the bowler. It's up to
the batsman to make his mind up about the rest.
Question: i am a righty batsman, for example a delivery is coming towards me and its going for
a wide. i decided to become left handed and go for a switch hit and misses it. will it be a wide?
Last Updated: Fri 3rd Apr 2015
Question: If the batsman plays a forward defensive stroke and holds his position the ball
bounces on the ground and then spins back and hits the edge of his bat and the keeper catches the
ball full toss. Is he out ? During this time the batsmen does nothing to obstruct the natural
trajectory of the ball he is just holding his natural position that he played the shot.
Answer: It is only a fair catch if a fielder catches the ball after it has been lawfully struck more
than once by the striker, and it has not been grounded since it was first struck.
Last Updated: Tue 31st Mar 2015
Question: in an LBW review: The ball was hitting the middle stump; but 50% of the ball was
inside leg stump line- Is this out?Thanks.
Answer: Umpire's call. Needs to be more than 50% outside the line to warrant Not Out decision.
Last Updated: Mon 30th Mar 2015
Question: If a bowler give 2 no balls of hight then he continue their over or not????
be called No ball. A warning shall be issued in the first instance and a final warning in the second
instance. Should a third instance occur in the same innings the bowler would be suspended from
bowling for the remainder of the innings. Should the umpire consider the action by the bowler to
be deliberate, the bowler shall be suspended immediately.
Question: In case of a RUN OUT on a NO BALL, will the delivery be counted as one of the six
deliveries of the over or will the bowler have to ball again
Answer: A No ball is not counted as 1 of the over.
Question: Dear Sir, If the batsman moves towards on side when the ball is delievered and if the
ball has passed through the leg side missing the leg stumps will this be considered as a wide ball
Answer: No

Question: If the ball is way over the head of the batsman(full toss) while he is front foot. Is it
considered as no ball?
Answer: Any delivery which passes or would have passed on the full above shoulder height of
the striker standing upright at the popping crease is to be deemed dangerous and unfair, whether
or not it is likely to inflict physical injury on the striker and shall be called No ball.
Last Updated: Sun 29th Mar 2015
Question: After catch the catch if u throw ball to boundary it is out or not out
given out "caught", the ball becomes "dead" and any subsequent action is irrelevant.
Question: what is the rule regarding the number of bouncers allowed in one over? i notice that
the umpires signal with a finger to the bowler when a bouncer is bowled, but a wide isnt given whats going on here?
Answer: Such rules are determined for each competition. e.g. ICC International One Day
matches allow up to 2 bouncers per over (above shoulder of batsman standing upright at the
popping crease and below top of head). Any subsequent such ball in that over shall be called and
signalled as No ball. Any ball that passes above the head of the batsman (standing as above) may
be called Wide.
Question: Could an ambidextrous batsman change hands fron right to left as the bowler is
running to deliver ?
Answer: Yes. However, the bowler would be within his rights to abort his run-up and change the
field before his next delivery. If such occurred, the matter of time wasting would need to be
considered by the umpires who may instruct the batsman to desist from such action.
Question: Is it illegal to use the opposite side of the bat?
Answer: No
Question: G'day sir. What if a bowler takes run up from outside the boundary? [I mean he is
bowling from where it is normally considered as a 4 or 6].
Answer: There is no restriction on the length of a bowler's run-up. However, common sense
applies and, should the umpires consider that this action is an unnecessary waste of time, the
bowler and his captain would be told to desist and warned. Further such action in that innings
could result in penalty runs being awarded to the batting team and / or suspension of the bowler
forthwith.
Question: If a batsman gets injured and can't play, can a player who's been out already sub to
take his place or is there a special procedure?
Answer: Unless there are specific rules in the competition in which he plays, an injured batsman
unable to commence or continue his innings would be recorded as either "absent" or "retired
hurt" and his place cannot be taken by a separate player. A substitute player may act for the
injured player in the field or a runner when batting but he (the substitute) is not permitted to bat,
bowl or act as wicket keeper.
Question: what will happen when ball above waist height falls on wicket in cricket game
be called No ball. A slow delivery which passes or would have passed on the full above shoulder
Question: sir, if keeper caught the ball but he hits the stump during his attempt to catch the ball,
is batsman out or it is no ball?
Answer: The act of disturbing the stumps is irrelevant and, subject to all other actions being
legitimate, the catch would stand and the batsman would be given out.
Question: If a player is on the team list to play an the other team forfeits can game still be
classed as a played game?
Answer: This is subject to the rules of the competition in which the team plays.
Question: sir, if a bowler balls from the back of the stumps is it a 'no ball', his front foot is
behind the crease.
Last Updated: Fri 27th Mar 2015
Question: Scores are tied and the bowler bowls a wide, the batsmen attempt a run and the striker
is run out. Is the game over once the umpire calls a wide? and therefore striker cannot be run out.
Answer: Subject to rules that may vary from competition to competition, a match is not over
until an outright decision is reached or, in the case of a limited over 1 day match, the batting
target is reached. In such instances, the match would be declared over at the instant that the Wide
is called by the umpire and subsequent action disregarded. Should the match have scope to
continue i.e. only a 1st innings result in a multi-day match, the run out would stand.
Question: If bat broken while playing ball and catch was taken then whether the batsman is out
or not out
Answer: It's a bad day. Not only is he out but he has to purchase a new bat.
Question: If a bowler bowls an underarm ball, can the batsman flick it up with his shoe and hit
it?
Answer: The striker is out Hit the Ball Twice if, while the ball is in play, it strikes any part of his
person or is struck by his bat and, before the ball has been touched by a fielder, he wilfully
strikes it again with his bat or person unless it is to return the ball to a fielder when the ball is out
of play or in order to guard his wicket provided he does not obstruct a fielder from catching the
ball in doing so.
Question: If your running between wickets and your foot is over the crease but in the air are you
out?
Answer: The batsman would be out unless he had previously grounded his foot behind the
Question: If a spinner bowls directly over my head and i crouch a little and it hit the stumps
Then it is no ball or out -and i dont step out of the crease
Answer: A slow delivery which passes or would have passed on the full above shoulder height
of the striker standing upright at the popping crease is to be deemed dangerous and unfair,
Question: What happens if a bowler ball a extra over/ball allocated to him.. like 11th over in
ODI. Is this a no ball or a dead ball. What if a run is scored on the ball, will it count..
Answer: As soon as the scorers / officials detect a breach in the bowling restrictions they should
advise the umpire(s) who would cancel all actions from that over and start the over again, with a
bowler yet to complete overs allowed to him. The umpires should advise all involved as to the
reasons for this action and report the incident to the governing body.
Question: G'day sir. If the batsman leaves the ball and the Keeper catches it, is the batsman still
allowed to run?
Answer: Yes
Question: 3 RUNS REQUIRED OFF 2 BALLS WITH ONLY WICKET LEFT. THE STRIKER
IS ON 98* & THE NON STRIKER ON 97*. HOW WILL THESE BOTH BATSMEN SCORE
CENTURIES & WIN THE MATCH???
Answer: Refer to previous responses to the numerous questions submitted on this matter.
Question: My question is if a batsman is charging down and bowler bowls a waist high ball ,so
up to what limit or distance on pitch should the ball considered a no ball ?
Answer: Any delivery, other than a slow one, which would have passed on the full above waist
Question: A bowler bowls a legitimate ball; After hitting the bat it goes to keeper's gloves and
goes into the air. A fielder running from the circle catches the ball by making a dive and in
excitement he throws the ball in air and falls on the ground. Is it out or not? Q.no2 a fielder catch
a ball but in excitement he throws the ball in air and to the boundary without touching ground is
it out or not.
Question: Is it possible - both batsman can be out by one ball ?
Answer: No - the ball becomes dead from the instant of the incident causing dismissal of a
batsman.
Question: Ball was missing in hole on the ground after first shot but before the boundary- how
many run will be allowed ?
Answer: Any fielder may call Lost ball if a ball in play cannot be found or recovered. Any
runs for penalties awarded to either side shall be scored and the batting side shall be awarded
either the runs completed by the batsmen, together with the run in progress if they had already
crossed at the instant of the call OR 6 runs, whichever is the greater.
Question: what matters BCCI match referee will mention in his report ???
Answer: Ask the BCCI.
Last Updated: Wed 25th Mar 2015
Question: If the ball was full toss no ball (fast ball above the waist) and the keeper stumped that
batsmen, is it a out or not out?
Answer: Not out - a stumping cannot be effected off a No ball.
Question: If there is a miss understand between batsman during single if the bowler hits the
stump without ball and bail falls how could he make a run out.
Answer: The fielder must either strike stump(s) out of the ground or pull a stump out of the
ground with his hand or arm providing that the ball is held in the hand(s) so used orin the hand of
the arm so used.
Question: If the ball touches on arm pad (not gloves) of the batsman and caught by the fielder is
the batsman out or not out?
Answer: No
Question: in cricket if a batsman try a reverse sweep didn't get the ball. is it a wide or legal
delivery?
Answer: Legal
Question: If batsmen run 3 and 1 is short from crease then how many runs are conceded?
Answer: 2
Question: 3 runs required in 2 balls to win with last pair batting. the striker batsman on 98 and
the non striker batsman is on 97. How will both batsman score centuries as well as win the
match.
Answer: Batsman on 98 plays a shot and run for 3 but there is a short run and only 2 scored =
100; Batsman on 97 faces the next ball and strikes a boundary 4 = 103.
Last Updated: Tue 24th Mar 2015
Question: If a full toss no ball touches bat then wickets, was the batsman is out or not, he was in
the crease line.
Answer: Not out.
Question: 3 runs required in 2 balls to win with only one wicket left. The batsman is on 98 and
the non-striker is on 97. How will both batsman score centuries as well as win the match without
extra ball?
Answer: Batsman on 98 plays a shot and run for 3 but there is a short run and only 2 scored =
100; Batsman on 97 faces the next ball and strikes a boundary 4 = 103.
Question: if a batsman left the ball and ball hits with his body can he take legbie runs???
Answer: If the batsman has either not attempted to play the ball with his bat or tried to avoid
being hit by the ball, leg byes should not be allowed.
Question: Sir,can I change from fast bowling to spin in the middle of an over after informing
umpires?
Answer: Yes
Question: Question is about a drs review.when a ball pitches outside leg is there a possibility
that the "pitch in line" could be a "umpires call"..or is it just either "pitched outside leg" or
"pitched in line" which is inside the green line.basically my question would be..when a ball
pitches on leg stump for an lbw shout..which condition should be met for the decisions to be
"umpires call".?
Answer: 50% or less of the ball is seen as pitching within the imaginary line between leg-side
stumps.
Question: sir what would be the decision of the umpire if a bowl is going wide and at the same
time it is an above shoulder bouncer from a fast bowler. Will it be considered a wide or a bouncer
or both???
Answer: The bowling of fast pitched balls is dangerous and unfair if the bowlers end umpire
considers that by their repetition and taking into account their length, height and direction they
are likely to inflict physical injury on the striker irrespective of the protective equipment he may
be wearing. The relative skill of the striker shall be taken into consideration. The umpire shall
indicate to the bowler and the batsman, the number of such balls delivered in that over. Should
the ball also be considered to be a Wide ball, the umpire shall call and signal same and it will not
count as 1 of that over.
Question: Can a batsman be out when he edges the ball and the ball gets stuck in the gap
between the helmet and the grill, and that wicketkeeper claims the catch?
Answer: The ball becomes dead whether played at or not when it becomes lodged in the clothing
or equipment of a batman or an umpire.
Question: If a runner leave crease before bowling then runner is out or not?
delivery stride i.e. back foot landing before delivery.
Question: How many runs are added to the batsman's tally when the team needs just one run for
victory while he runs either two or three before the ball is retrieved?
Answer: If the rules of the competition indicate that a decision is reached as soon as the
"winning" run is scored or if an outright decision is achieved, only 1 run would be added to the
score.
Question: If a batsman wears his thighpad on the outside of his pants, and the ball hits it and
gets caught, is it out?
Answer: Not unless the ball hits the bat or the hand holding the bat prior to or after hitting the
thigh pad.
Question: Is the batsman at non striker end out when he is out of the crease while the bowler hits
the stump with ball before delivering the ball? If so is the ball is counted and what is the method
of out either run out or stumping or anything else
Question: Is the batsman at non striker end out when he is out of the crease while the bowler hits
the stump with ball before delivering the ball? If so is the ball is counted and what is the method
of out either run out or stumping or anything else
Question: If the non strikers bat hits the stiker's end stumps when trying to complete 1 run, can i
consider it is an out?
Answer: No
Question: if a team needs 2 runs to win and a player hits a boundary/4, than how many runs will
be added to the players individual total, 2 or 4?
Answer: If the ball reaches the boundary before 2 runs are completed, 4 runs added to the score.
Otherwise only 2.
Question: Question is about a drs review. A left handed batsman is given not out after a lbw
appeal.The decision is reviewed to the 3rd umpire. The ball pitches outside the line of the stumps
on the leg side by 1 millimeter. The impact is in line with the stumps due to swing and the whole
ball hits middle stump. Is it out or not out?
Answer: A batsman should not be given out LBW if the ball pitches outside his leg stump; no
matter by how far.
Last Updated: Thu 19th Mar 2015
Question: If batsman hit the ball and it is close to boundary can a player go outside the boundary
before the ball n can he save runs by jumping outside the boundary
Answer: A boundary shall be called and signalled if the bowlers end umpire considers a fielder
with some part of his person in contact with the ball, touches the boundary or has some part of
his person grounded beyond the boundary.
Question: Is there any bowler review for out (catch) but umpire gave not out due to no ball waist
height?
Answer: If the fielding side has not exhausted their review opportunities.
Question: if batsman A hits the ball and took three runs but unfortunately umpire calls 1 run as
short, then who will be on strike on next ball? batsman A or B??
Answer: If not the end of an over, the non-striker would face the next ball.
Question: IN A WIDE BALL, IF THE BATSMEN HITS HIS STUMPS WILL IT BE GIVEN
AS OUT?
Answer: Yes. The modes of dismissal from a wide are Hit wicket, Obstructing the field, Run out
and Stumped.
Question: If a batsman is given out bowled and the ball continues past the keeper to the
boundary, and on review the delivery is deemed a no ball, is it 1 no ball or 5 no balls?
Answer: The ball should be deemed to be dead from the instant of the incident causing the
dismissal. On overturning the decision, 1 No ball is recorded.
Question: when the bowler over steps and ball hits the stumps and heads towards boundary,can
that be declared as boundary or not
Answer: Should the ball reach the boundary after a No ball is called, and subject to the ball not
having made contact with the striker's bat / glove(s), 5 No balls shall be scored.
Question: if a bowler didn't say the side of balling and delivers the ball and that ball was wide,
then again he delivers the next ball without saying the side, then that ball will be consider as no
ball or not?
Answer: It is unfair if the bowler fails to notify the umpire of a change in his mode of delivery.
In this case the umpire shall call and signal No Ball.
Question: How long does the keeper have to make a stumping can he wait a few seconds for the
batsmen to lift his foot ? Or does it have to be in one motion ?
Answer: The ball becomes dead when the bowler's end umpire considers it to finally have
settled in the hands of the wicket keeper. Should the umpire consider the striker is not in control
of his motion and, in consequence, in danger of leaving his ground, he may consider the ball to
be still in play until the striker's motion is under control or a stumping effected.
Question: sir, Today during the playing final, bowler bowled the ball, batsman at the greese, and
thestumps are suddenly fell down due to air, whether ball considered to be good ball or dead ball.
Answer: Should the wicket be disturbed prior to the striker having the opportunity to play the
ball, either umpire should immediately call and signal "dead ball". The ball shall not count as one
in the over.
Question: is it out when the ball hits the bat first and then the wicket
Answer: Yes; provided it is a legitimate delivery.
Question: Sir my question is what does the law says about an above waist height ball, if batsman
is outside the crease.
be called and signalled as a no ball.
Question: If a team requires one run to win and If the first ball of the next over is No Ball or
wide will that over be considered? We have a match in our club and we provide bonus point if
team chases the score in or less than 4 overs scores were level at the end of 4 overseas but 4.1
was wide ball so will the team get the bonus ???
Answer: Refer to the rules of your competition.
Question: If a player trying to hit a first bounce over head and he cought out...then what will be
the decision of umpire? .out or not out?
Answer: Out - caught.
Question: Question is about the short crease: Batsmen hits the ball. Batsmen and runner running.
After the 2nd run,player fails to reach the crease(short crease). To whom the strike will go?
Answer: If the striker did not make his ground he would be run out. If not the last ball of the
over, the next batsman would face. If the non-striker did not make his ground he would be run
out. If not the last ball of the over, the original striker would face the next ball. If the last ball of
the over, the next batsman would face the first ball of new over.

Question: Sir if a spin bowler bowled a leg spin ball to a right handed batsman, which is turning
more than 2feet (like in the case of shane warne's) and the ball is pitched far outside leg stump at
strikers position and batsman left the ball unattempted, but due to spin of the ball if ball
somehow turns significantly after passing stricker and passes above the middle stump, can it be
given a wide ? as ball pitches outside legstump and passes far away from the strikers position
does it come under negative bowling ?
Answer: A ball must pass to the leg side of the leg stump to be considered a Wide in limited over
matches.
Question: There's a match of 6 overs. The criteria for getting bonus point is to achieve the target
in 4 overs.? Suppose a target of 37 runs is set. In 4 overs 36 runs is scored. And 4.1 th is a wide
i.e. an illegal delivery. So the target is achieved within 4 overs. Now the question is , Should the
team get bonus point or not ?
Question: There is a match of 6 overs. The criteria for getting bonus point is to achieve the
target in 4 overs. The target is 37 and the team scored 36 in 4 overs and 4.1 is the wide ball,
which is an illegal delivery and the team wins. Now the question is Whether the team is eligible
for bonus point?
Question: Opening batsman leaves the field whilst fielding and stays off for rest of innings.
When can he bat
Answer: The rules of the competition in which he is competing will apply and may vary
between competitions.
Question: 3 runs reqd in 2 balls to win with only one wicket left....The batsman is on 98 and the
runner is on 97. How will both batsman score centuries as well as win the match??
Answer: Striker hits the ball and proceeds for 3 runs but one of the batsmen has a short run; 2 to
his score and the total. Batsman on 97 then proceeds to hit the ball to the boundary before the
first run is completed; 4 runs to his score and total.

Question: if a batsmen is given out run out can he appeal that decision to the third umpire using
the DRS?
Answer: It's hardly worth pursuing as every umpire with DRS available will refer all but the
most obvious decision to the 3rd umpire.
Question: If batsmen cross twice before a ball is caught, would the new batsmen be on strike for
the next delivery?
Answer: The not out batsman would go to the end to which he is running at the moment the
catch is taken. Provided it was not the end of an over, the new batsman would face the next ball.
Question: Sir, While executing reverse sweep by a right hand batsman,who misses and the ball
goes down the leg side, should it be given wide or not? If it is considered wide by considering his
leg side off side then what about other breach of rules when his off side becomes leg side? Please
clarify and email me the reply Thanks Suhas Sapre
Answer: The umpire shall not adjudge a delivery as a Wide if the striker, by moving causes the
ball to pass wide of him. By changing stance, the striker gives up the normal "leg-side" Wide
adjudication.
Question: if a right hand batsman play reverse shot nd if he beat the ball nd ball goes to outside
the off stump then it will be wide or not ? Please tell very urgent.
Answer: The umpire shall not adjudge a delivery as a Wide if the striker, by moving causes the
ball to pass wide of him. By changing stance, the striker gives up the normal "leg-side" Wide
adjudication.
Question: If a ball goes through under the bat, but outside of the wide line, then is it still a wide
ball?
Answer: The "Guide" lines for wide balls are just that - GUIDES. It is the umpire's decision
whether a wide ball should be called and such action may be over-ridden if the striker moves to
bring the ball sufficiently within his reach to be able to hit it by means of a normal cricket stroke.

Question: A batsman hits the ball & starts running for a single. Fielder collects the ball and
throws at the stumps. During batsman's run which was an easy run another fielder comes in
between the normal running trajectory of the batsman to cross the pitch for throw backup and
collides with the running batsman. In the meantime the throw hits the stumps. The batsman
argues that he could have completed the run and the fielder admits that he came in between by
mistake. Will the batsman be given out?
Answer: The issue would be whether the umpires considered that the fielder WILFULLY
obstructed the batsman in running between wickets. If there is no obvious evidence of this, the
batsman may be given "run out". However, in the Spirit of Cricket and, assuming the contact was
accidental, one would trust that the fielding team would not appeal for a dismissal (or withdraw
that appeal). If considered a "wilful" action, "dead ball" is called, neither batsmen shall be
dismissed from that delivery, 5 penalty runs awarded to the batting team, both captains advised
of reasons (as soon as practicable), the ball shall not count as one in the over, the run in progress
shall be scored, the batsmen decide who is to face the next ball and a report of the incident is
submitted to the governing body.
Question: If the batsman is taking guard about 4' down the pitch and therefore close to the
protected area is there anything that they should be aware of from an umpiring perspective in
terms of potential pitch damage? Thanks.
Answer: All players must avoid unnecessary damage to the pitch. A player will be deemed to be
causing avoidable damage if either umpire considers that his presence on the pitch is without
reasonable cause. It is a moot point that a batsmans stance, no matter how far out of the popping
crease, is causing unavoidable damage but, should either umpire consider it is taken for the
express purpose of damaging the pitch, the batsman will be directed to desist from doing so. If
the action of damaging the pitch is considered wilful, penalties and reporting of the player should
occur.
Question: When a person is batting and he hit a ball in the air towards the other batsmen, can the
batsmen hit the ball?
Answer: Should the umpire(s) consider this action to be wilful on the part of the non-striker he
would be given out "Obstructing the field". If it was considered to be obstructing the ball from
being caught, the striker would be dismissed.
Question: In runout case: If batsman's bat has entered into the crease and after that the bat is in
the air, ball hit the stumps. will he be out??
Answer: The bat must be grounded at the time a bail(s) is dislodged and, unless some other part
of his person is grounded or, in the act of running a foot has been grounded beyond the popping
crease at that end prior to it being dislodged and he continues running towards the wicket at that
end, he would be adjudicated "run out".
Question: If a player take one step out of the crease and a bowler bowl a Beamer than that bowl
will be no ball or not?
be called and signalled as a no ball. A slow ball above shoulder height shall also be called "No
ball" in these circumstances.
Question: in a t20 match, a nominated player came to filed in the 19over. When there turn to bat,
he came to bat after 2 wks down and I asked him that he has to wait until 5wks fall to bat. Was
this the correct decision?
Answer: The rules of the specific competition would apply. Check them out.
Question: If a bowler bowled a ball which is far above the head and if the batsman edged it what
will be that called as a wide or out?
Answer: Assuming the ball bounced before reaching the striker and no other issues involved (i.e.
an otherwise legitimate ball) if the ball was caught directly from the bat, the batsman the
batsman would be given out - caught.
Question: I was a leg umpire in a game.A batsman on the strike was standing way in front of a
crease.A bowler bowled a beamer which was head high but eventually hit batsman gloves and hit
a stump.If a batsman was in a crease I would have given him not out as it was a no ball.But as
batsman had taken a guard two steps before the crease,I had given him out.According to
batsman,as he had taken guard 2 steps before the crease, before delivering a ball, he should be
judged for no-ball as per his initial guard-two steps before the crease.Can anybody please clear
me about what's rule says in this scenario ?
Answer: Any delivery which passes or would have passed on the full above shoulder height of
the striker standing upright at the popping crease (or, in the case of a fast ball, above the waist) is
to be deemed dangerous and unfair, whether or not it is likely to inflict physical injury on the
striker and shall be called and signalled as a no ball.

Question: according to new rules, if a bowler bowls 3rd bouncer in an over and if batsman hits it
and got caught,is it out or it will be given as a no ball?
Answer: The rules and guidelines adopted for the competition in which the match is taking place
will define the maximum number of fast short pitched balls allowed per over. Many competitions
allow 2 per over for multi-day matches or 1 per over for limited over, one-day matches. In the
case above, the 3rd ball should be called and signalled as a no-ball whether or not it is classed as
a dangerous ball that may inflict physical injury on the striker. The skill level of the striker
should also be taken in to consideration (i.e. the umpire may insist that no short pitched bowling
will be permitted). The bowler's end umpire having assessed the bowling of fast short pitched
balls as dangerous and unfair, would warn the bowler who may be allowed two such warnings.
The third instance would result in "no ball" being called and signalled, and the bowler being
removed from the bowling crease for the remainder of the innings.
Question: are fielders (other that silly point and silly leg) allowed to wear padding such as
football shin guards under their clothes?
Answer: Yes
Question: if a bowler bowled a wide and you hit it is it still called a wide
Question: What is the ball called if the ball drops the second drop in the batting crease.is it a noball or dead ball.
Answer: The umpire shall call and signal No ball if a ball which he considers to have been
delivered, without having previously touched the bat or person of the striker, either bounces
more than twice or rolls along the ground before it reaches the popping crease. Otherwise play
continues as normal.
Question: In a game where there is no LBW or no leg byes, can batsmen take guard outside off
stump i.e can batsmen hide all stumps before bowler bowls.
Answer: All match conditions should be agreed before the start of play.
Question: If, when completing a run, the non-striker slips and knocks off the bales, is he out?
Answer: No
Question: While a fielder is attempting to catch a ball in air and there happens to be a fielder
lying down in front of him and the fielder happens to drop the ball and the ball happens to fall on
the lying fielders body (back/stomach/chest) and the catching fielder then picks the ball of his
body will it be judged out ?? Remember the ball has not touched the ground at any moment
Answer: Yes
Question: Respected Sir, If a team require 4 runs on 1 ball. the batsman hit the ball going
towards the boundary but it hit the umpire and there is no fielder behind the umpire. what will be
the decision?
Answer: Play continues in the normal manner until the umpire(s) consider the ball to be "dead".
Question: i understand that a batsman cannot be given out stumped from a no ball. however, if
the keeper was to throw the ball at the stumps instead of the standard stumping motion, would it
become a run out? thanks, chris.
Answer: The batsman would only be given "run out" if he was attempting to take a run at any
time after the ball is delivered to him and before it is considered "dead" by the umpire(s).
Question: Ball hitting batsman's helmet after hitting the bat - can it be given out "caught"?
Answer: Yes
Question: In a no ball the batsman trying to hit the ball and the ball hits his helmet and crossed
the boundary in air. How many runs will you allow and in which account?
Answer: In the unlikely situation that the ball carried from bat to batsman's helmet to over the
boundary without making contact with the ground, 6 runs would be recorded for the batman's
score and 1 run recorded for the no ball.
Last Updated: Tue 3rd Mar 2015
Question: Can a batsman be given out (caught) if the fielder who caught him was outside the
boundary at the time the ball was bowl but inside the boundary when he took the catch?
Answer: The fielder would not have been considered to have left the field unless he or his
captain has advised the umpire(s) of this fact. The fielder then has to request permission from the
umpire to return to the field. In the situation that you describe, the fielder would likely be
deemed to be in play and the catch allowed.
Last Updated: Tue 3rd Mar 2015
Question: The batsmen hit the ball to the point, and goes for a run, the fielder in the point
position throw it to the wicket keeper, the wicket keepr catch the ball and hit the stump, the
umpire declared it OUT, to whom is granted the run out?
Answer: Both fielder and wicket keeper would be credited with an assisted run out.
Last Updated: Mon 2nd Mar 2015
Question: Can a waist above no ball nmbe stumped and can I be given out?
Answer: No - a batsman cannot be stumped off a no ball.
Question: I have a question regarding run out by wicketkeeper. Would it be given run out when
wicketkeeper dislodges the bales with some part of his body ( with ball in his gloves) and the
batsman is short of his crease ?
Answer: For a legitimate run out, the bails may be removed by the keeper with gloved hand or
arm providing the ball is held in the glove(s)so used or the gloved hand of the arm so used.
Question: Hi, My friends and I are having this discussion on run out. The batsman slides trying
to complete the run and the fielder throws the ball towards the stumps. The bat goes beyond the
popping crease and at the moment when the ball dislodges the bail the bat pops up (in the air and
no contact with the ground). Will the batsmen be adjudged run out or not?
Answer: The bat must be grounded at the time a bail(s) is dislodged and, unless some other part
of his person is grounded or, in the act of running a foot has been grounded beyond the popping
crease at that end prior to it being dislodged, he would be adjudicated "run out".
Question: a bowler bowls a ball above the shoulder height of the batsmen, but the batsmen hits
the ball. can it be called as bouncer....?
Answer: Yes
Question: Sir as we have seen K. Pollard bowling from behind the stumps,what will be the
criteria for the umpire to judge his delivery as in the case of return crease so that he doesn't use
illegal angle to bowl?
Last Updated: Sun 1st Mar 2015
Question: i had been given not out for a caught behind appeal but i was out of my crease and the
keeper threw the ball at the stumps then i was given out. i though it was a dead ball after i had
been given out ?
Answer: The caught decision takes precedence but the keeper has every right to attempt a
stumping in case the original appeal is declined.
Question: I was recently umpiring a game (player/umpire) and the slow bowler yelled out quite
sharply while the ball was in the air. It was not a grunt from the delivery it was a clear and sharp
Got Him while the ball was in the air. He did it twice when I said quite politely you probably
shouldnt yell while the ball was in the air. From this I received a barrage of abuse about not
knowing the rules. I acquiesced and said fine do what you want as I didnt really wish to
argue and fight and the game was practically over anyway. He kept on and required calming
down by his team mates. Was I right? It doesnt seem right to yell and put off the batter while the
ball is in the air?
Answer: It is unfair for any member of the fielding team to deliberately attempt to distract the
striker by action or by word while he is preparing to receive or receiving a delivery. If either
umpire considers such occurs, the ball shall be immediately called dead ball, a first and final
warning issued to the fielding player concerned and his captain and batsmen advised of the
reasons for this action. Neither batsmen shall be dismissed from that delivery which shall not
count as one of the over. Any recurrence can carry a penalty of 5 runs to the batting side and
reporting of the player concerned for misconduct (and his captain for failing to control his
players).

Question: What happens if the ball hits the Umpire on the full and is then caught
Answer: Out "caught".
Last Updated: Sat 28th Feb 2015
Question: If the ball gets its 2nd drop after passing the batsman before hitting the stumps after
being bowled by the bowler,then it should be bowled or it should be called dead ball?
Answer: A ball must bounce more than twice or roll along the ground to be deemed a "no ball".
Question: If our front foot lies behind the stumps on bowling side will it be a no ball ?
Answer: No - but the delivery stride should be in a position that the umpire at the bowler's end
can observe.
Question: if a batsman is out of crease and bowler bowled a higher than waist height ball. Is it a
no ball?
be called and signaled as a "no ball".
Question: If the wicket keeper takes off his helmet and places it behind him, what are the rules
for the ball hitting the helmet or a fieldsman tripping the helmet?
Answer: If the ball, while in play, hits the helmet, it immediately is deemed "Dead Ball" and 5
penalty runs are awarded to the batting team together with any rune completed by the batsmen
(including that in progress if the batsmen have crossed) and / or any penalty for wide or no ball.
Question: With the fielding restrictions in wc cricket 2015, which umpire determines whether
the fielding side has the correct number of players inside the circle?
Answer: Both
Last Updated: Fri 27th Feb 2015

Question: If the batsman hit the wicket but before hitting he sends the ball towards the boundary
and it cross the boundary also does 4 runs will be given to team and batsman or no runs awarded.
Answer: If the wicket is put down in the course of the batsman playing the shot or in attempting
his first run, he will be given out "hit wicket" and no runs will apply.
Question: If a batsmen is run out and the wicket keeper touches the stumps with bail in hand and
the bails are in the air when the batsmen is out of his crease, but then the bails fall back onto the
stumps where they were in the first place- is he still out?
Answer: Subject to umpire(s) having no doubt that bail(s) were completely removed from the
top of the stumps by the ball or the hand / arm in which the ball is held hitting the wicket, the
appeal would be granted.
Question: if a ball hits the wickets but the bail goes up and comes back down on the stump is it
out? I've heard that the if the bails are removed from its original position I.E ball bowled the bail
goes up ad then comes back down on the groove of the top of stump and no where else. Then ITS
OUT because the bail was disturbed from its original position making it bowled. True or false
Answer: True - subject to umpire(s) having no doubt that bail(s) were completely removed from
the top of the stumps by the ball hitting the wicket.
Question: The striker hits the ball back along the ground at the bowler and attempts a run.
However the non-striker, in running to the other end, makes contact with the ball, preventing the
bowler from effecting a run-out. He does not deviate off his line. Is the non-striker obligated to
get out of the way of the ball? Should he be given out obstructing the field?
Answer: The issue would be whether the umpires considered that the non-striker WILFULLY
obstructed the field in his action of running between wickets. If there is no obvious evidence of
this, play would continue until the ball becomes dead and any appeal for obstruction would be
denied.
Question: after the two short pitch balls in an over , and the bowler is again delivered another
short pitch ball in that over above the shoulder level and the batsman hits the ball, then what will
be the decision of the umpire that ball is no ball or not.
Answer: The rules and guidelines adopted for the competition in which the match is taking place
will define the maximum number of short pitched balls allowed per over. Many competitions
allow 2 per over for multi=day matches or 1 per over for limited over, one-day matches. in the
case above, the 3rd ball should be called and signaled as a no-ball whether or not it is classed as
a dangerous ball that may inflict physical injury on the striker. However, assuming the bowler's
end umpire assessed the bowling of fast short pitched balls as dangerous and unfair from the
outset, he would have already warned the bowler twice. The third instance would result in "no
ball" being called and signaled, and the bowler being removed from the bowling crease for the
remainder of the innings.
Question: If a batsman hit a four and runs 2 runs it is 4 runs or 5 runs
Answer: The boundary takes preference over any runs completed by the batsmen - 4 runs
recorded.
Last Updated: Mon 23rd Feb 2015
Question: If the bowler's hand accidently dislodges the bails at the non strikers end and nonstriker is out of the crease.. Case 1- he appeals for run out(mankadding); Case 2- He goes on to
bowl normally.What would be the outcome in the respective cases.
Answer: Case 1 - not out as the attempt to complete a run out must be taken before the bowler
enters his bowling stride. Case 2 - A no ball would be called and signaled by the umpire at the
bowler's end and play would continue in the normal manner.
Question: Can a wiketkeeper do bowlingwhen it wants
Answer: There is no impediment to a wicket keeper changing his duties with another member of
the fielding team and assuming a bowling role.
Question: if batsman ran for run 2 run but he didn,t cross the line in the 1st run is it one run or 0
Answer: If one batsman failed to complete the run, 1 run scored. If both batsmen failed to do so,
no runs scored.
Last Updated: Sun 22nd Feb 2015
Question: If ball is balled above wast direct(no ball) and hit yhe wickets is it out
Answer: If the ball is considered to pass above the waist (from other than a slow bowler) or the
shoulder (from a slow bowler) at the point where the batsman would be standing upright in his
normal batting stance, the ball should be called "no ball".
Question: In a limited overs match if a bowler does not complete an over, I.e is injured and then
returns later, is he allowed to start an over that, if finished would exceed his over limit?
Answer: No
Question: There are ten ways to get out, so what are they, thank you
Answer: Batsmen may be given out - bowled, timed out, caught, handled the ball, hit the ball
twice,, hit wicket, Leg before wicket, obstructing the field, Run out and Stumped.
Question: Hello sir, If the batsman was standing out of the crease and the ball is a wide. The
batsman does not put his bat back inside the crease but the umpire at the bowlers end declares a
wide. Then the wicket keeper attempts a stumping after the wide had been declared. Can the
batsman be declared stumped after the wide was already declared.
Answer: A batsman may be given out "stumped" off a wide ball.
Question: If a ball is bowled above waist height of the batsmen but landing on stumps, Is this
considered out or No ball? Is the outcome different for fast/slow bowlers?
Question: If a bowler bowl a ball full toss and it hits above the waist of the batsman and then hit
the stump then is it no ball or it can be given out??
Question: If the umpire calls in a no ball and the ball hits the stumps and goes to for four is it
only 1 or 5? Thx Alex Randall
Answer: 5 no balls
Question: if the on-strike batsman hits the ball into the off-strike batsman, and the ball is caught
by a fielder, is this out?
Answer: Provided the ball does not make contact with the ground or a fieldsman's helmet, the
batsman is out caught.
Question: Is it not a dead ball if the ball delivered by the bowler lands outside the pitch?
Answer: No ball on concrete pitches; wide on turf pitches.
Question: Is it not a no-ball if, even the front foot of the bowler is not touching the line passing
through the wickets, i mean both the feet are before the box when the ball is delivered?
Answer: Provided the back foot does not touch the return crease, the ball would be legitimate.
Question: pls confirm if we bowl straight to the keeper over the head to the batsman whethet it
will be given as wide or no ball
Answer: No ball.
Question: If a bowler bowls wide on the last ball of the innings and the last batsman gets out
will the team get one run
Answer: Should the wide be the winning run in an outright decision, the game immediately
ceases and any subsequent action ignored.
Question: who get the strike if batsman hit ball and took 3 runs but while 2nd run batsman didnt
cross the crease ? non striker or striker ? and what runs are counted on scoreboard ?
Answer: The batsmen would remain at the end that they finished and only the completed runs
count (2).
Question: A batsman hits the ball onto the stumps at the bowlers end. Can he be given out if a
fielder catches the rebound?
Answer: Yes - provided the ball does not make contact with the ground or a fielder's helmet
before the act of catching.
Question: Will be called no ball for straight Beamer ball to batsman, but batsman came out of
the crease to hit?
Question: Although the word catch usually implies that the catcher takes the ball with his
hand(s) and holds it there, the Law does not restrict catching to this. Law 32.3(b) specifies that
he has caught the ball if he hugs it to his body, it lodges in his clothing. As long as he stops
the ball in the air and keeps it in some way, he has caught it. Does this mean I can catch the ball
in my cap ?
Answer: Law 41 states that a fielder may field the ball with any part of his person but, if while
the ball is in play, he willfully fields it otherwise, the ball shall immediately become dead and
penalties applied. Not out!
Question: if a bowler bowls a ball before the bowling crease is it a noball???
Answer: There is no issue provided the ball is delivered from a position that is observable by the
umpire.
Question: good morning, when the batsman does not play a shot, is hit on the pad and takes off
for a leg bye, when should the umpire call and signal dead ball, after the 1st run or if they run 2
quick runs after the 2nd?
Answer: After the completion of the 1st run.
Question: Hello sir, I have a question regarding LBW decision. If a batsman is standing out of
his crease according to DRS if the impact is more than 3m from the stumps it is not out even if
the ball pitches in line, the impact is on line and hits the stumps. Consider not using a DRS
system, If a batsman is standing outside the crease(Say a foot outside)plays front foot, the ball
pitches in line, the impact is in line and goes on to hit wickets(Case 1: middle stump, case 2 just
the off stump or just the leg stump) should he be given out. Thanks, Jay
Answer: It is up to the opinion of the umpire who must be sure that no doubt arises in giving a
batsman out. The more factors that have to be met, the more likely that doubt occurs and, if there
is any doubt, the decision should go in favour of the batsman.
Question: if a bowler bowling a ball and the ball is wide bys four then what wiil be the bowler
extra status
Answer: 5 Wides
Question: 1. Can batsman appeal for a wide ball (by spreading his arms etc) 2. is bowler bound
to tell umpire about his left/write arm and round/over the wicket bowling intentions (otherwise
umpire will call NO BALL)?
Answer: No and Yes
Question: Can a bowler run out the bats man in the running end if he goes out from the crease
before the bowler bowl the ball ? In my case, the batsman started to take the run and the bowler
hit the stump before bowling his delivery ?
Answer: Provided the bowler has not entered his delivery stride, the non-striker may be run out
at the bowlers end.
Question: How many times a batsmn can get retire hurt in a single innings?
Answer: As often as he is allowed by the controlling umpires who must be satisfied that his
incapacity is genuine.
Question: A clarification requested for the last ball of the recent ODI WC between Australia and
England. The last ball bowled was appealed LBW and given out by the on field umpire. Upon
decision review requested by the batsman, the LBD decision was overturned. However the
batsmen on strike had attempted a run and was subsequently run out at the non-striker end. My
question is, is the ball not considered dead at the moment the umpire signals out by LBW regardless of the decision review overturning and subsequent run out?
Answer: Law 23.1 (iii) states ...The ball becomes dead when a batsman is dismissed. My view,
contrary to many recent commentators, is that similar to running a leg bye when no shot is
offered, the ball is still live until the run is completed. If a batsman does not make his ground in
attempting the run in these circumstances, he should be given out - run out.
Question: I was watching the world cup game between Australia and England. For the final
wicket the batsmen was given lbw as they tried to run a leg bye. After, the stumps were then
thrown down and the second umpire called for review. The lbw was sent to review by the
batsman and reversed. The runout stood. Why? Why wasn't the ball dead after a batsman is given
out? Why did the first umpire cross his arms (signalling reversing the decision) and then signal
dead ball - was this meant to mean it was dead the whole time? How did the second umpire
overrule him?
Question: The ball was bowled, the ball hits the batters pad and they run a single, everyone
appeals and the batter is given out for LBW, the batter reviews it and it is successful, he is not
out, However while the umpire was thinking whether its out or not, the batter was run out, is it
dead ball or would it be given run out
Question: When an umpire gives a batsman out, is the ball now dead?
Answer: Law 23.1 (iii) states ...The ball becomes dead when a batsman is dismissed.
Question: Can the batsman run after being stumped while the keeper is appealing to the leg
umpire?
Answer: Yes - to his peril.

Question: Hello Sir, my question is there any chance to be called no ball,if my "back foot" touch
the "bowling crease" while i am bowlling Thank you
Answer: Provided part of your front foot is grounded or in the air behind the popping crease and
your back foot lands within and not touching the return crease - no problem with feet placement.
Question: Can a batsman be given out if he jumps & hits a ball way over his head and gets
caught?
Answer: Yes.
Question: Scenario: The batsman is having a runner, and he is in strike. Before the batsman hit
the ball can the runner start for a run? If no, what will the ball counted as?
Answer: It is unfair to attempt a run before the bowler delivers the ball to the striker' i.e. during
the bowler's run-up, unless the bowler attempts to run out either batsmen. Dead ball called &
signaled as soon as batsmen cross, batsmen to original ends, 5 runs penalty to fielding team,
other umpire / captains informed of reason and report submitted to governing body. Otherwise
the runner is regarded as a batsman.
Question: Hi there, my question is about counting balls for a batsman. If a no ball or wide is
bowled, does it count as a ball faced? In the event a no ball is bowled and the batsman hits it, I
know the score goes to the batsman excluding the extra 1 for the no ball.
Answer: Generally a no ball would count as a ball faced as the batsman has an opportunity to
score off it. However, not so a wide as the batsman is unable to reach the ball to enable a scoring
shot to be played.
Question: Thank you for responding to my earlier question: Is it possible for 6 overthrows to be
scored off the one ball? I should have worded my question: Are 6 overthrows scored if a fielder
throws the ball over the boundary on the full?
Answer: Only if a catch is previously taken off a "no ball".

Question: which side should move umpire, when batsman trying to take runs(or take good
decision like runout)
Answer: The umpire should move to the side that he considers provides the best opportunity to
observe all the action that results from a shot being played until the ball is deemed "dead". This
is generally (but not always) the same side to which the ball is played. Whichever side of the
wicket is chosen care should be taken not to interfere with fieldsmen or batsmen.
Question: I coach a junior team and have a bowler with an unusual action that bowls off his
back foot. He has been getting in some trouble with no balls because his front foot quite often
lands over the crease. I was wondering whether this is a no ball as the ball is released well before
his front foot lands over the line?
Answer: Law 24.5 (b) (ii) is explicit in stating that "in the delivery stride' ...." the bowler's front
foot must land with some part of the foot, whether grounded or raised behind the popping
crease".
Question: Is it possible for 6 overthrows to be scored off the one ball?
Answer: Yes - provided the ball does not reach the boundary before the batsmen cross for a
second run or if all run.
Question: HI, in my sons U11 game in was square leg umpire during an appeal for LBW...my
attention was diverted to the bowlers end umpire for his decision which was not out, after the not
out the fielding team insisted that the ball had hit the stumps after it hit the pad. neither umpire
saw it happen but the bail was on the ground. We gave the decision not out, after discussion but I
have since been told in any situation where the bail is on the ground without reason the batsmen
is out...to me that does not seem right. Can you confirm the correct approach to this situation?
Answer: Your action in declining the appeal was correct. If neither umpire has witnessed the
reason for the bail being dislodged or there is a doubt as to how it occurred, the benefit of any
doubt should go to the batsman.
Question: Hello, My doubt is; when a bowler balls a high bouncer, which could be called a wide
or no ball; if the batsman gets a touch on the bat while trying a pull shot on that ball, in such case
if caught, will it be declared out or called a wide/no ball?
Answer: Depending upon the rules that apply to the match the ball should not be called wide
unless the batsman is unable to hit it with a normal cricket shot. Accordingly, if the ball is hit by
the bat, it is still in play and the batsman may be caught out. However, if the rules indicate that a
"no-ball" should be called e.g. for passing above the height of the batsman's shoulder in an
upright standing position, and the umpire does so, he will not be able to be caught from that ball.
Question: How early should an umpire call a No Ball (of his decision) in the case of a bowled
ball reaching the batsman above waist height and this same delivery hit by the batsman high in
the air towards a fielder on the boundary? Should the umpire wait till the ball is caught by a
fielder to give the signal and call "No Ball", or when the ball comes to rest as in a wide or leg
bye signal or "No Ball" called immediately the ball is hit?
Answer: An umpire should call and signal "no ball" as soon as he is aware it is an illegal ball.
He should then move to position to observe any subsequent action and, when the ball becomes
dead, signal the scorers to ensure that records are correct.
Question: A bowler in his bowling action breaks the stumps at the non strikers end. The ball is
delivered and the batsmen score 2 runs from the delivery,what is the outcome from the delivery.
Thanks
Answer: No Ball should be called and signalled; a no ball extra recorded and 2 runs to the
batsman. The ball does not count in the over and must be re-bowled.
Question: If a player catches the ball on the boundary and while is motion is slowly moving
back towards the boundary and then the player thinks he is going to go over the boundary and
throws the ball down is that out. It seems like the player had control but the rules require the
player to have control over there own movements. The player was given not out due to the
confusion.
Answer: No confusion - If the fielder was not in control of both the ball and his motion, the
correct decision was made.
Question: How many runs are scored(or given),? If a ball is wide and batsman run for two runs,
and over-throw goes for Four....
Answer: Provided the batsmen have crossed in the attempt for the second run, 7 wides would be
recorded.

Question: If batsman hits a boundary on height no ball then the boundary's runs are added into
batsman score card or not or getting 5 no balls...???
Answer: Any runs scored off the bat are applied to the batsman's score; in this case 4 runs, plus 1
no ball added to the score.
Question: I would like to know about the laws of catching in cricket. Query 1: Herschell Gibbs
'dropped' catch (1999 World Cup). Gibbs was attempting to celebrate the wicket of Steve Waugh,
when he suddenly dropped the ball on the ground and it was declared a dropped catch. I dispute
this; I believe that he did have control of the ball. He was trying to celebrate the wicket as if the
ball was no longer in play and not trying to dispose of it. A fielder would only dispose of it if
they were trying to force a runout, or prevent a batsman from making any extra runs. Query 2:
Catching the ball near to the ground. Is it a legal catch when a fielder catches the ball just before
it reaches the ground after the batsman has hit it, but part of the ball's surface ends up directly
touching the ground, even though the fielder has full control of the ball? We are also assuming
that no no-balls are bowled.
Answer: Q 1. The act of making a catch requires the fielder to have complete control over the
ball. The umpires considered this was not the case in this instance. Q2. If any part of the ball can
be observed as touching the ground during the act of attempting to catch the ball, the decision
should be "not out".
Question: Good morning! By convention, when a wicket falls, the players return the ball to the
umpire. Is this required by the laws, or just tradition?
Answer: Law 5 (b) states "The umpire shall take possession of the ball in use at the fall of each
wicket, at the start of any interval and at any interuption of play".
Question: What is the law of lbw if batsman does not bring the guard? Reply me must sir and
urgent plzzzzzz
Answer: Unable to decipher the question.
Last Updated: Tue 3rd Feb 2015
Question: good morning, the batsman takes off for a single and hesitates there is a throw at the
stumps and the ball goes for 4 overthrows by which time the batsman have crossed, is it 4 or 5
runs to the striker?
Answer: If the batsmen have not crossed at the time of the action causing the overthrow, 4 runs
would be scored and the batsmen returned to their original positions i.e. the striker would face
the next ball unless over is called.
Question: If a batsman is stumped is he out of his foot is on the line
Answer: The batsman would be adjudged as out as no part of his foot, person or bat is grounded
behind the popping crease.
Question: Good afternoon, the batsman hits the ball and takes off for a quick single, the batsmen
cross however he is out of his ground (crease) when the ball misses the stumps, the ball then
goes for 4 overthrows when the batsman have made their ground. Is it 4 or 5 runs to the
batsman?
Answer: 5 runs to the striker.
Question: Is fielder can catch the ball in his hankey or not
Answer: Not
Question: If a player has the ball in his hands, can he break the stumps with his elbows? So if he
took the ball in front of the stumps, bringing his arms back with the elbows hitting the stumps
first?
Answer: The wicket may be fairly put down by a fielder with arm, providing that the ball is held
in the hand of the arm so used.
Last Updated: Sun 1st Feb 2015
Question: If the ball hits the batsman armpad then is taken by the wicketkeeper is it given out.
Answer: A batsman should not be given out "caught" if the ball only makes contact with his arm
guard.
Question: If wicketkeeper catches ball and appeals can he then stump you?
Answer: He can attempt the stumping but, if the batsman is given out "caught", the catch takes
precedence.
Question: can a wicket keeper have the ball in his right hand and stump/or runout a batsman
with is left hand?
Answer: No - the ball must be in the hand or arm used to break the stumps.
Question: RDCA Rule 115.b.viii says 'Any ball bowled that bounces over the shoulder shall be
deemed a no ball in both 1 and 2 day games'. During a K grade match which I participated and
umpired in on Jan 31 2015, I called the bowler for a no ball from square leg when his delivery
cleared the head of the batsman (who was standing at full height). The opposition captain
claimed not to know this rule, so I backed down and the ball was not re-bowled. However after
the match, with the backing of my teammates I again spoke with the opposition captain who
finally accepted that the rule existed. Clearly the rules are not known by all captains, so should I
continue to call the no ball?
Answer: Modified Rules 115.b.viii is explicit and as stated in your opening para. All captains
should have a copy of the Match Handbook Season 2014-15 which includes the Modified Grade
Rules and have a responsibility to be aware of the playing conditions under which they play.
Make sure your captain has a copy of the rules and refer anyone ignorant of the content to the
rules when you continue to apply them correctly.
Question: I have a question If two teams are playing cricket A and B. A need one run to win with
one wicket remaining and the bowler bowls the wide bowl and got batsman stumped then which
team will win and how??
Answer: As soon as the wide is called by the umpire the game is completed and any subsequent
action is irrelevant.
Question: When the ball hit the stump, the batsman was out of crease. But the bail moved after
sometime and then the batsman was in. What would be the run out decision? out or not out?
Please mention the law reference.
Answer: Law 28 - The wicket is down when the bail, in this instance, is completely removed
from the top of the stumps. Decision - Not Out.
Question: Sir, The ball was bowled,the batsman tried to play the ball putside the crease...by the
time the wicket keeper catchs the ball,the bat was inside the crease..now within a second the
batsman leaves the crease and then the keeper removes the wicket....is this out??when is a ball
deemed to be dead...
Answer: The ball is deemed to be dead when the umpire is satisfied that both batsmen and the
fielding team no longer consider it to be in play. In your scenario, the batsman would be deemed
out either "stumped" or "run out" if he was attempting a run.
Question: Sir when a bowler get bowl,some time we see bowler bowling out side of box then
umpire call its no bowl,my qustion then next bowl will be free hit?
Answer: You will need to refer to the rules applying to the competition in which you are
participating as interpretations may differ from competition to competition.
Question: Hello my question is, if I am the bowler and if the bowl the ball outside the pitch I
mean on the ground surface it is called dead ball or wide? Thank you
Answer: If you are playing the match on a concrete pitch with synthetic or matting surface, a
"No Ball" should be called. If playing on a turf pitch, the ball would be called as a "Wide".
Question: sir if before the delivery has been bowled the right hand batsman has moved from his
position towards the wide line(he shows his middle and leg stump) and the ball is on the line or
just outside but close to the batsman as he had moved before. will this be wide or not ?
Answer: A wide should not be called if the batsman by his movement brings the ball sufficiently
within reach to play a normal cricket shot.
Question: If a batsman doesn't offer short and plays on leg and then ball goes towards stump,
can he stop the ball touching stump from bat or any means?
Answer: Yes, a batsman is entitled to protect his wicket, provided he does not handle the ball.
Question: if wicket keeper moves close to wicket without telling umpire at the starting of over,
is it called no ball..
Answer: If the wicket keeper makes significant movement between the time that the bowler
brings the ball into play (starts his run up) and the time it reaches the batsman, the either umpire
shall call "dead ball".
Question: Can you run dead balls
Answer: Yes, but until the ball is called "dead" by the umpire, the possibility of being run out
still exists. For example, if batsmen run for a leg bye without a shot being played, "dead ball"
will be called at the completion of the first run.
Question: If a player 'retires' in the split innings competition (on the basis that he needed to
leave early), is he able to resume his innings in the following week. Thanks, Tim
Answer: Other than retiring not out for reaching the retirement score or for injury / incapacity,
the batsman would be retired out and not permitted to further participate in that innings.
Question: If the ball gets stuck in the batters helmet can the batter throw the helmet over the
boundary for 6
Answer: No; the ball becomes "dead" as soon as it is trapped in any part of the batsman's
equipment.
Question: Ball hits the pad first and then the bat; are runs added under the extras column or to
the batsman's total?
Answer: Provided the second contact with the ball is not a wilful act by the batsman to take an
advantage, the runs would be scored to the batsman.
Question: Can the leg umpire give direct decision for the bastman for caught behind the wicket
on offside
Answer: The bowler's end umpire is responsible for making such a decision. The only
involvement by the square leg umpire would be if he was asked by his colleague to clarify any
matter of concern eg. whether the catch carried to a fielder. The bowler's end umpire may then
take the response into consideration when making his decision.
Last Updated: Wed 21st Jan 2015
Question: if a fielder starts outside the boundary and doesnt make it into the field of play before
the bowler bowls the ball and then fields the ball that would have been 4 what should the
outcome be
Answer: Unless the fielder had been given permission by the umpires to leave the field and had
not sought permission to return, play would continue as normal.
Question: If the ball is hit and the ball bounces and hits the wickets is it out
Answer: Provided it has not come into contact with a fielder or his helmet after hitting the
batsman's bat or person and prior to hitting the wicket.
Question: CAn the ball bounce twice before reaching the batsman
Answer: Yes
Question: sir, i wants to know that batsman going for two runs, but he catch out in the long. will
it be consider as one run or not? SUBRATA DUTTA
Answer: No run.
Question: Can a batsman considered out if the ball dropped twice before reaching the batsman
and roll after passing the batsman?
Answer: A ball, if delivered fairly in all other ways, shall be considered fair unless it bounces
more than twice or runs along the ground before it reaches the popping crease without previously
touching the bat or person of the striker.
Question: bowler bowls legal delivery to right handed batsman batting out of crease, batsman
hits ball which rolls down leg side to where first slip would stand to a left handed batsman,
batsman do not take a run nor makes contact with ground behind crease, slip fielder runs around,
picks up ball, throws and hits stumps. No other fielder had made contact with the ball, keeper or
otherwise. Appeal for run out. Umpires decision?
Answer: Out; the ball is still in play until it finally rests with the wicket keeper or bowler.
Question: If fielder is outside of boundary area jumps and whilst mid air catchs ball throws it in
air and re catches inside field of play out or 6?
Answer: It is a fair catch if a fielder catches the ball after it has crossed the boundary in the air,
provided that after being struck by the bat, the first contact with the ball is by a fielder, not
touching or grounded beyond the boundary, who has some part of his person grounded within the
boundary or whose final contact with the ground before touching the ball was entirely within the
boundary.
Question: Can runs count if a batsman caught out on a free hit?
Answer: Yes
Question: If the batsman hits the ball and takes off for a run and the fielder throws the ball at the
stumps and misses whilst in the action of a run and the goes for four overthrows, who goes back
on strike, the batsman who faced the ball or the non striker?
Answer: Should the batsmen have crossed for run(s) at the instant of the throw at the stumps, the
batsman running towards the strikers end would face the next ball of that over.
Question: If batsman facing the ball he got out, but it's a no ball , byes the ball went to cross the
boundary. My question is what is the score weather it's one run or byes four
Answer: Score 5 no balls against the bowler.
Question: If a batsman is cleary bowled and bails also go in air but resettels on the wickets by
itself . Would it be out or not
Answer: The wicket is down if a bail is completely removed from the top of the stumps. Should
the umpire(s) observe that this has clearly been achieved, the batsman would be given out bowled.
Question: Can a batsman be given out hit wicket on wide delivery signalled by the umpire?
Answer: When Wide ball has been called, neither batsmen shall be out under any of the Laws
except 35 (Hit wicket), 37 (Obstructing the field), 38(Run out) or 39 (Stumped).

Question: A bowler in his balling action,his front foot is ontheline on backfoot stamp..is that
regarded as a no ball,,?
Answer: Should a bowler touch the return crease with his back foot during the delivery action,
the ball will be deemed a "No Ball".
Question: How bastman leave ground when he doesn't want to play any more.? Is he declared
him self?
Answer: A batsman may retire any time he wants.
Question: A legal delivery is played by the batsman, it touches the helmet worn by a fielder,
rebounds on to the striker's boot and rolls down to the wickets and dislodges the bails with the
batsman out of his ground. On appeal, will the striker be out and if so, how? If the ball hits the
stumps directly after rebounding from the helmet of the fielder (includiing wicket keeper), can
the striker be out stumped or run out?
Answer: Not out either way as it would be considered that the wicket has not been "fairly put
down".
Question: As for the limited over matches (50 and T20 formats), if the Striker's end Umpire does
not realise that there are three fielders behind the popping on the leg side at the instant of
delivery but is noticed by the Bowler's end Umpire, can the latter call 'No Ball' and negate an
appeal if there is one, for example, either Caught or LBW?
Answer: Law 41.5 states "In the event of infringement of this law (more than 2 behind square
leg) the striker's end umpire shall call and signal No ball".
Question: A batsman attempts to play the ball, delivered legally, the ball hits the pad, then the
ground, and then is hit by the bat (in the normal action) and the ball goes to the boundary. How
many runs are scored and to which account?
Answer: The question indicates that hitting the ball with the bat was in one action of playing at
the ball. In such circumstances, the batsman would be credited with the boundary to the debit of
the bowler.

Question: Suppose a bowler bowls to batsman and ball hits pad first then take an edge of bat and
then a fielder or wicket keeper catch the ball then what will be decision ? Out or Not Out
Answer: If the ball is legitimate, has not hit the ground or a fielder's helmet, the batsman would
be out caught.
Question: If the batsman is playing exactly from d wide line, & if we beats batsman just outside
of wideline, then is it a ball or wide??? ? Because Batsman is standing on wide line..
Answer: Law 25 - Wide Ball - indicates the umpire shall adjudge a "wide ball" if in his opinion
the ball passes wide of the striker where he is AND which also would have passed wide of him
standing in a normal guard position. Just bowl at the stumps!
Question: is the stump out granted for no ball in cricket rulls?
Answer: A batsman cannot be given out stumped off a no ball.
Question: If the batsman stops the ball with his leg (after playing/defence) while the ball is
going to hit the stumps is it considered it as out?
Answer: Not out; the batsman is entitled to defend his wicket in this manner.
Question: When making runs, should the bowler get out of the way of the batsmen? Should the
batsmen run off the pitch?
Answer: Unless the bowler is fielding the ball or making position to support a fielder, he should
hold his line or position and not willfully impede the batsmen in their running between wickets.
The batsmen should be aware of the positioning of the bowler and not wilfully impede him in his
endeavours to field the ball. Running on the pitch (turf) is not permitted under the Laws of
Cricket and is subject to action being taken by the umpires against player(s) concerned.
Question: suppose it is the first ball of the over.A hits the ball high,the catch is being taken by
keeper meanwhile the batsmen crossed.C comes into bat.Now my question is who will be on
strike? B or C
Answer: Provided they only cross once, batsman B would face the next ball.
Question: If a bowler runs in the protected area too often he gets taken off for the rest of the
innings. What happens if a batsmen keeps running on the pitch after warnings from the umpire.
Thanks
Answer: After an initial warning to batsmen, fielding captain and each incoming batsman and
their captain, umpires on subsequent such contravention shall, when the ball is dead, disallow all
runs to the batting side for that delivery (other than a penalty for no ball or wide), award 5
penalty runs to the fielding side, return the batsmen to their original ends, inform both captains of
the action taken and report the occurrence to the Executive of the batting side and any Governing
Body who shall take action against the captain and player(s) concerned.
Question: If a ball is bowled above head height it is considered a wide. Suppose a batsman hits
it , is it still a wide.
Answer: No.
Question: I noticed the Indians had two helmets behind the keeper. If the ball hit both helmets
would this be 10 runs?
Answer: As soon as the ball touches a helmet it becomes "dead". Only 5 runs penalty can be
awarded.
Question: What would be the decession if the blower touches the side line while delivering the
ball
Answer: If the bowler breaks the line with his back foot a "no ball" should be called. The ball is
legitimate if the front foot breaks the line and meets other requirements of the "front foot rule".
Question: When a batsman takes guard on middle where should the face of the bat be in
correlation to the stump? Should the face of the bat be in line with the centre of middle stump, or,
should the bat be covering middle stump?
Answer: Centre is centre!

Question: The striker spoons a catch towards the bowler and starts to run, head down. The
bowler takes the catch but at the same instant the striker crashes him and the catch is spilt. The
striker ran straight and did not deviate. The bowler had to move from his normal follow to take
the catch. Should the striker be given out for obstructing the fieldsman?
Answer: Given the catch was completed he would be given out "caught" and probably reported
for his actions.
Question: If the Ball hits the bats twice (unintentionally) is it given out? If not then if the
batsman run will any run scored be allowed? For Example: A bowler balls and batsman swings
his bat, the ball hits the bats twice or it hits the glove and then bat in quick succession without
batsman's intention. Will any runs will be allowed if the batsman run or it Reaches the boundary?
Answer: Given the batsman did not wilfully strike the ball a second time, he would not be given
out and runs would stand.
Question: If a batsman comes forward...and a pace bowler bowls a ball which passes above
shoulder but would be considered passing above head if he would be at the crease.. Is this a
correct because he came front or a wide ball????
Answer: If the batsman was in his normal batting position, the ball would be fair.
Question: Rules for above waist noball
Answer: Yes there are! Refer Laws of Cricket Law 42 6 (b).
Question: If a fielder attempts to run out a batsman by throwing down the stumps, and the ball
ricochets off the batsman and hits the stumps, while the batsman is short of the crease, is he out?
Answer: Yes
Question: if batsman played shot after touching bat the ball touched batsman helmet and fielder
took the catch batsman is out or not?
Answer: Provided the ball has not made contact with the ground, a fielder's helmet or the
boundary, the batsman is out "caught".
Last Updated: Sat 3rd Jan 2015
Question: Sir. IF fielder catch the ball within the boundary but before taking catch he touch with
the boundary but after touching immediately he get inside and caught the ball. Is batsman will be
out or not?
Answer: If, in attempting a catch, the fielder touches the boundary at any time with ball in hand,
a boundary shall be scored and batsman is not out.
Last Updated: Sat 3rd Jan 2015
Question: If a bat breaks and the broken part then goes on to hit the stumps. Is that out or a dead
ball due to a broken bat
Answer: If the broken part of the bat hits the stumps at the striker's end, the decision is "out - hit
wicket".
Last Updated: Thu 1st Jan 2015
Question: how many runs will be given when a batsman dont touch the line in the first run when
running for two runs?
Answer: A batsman must make his ground beyond the crease to which he is running for that run
to count. In this case only 1 run should be scored, if the umpire signals a "short run".
Last Updated: Thu 1st Jan 2015
Question: if the batsman clean bowled but bail did not falls what will be the decision?
Answer: Not Out
Last Updated: Tue 30th Dec 2014
Question: If the ball is thrown at the stumps and the wicket keeper does not gain control of the
ball in his gloves but it hits his gloves and bounces away while he hits the stumps with his gloves
is this run out? Batsman is way away
Answer: Not Out
Question: I notice these days that if a bouncer is bowled above head height in a T20 or ODI, a
wide is signalled by the umpire. Therefore I assume that if the batsman actually tried to hit this
ball and made contact, the ball would be deemed legal. I seem to remember that a while back,
these deliveries used to be signalled a no-ball and therefore if a batsman did manage to hit them,
it was still a no-ball and the batsman could not be given out caught for instance. Has this law
changed, or am I mistaken that it even used to be this way?
Answer: Agreed conditions of play may vary from competition to competition. You may be
thinking of local competition rules which, in some cases, preclude bowling of "above shoulder"
bouncers in limited over matches.
Question: If a fielder has hit the stumps while attempting to run out a batsman, but the batsman
is safe in his crease, are the two batsman then allowed to run overthrows or is it a dead ball once
the bails have been knocked off?
Answer: Play on until it is clear to the umpire at the bowler's end that the fielding team and both
the batsmen at the wicket have ceased to regard it as in play.
Question: If a batsman runs infront of the stumps and fielder thow the ball and ball hits the
batsman then its is out or not out???
Answer: The batsman is not out unless umpire(s) consider that he wilfully changed the direction
of his run to intercept the ball before it hit the stumps. In such circumstances, the batsman may
be given out for obstructing the field.
Question: If a batsman took three run by running second run is short than how many run count?
Answer: 2
Question: Can a batsman play without pads ??
Answer: If he is foolish enough to do so.
Question: When bowling does the ball have to bounce before it hits the stumps for it to be out?
Answer: No
Question: Hi, in a recent game there was an incident where the batsmen edged the ball, the
bowling team believed the ball had clipped the leg stump on the way through but they were
unmoved. The ball went through the keeper for 4, a few seconds after the ball crossed the
boundary the off stump fell out the ground, the bowling team appealed and as there were non
official umpires and confusion over the law the captains decided to play a dead ball. The stump
base was very shallow and the same off stump later fell out the ground on 3 other occasions
during the game. Is there a time limit on when the stumps have to be displaced for a bowled
wicket (does it have to be immediate) or is the whole situation at the umpires discretion?
Answer: Umpire's opinion dictates whether the ball or other influence is responsible for
dislodging the bail(s). In the instance you quote, the ball automatically becomes "dead" when a
boundary is scored. 4 runs should have been allotted to the batsman.
Question: what happens when bowler bowls behind the wickets,is it no ball?
Answer: Provided the umpire at the bowler's end has the ability to observe that the ball has been
delivered fairly, there is no restriction in his regard.
Question: I have a query. yesterday i was playing, bowler ball i came out from crease to hit ball
but i missed the shot, i put back my bat in crease but after 5 sec i came out of crease and keeper
throws ball on wicket (as this was fast ball so keeper was standing a far). Umpire gave me out.
Was this a right decision ?
Answer: Whether the ball is settled in the wicket keeper's gloves is solely for the umpire to
decide. In this case it appears that he considered the ball to still be in play and, hence, his
decision is final.
Last Updated: Tue 23rd Dec 2014
Question: In a recent Big Bash game the ball slipped out of the bowlers hand and flew into the
air. The ball was in approximate line with the stumps about a quarter of the way down the pitch.
The batsman charged down the pitch to hit the ball but the bowler ensured he recovered the ball
before the batsman had chance to hit it. A dead ball was given. Was this the correct decision?
Answer: Yes. The ball may be signalled as "dead" by the bowlers end umpire if it is accidentally
dropped by the bowler before delivery.
Question: If a batsmen gets an edge and goes into the keepers helmet and he pulls it out? Out or
not out?
Answer: Not Out.

Question: What happens if it hits your arm? will it be out?
Answer: Depends on the circumstances.
Question: If a batsman is running for a run and a fielder throws the ball to the stumps to run him
out and the ball hits the batsman can the batsman run another run of by after that? plz reply
Answer: Although protocol (Spirit of Cricket) indicates the batsmen should not continue to run,
there is no law preventing such action.
Question: If ball pitches drictly bhind the wicket in under the stump lenth.is this no ball or right
ball.
Answer: OK unless a fast paced ball passing above the waist, or a slow paced ball above the
shoulder, of a batsman standing upright in normal batting position.
Question: what is the bouncing limit for a spin bowler... if the ball bounces above the shoulder
for a pace bowler it is given as 1st bounce... what if the ball bounces above the shoulder for a
spinner....
Answer: Play on; not considered dangerous bowling.
Last Updated: Mon 22nd Dec 2014
Question: The batsman hit the ball and the umpire signaled "4", but the ball was short of the
boundary. The square leg umpire advised the umpire that the ball was short. The batsman had
stopped running and was in the middle of the wicket thinking it he scored a boundary and as a
result was then run out. What should the decision have been?
Answer: A boundary is signalled on the opinion of the umpire at the bowlers end and, once done
so, the ball is considered dead. That umpire may subsequently change his decision (allowing the
number of runs completed and that in progress if the batsmen had crossed) but any other action
after the signalling of the boundary is irrelevant.
Question: If a ball is bowled above the waist height of a batsman and the batsman tries to play
the ball and gets played out (i.e. the ball hits the bat and then goes onto the stumps) and the ball
goes on to the boundary rope behind the stumps. What will be the end result in that case
Answer: Subject to the umpire calling and signalling "No Ball", not out and 4 runs to the
batsman.
Question: if a fielder stops the ball who is in contact with another fielder touching the boundary
rope will it be a boundary r not?
Answer: If the ball is not touching the fielder in contact with the boundary, it is not a boundary.
Question: I was wondering if we played with 7 players in the low grades and went all out but
now have some guys available can they play and are they able to bat and bowl even tho we went
all out in first innings????
Answer: Players are only permitted to play in the match if they are recorded on the team sheet
prior to the commencement of play. If this is done and the listed player(s) arrive subsequent to
the conclusion of the first innings, they are permitted to participate in the remainder of the match.
Question: Cricket: If batsmen takes 5 runs and ball goes out of boundary (4 runs) then how
many runs are counted? 5 or 4?
Answer: The batting side shall be awarded whichever is the greater of the allowance for the
boundary or the runs completed by the batsmen together with the run in progress if they had
already crossed at the instant the boundary is scored.
Question: Hello! when the main umpire calls it a over and the batsman leaves the crease
whithout touching the crease and the keeper breaks the stumps and leg umpire calls it out. Is the
batsman is out or what please explain ?
Answer: The ball must be considered as "dead" before the umpire calls over.
Question: How a batsman will be given run out with only two stumps after one stump fell down
in first attempt to run out? Will any batsman given run out with two stumps at the wicket at that
moment?
Answer: If one bail remains on the two stumps, it is sufficient to remove that bail for a run out
decision. If both bails were previously removed, a fieldsman may remake the wicket and remove
a bail or hold the ball in hand(s) to a stump and completely remove it from the ground. The
wicket is also put down if a fielder strikes a stump out of the ground in the same manner.
Last Updated: Wed 17th Dec 2014
Question: a ball realeased height of waist of a bats man but heat d stump.is this out
Answer: Law 42 6 (b) (i) states: "Any delivery, other than a slow paced one, which passes or
on the striker." The umpire is the sole judge on whether the ball was unfair.
Question: as per icc rules who is run out when striker strikes leaves the crease but stumps are off
at striker end and after stumps are off at striker end non striker reaches the crease but striker not
cross half the pitch
Answer: The non-striker is out of his ground at the bowler's end and no-one would be out until
the stumps are put down at the bowler's end. Once this is achieved, the non-striker would be out
unless the striker subsequently left his ground, the non-striker makes ground at the original
striker's end and the striker fails to make ground at the bowlers end.
Question: Could wicket keeper be removed from behind the stumps for a particular over so that
he may field in another position in the fiel such as short leg? Could it be such that no one is
gaurding the wicket while keeper is at an alternative position for some time?
Answer: No law against it but he would be ineligible to wear external padding or gloves.
Last Updated: Sun 14th Dec 2014
Question: What is the dead ball rule regarding a batsman not attempting to play a shot?
Answer: If do not attempt to run and the ball reaches the boundary, the umpire shall call and
signal "dead ball" and no runs recorded. If the batsmen attempt to run, neither batsman is
dismissed and the ball does not become dead for any other reason, the umpire shall call and
signal "dead ball" as soon as one run is completed or the ball reaches the boundary. The run or
boundary shall be disallowed and the batsmen returned to their original ends.
Question: Does the ball have to hit your bat to be out? What happens if it hits your hands?
Answer: Law 6 . 8 (b) states: Contact between the ball and either the bat itself or the batsman's
hand holing the bat or any part of a glove worn on the batsman's hand holding the bat .....shall be
regarded as the ball striking or touching the bat or being struck by the bat.
Question: I bat about 1 meter our of the crease, I got bowled but was called a no ball due to
passing over waste height in my standing position. is this correct people have said that it should
have been out cause I was a metre outside my crease and if I was in the crease it would have be a
legitement ball
Answer: Law 42 6 (b) (i) states: "Any delivery, other than a slow paced one, which passes or
on the striker." The umpire is the sole judge on whether the ball was unfair.
Question: Sir, If fielder catch the ball within the boundary but before taking catch he touch with
the rope of boundary during judgement of catch. But after touching the boundary he come
something inside and cought successfully, means at movement he cought the ball he was not
touched. what will be the decision?
Answer: Out "Caught". Provided the fieldsman is inside and not touching the boundary, the
dismissal stands.
Question: How do I record the score when a batter gets out hit wicket off a wide? Does the wide
get added to the tally?
Answer: Yes; a single wide is added to the score.
Question: My case is: Bowler balled a ball which was declared wide by the umpire. Until
umpire had declared it wide, wicketkeeper appealed for caught behind and batsman was very
much in the crease. After umpire declared it wide, batsman came out of crease casually and right
at that moment, wicketkeeper removed the bails. Will it be declared stumped?
Answer: In the circumstances described, the ball has come to rest in the gloves of the keeper and
would be deemed "dead". Not out as ball does not come back into play until in the hands of the
bowler and he commences his run-up.
Question: If you hit the ball into the ground and then accidentally hit it again on the way up after
it hitting the ground and the other team catch it, is it out?
Answer: Not out. Refer Law 32.3 ( c ) a catch is fair if "a fielder catches the ball after it has
lawfully been struck more than once by the striker, but only if it has not been grounded since it
was first struck."
Question: If the batsman hits the ball for 4 runs and it is then called a wide by the umpire how
do i score it?
Answer: A "wide ball' by definition is unable to be hit by the batsman and should not be called
until it is past the bat. By signalling a wide, the umpire is confirming to the scorers that the
batsman has not hit the ball and, if it progresses to the boundary, 5 wides should be recorded
against the bowler.
Question: Runs are counting or not while batsman hitting stump on batting....?
Answer: No
Question: If a bouncer is OVER THE HEAD and the bat touches the ball. Will it be given as a
no ball or out if someone catches the ball. No bouncer has been balled earlier in the over.
Answer: Out "caught".
Question: IF A FAST BOWLER IS BALLING AND BATSMAN STEPOUT AND MISSED
THE BALL AND KEEPER COLLECT IT AND THROWS ON STUMP. DID BATSMAN BE
RUNOUT OR STUMPED OUT
Answer: If the batsman is not attempting to run, he is out "stumped" otherwise, "run out".
Question: can we make runout at the bowler end before bowling the ball if batsman leaves
crease for example jos butler run out in odi against srilanka. or we should give warning
Answer: Law 42 Fair and Unfair Play part 15. states "The bowler is permitted, before entering
his delivery stride, to attempt to run out the non striker".
Question: Once the batsman hit the ball, it went up 2 to 3 meters up and was falling in between
batsman's crease and the wicket (not directly in line of the stumps, but may be 40 cm off the off
the line connecting stumps it was hard to say from Square leg). Before it fell down on the
ground the batsman kicked if off to protect his stumps, thinking it may bounce off and hit the
stumps. However, the fielders from the slip and the keeper came running to catch it, but in reality
they would not have reached it, they would be a meter or half a meter short. Is the batsman out
obstructing the field or obstructing a ball from being caught or is henot out?
Answer: An umpire must decide whether the fielder was prevented from catching the ball by a
wilful action of the batsman. In the case described, there was no chance of a catch being taken
and the batsman has lawfully acted in order to protect his wicket.
Question: Hi, What happens if the ball delivered by a bowler touches the helmet lying behind
the wicket keeper and goes for boundary? Does the batting team get 5 runs or 9 (5+4) runs?
Thanks in advance!
Answer: When the ball contacts the helmet, the umpire signals "dead ball" and 5 penalty runs to
the batting team which are scored in addition to any other penalty (wide or no ball), runs
completed by the batsmen and any run in progress provided the batsmen have crossed.
Last Updated: Sat 29th Nov 2014
Question: if the ball hits the non strikers end wickets and caught by bowler. out or notout
Answer: If the ball has not made contact with the ground, the batsman is out "caught".
Question: Gday umpy Both batsman run 3 short runs how does umpire signal to scorer and
who's on strike???
Answer: From your question I assume the batsmen have completed the 4th run. Umpire at one
end would need to signal to scorers twice for short runs while the other umpire would signal
once. A single run should be entered in the score books and the umpires should make a note of
the timing of the incident e.g. 10th over, 3rd ball, bowlers name, strikers name, one run scored
and check that the correct score has been recorded with the scorers at the next possible
opportunity / break in play. However, if an umpire considers the act of short running to be
deliberate, when the ball is dead he shall inform the other umpire and the bowlers end umpire
shall warn both batsmen that this action is unfair and a first and final warning issued; disallow
any runs scored from that delivery; return the batsmen to their original ends; inform both
captains of the reasons for this action and the scorers of the number of runs to be recorded. Any
further such instances should result in the same action plus awarding 5 penalty runs to the
fielding team (if Association Rules allow) and reporting both players and their captain to the
Executive of the batting team and the Governing body for their unfair play.

Question: Alright so a spin bowler is bowling and the batman plays a foward defense into the
ground and the ball bounces back up without being interfied with and hits the batsmen gloves or
bat and is caught at silly mid on? Out or not out
Answer: Not Out - It is not a fair catch if a fielder catches the ball after it has lawfully been
struck more than once by the striker and has been grounded since it was first struck. [Law 32 . 3 (
c )]
Question: Gday Ump T-20 (front front no ball),free hit ball, bowls batter.the ball then deflects to
the boundary. dead ball or 4 runs??
Answer: 4 runs (Byes, Leg Byes or off the bat - depending on the circumstances)
Question: Can a spin bowler have the runup between the nonstrike wicket and the umpire
Answer: Yes
Question: If the ball has hit a batsman's forearm guard and the fieldsman catches the ball on the
full is it given out?
Answer: Not out unless the ball has made contact with the bat or a hand / glove holding the bat.
Last Updated: Tue 25th Nov 2014
Question: Gday ump 20 overs bowled opposition capt noticies 12 fielders one of the extra
fielder had been involved in a dismissal what can the umpire do??
Answer: If this situation was identified in the first over of an innings the 12th player is removed
from the field and the first over started again. This is different in that 20 overs have been bowled
before the problem has been identified. Accordingly, the following action would likely take
place: - Remove the extra fielder, - report the incident and let the competition Executive sort it
out. - The umpires' actions would need to be evaluated as they should have ensured that only 11
fielders were in place at the start of play. If this was done, then the investigation should focus on
how and when the 12th player came to be on the field. This opens up the possibility of using the
Substitutes Law where penalty runs can be awarded for players entering the field without the
permission of the umpires.
Question: If the batsman leaves the crease after a run to get out of the way of a returning ball
can they then be run out if they don't get back?
Answer: Law 38.2 ( a ) (i) states "A batsman is not out Run out if he has been within his ground
and has subsequently left it to avoid injury, when the wicket is put down."
Last Updated: Fri 21st Nov 2014
Question: if the bowl is outside leg stump and the batsman plays cross bat is that called a wide
ball
Answer: Subject to there being no specific competition rule pertaining to "Leg side wide" e.g.
On-day Limited over matches, the umpire shall only adjudge it a "wide" if, in his opinion the ball
passes sufficiently wide enough of the striker (from where he is and which would have also
passed wide of him standing in a normal guard position) for him to be unable to hit it with his bat
by means of a normal cricket stroke AND the batsman does not move to bring it within his reach.
Question: Hi Ump. I was watching highlights of an old Sheffield Shield game. A scruffy
delivery ended up at silly mid wicket, and the batsman at the time ran out to the ball and hit it to
the boundary. The umpire signalled 4 runs. Why was this not called a deal ball (the ball had
stopped moving)? In what situation can a batsman play a shot legally in similar circumstances?
Thanks
Answer: The Laws of Cricket have been amended since the time of the match you were
watching. Current Law 24 "No Ball" part 8 states "If a ball delivered by the bowler comes to rest
in front of the line of the striker's wicket, without having previously touched the bat or person of
the striker, the umpire shall call and signal No ball and immediately call and signal Dead ball"
Question: Gday ump Team 1 appeals against the light 10 overs short of daily overs on day 1
does team 2 have to make the score in 70 overs on day 2 or do we bowl the 10 lost on day 1 on
day 2 & play extra time to bowl 80 overs for team2???
Answer: Firstly - Law 3 The Umpires Clause 8 Fitness for Play; parts ( a ) and ( b ) state,
inter alia, that it is solely for the umpires to decide whether the condition of the light means that
it would be dangerous for play to take place or continue. The batsmen, or fielders, have no right
to make an "appeal". The manner of how a loss of overs is handled may vary depending on local
rules; so please check with your local association. Given that we a re looking at a scheduled 160
over match, RDCA Rules allow for time to be made up on the 1st day until 7.00 pm (if the
conditions improve sufficiently) and / or for the remaining overs to be bowled on the second day
until 7.00 pm, completion of the allocated overs or by agreement of competing team captains on
reaching a 1st innings decision, whichever occurs first.

Question: Gday ump Team 1 is bowled out 10 overs short of daily overs Team 2 bats batter no1
is not out but next week he says that he will be half hour late is he out timed out or retired not out
or can resume innings next fall of wicket!
Answer: A batsman may retire at any time during his innings when the ball is dead. The umpires
need to be informed of the reason for the retirement prior to play proceeding and Law 2.9 (a)
states that if it is for illness, injury or any other unavoidable cause, the batsman is entitled to
resume his innings at the fall of a wicket or retirement of another batman. The umpires are sole
judges as to whether the cause is "unavoidable".
Question: G'day ump Batsman run keeper takes orf glove ball rebounds orf Keepers glove
strikes stumps batsman fails to make gound OUT! or 5 penalties run to batting side?
Answer: The keeper is deemed to have "willfully" discarded the glove and as such, if the ball
hits the glove, the ball should be called and signaled "dead" and 5 penalty runs applied to any
accrued prior to the ball hitting the glove i.e. no-ball / wide and / or runs completed by the
batsmen together with the run in progress, if the batsmen cross before the ball hit the glove. The
ball shall not count as one of the over and shall be re-bowled.
Question: In the modified rules format, are there bowling restrictions for the 2nd innings? Must
you still bowl 7 bowlers for the first 35 overs, with a maximum of 7 overs per bowler, or does
this rule only apply in the 1st innings?
Answer: Rule 115 (b) i states "A minimum of 7 bowlers PER SPLIT / (35 overs) must be used
with each bowling a minimum of 2 overs each. Maximum 7 overs per bowler."
Last Updated: Fri 14th Nov 2014
Question: Rule 115, b. iii., states that a team (in modified format) can have 13 registered players
of which any combination of 11 players can bat, bowl & field. However, it's widely accepted that
all 13 players can field with 2 used as subs? Does this rule need to be re-written, and does this
apply for bowling too? Can we use 13 bowlers in an innings?
Answer: No more than 11 players are permitted to field at any one time. There appears to be no
restriction on the number of bowlers that may bowl in any innings. Matter to be referred to Rules
Committee for consideration as to whether clarification is required.
Question: if it's a free-hit. can the bowler change from over-the-wicket to round-the-wicket?
Answer: Without being privy to the rules under which your competition operates, generally
neither the field or bowling action cannot be changed unless there is a change of batsman
receiving the next delivery.
Question: Hi, is it deemed a no ball if the bowler's delivery bounces twice before reaching the
batsman? This relates to U'13's in the NMCA
Answer: The umpire shall only call "no ball" in these circumstances if the ball bounces more
than twice or rolls along the ground.
Question: If a batsman either runs or attempts to run after playing a shot , then gets hit by the
returning ball from the fielder , is the batsman allowed to run from that over throw if they are
able to , or is it a dead ball because it hit the batsman or their bat?
Answer: The ball remains "alive' until in comes to rest in either the hands of the wicket keeper
or the bowler and / or the umpire at the bowlers end considers that the fielding team and both
batsmen have ceased to regard it as in play. Protocol indicates that batsmen do not continue to
run in such situations but they are not precluded from doing so. Indeed, if the ball reaches the
boundary, the umpire is obliged to signal a boundary 4 in such circumstances.
Question: In a limited overs game (45 overs), a bowler started his 10th over and bowled the first
ball before the scorers pointed out that the bowler has maxed out. How is that delivery recorded
on the score book? What if a wicket falls on the delivery? What if it is a no ball or a wide ball?
What happens if a six is hit on that ball?
Answer: Given that the over should not have commenced, the ball delivered should be called
and signaled as a "dead ball", disregarded (as with any outcome of that ball) and the over
recommenced by an eligible bowler.
Question: if the batsman hits the ball nd the runner is standing at the bowlers side nd the ball
touches the runner and goes for the boundary.. will that boundary be counted?
Answer: Yes
Question: Today I was run out because the fields an got in my way I have two questions is a
fieldsman allowed to back up on a pitch and if a fields man walks in my way should I be out
when it was not my fault because of being cut of and I would of my it
Answer: The umpire would need to consider whether the fieldsman wilfully attempted to
obstruct a batsman from making his ground. One would think that the Spirit of Cricket may
come into play if the incident was accidental but, alas, that seems to be a thing of the past. In
terms of the Laws of Cricket, the umpire would have no alternative but to give you out if the
opposition team persisted with the appeal.
Last Updated: Sun 2nd Nov 2014
Question: Hi I was just wondering about something that happened in my club game. I bowled
the ball and my keeper hit the stumps as they ran and for some reason the umpires gave not out.
Why is this?
Answer: If the stumps are broken before the wicket keeper gloves the ball and he does not take
the action as described in Law 28 - 2 and / or 3, the decision shall be "not out"..
Last Updated: Sun 2nd Nov 2014
Question: I played a shot towards square leg boundary and keeper was close the stumpps. When
i huck the shot bat also hit to keeper gloves and the momentum of the shot lost and caught out in
the boundry. Is this Out or no ball or not a ball.. Please advise
Answer: If the wicket keeper's gloves were in front of the wicket prior to the shot having been
completed, "no ball" should be called. If not, - Out - caught.
Question: If above waist height full toss delivery hit stumps? Whether its out (bowled) or a no
ball?
Answer: Law 42 - Fair and Unfair Play - Section 6 (b) (i) states "Any delivery, other than a slow
paced one, which passes over or would have passed on the full above waist height of the striker
standing upright at the popping crease is to be deemed dangerous and unfair, whether or not it is
likely to inflict physical injury on the striker. The umpire should call and signal "no ball" and, in
the unlikely situation that the ball hits the wicket, the no ball stands.
Question: if wide ball in hight touched by batsman and caught by fielder . whats the decision
Answer: A wide cannot be called until such time that it has passed the bat or person of the
batsman. If the ball is legal in all other ways, the batsman would be out - caught.
Question: main umpire,s decision is not out but the ball hits the middle of the leg stumps is it
out?
Answer: The umpire's decision is final!
Question: What is the notation in the scorer's book for a run out from a wide (eg. W X)? I know
the 1 run penalty still applies. Is the extra delivery still required?
Answer: The wide should only be recorded in the bowler's analysis as the wicket is not credited
to the bowler. The ball would have to be rebowled.
Question: A ball hit by the batsman went on to hit the helmet worn by the wicket keeper and
subsequently got by the close in fielder. Is the batsman out?
Answer: A batsman should not be given out caught if the ball rebounds off any fielder's helmet
before a catch is completed.
Question: How many wide bowls over dismissed?
Answer: Unless there are specific local rules that may "cap" the number of attempts to bowl
legitimate balls, an over does not cease until 6 legitimate balls have been delivered and played.
Question: G'day Can u start a cricket match Without a wicket keeper? Cheers
Answer: No reason why you can't; but why would you? Of the minimum 7 players required to
make a "team", it would be a good idea to have 1 standing behind what the bowlers are aiming
at! If a keeper, attired with protective equipment, moves to a position where the umpire considers
he is not acting as a keeper, he forfeits the right to use that equipment to stop or catch the ball.
Question: if a ball passes above the head and is given a wide, can the same ball be given first
warning for shoulder height no as well
Answer: Yes
Question: Can we please get some clarification from the RDCA surrounding the new rules. On
page 10 of the Junior Team Managers Information Manual it stipulates that in U12/2-5 split
innings games at least 9 bowlers must bowl each split, this is also highlighted in the table under
16 (D) on page 13, however in the junior rules section of this document (from page 29 onwards)
it stipluates in the graph on page 34 that the minimum number of bowlers is per match and not
per split. From a coaches point of view I would not normally worry about the Team Managers
Information and would only worry about the rules documentation. We need a ruling on this in
writing before we start day 2 on Friday. This will effect our bowling selections.
Answer: This is an administrative matter and has been referred to the RDCA Junior Executive
for attention.
Last Updated: Tue 21st Oct 2014
Question: on fields where the limits of the field is designated by cones or markers as opposed to
a fence, is a fieldsman allowed to commence his movement towards the batsmen as the bowler
moves in to bowl, from outside the the designated boundary ? if not what is the penalty . is it fair
to say that all fieldsmen should be within the field at all times .
Answer: The player should stay within the boundary at all times the ball is in play. No to do so
may be construed as taking unfair advantage and, if the umpire is made aware that the player has
left the field, he cannot return without the umpire's consent or penalties will apply should he
come into contact with the ball while it is in play.
Question: Hi, I am Saravanan playing cricket with my friend for the last 15 years. I am a
physically challenged person. Now I got a chance to play for Cognizant Premier Cup. Sofar I am
using a runner when I am batting but in local matches and these kind of club matches, Can a
Batsman who cant run can have runner for him. Your answer will make a major turning point or
a Full-stop for my cricketing Future. Note : I can field well bu standing and diving but I cant run
were I can only walk with my crutches.
Answer: Law 2.1 (b) states "The umpires shall have discretion to allow for other wholly
acceptable reasons" - i.e. not injured or becoming ill since the nomination of the team - "a
substitute fielder or runner to act for a nominated player, at the start of the match....". I suggest
that you make petition to your local Association seeking their formal approval.
Question: If a batsmen comes to bat without leg gurds is there a sanction?
Answer: Draw on the Law of Common Sense. While there is no Law that impels batsmen to
wear protective equipment, duty of care is required of the player, his captain and the
umpires.Every effort should be made to ensure the player is suitably attired.
Question: In recent match we played, a dismissal given by local umpires for a stumping in Free
hit ball. The ball was a hit in the bat and with the batsman out of crease, the keeper caught the
ball and made a stumping. Please let me know, the dismissal decision is correct or wrong?
Answer: A batsman should not be given out caught or stumped off a "free hit". If, however, the
umpire considered the batsman was attempting a run, he may be given out "run out".
Question: In to ball to batsman shot delivery batsman pull beat and hit the ball chest and after
touch the ball bat and then filder catch batsman will out or not out.
Answer: Out, if the ball has not contacted the ground or a fieldsman's helmet.
Question: sir, if the ball touches to the batsman's left glove but the bat on his right hand then it
should be out or not out ?
Answer: A gloved hand must be holding the bat if a batsman is to be given out caught off that
glove.
Question: if rite handed batsman play reverse sweep, ball missed and pass long aways from his
off stump or leg stump. it should be wide or not?????
Answer: A wide should be called if the umpire considers the ball passed the batsmen, standing in
normal batting position, was not within reach of a normal cricket stroke and the batsman has not
moved to bring the ball within reach for a normal cricket stroke.
Question: If a batsmen is stumped off a wide ball (leg side 1 day day match) is still an extra
awarded?
Answer: Yes; while given out a extra (wide) is added to the batting team's score.
Question: In the RDCA, if a bowler when delivering a ball, breaks the stumps in the delivery
stride is it a no-ball
Answer: Yes, a No Ball should be called by the umpire at the bowlers end.
Question: if a batsmen is injured during his innings eg both hamstrings pulled stiff, and he came
off for treatment is he allowed back onto the field to resume his innings after a wicket has fallen
or can he be refused by the umpire and opposition captain
Answer: If a batsman retires due to illness, injury or any other unavoidable cause, he/she may
resume their innings at the fall of a wicket or retirement of another batsman.
Question: is it right for the keeper to gather the ball and stump before it crosses the wicket?
Answer: Unless the ball has been intercepted by the bat or person of the batsman, the wicket
keeper is not permitted to gather the ball before it passes the batsman's stumps (unless the ball is
called "dead" by the officiating umpire. Should he do so, the square leg umpire should call "no
ball".
Question: in our club match,boundary line fielder caught the ball cleanly inside the rope,after
few seconds in terms of celebration he threw the ball in the air ,and the ball crossed the boundary
line.is it out or four?
Answer: The ball being clearly under the control of the fieldsman, the decision would be "out caught".
Question: If an extra ball (7 balls)is mistakenly bowled in an over and the batsman is given out
on that ball, does the decision stand?
Answer: Yes.
Question: how many times can keeper hit the ball to stumps in an over.
Answer: Unlimited
Question: I've taken a hit and it was going for a six the fielder has caught it on the boundary he
then later took a few step back bring him over is that out or not?
Answer: Not Out - 6 runs. The fieldsman must be in full control of the ball and his / her actions
and remain inside the boundary to take a legitimate catch.

Question: if a ball pitches short and passes over the batsman's head, what will that be called
Answer: If the umpire considers the batsman cannot play a legitimate cricket shot to a ball
passing above his head while standing in an upright position, the ball may be called "wide".
Question: i have a runner .i play the fair ball the ball touch my bat and get in air and touch the
my runner and the fielder/keeper catch.its out or not?
Answer: Out - caught!
Last Updated: Sun 27th Apr 2014
Question: If the batsman is too short and the ball passes above his waist height on the full & hits
the stumps, should it be called a 'No Ball' or he is out 'Bowled'?
Answer: You have got to be joking! I suggest you refer to the appropriate Law of Cricket on the
following link: http://www.lords.org/mcc/laws-of-cricket/laws/law-42-fair-and-unfair-play/
Last Updated: Thu 24th Apr 2014
Question: How many run get a team In a ball that is a no ball with wide ball
Answer: A single ball cannot be called both a "No Ball" and a "Wide". The "No Ball" takes
precedence. Hence 1 run is scored plus any extras (if applicable).
Last Updated: Tue 22nd Apr 2014
Question: If the batsmen comes 2 steps front foot and if the ball is over the waist height is it a no
ball??As the batsmen came forard how can we judge the correct no ball?
Answer: If the umpire considers the ball would have passed above a batsman's waist, while
standing upright in his normal batting stance, it should be called "No Ball" no matter whether the
batsman advances towards the bowler.
Question: What will be called if ball Passes from leg stump and batsmen is shifted toward off
side ? is it be called wide or what ?
Answer: Refer to your local rules. RDCA rules direct that, in the situation where a ball passes
outside the legs of the batsman and the leg stump, a "Wide Ball" should be called.

Question: if the 1st bouncer is tooo above head hight and if batsman attempt to play that Above
head hight delivery by Great effort & if he succeed to play that particular ball...can it be given a
NO BALL???
Answer: Refer previous responses.
Last Updated: Wed 16th Apr 2014
Question: if the ball is above the waist and still the ball has gone hitting the stumps by taking
edge of bat , is that out? i feel it's out
Answer: A ball (full toss) delivered by a fast bowler above the waist of the batsman standing in
an upright position shall be called "No Ball" and the decision would be "Not Out", despite being
deflected on to the stumps by the batsman.
Question: If a ball is above the head of the batsman and he plays it with his bat, will the ball be
considered a legal delivery or not because technically a ball above the head is a wide ball? And
what if this is after the stipulated limit of 2 bouncers per over?
Answer: A wide Ball should not be called until after it passes the bat. Therefore, if the batsman
manages to deflect the ball on to the stumps, he brings it in to play and will be ruled "out"
bowled. Should the ball be from a "fast" bowler and be the 3rd such ball delivered in the over, it
should be called "No Ball" and the batsman will be not out.
Question: If the ball is over chest height and hits the stumps then this is out or not?
Answer: Assuming the ball was delivered by a slow bowler, the batsman would be out "bowled"
in terms of the Laws of Cricket if the ball did not pass over shoulder height. Any ball passing
above shoulder height on the full shall be called NO BALL. However, local Associations often
have over-riding rules that may apply e.g. RDCA states "In grades without a professional, ANY
delivery which passes or would have passed on the full above waist height of the striker standing
upright at the crease shall be called a NO BALL". You should check the rules of the competition
in which you are involved.
Question: Thinking about the imaginary line between wicket and wicket when judging LBWs,
does the ball need to fully pitch within the lines, or is just part of the ball enough for it to be
judged LBW?
Answer: Law 36 - Leg Before Wicket is a complicated rule with many parts that need to be
satisfied to gain a positive decision for the bowler. In regard to where the ball pitches, it only
relates to the line of leg stump (imaginary line between stumps at both ends on the striker's leg
side). Not out to any ball which, in the opinion of the umpire, pitches outside the leg stump line.
Technically, the majority of the ball must be within this line on pitching and, if the umpire has
any doubt that this is the case, the decision shopuld be "Not Out". Legal Balls pitching outside
the line of the off stump may result in a successful LBW appeal provided the umpire deems the
ball was hitting the wicket AND the ball is not struck by bat or glove holding the bat AND the
point of interception is either in line between wickets OR the batsman is deemed not to have
made a genuine attempt to play the ball.
Last Updated: Sat 5th Apr 2014
Question: If a delivery reaches batsman or wicket bouncing more than 1 time,will it be a legal
delivery?
Answer: If the ball is otherwise considered a fair delivery, it shall not be called a "No Ball"
unless, without previously touching the bat or the person of the striker, it bounces MORE than
twice or rolls along the ground before it reaches the popping crease.
Question: if a bowler delivers ball from behind the back line of bowling crease(Not even
touching back line),is it a legal delivery or not?
Answer: Yes; provided the action can be seen by the umpire at the bowlers end.
Question: If while batting, the bat slips off the batsman's hand or a part of the bat is broken and
lofted in the air, would it be out if the feilder caught the bat or a part of it?
Answer: NO.
Question: If batsman attend the over bouncer ball,is it correct ball or no ball?
Answer: This question is indecipherable.
Question: In One Day Cricket; First delivery of an over; If that ball bounces and goes above the
batsman's head and somehow batsman hit hat ball and caught by the keeper, is it a no-ball or is it
out? Reply please.
Answer: Local rules may differ from Association to Association so I suggest you confirm with
your local administration. In the RDCA the rule is explicit viz."balls which, in the umpire's
opinion would pass higher than the height of the batsman's shoulder whilst standing in an upright
position shall be called and signalled as a "No Ball" by the umpire at the bowler's end OR by a
professional umpire at square leg". Accordingly "Not Out" in the circumstance indicated.
Last Updated: Fri 21st Mar 2014
Question: On a fairly deliver by bowler batsman intensionally leave the crease what decision
taken by umpire ?
Answer: If I could understand the question you may get an answer.
Last Updated: Fri 21st Mar 2014
Question: if any player shot a boundary and while playing the shot he hit wicket what will be the
decision? does he got the boundary?
Answer: Out - Hit Wicket; no run.
Question: While batting if the right hand bats man moves towards off side (that means umpire
can see three stumps), the bowler delivers the bowl towards leg side that is wide ball or not..
Answer: Depends on the Rules of the Association in which you are involved. In RDCA the ball
should be called "wide".
Question: While playing the game of cricket batsman played a stroke and ran towards non
striker end to complete run and I fielded the ball and threw it to stumps at non striker end
direction in which the batsman was running and the ball striked the wickets after deflection from
runner batsman,s bat before he reached the crease in such case the batsman is out or not out?
deflection
Answer: The batsman is out, not having made his ground.
Question: i am batting, i hit the ball, it hits the ground and bounces up and i see itS going to hit
the stumps, i block with my bat and the keeper catches. am i out caught,i said no cause it hit the
ground first and i was protecting my stumps. some are saying either caught or hitting ball twice. i
am saying not out
Answer: Not Out. Once the ball has been played into the ground, a batsman cannot be caught off
any subsequent action; has the right to defend his wicket and, provided not hitting the ball a
second time with the intention of scoring runs, is not subject to "hitting the ball twice" Law.

Question: Is there any penalty for a bowler who throws the ball back in the batsman's direction
when the batsman has not left their crease? It is one thing if the batter has left their crease
however I feel the bowler should not be allowed to attempt to injure the batsman.
Answer: Sean, there is no specific penalty applicable. However, if the umpire in charge
considers that the act was wilful and intended to intimidate the batsman or cause injury, the
bowler should be placed on report for misconduct under the Law applicable to "Fair and Unfair
Play", with the bowler and both captains advised accordingly and a formal report submitted to
the RDCA Senior Secretary within 24 hours of completion of the match.
Last Updated: Mon 3rd Mar 2014
Question: Hi there, can you get out on a over waist height no ball when the ball hits the top of
stumps
Answer: Wade, you need to refer to your local Association for rulings on their Rules. In RDCA
Senior Competition rules differ depending on whether an official umpire is standing. If so, the
ball would have to be considered to be delivered by a "fast" bowler and, if passing above waist
height in the batsman's normal upright stance, would be called a "No Ball". Hence, in the
unlikely event that it hit the stumps, the batsman could not be out. In other grades (i.e. no official
umpire) any ball passing above waist height, as above and at any pace, should be called "No
Ball" with same result.
Question: What does a batsman say to the umpire to get permission to leave his crease to do
gardening or talk to his partner?
Answer: The batsman should ensure that the ball is considered by the umpire as "DEAD". Law
23 refers. Inter alia it indicates the ball becomes "dead" if, in the opinion of the umpire, it is
finally settled in the hands of the wicket keeper or bowler or clear that the fielding team and both
batsmen at the wicket have ceased to consider it in play. Also, the ball is considered dead if
"over" is called; a boundary is scored; a batsman is dismissed; it becomes trapped between
equipment or clothing of a batsman or umpire; lodges in a fielders helmet; lost ball is called or
the match is concluded. The ball comes in to play once the bowler commences a run-up. If
unsure, the batsman should ask the officiating umpire (at the bowlers end) whether he considers
the ball to be "dead".
Last Updated: Tue 4th Feb 2014
Question: Can a Batsman be given out on a fulltoss will playing fulltoss?
Answer: Refer to your local administrators
Last Updated: Sat 1st Feb 2014

Question: In a one day match, a batsmen is granted a runner by the umpire as he has injured
himself in the game. Is he then permitted to bowl in the same 1 day match?
Question: what is the rule if batsmen leave the crease without umpire permission and the fielder
remove the bails.
Question: If a ball above to the shoulder height but touch with the bat. It can be given as a
bouncer by umpire????
Question: i am a right handed batsman and im facing a right hand spinner bowler and my
question is can i offer a pad by going back in front of stumps without offering any shot
Answer: N/A
Question: i am a right handed batsman and im facing a right hand spinner bowler and my
question is can i offer a pad by going back in front of stumps without offering any shot when the
ball pitches out side the line of leg stump.

Answer: The Laws of Cricket state that a batsman is not out LBW if the ball pitches outside the
leg stump line.
Question: Do finals matches count towards finals qualification? Eg, Club has teams in A grade
and B grade. Player has played 7 matches in A grade, 5 matches in B grade, both teams qualify
for finals. Player plays his 6th match in B grade in the semi-final. Is he then qualified for B grade
team even if A grade team is knocked out?
Answer: While this is not a matter on which umpires adjudicate, you will find that finals
matches DO NOT count towards eligibility to play finals as eligibility can only be attained from
Home and Away matches. RDCA Rule 76 (c) applies.
Question: Is a player who plays on day 1 of a 2 day game allowed to be replaced with a sub
fielder for day 2, if it is not for an injury, but for a social commitment (ie. wedding or holiday)?
Answer: Assuming this query does not relate to RDCA H, I, J or K Grades where up to 13
players may be nominated per team, Law of Cricket 2 - "Substitutes" states, inter alia, umpires
(or captains in RDCA Grades where official umpires are not appointed), shall allow a substitute
for any player incapacitated by injury or illness between the time that players are nominated and
the end of the match. Further discretion is allowed to permit a substitute "for other wholly
acceptable reasons". In the RDCA and in terms of the "Spirit of Cricket" a substitute has
generally been allowed for the reasons stated in this query.
Question: In split innings games, which team bats first if a 2nd innings is required? Is it the team
who batted first (and last) in the 1st innings,or the team who bowled first in the 1st innings?
Answer: As in all matches teams take turns at the crease unless the option of a "Follow On" is
invoked ie. dismissed team is 80 runs or more behind on 1st innings.
Last Updated: Sun 1st Dec 2013
Question: Having recently strained a hamstring during a game while batting, I didn't ask for a
runner & kept batting, as I believed the use of a runner had been outlawed in the laws of cricket.
Does this apply in the RDCA?
Answer: This one has been asked and answered already this season. Law 2 states inter alia "If
the umpires are satisfied that a player has been injured or become ill after the nomination of the
players, they shall allow that player to have (i) a substitute acting instead of him in the field (ii) a
runner when batting." Don't believe all you see on TV! The "no runner" condition you see on TV
is merely a condition of play for specific International fixtures agreed prior to the
commencement of a series. In the case of RDCA interpretation, the Umpires are the sole judges
of the eligibilty of a player to have a substitute or runner.
Last Updated: Sun 1st Dec 2013
Question: In under 12's - if a spin bowler bowls a ball that bounces above the head of the
batsman is it deemed to be a no-ball?
Answer: The President of RDCA Juniors has expressed his views on this matter as follows:
"This is an argument that has no resolution other than the law of common sense. If we write a
rule to address the subject, in my opinion, the rule would read the same as senior and junior
competitive rules. One short delivery, rising above the shoulder of the batsman, in the upright
standing position, is permitted. Any subsequent such deliveries shall be called & signalled "No
Ball". If we say that the no ball rule does not apply in U12s, then we will generate an argument
for LBW. Some people believe that LBW should not apply in U12s. I don't agree and have said
so many times. I do argue for common sense: 1. some U12 players are barely above stump height
and could be given out if they were hit in the chest. 2. I would hope that umpires would be
"generous" in their judgement. 3. if a batsman plays back in front of his stumps and makes no
attempt to play a proper shot, then he should be given out. We have to teach players the rules as
early as we can. Therefore, I believe the one delivery per over rule should apply." While the
definition of a "FAST" ball is relative to the age group involved the matter of player safety
should be in mind at all times and the "Common Sense" rule should be applied.
Question: A question was recently asked regarding U12 spin bowlers bowling balls that bounce
above the shoulder of the batsmen (21 Oct). The response was given that there is no specific
junior rule regarding this. I respectfully disagree. RDCA Junior Rule 19a clearly defines above
shoulder height no balls as "A fast ball". Therefore a slow ball which passes above shoulder
height should be deemed legal (provided it is not a wide delivery).
Answer: The President of RDCA Juniors has expressed his views on this matter as follows:
"This is an argument that has no resolution other than the law of common sense. If we write a
rule to address the subject, in my opinion, the rule would read the same as senior and junior
competitive rules. One short delivery, rising above the shoulder of the batsman, in the upright
standing position, is permitted. Any subsequent such deliveries shall be called & signalled "No
Ball". If we say that the no ball rule does not apply in U12s, then we will generate an argument
for LBW. Some people believe that LBW should not apply in U12s. I don't agree and have said
so many times. I do argue for common sense: 1. some U12 players are barely above stump height
and could be given out if they were hit in the chest. 2. I would hope that umpires would be
"generous" in their judgement. 3. if a batsman plays back in front of his stumps and makes no
attempt to play a proper shot, then he should be given out. We have to teach players the rules as
early as we can. Therefore, I believe the one delivery per over rule should apply." While the
definition of a "FAST" ball is relative to the age group involved the matter of player safety
should be in mind at all times and the "Common Sense" rule should be applied.

Question: If a bowler bowls a bouncer and the ball passes the batsman over the head (in a
standing stance), is that a wide? what is is definition behind a short ball wide?
Answer: The instructions to RDCA Umpiring Panel is that short balls passing above the head of
batsmen in their normal upright standing position should be called "wide ball". This definition
should be applied in all RDCA matches.
Question: Is there a rule for mankad in junior cricket? Even after a warning??
Answer: Law of Cricket 42.15 - Bowler attempting to run out non-striker before delivery states
"The bowler is permitted, before entering his delivery stride, to attempt to run out the non-striker.
Whether the attempt is successful or not, the ball shall not count as one of the over. If the bowler
fails in an attempt to run out the non-striker, the umpire shall call and signal Dead ball as soon as
possible". The delivery stride begins when the bowler's back foot is grounded in the delivery
action. A warning to the batsman is not a requirement albeit that it is seen to be within the Spirit
of Cricket to do so. A batsman leaving his ground before the delivery is taking an advantage and
is liable for the consequences of his actions.
Question: One day fixture and the batsman advances down the wicket. Bowler then drops it
short and the ball well clears his shoulders and would have done so even if he did not advance. Is
it a no-ball or the fact that he advanced down teh wicket mean it's a legal ball no matter how high
it goes?
Answer: In this instance, if the ball was above shoulder height when it passed the batter, it
should be called "No Ball". However, if it was below shoulder height when passing, even though
it would be above that level in his / her normal stance, it is a legitimate ball.
Question: Should any ball down leg side in a T20 be called a wide?
Answer: Yes; provided the ball passes outside the batsman's legs.
Last Updated: Fri 1st Nov 2013
Question: An earlier question raised the scenario of a player jumping from the fence to take a
catch. the answer, not out due to the player leaving the field and returning without permission
from the umpire. We have seen in international cricket, many players save the ball before the
boundary, roll over the boundary and return to the field to then pick up the ball and return it to
the keeper. Also, one player caught the ball, threw it in the air, crossed the boundary, then
returned to take the catch. Are these scenarios any different than using the fence as a step ladder
to take a catch? I would suggest that in this point, if a fielder is good enough to leap from the
fence and take a catch he can claim the wicket.
Answer: Law 19 - 4 (i) indicates that the ball is beyond the boundary unless "the first contact
with the ball is by a fielder either with some part of his person grounded within the boundary or
whose final contact with the ground before touching the ball is within the boundary." In this case,
as the fielders last contact was with the fence, he is deemed to be touching the fence when the
ball is caught. Umpire signals 6 runs.
Question: Lets say for example you are bowled out in 40 overs of a 160 over match and the side
decide to bat the other 120 overs. Do you get a new ball after 80 overs or do you bowl all 120
overs with the same ball ?
Answer: RDCA Rule 98 only allows for a new ball at the start of a second innings. Accordingly,
the same ball should be utilised throughout an innings unless it becomes lost or unfit for play
whereupon it may be replaced by a ball of similar condition.
Question: For high bowling RDCA rules 81.b.2 and 81.f now state -standing upright at the
crease- and Laws of Cricket for professional umpires. ie no longer standing in his normal
stance.
Answer: Laws of Cricket apply EXCEPT where local RDCA Rules contradict. In this case
"standing in an upright position" applies for calling of No Ball in a One Day / Limited over
match.
Last Updated: Tue 22nd Oct 2013
Question: What is the maximum amount of overs a bowler can bowl in 16-2?
Answer: The maximum number of overs per bowler / per innings in under-age matches varies
depending on the type of match being played eg. 2 Day & Split Innings matches - 12 (6 in 1st 25
overs); Limited over matches - 6; and T20 - 4. If you have any queries on rules for under age
matches, refer to your Team Manager who has all details in the Junior Team Managers' Manual.
Last Updated: Mon 21st Oct 2013
Question: In the modified format (H-K), a batsman must retire at 50 in ode day games. If the
batsman is last available batsman in a team that is short on players (i.e. came in at number 9 in a
side with 9 players), does the batsman retire at 50, or keep batting with the other not-out
batsman? Very confusing, I know.
Answer: It seems pretty simple to me. If there are no other batsmen to take the crease, the
retired batsman remains until the final wicket falls, be it he or his partner. Refer Match
Handbook 2013-14 Page 28.
Question: Can a player arrive at a one-day game at 4:30pm after his/her side has already bowled
and be allowed to bat? This hypothetical side has 8 players in it.
Answer: Provided the player has been named on the Team List, exchanged before the start of
play in terms of RDCA Rule 82 (8), or the opposing captain subsequently agrees, there is no
reason why the player cannot bat.
Question: In two day matches, how many balls can you bowl that pass the batsmen between the
top of the shoulders and top of the head? Is it one per over, two or zero.
Answer: Refer to RDCA Rule 81 (b) which states, inter alia, in One Day matches, any ball
passing above the height of the batsmans shoulder whilst standing in an upright position shall be
called and signalled No Ball by the umpire at the bowlers end.
In terms of Two Day matches, the RDCA Umpires Association has adopted a ruling that 2 such
balls per over is a maximum allowed unless it is obvious that the batsmans skill level places him
in a position of danger. In such circumstances the Laws concerning unfair play should be
invoked. (This should be a very rare occurrence).
Question: What is the rule for short pitched bowling this year in the non premier grades. some
clubs are playing 1 short pitched ball per over whilst others are saying the new RDCA rule for
this year states no "bouncers" at all - must be called a wide
Answer: Refer to RDCA Rule 81 (b) which states, inter alia, in One Day matches, any ball
passing above the height of the batsmans shoulder whilst standing in an upright position shall be
called and signalled No Ball by the umpire at the bowlers end.
In terms of Two Day matches, the RDCA Umpires Association has adopted a ruling that 2 such
balls per over is a maximum allowed unless it is obvious that the batsmans skill level places him
in a position of danger. In such circumstances the Laws concerning unfair play should be
invoked. (This should be a very rare occurrence).
Question: If I as a slow bowler bowl a full toss just over the waist of the batsmen is it a No Ball?
because I'm so slow do I have a bit of leeway?
Answer: Law 42 6b (ii) answers your question where it states A slow delivery which passes or
would have passed on the full above shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the crease
is to be deemed dangerous and unfair, whether or not it is likely to inflict physical injury on the
striker. Faster bowlers are penalised for bowling full pitch deliveries above the waist. The zone
is extended to the shoulder for slower bowlers. Note, faster bowlers can put out of the attack
after three occurrences of dangerous bowling in the one innings. Slow bowlers are merely No
Balled.
Question: Firstly, Good Concept, let's hope people treat it with respect and not as an outlet to
voice frustration/abuse. In regards to the umpires reports that captains are required to fill out are they viewed by the umpire in question, or are they viewed only by the Umpires advisor?
Also: Does it not work against the theory of the best grade getting the best umpires If the
appointment of umpires is now on a rotating system?
Answer: Captains reports are collected each week and where necessary action is taken on any
particular report where the captains and whoever else need to be contacted is contacted and
discussed and dealt with the umpire before the next game, where the report is of a significant
lesser problem the report as are all reports are collated and noted and each umpire will receive a
copy of their report . All umpires are given a copy of the reports made out by the captains and if
there is anything noted that needs attention it will be discussed with the same umpire at our
Monthly meeting. Even though a problem is noted towards a particular umpire if the executive
believe it necessary for training purposes to bring it to the attention to the remainder of the
umpires at the meeting it will do so. The system of selecting umpires in process at the moment is
being done the same as last season as requested by the clubs, we have a squad of Sixteen umpires
that are rotated between the Chandler Shield Teams even there are only Twelve needed on a
particular day and the umpires not officiating in Chandler in a game on a particular round are
given games in the following round and four not needed are directed to umpire in the other
grades. In the other grades Wilkins and Newey teams are given two umpires when we have them
available and A Grade and the remainder are given one umpire per game
Question: Question, can you be run out off a dead ball? i.e. Batsman does not offer a shot, ball
deflects off thigh pad, they attempt a quick single and get run out? This happened in a match I
played in on the weekend.
Answer: Can you be run out of a Dead Ball? No you cannot be run out off a Dead Ball.
However, in the situation where the batsman offers no shot, is taken on the pads or body, and,
attempts a run, he can be run out because the ball is not dead. Law 26 3 (b) That in the situation
where the batsman does not attempt to play the ball, the Law states If runs are attempted and if
neither batsman is dismissed and the ball does not become dead for any other reason, the umpire
shall call and signal Dead Ball as soon as one run is completed or the ball reaches the
boundary. The batsmen shall return to their original ends. The run or boundary shall be
disallowed. If no run is attempted there is no need to call Dead Ball. The ball automatically
becomes dead when it finally settles in the hands of the keeper or bowler. Whether the ball is
dead or not is a matter for the umpire alone to decide.

Question: Ball becomes lost after being hit over a fence and it cannot be retrieved because of a
dog is in the backyard. Another ball is supplied by the fielding team and accepted by the batsmen
and the game continues. after 1.4 overs the lost ball was retrieved from the backyard. Question
can this ball be reintroduced into play or do you continue with the replaced ball, what if the ball
is retrieved after 20 overs had been bowled.
Answer: The Lost Ball law comes into play if a ball cannot be found or recovered. Clearly
this ball was found, all be it between the jaws of a German Shepherd. By asking for a
replacement ball, the fielding side is conceding that the ball cannot be recovered. Hence the
umpires are asked to replace the ball with one that displays a similar amount of wear to the ball
that was, in this case, irrecoverable. Therefore, the condition of the ball should be similar and
neither side has gained an advantage through the changing of the ball. The Laws do not cover the
reintroduction of the lost ball once it is recovered. Therefore on match day, in this situation, I
would rule that the replacement ball continues as the match ball.
Question: Is the wicket considered broken and a batsman out if a bail is dislodged by the ball but
does not fall to the ground? That is, the bail rests out of the groove in the top of the stump but
still balanced on the stump..
Answer: Law 28 (a) states - The wicket is put down if a bail is completely removed from the top
of the stumps.............. and is qualified in 28 (b) where it is stated "The disturbance of a bail,
whether temporary or not shall not constitute its complete removal from the top of the stumps,
but if a bail in falling lodges between two of the stumps this shall be regarded as complete
removal. Therefore, in the case outlined - the wicket should not be considered to be down as the
bail is resting on top of the stump and is thus not completely removed. The lodging of the bail
between two stumps is all but physically impossible. If this was to ever happen, both spigots
would need to be out of the grooves and the bails would need to be jammed below the level of
the top of the stumps. Highly unlikely.
Question: If I bowl a ball and it hits the ARM GUARD of the batsman who is then caught in the
field, is he out?
Answer: The answer here is that the batsman should not be given out. A batsman is out caught if
the ball hits the bat or the hand holding the bat or a glove on the hand holding the bat. If the
armguard is struck, the batsman should not be given out. A batsman who wears gloves with high
wristbands does so at his own peril. Similarly, a batsman wearing wrist bands in addition to his
gloves is flirting with danger. At match speed an umpire may not be able to discriminate between
glove and wrist band and even armguard. Sometimes an error in judgement occurs and batsmen
are wrongly dismissed. Where the umpire has doubt as to what actually was struck by the ball, he
should give the benefit of any doubt to the batsman.
Question: Can you be given out LBW if you get hit outside the line of off stump not playing a
shot? .
Answer: In short, the answer is Yes. In considering an LBW decision the umpire must
consider 4 things.
1. Where did the ball pitch? If it was in line with the stumps or outside the off stump the
batsman remains a candidate. If the ball pitched outside leg he should not be given out.
2. Where was the point of impact in line or outside the off stump?. If impact is in line the
batsman remains a candidate. If contact was outside the off stump then the umpire moves to
point 3
3. Was a shot played? If a shot was played then the batsman should not be given out. If no shot is
played then the batsman remains a candidate.
4. Would the ball have hit the stumps? If the answer is No the batsman should not be given out.
If Yes then the batsman should be dismissed.
Umpires are advised to use PIPS P = pitched I = impact P = played S = Stumps
Many batsmen get upset when they are adjudged LBW. Whilst the law is reasonably
straightforward the umpire is put into a position of having to judge all these things. At match
speed this can be difficult. But, that is another subject.
Question: Where the ball hits your pads on the full on a L.B.W appeal is the ball deemed to
continue the line that it was following or is it automatically straightening once it hits you?
Answer: There has been a lot of talk regarding this scenario and I am glad someone has brought
it up. Many bowlers have been under the illusion that if you are hit in front by a full toss you are
automatically out. This is not the case. When hit on the pads on the full, the umpire employs IPS
rather than PIPS because the ball has not pitched.
Where did the ball impact the batsman? If impact, was outside leg stump then the batsman is
automatically Not Out. If the impact was in line with the stumps, then the bowler has a show. If
impact was outside the off stump then the umpire must consider if a shot was played or not. If a
shot is played then the batsman should be given Not Out. No shot the bowler still has a show.
Finally, the ball must be going to hit the stumps. In making this determination, the umpire must
consider the flight path of the ball only. If it is swerving or angling into or away from the
batsmen, he must determine if the ball would go past the stumps. So a batsman might be dead in
front of middle stump when hit. However, if the umpire determines that the path of the ball
would take it past the stumps, then his/her correct decision is Not Out. The umpire should not
consider what might have happened had the ball pitched. You would have noticed over the years
that Shane Warne was given some LBW decisions that, had the ball pitched it would more than
likely have spun past the stumps. But the ball didnt pitch, so the umpire made his decision on
the facts before him - not on supposition.
Question: What is the maximum amount of overs a junior (under 18)can bowl in a day, morning
and arvo inclusive? Is there a restriction on the total amount of overs a junior can bowl ?
Answer: At the senior AGM a resolution was passed which restricts the number of overs to be
bowled by junior players
* U17 may bowl a maximum 16 max. in a spell 8
* U19 may bowl a maximum 20 max. in a spell 10
The limitations apply only to senior RDCA matches, therefore juniors (up to U18) can bowl their
allotted number of overs in the afternoon.
It is up to the captains and not the umpires to monitor the number of overs a particular junior
player bowls in senior games and ensure that they are adhered to.
Question: If the bowler bowls and the batsman doesn't offer a shot and the ball goes through to
the keeper and then the ball is being thrown around the field, then the umpire signals 'Over' and
the non-striker from the past over walks down to the middle of the pitch to talk to his partner,
and a fieldsman throws the ball and hits the stumps, Is the batsman out?. This happened to one of
my teammates on the weekend and I thought it was not out, but it was called out!
Answer: In the circumstances described, the batsman should not have been given out. There are
two points to be made here.
1. The ball becomes dead when it finally settles with the keeper. Once the keeper passes off the
ball, the umpire should consider it dead. Hence the batsman can leave his crease for whatever
reason.
2.The ball also becomes dead on the call of Over. Hopefully Over was called as signalling
is not appropriate except in deaf cricket.
Law 23 lists 19 ways in which the ball either becomes dead or is called dead. After being
dead, the ball only comes into play when the bowler commences his run up or bowling action.

Question: I understand that when a player has to leave the ground for whatever reason then
when they return they cannot bowl for the number of overs (or amount of time)they were not on
the ground.
Is there an equivalent rule for batting? (ie Can a bloke bat and then just not field and the team
have a few subs rotating every time they field?) I have alwayts wondered about this 'grey' area.
Answer: You are quite right, a bowler off the field for more than 15 minutes cannot bowl for at
least the time he was absent. There is no such rule for batsmen. There were playing conditions in
County Cricket to restrict batsmen from resting while their side fielded. I do not know if they
still exist. The only restriction placed on a batsman relate to retiring hurt and the use of a runner
and this has little to do with a batsmen resting in the shed just because he wants to and letting
subs act for him.
Question: If a batsmen is batting outside his crease and receives a full-toss above waist height is
it a No Ball?
Answer: The Law states standing upright at the crease. Umpires are instructed that the
crease is to be interpreted as where the batsman takes his stance. So, if to negate the swing, a
batsman bats half a metre out of his ground, the crease is half a metre out of his ground. If the
batsman chooses to charge the bowler as he delivers and a full pitch is produced, the umpire
would need to determine if the ball would have passed above waist high at the crease not
where the batsmans charge led him to receive the ball. Not always easy to do. Please note,
RDCA By-Laws tell us that the standing in his normal stance is to be taken as the measure of
height with regard to dangerous bowling, not upright at the crease as stated in the Laws.
Question: Can you pls advise the RDCA definition of 'waist'. At an umpires seminar I attended,
above the waist was defined as above the bottom of the rib cage. There appear to be many No
Balls called that are only hip high...could you pls clarify? Thanks..
Answer: You are quite right as for some years umpires were instructed that the waist was, as you
describe, the bottom of the rib cage. This definition has been reviewed and the above the waist
is now defined as above the belt line. RDCA umpires are instruct to interpret the Law in this
way. If umpires are calling full pitch balls on the hip as No Balls, they are doing their job
correctly.
Question: The other week I had a problem while calling front foot No Balls. I had a player that
was landing just on his toe and on occasions had no part of his foot grounded behind the line and
when i saw this i called a no ball. I thought this to be the correct call but was told by some
opposision players that he doesnt need to have part of his foot grounded behind the line just in
the air behind the line if it is not grounded. Is he correct or just making it up?
Answer: The opposition players are quite correct. Law 24 5 (ii) states the bowlers front foot
must land with some part of the foot, whether grounded or raised behind the line. If the foot
lands legally but slides forward over the line, the delivery is legal. If the foot lands over the line
but turns back over the line, as was done by Tim May and Steve Waugh, the ball is a No Ball.
Where the foot first lands is your point of reference. With a raised heel, at match speed it is often
difficult to determine whether or not some part of the foot is behind the line. Personally, in
matches I umpire, if I get an uninterrupted view of the line, I call No Ball. If the bowler
queries the call, I merely tell him that I had an uninterrupted view of the line and that he needs to
come back 5 or so centimetres. On turf wickets where the bowlers leave spike marks, you are
able to superimpose your own foot over their marks, raise your heel and see for yourself how the
feet are situated thus giving you some idea of how much latitude you can give the bowler. This
cannot be done on hard wickets of course.
Mark Taylor, the former Australian Captain once said, that he could forgive an umpire for
missing the odd no ball. It was what happened up the other end that was more important. What
he is saying is, get your ins and outs right and the rest will take care of itself.
Question: Hopefully you can settle a bet for us. If a player climbs onto the fence and jumps off it
to take the catch (assuming he isnt touching the fence or outside the field of play when the catch
is taken) is this still counted as a catch? or does using the fence as a step ladder make the catch
null & void?
Answer: Under the Laws Of Cricket, in the situation as described the catch is void, the batsman
is not out. Why? do you ask.
In my view, the by climbing the fence, the fielder has gone outside the boundary as, under the
2000 Code, the boundary is a line at the bottom of the edge of the fence.
Further Law 2:5 states if a fielder fails to take the field with his side at the start of the match or
at any later time, or leaves the field during a session of play
(a) the umpire shall be informed of the reason for his absence
(b) he shall not thereafter come on to the field during a session of play without the consent of the
umpire.
Facts:
The player has technically left the field of play by climbing the fence.
He does not have the permission of the umpire
By leaping from the fence he has re-entered the field of play.
He does not have the permission of the umpire to return.
Consequences:
As per Law 2.6 states
If a player comes on to the field of play in contravention of 2-5(b) and comes into contact with
the ball while it is in play
(i) the ball shall immediately become dead and the umpire shall award 5 penalty runs to the
batting side. The ball shall not count as one of the over.
(ii) The umpire shall inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side, the batsmen and,
as soon as practicable, the captain of the batting side of the reason for this action.
(iii) The umpires together shall report the occurrence as soon as possible to the Executive of the
fielding side and the Governing Body responsible for this match, who shall take such action as is
considered appropriate against the captain and the player concerned
Therefore the upshot of this action is that player responsible is reported as is his captain for
failing to exercise control over his player. The bowler has to bowl another ball and the batting
side is five runs better off.
The RDCA has not adopted the five penalty run Laws other than for illegal fielding and the
ball hitting a helmet behind the keeper. In such a situation in local cricket, I would like to think
that the umpire would view this action as an act of unfair play, call and signal dead ball
allow either four or six runs, depending on his/her judgement as to whether or not the ball would
have cleared the boundary and lastly, report the player and captain concerned for bringing the
game into disrepute by flouting the spirit of the game.
Under the Laws of the game
What should happen when Brett Lee, fielding at fine leg, crosses the boundary to sign an
autograph between deliveries?
What about fielders in the deep who start their walk in with the bowler from outside the
boundary?
Technically, they have breached Law 2 but common sense prevails.
In the case of scaling the fence this is a clear act to gain advantage and cannot be tolerated under
the Laws or spirit of the game.
Question: Could you please advise on when it is permissible for the non-striker to leave the
crease? Given that there is no "mankad" rule now.
Answer: The non-striker can legitimately leave his crease once the bowler has entered his
delivery stride - that is, once his back foot is planted in preparation for the delivery of the ball.
Up until this time, the bowler is able to run out the non-striker should he be out of his ground.
Previously, the non-striker was required to wait until the ball had left the bowler's hand. Since the
2000 Code came into practice, this is no longer the case. Non-strikers can crib a yard or two in
this day and age. However, the number of non-strikers run out after a deflection from the bowler
attempting to field the ball has increased dramatically since the 2000 Code came into play.
Question: If someone is injured in a game can they retire hurt, receive treatment then return to
the field as the final wicket? If they have to leave the ground due to cramp, exhaution or any
other fitness/conditioning related issue then they should be deemed retired (not hurt) and out.
This happened in our game on sat yet the umpire was prepared to let him back on if required. In
the end it didnt mattter as the no 10 and 11 batted them brilliantly to victory. nonetheless I would
love to hear an official ruling. In the game I played in on Sat the opposition batsman wanted a
runner due to cramp. Should we have allowed one or refused? What if it is for cramp, which
wouldn't be classed as an injury sustained in the game, rather a fitness/conditioning issue? Can
you just go off, then come back after having a rest?
Answer: Law 2 states If the umpires are satisfied that a player has been injured or become ill
after the nomination of the players, they shall allow that player to have (i) a substitute acting
instead of him in the field (ii) a runner when batting. In my view, if the player has become
injured or ill with cramp he is entitled to be treated under the provisions of the law as stated
above. Fielders may rotate on and off the field subject to Law 2.5 and bowlers must conform
with the provisions of 2.5 (c) meaning that they must return to field for at least the time they
were off before they are entitled to bowl. Batsmen can only return at the fall of a wicket. There is
no mention in the Laws regarding conditioning. Cramp needs to be considered an injury or
illness. We are playing with peoples lives and we are not playing for sheep stations. I would hate
to think that a player was hospitalised because an umpire refused to allow a cramping player to
retire hurt or have a runner. It is our duty of care, as umpires, to make sure the physical welfare
of players is considered.
Question: I saw an unusual form of dismissal on the weekend, a batsmen was hit high on the
pads and the ball then headed towards the stumps, the batsmen then to avoid being bowled hit the
ball straight to the keeper and was given out caught behind. Out or Not Out??
Answer: The batsman cannot be given out for hitting the ball twice but as the ball has not
touched the ground after being hit the batsman is out caught
Question: As the reverse sweep or paddle around the corner becomes more fashionable I wonder
if the change of stance as the ball is being bowled, effectively making a right hander a left
hander, has an effect on the LBW law as regards the ball pitching outside leg stump? If the
batsman is changing his stance is he making his leg stump his off stump and can he therefore be
legitimately adjudged LBW? .
Answer: The batsman takes guard as a right hander and hence remains a right hander. The field
is set assuming him to be right handed. If the batsman chooses to play a reverse sweep, he is
treated as a right hander in the event of an appeal for LBW and can be given out.
Personal opinion - the reverse sweep should be outlawed because of the possibility of injury to
the fielders close to and behind the wicket on the off-side. Close to the wicket fielders behind the
crease on the leg side expect there to be pull shots, sweeps etc coming their way. Slip fielders do
not.

Question: If a batsmen is hit on the full by a swing bowler in-line with the stumps, but the ball is
swinging enough to miss leg stump. What is the ruling?.
Answer: In the case mentioned, where the batsman is hit in front of the stumps but the ball is
perceived by the umpire to be swerving down the leg side, the decision of the umpire should be
"Not Out". The last question the umpire must ask him/herself is "Will the ball hit the stumps?".
Where the answer is "No", then "Not Out" is the only possible response. Some players are under
the misapprehension that if the batsman is hit in front of the stumps on the full then he is
automatically out. Not true. The umpire must discount what might have happened had the ball
pitched. He or she must consider that the ball would continue on to the line of the stumps on its
current pathway. Only if that current pathway is perceived to take the ball into the stumps and, if
all other conditions of the LBW law are met shall the umpire give the batsman out leg before
wicket.
Question: In U14-3 if a wicket keeper does not wear his helmet, what are the consequences
because the rule book says you must where a helmet in U14-3?
Answer: The rule for Wicket Keepers only applies to Under 12 Wicket Keepers:
33.2 (c) All Under 12 wicketkeepers MUST WEAR HELMETS fitted with face guards WHILE
WICKETKEEPING, unless the club has written permission from that players parents or
guardian.
Question: In the RDCA how many players are allowed on the ON side,compared to the laws of
cricket?
Answer: The Laws of Cricket as adopted and interpreted by Cricket Victoria as existing at the
date of the Annual General Meeting of this Association in any year shall be observed, except as
varied by the current RDCA rules including:
(d) The number of on-side fieldsmen shall not exceed five of whom not more than two may be
behind the popping crease at the instant of the bowlers delivery. In the event of an infringement
of this rule by the fielding side, the umpires shall call No Ball.
Question: Wide rule down leg side, Olinda's pitch is a bit like a day 5 test wicket with the
amount of spin spinners get. If a leg or off spinner bowls a ball which is just down the leg side of
a batsmen yet spins over the top of middle stump. Is this a wide? . If an opening batsman was
batting on off stump to hopefully cause problems with the bowlers line and length, and the
bowler happened to bowl a ball which went on the leg side of the batsmen but over the top of
middle and leg is this a wide when it didnt start out side leg stump?
Answer: The interpretation of the "Wide Law" for one day games states that the ball must pass
outside the leg stump. If it passes above the stumps it is not necessarily outside them. In both
circumstances cited, the ball should not be called "Wide".
Question: When are we allowed to ask for a new ball?. If a replacement ball is need because the
stitching is falling apart thus unfair for the batsmen because the ball could do different things.
What if when the ball is at a stage where it cannot be held by the fielding team because of its
condition i.e. Wet and Slippery can we ask for a replacement ball?
Answer: Law 5 does not specifically state who can ask for a replacement ball. Therefore we
must assume that both the batsmen and the fielding team can request that a replacement ball be
employed. However, it is for the umpires to agree that the ball needs to be replaced and they
must replace it with a ball of comparable use to the ball deemed to be in need of replacement.
Having replaced the ball they must inform the fielding captain and the batsmen of their actions.
The onus on the fielding team is to have available a number of suitable balls of varying degrees
of use that can be employed in the circumstances. Replacing a ball that is wet will often be
contentious. Batsmen are often quite happy for the bowlers to toil away with a ball that offers
them no assistance. However, if the bowlers are delivering a significant number of full tosses it
indicates that their grip on the ball is tenuous and there is a possibility that a dangerous ball could
be delivered unintentionally and out of character for the bowler. In these circumstances, the
bowler does not deserve to be penalised and one would hope that the umpires are proactive and
accede to the request for a change of ball, should it be made. Personal experience indicates that
the batsmen will benefit from having a lighter drier ball to hit and the bowlers only benefit is that
they can at least direct the ball to the desired length.
Question: This is a very basic question that two teams didn't know the answer to the other day,
how many are you allowed on the leg side field at the one time?
Answer: The number of on-side fieldsmen shall not exceed five of whom not more than two
may be behind the popping crease at the instant of the bowlers delivery. In the event of an
infringement of this rule by the fielding side, the umpires shall call No Ball.
Question: If in a 1-day game a bowler starts his 9th over and bowls 1 ball before scorers yell out
what should happen?
Answer: There is no written direction given in any Law or rule that I can find. Basically it is not
supposed to happen. But if it does, we revert to Law 43 - Common Sense.
One assumes that the umpires should be keeping a tally of how many overs each bowler has
bowled. In games where no professional umpires officiate this may not be the case. So, if a
bowler commences an extra over before it is realised that his quota for the day is complete then I
would suggest 1. The bowler in question ceases to bowl 2. Another bowler bowls the remaining
deliveries and these deliveries count as one of his quota of overs 3. Any runs or wickets taken
during the "extra balls" are counted.
This is the procedure you would follow if a bowler was injured or expelled from the attack and
couldn't complete any over. I am suggesting that this is the prudent course to follow in the case
as stated.
It would be a good idea to discuss the procedure to be used for counting the number of overs
each bowler bowls prior to the toss. Perhaps it would be a good idea for the scorers to inform the
umpires at the commencement of a bowler's last over that "umpire - this is Jason's last over". In
this way - there would be no confusion - hopefully.
Question: If I am facing a spinner and decide to bat about 4ft out of my crease, can I be given
out stumped if the bowler bowls it over my head? I am not charging the bowler and as the ball is
above waist high in my normal batting stance, the ball should be classified as a no-ball. I am of
the understanding that you cannot be out stumped off a no-ball.
Answer: Your interpretation of the Law is totally correct. You should not be given out stumped
off a No Ball. Under RDCA playing conditions, with a slow bowler bowling and with
professional umpires, if the ball has passed over the shoulder height of the batsman at his
original position when taking up his stance, then a No Ball should be called. If there are no
professional umpires, then the ball has only to pass above waist height.
However, if No Ball is not called, then upon appeal, the batsman can be given out stumped even
though the ball was clearly illegal. It is situations like this that lead to conflict on the field. It is
extremely important that where there are no professional umpires appointed that the fellows
doing the umpiring job have an excellent grasp of the Laws and RDCA playing conditions. It is
also imperative that the umpire's decision, whether right or wrong, is accepted - without
question. Failure to do so reflects on the Captain and the club in question. It would be a good
idea to ask a member of the umpiring panel or the Umpires' Advisor to come to a club session
and talk about the Laws of the game and the RDCA playing conditions.
Question: I was umpiring our game on Saturday. A full pitched ball was let go from which the
batsman tried to duck and was struck on the helmet. The bowling side appealed for LBW. The
ball dropped in flight and with no signal from the junior umpiring at square leg I took time but
determined that when the ball hit the helmet it was above waist height and therefore called NO
BALL. Can you confirm my application of Law 42 was correct?? Also: I read on the webpage
that under RDCA playing conditions, with a slow bowler bowling and no professional umpires,
then the ball has only to pass above waist height [now defined as above the belt line] to be
determined "unfair bowling". Under Law 42 the penalty process for the bowler throughout the
innings is 1-No ball & Caution, 2 No ball & Warning and 3 No Ball & taken off & Report. Is this
ruling consistence regardless of bowler pace ?
Answer:
The application of Law 42 under the circumstances is absolutely correct.Well done for
deliberating and having the courage to call No Ball.
On the issue of "unfair bowling" where no professional umpires are involved, the RDCA appears
to have no written ruling. Under the Laws, fast and medium pace bowlers are cautioned, given a
final warning and banned for the rest of the innings after bowling three deliveries above waist
height. Under the Laws, a slow bowler only suffers the penalty of No Ball if he bowls above
shoulder height. There is no caution, warning and banning.
RDCA Rule 81f does not distinguish between fast, medium and slow with regard to the bowling
of full pitch balls passing above waist height in matches where no professional umpires are
present. There is nothing in the rules to say how the penalty phases of the Law 42 are to be
employed, or, if they are to be employed at all.
I believe that this is a question for the RDCA's law makers to address.
Question: I would like to know the rule on bouncers bowled. In a 2-day game how many
bouncers can you bowl in 1 over and if you bowl more than the allocated amount of bouncers
what is the ruling ?
Answer: The RDCA does not follow strictly the Law with regard to bouncers. RDCA decision
makers have declared that any ball passing over the shoulder of the batsman in his normal stance
at the crease is to be deemed a bouncer. Further, there has never been a specific directive to
umpires as to how this is to be policed. Therefore the umpires agreed that they would follow the
Cricket Victoria practice of allowing two such deliveries to be bowled per over before
intervening. The process that umpires should be following is
When the first bouncer is bowled, the umpire should indicate to the batsman that the delivery has
been deemed over the shoulder. This process should be repeated at the bowling of the second
bouncer and the umpire should advise the batsman that he has bowled his quota for the over.
Should a third bouncer be bowled in one over, the umpire should call and signal No Ball and
inform the bowler that this is a formal warning for dangerous bowling. The umpire should also
inform the Captain of the bowling team, his colleague and the batsmen that this has occurred.
Should a fourth bouncer be bowled in the same over or in a subsequent over three bouncers are
bowled, then the umpire issues a final warning and in doing so informs all parties as before. On
the third transgression the umpire calls and signal No Ball and orders the Captain to remove the
bowler from the attack. The bowler cannot bowl for the rest of the innings. The umpire should
report the occurrence as a mention on the match report.
Note even if the ball is short and wide and seemingly harmless, it is still treated as a
dangerous. Also, if a bowler has the misfortune to bowl an above the waist full toss this
counts as one of his three dangerous bowling events.
Therefore a bowler could be dismissed from the attack for bowling two above the waist full
tosses and one series of bouncers or any combination. He is only allowed two contraventions and
a third sees him out of the attack.
Also note, that if an umpire considers a batsman incompetent, he can call and signal No Ball
after the first occurrence of short pitched bowling. This happened last century when Robin
Bailache No Balled New Zealand medium pacer Lance Cairns for bowling a bouncer at Jim
Higgs. I think Higgs edged the ball to the keeper and consequently was not out. If memory
serves me correctly he then proceeded to hang around with a more competent batsman and added
valuable runs.
Question: Just wanted to clarify, what does happen to a team that drops a player more than 2
grades?
Answer: A team that drops a player more than two (2) grades is deemed to have played an
ineligible player and, in terms of Rule 76(d), it is fined $20 and loses all points earned in the
game. Match points are awarded to the non-offending team.
Question: Law re: Hot weather. Playing in 4ths Sat 31st Jan 09, need to know where thresholds
are and when/who makes decision whether play to start/be cancelled, thanks Ross
Answer: The Heat Policy for RDCA Senior competition is as follows: Should the forecast (at
11.00am on the day of play) be for a maximum of more than 40 degrees, then ALL scheduled
matches will be abandoned for the day (by Adverse weather Committee). Confirmation of such a
decision will be sent to club contacts by SMS message and also be available on RDCA telephone
(9876 7206) by 12 noon. Where play proceeds, on a day where the temperature may reach more
than 40 degrees, the Umpires or captains (lower grades) are to telephone 9669 4916 prior to
commencement of play and then at the scheduled breaks in play (drinks and tea) to check the
current temperature. Should it be "more than 40 degrees" (i.e. 40.1 or more) then play is to be
suspended until the temperature drops to 40 degrees or less. Umpires and lower grade captains
(by agreement) are empowered to terminate play for the day in the interests of participant
welfare. Where there is a desire to continue, the temperature should be monitored half hourly and
play can only recommence when it has dropped to 40 degrees or less.
Breaks in play must be recorded in BOTH scorebooks.
Note! There will be no reduction of overs for adverse weather. Play may continue until 7pm to
make up for time lost.

Question: Can you get a runner for cramp?
Answer: We have had this one before so I went to Cricket Victoria for an answer.
A runner is allowed for an injured batsman. Cramping is a conditioning problem. If a muscle is
cramped then the cramp would be alleviated by stretching, fluids, electrolytes etc. Once the
cramp is alleviated the batsman concerned should continue unassisted and should not be
supported by a runner just because the cramp may return. The batsmen has the option of retiring
hurt and continuing his innings later if the cramping is too bad or frequent and is probably the
most advisable course in hot conditions.
Having said that, there is no hard and fast rule as to what constitutes injury and umpires are not
doctors. Each case should be judged on its merit and should the umpire deem that a runner is
appropriate under the circumstances, then his decision should be supported. Fielders whingeing
could be deemed to acting against the spirit of the game. Likewise, batsmen looking for an
unnecessary rest could also be deemed to be acting in this way. These are matters for the umpires
alone to decide.
Question: How long does a naming of a player carry on for?
Answer: Rule 79 applies here. A 'naming' is used by umpires when he umpire believes that the
player has breached the Code of Conduct but does not believe that a formal Report is warranted.
Two 'namings' in a season leads to an automatic suspension of 2 RDCA games for the player.
'Namings' apply only within the season in which they are made, except for 'namings' made in
finals where those 'namings' carry over to the next season.
Question: Any new rules for 2009-10?.
Answer: MAJOR RULE CHANGES FOR 2009/10
* Chandler Shield, Wilkins Cup and Newey Plate will each comprise of 12 teams.
* Rule 34(i)-(i) - Senior Committee Secretary is the primary club contact person for all day to
day matters emanating from the playing of matches within the Senior Competition."
* Old rule numbers 56-66 have been renumbered 61-71 respectively.
* Rule 63(b) - (was Rule 58b) - Following sentence has been added "Players selected in
Association Representative Teams will be unavailable for selection in any club team scheduled to
play on the same day"
* Rule 76(e) - Following sentence has been added "A player acting as a substitute need not have
played the required qualification games in order to act as a substitute in finals, however, a player
may not act as a substitute in a grade more than two grades lower than the grade in which he last
played during the current season."

* Rule 83(i)-(g) - The penalty calculation part now reads "penalised 20 runs per over not bowled.
An over in progress shall be regarded as a completed over. This penalty will be deducted from
the runs earned by the bowling side for the purposes of calculating team percentages ONLY and
will be awarded to the other team as compensation for overs not played.
* Rule 83(ii)-(g) - Application to play games on a Sunday (in lieu of Saturday) - add new
sentences "Approval may not be forthcoming if the proposed date of the game clashes with that
of a scheduled Association representative match. Clubs requesting a change of fixture must be
aware of player availability under Rule 63 (b)"
* Rule 84 - Chandler, Wilkins, Newey, "A", "B" and "C" grades will have 80 overs of play per
day. Limited Overs Matches for each of these grades will be 40 overs per team.
* Rule 90(a)-(2) - Contact number for checking temperature has changed as follows: "In
determining the current temperature, reference is to be made to the Bureau of Meteorology
temperature reading at their Scoresby weather station by telephoning 1900 926 121 (Care! call
charges apply)"
Question: Is a player out if he hits the ball and it goes for six but in the process of playing the
shot he loses his balance (hook shot) and attempts to step over the stumps and knocks off the
bail? The bail was hit after the ball had smacked into the steps over the fence.
Answer: From the evidence given, I would suggest that the batsman is out, Hit Wicket because
the writer states in the process of playing his shot. The Law states that if the wicket is put
down by the striker by his bat or any part of his person (includes his hat/helmet should it be
dislodged)
(i) In the course of any action taken by him in preparing to receive or in receiving a delivery
(ii) In setting off for his first run immediately after playing or playing at the ball
I would suggest that in the scenario given, the batsman has lost control of his balance in playing
the shot and has dislodged a bail. I would suggest that his action forms part of the batsman
receiving the delivery and hence he is out. Hit Wicket falls into the domain of the square leg
umpire and ultimately it is his decision to make.
However, The bail is said to have been dislodged after the ball crossed the boundary. Once the
ball reaches or crosses the boundary, it is Dead. Hence the bail was dislodged when the ball was
dead. So, theoretically, the batsman is not out. I would be of the opinion that the batsman would
have completed receiving the ball long before it crossed the boundary but, the question is a very
interesting WOTIF.
Question: Is a player out if he hits the ball and it goes for six but in the process of playing the
shot he loses his balance (hook shot) and attempts to step over the stumps and knocks off the
bail? The bail was hit after the ball had smacked into the steps over the fence.
Answer: From the evidence given, I would suggest that the batsman is out, Hit Wicket because
the writer states in the process of playing his shot. The Law states that if the wicket is put
down by the striker by his bat or any part of his person (includes his hat/helmet should it be
dislodged)
(i) In the course of any action taken by him in preparing to receive or in receiving a delivery
(ii) In setting off for his first run immediately after playing or playing at the ball
I would suggest that in the scenario given, the batsman has lost control of his balance in playing
the shot and has dislodged a bail. I would suggest that his action forms part of the batsman
receiving the delivery and hence he is out. Hit Wicket falls into the domain of the square leg
umpire and ultimately it is his decision to make.
However, The bail is said to have been dislodged after the ball crossed the boundary. Once the
ball reaches or crosses the boundary, it is Dead. Hence the bail was dislodged when the ball was
dead. So, theoretically, the batsman is not out. I would be of the opinion that the batsman would
have completed receiving the ball long before it crossed the boundary but, the question is a very
interesting WOTIF.
Question: Two questions: I am in 'K' grade this season. Why is anything down leg a wide? - one
day game- and a full toss above waist is it a No Ball? or at this grade should it be overlooked?
Answer: Bowling down the leg side is considered to be negative bowling at the best of times
because it limits the shots available to batsmen. With the ball pitched outside his pads, a batsman
can only play through the leg side. Any reasonable captain can cover all the shot available on the
leg side and hence limit the scoring. When one day games were first played, probably in
England, it was standard practice to fire one or two deliveries down the leg side for the sole
purpose of denying the batsman the opportunity to score.
When the one day game became international, it was primarily for entertainment. People would
not go to see games where the bowlers attacked the leg side. The first attempt at writing the law
stated that any ball pitching outside the line of the stumps then veering further down the leg side
was to be called Wide. The definition of veering was contentious. Veering to most means
changing direction so an off break that pitched outside leg stump , turned and went down leg
side was a Wide whereas a leg break that pitched outside leg and didnt turn or merely
straightened was not a Wide. Further, a big spinner of the ball E.g.. Murali, could pitch in line
and spin the ball to pass well down the leg side and not be called Wide.
Question: In our Chandler game on the weekend, the umpires called anything outside the "one
day markers" outside the off-stump a wide. Is this correct for both one and two day cricket?
Answer: Theoretically the marks are placed on the pitch as a guide for the umpires in a one day
game. They bear little relevance to a two day game where the Laws of Cricket should apply.
Unlike turf wickets, the lines cannot be removed from hard wicket surfaces so they must remain
but could still be used by the umpires as a guide to assessing Wides. Perhaps the balls were not
only wide, but well wide of the lines and hence should have been called Wide. If the umpires
on the day administered their interpretation consistently then, whilst their interpretation may be
considered harsh, players would at least know what to expect if the ball was directed outside
these lines. The obvious answer is Dont bowl there because you know what will happen.
Question: Hi,the amount of times fielders in close to the batsmen calling "yes" to a run, trying to
make a run out happen, is on the increase. Is this against the rules or part of the now defunked
Spirit of Cricket?
Answer: The answer to this is covered in Law 42.5 deliberate distraction or obstruction of the
batsmen. If either of the umpires consider that the distraction is deliberate, he is empowered by
the Laws to intervene by calling and signalling Dead Ball and inform the Captain of the
fielding side and his colleague of the reason for making such a call. Further, no batsman can be
dismissed and the ball does not count as one of the over. The batsmen choose who is to face the
next ball. The umpires should report the incident to the governing authority. There is a capacity
under the Laws to award 5 penalty runs but these provisions are not part of RDCA playing
conditions. Under the Spirit of Cricket contained in the Laws of Cricket, Point 5 indicates that
it is against the spirit of the game to seek to distract an opponent either verbally or by
harassment with persistent clapping or unnecessary noise under the guise of enthusiasm and
motivation of ones side.
In a nutshell, the practice you describe is outside the Laws and spirit of the game and should be
stopped. The responsibility for the conduct of the players on the field is that of the Captain
whose integrity should be such that immediately such practices start, he intervenes and brings it
to a halt.
Question: I'm in under 12/1's and yesterday in the 2nd last over the umpires said "over" when it
had only been 5 balls and then the scorers said "1 to go" the Ringwood umpire said let's do it but
our umpire said that's a rule once the umpires have called it it's over?
Answer: Law 22 covers The Over. Part 5 umpire Miscounting states, if the umpire miscounts
the number of balls, the over as counted by the umpire shall stand. In the case outlined in the
question, the umpire was correct to insist that once over has been called, rightly or wrongly, it is
over and the count stands. With professional umpires, it is standard practice for the umpires to
communicate two to go by signalling to each other after four balls have been bowled. In this
way, any problems with the count can be resolved on the spot or reference can be made to the
scorers for clarification. Miscounts are minimised using this strategy
Question: How many overs are taken off the total days overs in seniors for change over(change
over of innings)?
Answer: RDCA playing condition 83 (i) 2 does not allow overs to be deducted from the daily
total of 80 for a change of innings. Only if 5 or less overs remain in the first days play can the
team due to start its innings forfeit the balance of the overs remaining for the day and start its
inning fresh on Day 2. In first class cricket and in matches controlled by Cricket Victoria, 3 overs
are deducted for a change of innings.
Question: If a player turns up late to a game can he bowl straight away or does he have to wait
the same amount of overs as he missed? Is it the same as when a bowler leaves the ground then
comes back say 10 overs later he has to wait 10 overs to bowl again?
Answer: Law 2-5 covers this scenario. If a player arrives later than 15 minutes after the start of
play, he cannot bowl immediately. He must be on the field for the time he was absent before he
can bowl. So, if he was 20 minutes late, he would wait for 20 minutes before bowling. If he was
an hour late, he would have to be on the field for an hour before bowling.
Similarly, if a player leaves the field and is off for more than 15 minutes, then upon his return he
cannot bowl until he has been on the field for at least the same period of time for which he was
absent.
Question: When you appeal for an LBW shout and the umpire tells you not out - why cant the
bowler ask for his reasoning in a respecfull way???? Simple Umpire + Player relations are built
on the ability to talk to each other For an Umpire to just turn around an say i dont need to tell you
why, is not the right way of doing this relationship. Not that hard to say sorry missing Leg Also
Umpires should be forced to wear name tags - Yes the Captain knows the Ump but the other 10
players dont
Answer: I agree that the relationship between umpires and players is built on a good relationship
involving good communication and mutual respect. It is because of the lack of respect by some,
not all, players that causes an umpire to refuse to explain his decision. If an umpire were to state
his reasons for saying not out, then it is up to players to accept that explanation. Too often
players challenge the umpires ruling with statements such as Youve gotta be kidding!! or It
has only got to hit one of the stumps you know. Such statement constitute dissent are clearly
against the Spirit Of Cricket which can be found in the preamble to the Laws. Dissent is
reportable.
Umpires are human and will make errors of judgement. Challenging their decisions does not help
anyone. It gets players in the bad books with umpires and makes umpires anxious.
A polite strategy that works is to suggest to the umpire what could have been his reasoning. Eg.
Was that going down leg? Too high? Well forward do you think? Just outside off?
Pitched outside leg? Two sounds? Hit it do you think? Any reasonable umpire would assist
with an explanation in these circumstances.
On name tags a good idea. Perhaps the Executive of the Umpires Association could take this
on board.

Question: In the juniors on Saturday the umpire for the other team told me that I was cheating
by leaving my crease when backing up. His explaination was "If they can't mankad you, you
can't go out of your crease". I have beeen doing this for almost 5 years now and during rep.
cricket is he wrong or right?
Answer: He is wrong. If you leave your crease before the bowler enters his delivery stride, you
can be run out. "Entering his delivery stride" is defined as the time the bowler lands his back foot
in preparation for the delivery of the ball. The rewriting of this Law was done to stop bowlers
baulking the batsmen - that is, pretending to deliver the ball then attempting to run out the nonstriker. Under the new Law, the non-striker gets a better start for a run but is more prone to be
run out when hot, straight drives are deflected onto the stumps. Leaving your ground too early
and by too far is fraught with danger.
Question: A team batting first is nine wickets down, and off the first ball of an over a 'No Ball' is
bowled which turns into a run out (or a wide into a stumping). Has the over deemed to have been
bowled when calculating remaining overs for the opposition to bat, considering there is still six
balls remaining in the over?
Answer: The over has commenced, all be it with a No Ball or Wide, hence even though there are
six balls remaining, the over is considered to be bowled for calculation purposes. Very good
question.
Question: A question arose on Saturday which nobody could definitely confirm or deny. I am
under the impression that a ball in any grade is legally allowed to bounce twice before being
called a No Ball. I am fairly sure that I had read this in either the RDCA rule book or in the Laws
of Cricket. This was a hypothetical scenario after somebody had been misinterpreted, but thought
it interesting that most people believed a ball bouncing twice is a No Ball.. Can you please give
confirmation of the rule?
Answer: Law 24.6 is quite clear The umpire at the bowlers end shall call and signal No Ball
if a ball which he considers to have been delivered, without having previously touched the bat or
person of the striker either
(i) Bounces more than twice - or
(ii) Rolls along the ground - before it reaches the popping crease.
Therefore, the ball can bounce twice and still be legal because the Law says more than twice.
If the ball pitches and roll along the ground- it is also a No Ball I am fairl sure this
interpretation was introduced to cover the underarm incident in the early 80s.

Question: Can Saxon T20 games be shortened due to rain? If so, what is the minimum overs to
be played?.
Answer: 20/20 Competition Rules and Playing Conditions: (4) Delayed or interrupted matches.
Time lost during the first innings for adverse weather or other unforeseen circumstances will
result in both innings being reduced by 1 over for each 6 minutes, or part thereof, lost.
Question: Can a bowler bowl with his cap on if it is Red in colour?
Answer: There is nothing in the Laws Of Cricket to say that a bowler cannot bowl with his hat
on. Provided the cap is a club cap, there is no logical reason why the bowler should be asked to
remove it. The bowler would be an absolute genius if he could keep the path of the ball within
the confines of his hat. These sorts of complaints are usually part of an exercise in gamesmanship
designed to unsettle people. My advice would be suck it up and get on with the game.
Question: What ruling do you give to Umpires regarding calling No Balls against a Bowler for a
Throw?
Should the main umpire call this ? or should he be looking at the front foot and square leg be the
one to call it(if it is a throw)
What action is taken?
Answer: The Laws Of Cricket state that is primarily the responsibility of the Square Leg umpire
to call No Ball if he deems the ball to have been deliberately thrown. However, the umpire at
the bowlers end is also empowered to make such a call. If the umpires consider that the bowler
has a suspect action, they should report it to the governing body who will follow certain
evaluation procedures, These being
There is nothing in the RDCA rules re suspect actions. So here goes.
Question: How are RDCA umpires instructed to deal with a bowler that They think has an
illegitimate action and how should a club umpire treat the Matter.
If an umpire believes that the ball has been deliberately thrown, he will call and signal No Ball
and inform all and sundry. If this throwing occurs three times in an innings , the bowler is out
of the attack for the rest of that particular innings. Read Law 24 parts 2, 3 and 4 for full details.
A suspect action is another matter. In glancing through RDCA playing conditions, I can find no
reference to this situation. Hence we follow Cricket Victorias (CV) protocols which are very
thorough and involved. A CV umpire is only required to report to the governing body the fact
that he considers the action of a particular player to be suspect. The governing body informs the
club to take any remedial action required. Should a second report be made, the bowler is required
to have his action evaluated by an advisory group. A report is made to the player and club. Where
remediation is required an 8 week period of intervention where the player undergoes remediation
and can still play. Instructions are given to the officiating umpires as to the status of the player. If
there is a third incidence, the player is banned from bowling for 8 weeks and for a fourth report,
the player is banned from bowling for a year. Further incidences - the one year ban applies
automatically. The reports are cumulative so the first report may be in October 2007 and the
second in February 2010.
Long and the short of it the umpires report suspect actions. The governing bodies and clubs
work together to resolve the issues. For full details of CVs policy and protocols read page 93 of
their current handbook. The onus should be on clubs to make sure that the actions of their players
are beyond reproach. Professional coaches should be trained in the mechanics of bowling and
should be able to rectify problems before they get onto the field.
Question: When a batsman is given out stumped off a wide, is one run still added to the score
for the wide?.
Answer: The simple answer is Yes, even if it is the 10th wicket of the innings because a ball is
deemed to be wide from the instant it is bowled, not the instant it passes the stumps which is
where an umpire judges.
Question: When a batsmen is provided a runner, is he allowed to change runners during his
innings or must he stick with the same on all the way through? Is a batsmen using a runner
allowed to say, 'I feel better, I don't need a runner any more'?
Answer: Good question. There is nothing in the Laws to say that the batsman cannot change his
runner. To be fair, the same runner should be at the crease for the duration of the injured
batsmans innings. However, consider this. The Law states that the runner should have batted
previously in the innings. However, the opener pulls a muscle while running. He is legitimately
provided with a runner, say the Number 7 batsman. Wickets fall at the other end. It is necessary
to change the runner because the Number 7 batsman is required to bat after the fall of the next
wicket. Hence, one would expect that within the spirit of the game, the same person would run
for the injured batsman for his entire innings unless extenuating circumstances intervened. In my
experience as an umpire, no team has ever asked to change a runner. In answer to the second part
of your question, the batsman can dispense with the runner if he so desires. As an umpire I would
be reluctant to allow a runner the second time if the batsman decided he wanted the runner again.
Question: Can a bowler, bowl with his bowling hand taped up, to protect a so called injury ?
Answer: Law 41 The Fielder Section 1 states No member of the fielding side other than the
wicketkeeper shall be permitted to wear gloves or external leg guards. In addition, protection for
the hands or fingers may be worn only with the consent of the umpire. The onus is therefore on
the umpires to satisfy themselves as to the nature of the injury, that any bandaging on the
bowling hand is not a distraction to the striker and that any bandaging on the fingers does not
assist the bowler to impart rotation on the ball. Several players at the elite level wear bandages
on their fingers whilst fielding but remove them to bowl. The umpires would be quite within
their rights to ask the bowler to remove bandaging from the bowling hand when he came on to
bowl. Naturally the bowler would say, Of course Mr Umpire. You are only enforcing the rules
of the game and I am happy to comply
Question: Under 16 playing seniors, how many overs can he bowl?
Answer: As per Senior Rule 84 part 8 U.17 players are restricted to 16 overs per day and U.19
players to 20 overs per day. U.17 and U.19 bowlers cannot bowl more than half the allowed
overs in any one spell. After each spell they must have a break of at least twice the number of
overs that they bowled in their previous spell.
Question: If you are not out overnight, and for whatever reason (work commitments, family
reasons, broken down car etc) can you retire hurt on the second day and then resume your batting
after you get to the ground (after a wicket has fallen naturally)? Or are you timed out if you are
not at the ground at the start of play to resume your innings?
Answer: Law 2.9 covers this question where it states, A batsman may retire at any time during
his innings. The umpires, before allowing play to proceed, shall be informed of the reason for a
batsman retiring.
(a) If a batsman retires because of illness, injury or any other unavoidable cause, he is entitled to
resume his innings subject to (c) below. If for any reason he does not do so, his innings is to be
recorded as Retired not out.
(b) If a batsman retires for any reason other than as in (a) above, he may only resume his innings
with the consent of the opposing captain. If for any reason he does not resume his innings, it is to
be recorded as Retired out.
(c) If after retiring a batsman resumes his innings, it shall only be at the fall of a wicket or the
retirement of another batsman. In the circumstances given, an unavoidable incident has caused
the not out batsman to be unable to resume his innings on the second day of the match. All the
batting team needs to do is to inform the officiating umpires of the reason and the player can
resume at the fall of a wicket or retirement once he arrives at the ground. In these circumstances
the opposing captain has no say in proceedings although it would be a courtesy to explain the
reasons to him.
A match starts from the call of Play on Day 1. So, even though day 2 is 7 days later, the match
is considered to be in progress for the week. Hence any incident that happens during the week
that impacts on the capacity of a player to continue in the match is considered to be part of the
match.
Question: Having bowled 37 overs last Saturday in the rain the ball was like a sponge and had
started to split. When the ball does split are we entitled to a ball of the same standard but not split
or a ball that had been used for 37 overs under normal conditions i.e. shiny?
Answer: Law 5.5 states If the umpire(s) agree that (the ball) has become unfit for play
through normal use, (it shall be replaced) with a ball which has had wear comparable with that
which the previous ball had received before the need for replacement.
In the instance cited, the umpire(s) need not wait until the ball has split before replacing it with a
dry ball with comparable wear if, in their opinion, the ball had become unfit for play due to it
being too wet and slippery.
Question: I need to complete my umpire report from Saturday's game and I would like to know
how I go about this?
Answer: First thing is you will need a username and login to MyCricket, your club secretary will
be able to arrange this.
Once you login to my cricket, ensure you are in Team mode (shows in top right hand corner of
page)
Select Matches Menu then Enter Captains Report option
Once opened, select the Season, Round and Grade
Check that the correct match is displayed and then enter your ratings and comments for each
umpire.
When completed, click on the submit button at the bottom of the screen.
A confirmation message will be displayed.
Question: Can we still use 'runners' (substitutes) in the RDCA and if so under what
circumstances?
Answer: Law 2 states, in effect, that a substitute may be used as a runner of fielding substitute
- at any time provided the umpire(s) are satisfied that a nominated player has become injured or
ill since the nomination of players for the match.

The umpires have the discretion to allow a substitute for other wholly acceptable reasons
whether the play is in progress or not.
Opposing captains have no right to object to the use of a substitute in the above circumstances
nor where the substitute shall field (except cannot act as wicket keeper).
Question: So today I was umpiring at square leg and as I ducked a player jumped on my back
and caught the ball. Is that still out?
Answer: Yes
Question: I would like to have clarified the minimum number of bowlers in a one-day game 30
overs a side in U16/1s please. Is it 5 bowlers with 6 over maximum ea? I was led to believe that a
maximimum of 6 overs is correct but there was some conjecture as to how many bowlers should
bowl.
Answer: In a one day match there is no set minimum bowlers, however if you bowl the allocated
overs then a minimum of five (5) bowlers will need to have bowled as no bowler can bowl more
than six (6) overs.
Question: There seems to be some confusion among under 12 coaches/umpires regarding LBW
decisions. What are the rules and the rule number for this clouded area of decision making.
Answer: The LBW rule is a law of Cricket and as a result is applicable for all grades (Under 124 through to Over 50's). See page 13 of the Team Managers Manual for more information.
Question: In the split innings grades in two-day games do you still have to use 7 bowlers or has
it changed this season ?
Answer: No, this has not changed. 7 bowlers must be used in the game which each bowler
bowling a minimum of 2 overs. No bowler may bowl more than 7 overs in a split.
Question: Is there a rule regarding "Beam Balls". How many full tosses over waist height is a
fast bowler allowed to bowl per over/spell/innings before being removed?
Answer: Law 42.6 (b) states (inter alia) that any ball, other than a slow paced one, which passes
or would have passed above the batsmans waist standing in an upright position shall be deemed
unfair and called a No Ball no matter whether or not it is likely to inflict physical injury on the
striker. A slow paced ball above the shoulder shall be similarly dealt with.
When the ball becomes dead, the bowler is cautioned and batsmen, fielding captain and other
umpire advised of the caution which shall apply throughout the innings.
Should it happen a second time from the same bowler in that innings the same procedure applies
and all are advised that this is the bowlers final warning.
Should a third instance occur, the bowler is to be immediately suspended from bowling for the
remainder of that innings.
Law 42.8 covers deliberate bowling of a beamer.
Should the umpire consider that the action was deliberate, he shall take action as above and
direct the captain of the fielding side to suspend the bowler forthwith from bowling for the
remainder of the innings.
In cases where a bowler is suspended from bowling, a report of the incident must be submitted to
RDCA executive.
Question: Is there a rule regarding how long a player must wait to bowl if they are off the field.
For example, if I had to attend work and arrived one hour late to the second day, would I have to
wait to bowl, or can I immediately come on the field and bowl?
Answer: Law 2.5 states, inter alia, that if a player fails to take the field at the start of play (or
leaves the field during play) and is absent for 15 minutes playing time or longer, he shall not be
eligible to bowl thereafter until the time spent on the field matches that spent off the field e.g. if
coming on to the field at 2.00 pm; would not be able to bowl until 3.00 pm.
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Question: In Under 12 what is the ruling on how many times the ball can bounce in delivery
before its a No Ball ?
Answer: By the laws of Cricket a ball that bounces more than two times when being bowled is
called a No Ball.
Question: What, if any are the bowling restrictions in seniors for 16 to 19 y/os who don't play
junior cricket?
Answer: Whether they play Junior Cricket is irrelevant.
The rule for underage bowlers in Seniors is as follows:
Max. Overs each bowler - per afternoon U/17 - 16 overs U/19 - 20 overs
- per spell U/17 8 overs U/19 10 overs
Break between spells U/17 & U/19 - twice the number of overs
Question: During todays match, it was rain moderately and there was thunder and lightning. Our
team was batting and wanted to leave but the opposition captain refused to leave and said we
would be declaring if we left. Should the game have been stopped and would we have declared if
we left?
Answer: Rule 90 (a), in part states: In the event of active thunderstorm activity in the immediate
vicinity of the playing area, all play is to cease immediately and all players, umpires and officials
are to find a safe place to shelter without delay.
As a guide to the 'immediate vicinity', the number of seconds between seeing lightning and
hearing thunder indicates the distance in miles from the playing area. (A rough guide).
In these circumstances, anything less than 5 seconds is probably too close and leaving the field
would be advised.
If no official umpire is in attendance, captains cannot agree and one is concerned for the safety of
his players, he should take his players from the field and call the emergency Saturday contact
number to obtain a ruling(front of Match handbook).
When player safety is involved, there would be no question that the innings is declared.
Play should resume, if at all possible, once the lightning front has passed.
Question: With the rain last Saturday we still had some overs left to bat. Do we get them this
week plus 80 more to bowl at opposition until 7 pm. Or is it only 80 overs total for the day ?
Answer: The answer is YES you can bat out the remaining overs on day 2 and then have until
7pm to bowl 80 overs? [Rule 83(i) (b)]. (160 (140 in lower grades) overs in total for a 2 day
game)
Should they be unable to get through 160 overs for the match by 7.00 pm on the 2nd day, and a
first innings result is not attained, then the match is deemed a draw.
Question: In under 12 1s if a bowler is capable of bowling a bouncer can he bowl it ?and is there
any rules regarding these deliveries ,if so what are they ?
Answer: 19. BOWLING OF SHORT-PITCHED DELIVERIES
(a) In all matches (except as varied in Junior Rule 19(b)), a fast ball that in the opinion of either
umpire passes the striker at greater than shoulder height of the striker in the upright standing
position, shall be called a No Ball.
(b) In two-day games only, Under 14-1, 14-2, 15, 16 and 18 bowlers may bowl a maximum of
one short-pitched delivery per over (including a No Ball or Wide) that in the opinion of either
umpire passes the striker at greater than shoulder height of the striker in the standing position.
The umpire shall immediately inform the bowler and the other umpire that the bowler has
bowled the one permitted short-pitched delivery for that over. Any further such deliveries in that
over are to be deemed dangerous and unfair shall be called a No Ball by either umpire.
(c) If a second short pitched delivery is bowled in the over, the umpire shall warn the bowler and
signal No Ball and tell the Team Manager/Captain that this is the players first warning and if it
happens again the umpire would again signal No Ball and inform the Team Manager/Captain and
the
Question: Re Law 2.5 - Fielder absent or leaving the field. Has this rule changed in the past few
years? I recall getting advice from RDCA that allowed a player to bowl immediately upon
entering the field for the first time that day. ie if someone arrived 1hr late, then they could bowl
straight away without waiting 1hr.
Answer: No change to the Laws of Cricket.
Law 2.5 states that if a fielder fails to take the field with his side at the start of the match or at
any later time, or leaves the field during a session of play and is absent for 15 minutes or more,
he shall not be permitted to bowl thereafter until he has been on the field for at least the length
of playing time for which he was absent.
However, such restriction does not carry over to a new days play.
Question: In the lower grades with 13 a side (11 batting, 13 bowlers) what is the bowling
restrictions when it comes to players rotating on and off the field ie. if the 12 or 13th team
member has been off for 10 overs , do they have to wait another 10 overs to bowl?
Answer: The Senior Executive have decided that there will be no restrictions (other than for
under age bowlers).

Question: If only 9 players are available at a junior T20 game how do we make up the overs
with a 2 over limit to each bowler?
Answer: In this case two bowlers would have to bowl one extra over each.
Question: If I smash my bat in a game, after I get out, off the field, how many weeks should I
get suspended for?
Answer: This action is defined as 'equipment abuse' and if reported to the senior committee
secretary under Rule 45 or 79 a minimum 4 week suspension is applicable.
Question: An earlier question is asking about a Bowler that isnt on the field for X time cant bowl
for X time !! Is this rule the same for a Batsman
Answer: There is no such rule applicable to batsmen in the RDCA.
Question: During Saturday's game there was a ball hit that hit the fence on the full, The
opposition claimed it was four as it did not hit the fence higher than halfway up, please confirm
or deny this rule as they followed to call it for four.
Answer: The bottom of the fence (or formed gutter) or line between boundary markers forms the
boundary.
Any ball hitting any part of the boundary on the full shall be deemed six (6) runs.
Question: If the opposition only has 10 players week 1 and names 11 on the teamsheet and bats
1 short by declaring when they are 9 down. Is that player allowed to bowl the following week ?
Answer: If he is named on the team sheet, there is no reason why he cant bowl.
Question: I've had a look through the playing handbook and can't find any info on this. What (if
any) are the penalties in grades H-K for not bowling 7 bowlers for 2 overs each? Also, while 13
players are allowed to be named, but only 11 to bat, are all 13 entitled to bowl? The handbook
seems to indicate that only 11 are allowed to bowl...
Answer: The penalties would be a warning for breaching the rules (first offence), a $100.00 fine
(second offence), loss of game (third offence). Scorers could advise fielding captains when 10
overs remain how many bowlers have been used and captains should be checking with scorers
during the game if they are not sure.
Of the 13 named players any 11 can bat, only 11 can field at the same time, all 13 players can
bowl. In a second innings you can bat a different combination of 11 players.
Question: If in a 1 day game you bowl the opposition out for 120 and you pass them with 10
overs to spare and are only 2 down, can you bat your allocated overs or is it game over and you
pull up stumps ?
Answer: Rule 83 (ii) (c) says " At all times the game shall conclude when the team batting
second is dismissed or declares its innings closed."
Rule 83 (ii) (d) says "In limited / extended over matches captains may agree to conclude the
match once a decision is reached."
Teams batting second are entitled to bat their overs and if captains cannot agree then the game
continues.
Common sense suggests that if you have 10 overs to play then you could agree to play 'X' more
overs allowing the bowling side to give others a bowl or the batting side to retire current batsmen
and give those who usually do not get a bat to have go.
If one team leaves the ground without an agreement being reached then this should be reported to
the RDCA Senior Secretary, through your club secretary.
To leave a game without agreement between the captains is prima face forfeiting the game.
Question: UPDATED ANSWER
In H-K Grade in a 70 over game do you have to bowl the 7 bowlers 2 overs each per day (35
overs) or just use the 7 bowlers over the 70 overs
Answer: Corrected Answer See the answer dated Tue. 20 November 2012.
As per the current senior rules it is 7 bowlers per match (70 Overs), not split that must bowl a
minimum of 2 overs each.
Question: How should lower grade umpires rule on LBW's when the batsman bats outside the
crease and takes a stride forward. Does the distance down the wicket become a saviour for the
batsman?
Answer: Given umpires must be 100% sure that (having satisfied all other LBW criteria) a ball
will hit the stumps, the further the point of impact from the stumps, the more doubt will be cast.
Remember: the batsman always should receive the benefit of any doubt.

Question: Does the 12th man have to have qualified for this weekend ? An example is a guy has
been injured and only played 4 games but I would like him to be 12th man this week as he has
been great around the team environment all year
Answer: Rule 76 (e).
Persons called upon to act as substitutes MUST be registered players of this Association. A
player acting as a substitute need not have played the required qualification games in order to act
as a substitute in finals, however a player may not act as a substitute in a grade more than two
grades lower than the grade in which he last played in during the current season.
The umpires and opposition captain must be advised of your substitute player before the game
and he should be included on your team sheet.
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Question: If the a top grade team does not have scorer, can the umpire tell the captain of the side
to pick a player to be scorer until they get one?Cause there was one particular team went through
last season without one when they were bowling.
Answer: Under Rule 82 it is a duty of the team captain to ensure that a competent scorer is
available and this applies across all grades.
There is no rule allowing an umpire to force a person/player to be the scorer and likewise there is
no rule requiring one team to provide someone to score for their opposition.
Captains can be penalised for breaches of the rules if reported and should the situation arise
where only one scorebook is updated during the game then the team that did not provide a scorer
will have to rely on one set of recorded results.
Question: Listed in the major rule changes for 2013/14 is rule 89b. "89 (b) Should a team not
arrive at the ground designated for a match within 30 min of the scheduled starting time on either
day, then that team shall forfeit the match." Can we assume that this refers to 30 minutes prior to
the starting time, or is it 30 min after starting time ?
Answer: Intention was 30 Minutes after the scheduled start time.
Question: Is the mankad rule being used in 2013, if so, what is the rule?
Answer: Law 42 (Fair and Unfair Play) Clause 15 states:
The bowler is permitted, before entering his delivery stride, to attempt to run out the non-striker.
Whether the attempt is successful or not, the ball shall not count as one of the over.
If the bowler fails in an attempt to run out the non-striker, the umpire shall call and signal Dead
ball as soon possible.

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