Getting Out - 2

Leg Before Wicket ( LBW )

If the batsman misses the ball and the ball hits him on his shin pads, then the opposition can appeal to the umpire to dismiss the batsman LBW. The conditions to be fulfilled are:

• The Ball is legitimate (fair) (not wide/no-ball/dead).

• The batsman attempts to hit the ball.

• The batsman does not hit the ball with his bat or gloves.

• The ball is pitched in line of the stumps (an imaginary line drawn between the wickets on either end of the pitch). i.e. Ball is pitched on the ground between the 2 wickets.

• Bowlers appeal to the umpire for an LBW out opportunity.

• Then the trajectory of the ball and point of impact on the batsman's pads is judged by the umpire, such that it would have crashed into the stumps, had the batsman's pads not been in the way.

• LBW decisions are also given if the batsman does NOT attempt to hit the ball, and the ball pitches outside off stump, then turns into the batsman.

Stumped: ( st. )

A Batsman is declared out "STUMPED" if the following sequence of events take place.

• The ball bowled is legitimate (fair).

• He misses the ball.

• The wicket keeper collects the ball.

• The batsman is standing outside the batting crease (on the also crease included).

• The wicket keeper knocks the bails off with the ball in his hands/gloves.
  

Other Forms:

Hit Wicket : If the batsman hits the stumps either with his bat or body and dislodges a bail from the stump; he is out Hit-Wicket.

Handled the Ball: If the batsman catches the ball with his hand when it is coming toward him or just after it has left him, the opposition can appeal to the umpire for a "Handled the ball" dismissal.

Double hit : If the batsman hits the ball twice with his bat, he is out "Double Hit'.

Timed out: When a batsman gets out, another player replaces him. But if his replacement takes longer than 3 minutes he is 'Timed Out'.

Obstructing the Field: If a batsman has an alteration with the opposition, resulting in the "obstruction of the field", preventing the game from proceeding on, the umpire can declare him out.

Retired Out

Unlike other sports, a substitute cannot take the place of an injured player either to bat, bowl or wicket-keep. The substitute can only field.

Sundries

Extras or Sundries

Extras or Sundries are runs, that are not credited to the batsman's personal score. They go to the team's score directly. A run is credited to a batsman only if he hits the ball with his bat or glove.

Umpires declare if the ball is an extra or not. Extras consists of: Byes, Leg-byes, Wides and No-Balls. No-Balls & Wides are the "foul" balls of Cricket.

Wides:

If the ball passes the batsmen at a considerable distance, (usually more than a bat's length), such that it is difficult for the batsman to reach it, then it is called a WIDE. The bowler has to bowl an additional ball, and the opposing team gets 1 run.

If the bowler bowls the ball in such a manner, that the ball bounces above the batsman's head, and the batsman does not duck under the ball, it is a wide.

No Balls

If a No-Ball is declared, then the ball has to be re-bowled, and the opposition total gets a free run. If the batsman hits the ball for runs  (eg. a 4 or 6), those runs are additionally credited to the batsman.

The bowler has a rectangular patch of ground enclosed by the bowling crease and popping creases. If his foot is out of this area while releasing the ball, then the umpire calls it  a no-ball.

•  If the bowler bowls the ball in such a manner, that the ball bounces over the batsman's head, and the batsman ducks under   the ball, it is a No-ball, (note the difference between the second wide case.)

• If the ball goes directly above the batsmen's waist (without bouncing) it is a No-ball.

•  If the fielders violate the fielding restrictions   (fielder's positions, seen later.) usually first 15 overs when restrictions apply, a no ball is called.

•  If the bowler bends his arm while bowling, it is also a no-ball. [You cannot bend your arm while bowling].

  A Bouncer is a ball that bounces above the batsman's shoulder, and below the batsman's head. In an over, a bowler can bowl only ONE bouncer. If he bowls another one it is a No-ball.

Leg-Bye

 If the batsman hits the ball with any part of his body other than his bat or glove, and the batsmen get runs, the Umpire calls it a leg-bye. Runs are credited to the team and not to the batsmen.

Bye

 If the batsman misses the ball completely (but ATTEMPTED to hit the ball) and goes for runs, it is called a Bye. (Rules are same as Leg-bye.) Byes can also be picked up due to a wide which is misfielded by the wicket-keeper.

Dead Balls

A dead has no outcome in the game and is not counted in any way by the scorers. Dead balls are NOT counted as Extras. No runs or wickets can be credited to any team after a dead ball is declared. A dead ball is a ball bowled if:

• Ball is bowled without the batsman, ready to face the ball.
• The ball slips out of the bowler's hand.

In the following cases, an umpire may declare the ball dead after:

• Ball has crossed the boundary for a 4 or a 6.
• The batsman scampers for a run after he is legally declared out.
• Ball where the batsman doesn't attempt to hit the ball - he keeps his bat up in the air, but runs for a bye.

Umpires

Umpires are an integral part of the game. There are 5 umspires for each game.
The first two are on the field to preside over the entire game.
The next is the 3 rd Umpire.
The 4 th umpire is the reserve umpire.
The fifth umpire is the Match Referee .

Field Umpires

Field Location

The first umpire stands behind the wicket opposite to the batsman. To his left/right, the bowler comes running in, and the other side the non-striking batsman is standing.

The 2nd umpire is placed on the side opposite to the type of batsman he is (left/right). Such that an L shaped formation is present between ump 1, batsman, ump 2. The umpire is on the opposite hand to the player. i.e. if the player is right handed, the ump will be on this left in line with the stumps. He is called the Square Leg Umpire.

The Umpires have a wireless set to consult the  3 rd umpire.

Role

The 2 umpires have a vital role to play. They have to

1. Check the field positions.
2. Count the balls, in a over.
3. Declare a wide, no-ball, bye OR leg-bye.
4. They also see if the batsman makes it to the crease while there is a stumping or run-out.
5. He also checks if a catch is taken cleanly (ball does not touch the ground). /
6. He declares a batsman out- LBW.
7. If there is a 4,6, wide, no-ball, dead ball, etc. he calls it out loudly and gesticulates the corresponding hand signal.
8. If an umpire is not sure about the authenticity of a catch, a run-out or stumping he can request the 3 rd umpire for a decision.
9. He sees to it that play is fair.
10. He interprets the laws of the game, if there is a dispute between players.
11. He decides to call off play if there is rain or if the weather conditions are unsuitable for further play.
12. A BEAMER is a ball which is bowled directly to the batsman's face. The umpires immediately declare the ball a no ball. If the bowler repeats a beamer in the game, the umpire disbar him from bowling further in the match.

The 2 umpires exchange positions after each over. All appeals are directed to the Bowling Umpire. The Square Leg Umpire can only give a verdict for a Stumping, No ball (height basis), or a run out.

Third Umpire

The Third Umpire has his cabin in the stands. He is armed with slow-motion TV camera replays taken from different angles to ascertain if the batsman is out or not, or if a catch is valid. The Third Umpire can only give his decision if the ground umpires ask request him. However, if the ground umpires err in a decision, the 3 rd umpire can

The 3 rd Umpire can only make decisions if there is a run-out, stumping or a clean catch. He also checks if the ball has gone for a 4 or a 6. LBW decisions are being tried on experimental basis.

Reserve Umpire

If an umpire is injured during the course of the game, the reserve umpire takes over. He also supervises the changing of balls, if the ball becomes dirty, loses shape or gets lost, when the ground umpires call for the change.

Match Referee

The Match Referee is the Supreme judge. He has to see that the umpires are unbiased during the game. If there is any conflict, his word is final. He is usually appointed for a tournament. He gives his report to the ICC after the tournament. He also can suspend a player for disciplinary reasons.