The Laws of Cricket Explained | Narrated by Stephen Fry! | Lord's
TLDRThe transcript delves into the intricacies of cricket, focusing on various laws and scenarios that define gameplay. It covers no-balls, batsmen's grounds, boundary catches, run-outs, and leg before decisions (LBW), among other rules. The explanation includes exceptions and specific conditions under which these laws apply, highlighting the complexity and unique aspects of cricket that make it 'a funny old game'.
Takeaways
- 🏏 No Ball: A no ball is called when the bowler's front foot lands beyond the popping crease during delivery.
- 📏 Foot Placement: The bowler's front foot must not cross an imaginary line joining the two middle stumps, and the back foot must land within and not touch the return crease.
- 🚫 Change of Delivery: A bowler must inform the umpire before changing the method of delivery; failing to do so results in a no ball.
- 🏃♂️ Batsman's Ground: A batsman is considered out of their ground unless their bat or part of their person is grounded behind the popping crease.
- 🏃♂️ Exception: A batsman running or diving is not out if they lose contact with the ground while maintaining forward momentum as the wicket is put down.
- 🏆 Each Batsman's Ground: The ground at one end belongs to the batsman at that end; if both are in motion, the nearest batsman's ground is considered.
- 👋 Catching: A catch is fair if the ball is within the field of play and doesn't touch the ground before being caught by the fielder.
- 💥 Boundary Catch: A batsman can be caught over the boundary if part of the fielder's body is grounded outside the field of play.
- 🏌️♂️ Buys and Leg Buys: Runs completed without the ball being a wide or touching the batsman's bat or body are called 'buys'; 'leg buys' are scored if the ball comes off any part of the striker except the bat or a hand holding it.
- 🎾 Hit the Ball Twice: A batsman is out if they willfully hit the ball twice with their bat or person, except for guarding the wicket or returning the ball to a fielder.
- 🏞️ Deliberate Damage: Deliberately damaging the pitch can lead to penalties, including suspension from bowling for bowlers and runs awarded to the batting side for fielders and batsmen.
Q & A
What is a no-ball in cricket and when is it called?
-A no-ball is called when the bowler's front foot lands beyond the popping crease. Additionally, a no-ball can be called if the bowler changes their delivery method without informing the umpire, bowls an underarm ball, or if the ball bounces more than once before reaching the popping crease.
What are the requirements for a bowler's feet during delivery?
-The bowler's front foot must land with some part either grounded or raised behind the popping crease. The bowler's back foot must also land within and not touch the return crease. An imaginary line joining the two middle stumps must not be crossed by the bowler's front foot during delivery.
What is considered a batsman's ground in cricket?
-A batsman's ground is determined by which batsman is nearest to it when neither is in their ground. If both batsmen are level, the ground they were at before drawing level is considered their ground. In the case of a striker with a runner, the ground at one end belongs to the other batsman.
What are the conditions for a batsman to be considered out of their ground?
-A batsman is considered out of their ground unless the bat they are holding or some part of their person is grounded behind the popping crease at their end. However, there is an exception for a batsman who is running or diving and has made their ground, even if they lose contact with the ground while the wicket is put down.
How is a catch considered fair in cricket?
-A catch is considered fair if the fielder catches the ball within the field of play and the ball has not touched the ground before being caught. The fielder must also have complete control over the ball and their own movement.
What is the rule for a batsman being caught over the boundary?
-If a fielder catches the ball with part of their body grounded outside the field of play, the batsman is not out and scores a six. However, if the fielder leaves the boundary to catch the ball but steps back into the field of play to complete the catch, the batsman is out.
What are buys and leg buys in cricket?
-Buys occur when a ball passes the batsman without being a wide and without touching the bat or body, and any runs completed are called buys. Leg buys are runs scored when a ball comes off any part of the striker except the bat or a hand holding the bat, provided the umpire is satisfied that the striker was trying to play the ball or avoid being hit.
What is the rule for hitting the ball twice in cricket?
-A batsman is out if they willfully hit the ball twice with their bat or person while the ball is in play, unless it is to guard their wicket or return the ball to a fielder who has given permission. Inadvertent double strikes do not count.
What constitutes deliberate damage to the pitch in cricket?
-Deliberate damage to the pitch occurs if the umpire considers that a player's presence on the protected area of the pitch is without reasonable cause. This can result in penalties including cautions, final warnings, suspension from bowling, and awarding penalty runs to the batting side.
When is a ball considered dead in cricket?
-A ball is considered dead when it is finally settled in the hands of the wicketkeeper or bowler, when a boundary is scored, a batsman is dismissed, or when the ball becomes trapped between the bat and person of a batsman or their equipment. The umpire may also declare a dead ball in cases of serious injury or significant distraction.
What is the definition of a leg before wicket (LBW) in cricket?
-A batsman is out LBW if the bowler bowls a non-wide ball that pitches in line between the wickets or on the offside of the batsman's wicket, hits the batsman either full pitch or after pitching and before the batsman hits it with the bat, and the umpire is satisfied that the ball would have gone on to hit the stumps had the batsman not intercepted it.
What is obstruction in cricket and when does it result in a batsman being out?
-Obstruction occurs when a batsman willfully attempts to obstruct or distract the fielding side by word or action. If the umpire determines that the obstruction was willful and not accidental or caused by trying to avoid injury, the batsman is out for obstruction.
Outlines
🏏 No Ball and Ground Rules
This paragraph discusses the concept of a no ball in cricket, where the bowler's front foot lands beyond the popping crease. It explains the various conditions under which a no ball is called, such as the bowler's foot placement and the ball's trajectory. Additionally, it covers the rules for a batsman being out of their ground, detailing when a batsman is considered out and the exceptions to this rule. The paragraph also touches on the intricacies of determining a batsman's ground and the complications that arise in certain scenarios.
🏏 Buys, Leg Buys, and Catch Rules
This section delves into the rules surrounding runs known as 'buys' and 'leg buys'. A 'buy' occurs when a ball passes the batsman without being a wide and without touching the bat or body, while 'leg buys' are scored when a ball hits any part of the striker except the bat or a hand holding the bat. The paragraph also explains the conditions for a fair catch, emphasizing that the ball must not touch the ground before being caught. It further discusses the complexities of catches near the boundary and the consequences of a fielder deliberately using clothing to catch the ball.
🏏 Double Strikes, Damaging the Pitch, and Dead Ball
This paragraph addresses the rules for hitting the ball twice, clarifying that a batsman is out if they willfully strike the ball twice with their bat or person, except for in defense of their wicket. It also covers the penalties for deliberately damaging the pitch, which can lead to suspension from bowling or disciplinary action for bowlers and fielders. The concept of a 'dead ball' is introduced, detailing when a ball is considered dead and the various scenarios that lead to this status.
🏏 Leg Before Wicket (LBW), Obstructing the Field, and Runners
This section explains the LBW rule, outlining the five criteria required for a batsman to be given out LBW. It also discusses the law of obstructing the field, where a batsman is out if they willfully attempt to obstruct or distract the fielding side. The paragraph then introduces the concept of a runner, a substitute who runs for an injured batsman, and the rules surrounding their participation in the game.
🏏 Running Out the Non-Striker, Stumping, and Wicket Down
This paragraph focuses on the rules for running out the non-striker, emphasizing that it is a legal form of dismissal and does not require a warning from the bowler. It then describes the conditions for a stumping, which can only occur if the ball is not a no ball and the wicketkeeper fairly puts down the wicket without assistance. The concept of a 'wicket down' is also explained, detailing how it can occur and the implications for the game.
🏏 Wide Ball and Bowler's Discretion
The final paragraph discusses the wide ball, defining it as a ball not close enough for the batsman to hit with a normal cricket stroke. It highlights the importance of the batsman's position in determining whether a ball is wide and the consequences if the batsman steps towards or away from the ball. The paragraph concludes with a reference to the laws concerning wide balls in cricket.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡No Ball
💡Popping Crease
💡Wide Ball
💡Stumped
💡Leg Before Wicket (LBW)
💡Obstruction of Field
💡Dead Ball
💡Runner
💡Batsman
💡Wicketkeeper
💡Fielding
Highlights
Bowlers hate no balls, which occur when the bowler's front foot lands beyond the popping crease.
The bowler's front foot must land behind an imaginary line joining the two middle stumps, and the back foot must land within and not touch the return crease.
A no ball is called if the bowler changes their delivery method without informing the umpire.
A batsman is considered out of their ground unless their bat or part of their person is grounded behind the popping crease.
A batsman running or diving who loses contact with the ground while their forward momentum continues is not out.
Each batsman's ground is determined by their proximity to the wicket; if both batsmen are level, their previous positions are considered.
A catch is considered fair if the fielder is within the field of play and the ball hasn't touched the ground before being caught.
A batsman can be caught over the boundary if part of the fielder's body is grounded outside the field of play.
Buys and leg buys are added to the team's total runs but not awarded to individual batsmen; they are recorded separately.
A batsman is out if they willfully hit the ball twice with their bat or person, unless it's accidental or to guard their wicket.
Deliberate pitch damage results in penalties, including suspension from bowling for bowlers and runs awarded to the batting side for fielders and batsmen.
A dead ball occurs automatically in certain situations, such as when the ball is settled in the wicketkeeper's hands or when a boundary is scored.
A catch near the boundary is considered fair if the ball doesn't touch the ground before being caught, even if it deflects off another batsman or fielder.
LBW (Leg Before Wicket) dismissal requires five criteria to be met, including the ball pitching in line and the batsman making a genuine attempt to play.
A batsman is out for obstructing the field if they willfully attempt to obstruct or distract the fielding side by word or action.
Injury allows a batsman to select a runner from the batting team to do their running between the wickets.
Running out the non-striker is legal and does not require a warning from the bowler; it's an attempt to gain an unfair advantage.
A stumping can occur if the ball is not a no ball, and the wicketkeeper fairly puts down the wicket without the intervention of another fielder.
The wicket is considered down at the precise moment both ends of either bail are removed from the stumps.
A wide ball is not close enough to the batsman for a normal cricket stroke, and the batsman cannot force a wide decision by stepping away from the ball.
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