Particularly in nations like India, Australia, and England, cricket is one of the most popular sports in the world. Knowing the fundamentals is crucial to having fun and playing the game fairly, regardless of your level of experience. These are the top 5 cricket rules you need to be aware of before you play.
Although the complete law is complex, most people know that LBW indicates that the batter's leg prevents the ball from striking the stumps: The ball must pitch in line with the stumps or outside off-stump, but not outside leg-stump. The point of impact must be in line with the stumps unless the batter isn’t offering a shot. If the ball pitched outside leg-stump, it’s never LBW — no matter what. DRS (Decision Review System) uses ball-tracking to confirm.1. The LBW (Leg Before Wicket) Rule – Beyond the Basics
2. The No-Ball Law – More Than Just Overstepping Not all no-balls occur when the bowler crosses the crease: There must be a portion of the bowler's front foot behind the popping crease. Unless the batter moves into it, deliveries above the hitter's waist (full throw) are likewise no-balls. No-balls are another name for dangerous short-pitched balls that are twice shoulder height in an over. There are fielding restrictions; if there are too many fielders outside the circle, a no-ball may be called. Named after Vinoo Mankad, this law allows a bowler to run out the non-striker before delivering the ball if they leave the crease early. Completely legal as per MCC laws. Must be done before the bowler completes their delivery stride. Still debated as a “spirit of the game” issue. When play is halted and no more can be done, a ball is deemed "dead." can occur when a distraction (crowd, animal, object) enters the field, the ball becomes stuck in a fielder's clothing, the batter is not prepared, or an injury happens. Dead ball can also be called if the umpire judges the bowler was interrupted mid-run-up.3. The “Mankading” Rule (Run Out at the Non-Striker’s End)
5. The “Dead Ball” Situations