10 Most Unusual Rules In Cricket
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10 Most Unusual Rules In Cricket

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1. A Ball Bouncing More Than Once Is A No-Ball
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1. A Ball Bouncing More Than Once Is A No-Ball

In modern cricket, it’s rare for a ball to bounce more than once before reaching the batter. If it does, it’s considered a no-ball under the laws of the game.

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2. Cricket Without Bails
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2. Cricket Without Bails

Matches can proceed without bails if both umpires agree, as per Law 8.5. In such cases, Law 29.4 allows umpires to determine whether the wicket has been struck and dismiss the batter accordingly.

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3. Out for 'Returning the Ball'
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3. Out for 'Returning the Ball'

A batter can be dismissed if they return the ball to a fielder without their consent. Though it may seem harmless, this action is against the rules.

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4. A Ball Hitting an Object Mid-Air is a 'Dead Ball'

If a shot strikes an obstruction in the air, the ball is declared dead. No runs can be scored, and the batter cannot be dismissed on such a delivery.

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5. Penalty Runs for Kicking the Ball Over the Boundary

If a fielder intentionally kicks the ball over the boundary, the batting side is awarded a minimum of four runs. While accidental kicks happen, deliberate actions are penalised.

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6. The Fake Fielding Rule

Fielders pretending to have the ball to mislead batters and prevent runs are penalised under this rule. The batting side is awarded five penalty runs to maintain fairness.

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7. A Batter Can't Hit the Ball Twice

Under Law 34, a batter is out if they hit the ball twice unless it’s to protect their stumps or with prior consent to return the ball to a fielder.

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8. The Shadow Rule

Fielders are prohibited from moving if their shadow falls on the pitch until the batter has played their shot or the ball reaches them. This ensures the batter isn’t distracted.

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9. Hat-Trick Completion Across Innings

A hat-trick, achieved by taking three wickets in three consecutive deliveries, can span multiple overs, innings, or even matches.

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10. Throwing the Ball at the Striker’s End is a No-Ball

According to Law 21.4, if a bowler throws the ball toward the striker’s end during their delivery stride, it is ruled a no-ball, ensuring fair play during the delivery.

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