Found 8 articles tagged ‘Cricket laws’
Boundary catch rules in cricket explained — feet-in-play requirements, grounding the ball over the rope, two-contact rules, when a catch becomes a six, and famous controversial decisions.
The complete guide to cricket's concussion substitute rule — what it is, when it was introduced, what like-for-like means, who approves it, and the biggest controversies surrounding it.
Complete guide to cricket's follow-on rule — when it applies, how large the lead must be, why captains sometimes decline it, famous follow-on matches including Kolkata 2001, and whether the rule is still relevant.
Handled the ball was one of cricket's rarest dismissals. This guide explains what it was, when it was removed from the Laws, and what replaced it in 2017.
Hitting the ball twice is one of cricket's strangest dismissal rules. This guide explains Law 34, when it is legal, when it is not, and whether it has ever happened in international cricket.
Complete guide to new ball rules in cricket — when the new ball is available in Tests (80 overs), ODIs, and T20s, why captains choose to delay taking it, reverse swing, and famous new ball decisions.
Obstructing the field is cricket's rarest dismissal. This guide explains Law 37, how it works, famous cases, and how it differs from handling the ball.
Penalty runs in cricket explained — what they are, when 5 penalty runs are awarded, which team receives them, helmet on the field rules, deliberate distraction, and notable incidents.