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· It is suggested that the evidence of the following be considered by the square-leg umpire:<br />
O Ball passing over head<br />
O Keeper catching height<br />
O Steepness of the ball's path post bounce<br />
O Gut feel or instinct<br />
D. Switch Hit<br />
The batsman's grip and stance should be the same from the start of the bowler's run up until the beginning of the<br />
bowler's delivery stride. The batsman can utilize any grip, as long as he does not change it while the bowler is<br />
running in to bowl.<br />
From the beginning of the delivery stride (defined as the moment that the bowler's back foot lands in the delivery<br />
stride), the batsman, if he chooses, may start to play the switch-hit stroke.<br />
If the bowler sees the batsman alter his grip or stance before he enters his delivery stride, he is not compelled to<br />
deliver the ball.<br />
If the bowler does not deliver the ball, in this instance, the umpire shall give the striker an informal warning.<br />
The second time this happens, the striker should be formally warned that he is wasting time under Law 42.10<br />
(Batsman wasting time). This shall constitute a first and final warning, and be applicable to any batsman in that<br />
innings. Any subsequent instances shall result in 5 penalty runs being awarded to the fielding side.<br />
The bowler, having seen the batsman change his grip and/or stance, may decide to bowl at the batsman, and is<br />
entitled to do so. The umpires should allow that option. In short, the batsman is still entitled to play the switch<br />
hit stroke but he is only allowed to alter from one stance or grip to another once the bowler has entered<br />
his delivery stride or the sake of clarity, this video link shows a correct call of NO “wide” …<br />
26. LAW 26 - BYE AND LEG BYE<br />
Law 26 shall apply.<br />
27. LAW 27 - APPEALS<br />
Law 27 shall apply.<br />
28. LAW 28 - THE WICKET IS DOWN<br />
Law 28 shall apply.<br />
29. LAW 29 - BATSMAN OUT OF HIS GROUND<br />
Law 29 shall apply.<br />
30. LAW 30 - BOWLED<br />
Law 30 shall apply.<br />
31. LAW 31 - TIMED OUT<br />
Law 31 shall apply.<br />
Refer also to clause 42.9 (Law 42.10).<br />
32. LAW 32 - CAUGHT<br />
Law 32 shall apply.<br />
33. LAW 33 - HANDLED THE BALL<br />
Law 33 shall apply.<br />
34. LAW 34 - HIT THE BALL TWICE<br />
Law 34 shall apply.<br />
35. LAW 35 - HIT WICKET<br />
Law 35 shall apply.<br />
36. LAW 36 - LEG BEFORE WICKET<br />
Law 36 shall apply.<br />
37. LAW 37 - OBSTRUCTING THE FIELD<br />
Law 37 shall apply.<br />
For the avoidance of doubt, if an umpire feels that a batsman, in running between the wickets, has significantly changed his<br />
direction without probable cause and thereby obstructed a fielder's attempt to effect a run out, the batsman should, on<br />
appeal, be given out, obstructing the field. It shall not be relevant whether a run out would have occurred or not. If the<br />
change of direction involves the batsman crossing the pitch, Law 42.14 shall also apply.<br />
Note: This playing condition confirms that on appeal from the fielding team, if the umpire feels that a batsman, whilst<br />
running between the wickets, has significantly changed his direction without probable cause thereby<br />
obstructing a fielder's attempt to run him out, the batsman should be given out obstructing the field.<br />
In applying this playing condition, umpires should note that:<br />
It shall not be relevant whether a run out would have been affected or not.<br />
In the absence of any other “probable cause” for the change in running direction, the umpires are entitled to assume<br />
that such significant change in direction is indicative of the intent to obstruct the field.<br />
NORTHERNS CRICKET UNION FIXTURE HANDBOOK 2016/<strong>2017</strong> SEASON 15
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