Cricket is considered as the game of a gentleman and was evolved in the 17th Century. Moreover, many new nations are joining the International Cricket Council as the playing members. Also, the transformation also consists of the transformation of new rules and regulations in the game. Nowadays the fastest form of Cricket T20 took the place of the most exciting type. Many of us are aware of the rules of Cricket. Also, there are also some lesser-known rules of Cricket. These are:-
Object-Hitting Rule
According to this rule, a ball can be declared as a dead ball if it hits the roof of the stadium or the Spidercam.
The Cap Rule
If the ball before touching the fielder’s palm touches the cap or clothes of the fielder. Moreover, in this case, the ball is considered to be grounded.
3 Minute Rule
If the batsman is unable to reach the pitch from Pavilion within 3 minutes or 180 seconds. In this case, he will be declared as “Retired Hurt”.
The Necessary Appeal Rule
According to this rule fielders and bowlers must appeal for a wicket in front of the Umpire. How obvious wicket is, a bowler must appeal, else Umpire won’t raise his fingers.
Call Back
The caption of the team can request a call back from Umpire so that he can take back his decision. For example, if the two batsmen or batsman and fielder collides while taking a run. Also, the caption of other team feel it unfair, he can appeal.
Handling the Ball
If a Batsman stops the ball from hitting the stumps by his hand, legs, or any other body parts intentionally, he can be declared out by the umpire.
By:-
Prakhar Sharma
Founder, Upgrading India
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