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Tue 14 Mar 2017, 12:00 am
9. Law 9 - The Bowling, Popping and Return Creases
10. Law 10 - Preparation and Maintenance of the Playing Area
11. Law 11 - Covering the Pitch
14. Law 14 - Declaration and Forfeiture
16. Law 16 - Start of Play; Cessation of Play
17. Law 17 - Practice on the Field
28. Law 28 - The Wicket is Down
29. Law 29 - Batsman out of His Ground
34. Law 34 - Hit the Ball Twice
36. Law 36 - Leg Before Wicket
37. Law 37 - Obstructing the Field
40. Law 40 - The Wicket-Keeper
42. Law 42 - Fair and Unfair Play
37. Law 37 - Obstructing the Field
Law 37 shall apply.
For the avoidance of doubt, if an umpire feels that a batsman, in running between the wickets, has significantly changed his direction without probable cause and thereby obstructed a fielder’s attempt to effect a run out, the batsman should, on appeal, be given out, obstructing the field. It shall not be relevant whether a run out would have occurred or not.
If the change of direction involves the batsman crossing the pitch, Law 42.14 shall also apply.
See also Appendix 6 clause 5.