Batsman returning to wicket he/she has left - Laws of Cricket

Cricket Anatomy™ →Go uptown Law 18.12.2: 18.12.2 If, while a run is in progress, the ball becomes dead for any reason other than the dismissal of a batsman, the batsmen shall return to the wickets they had left, but only if they had not already crossed in running when the ball became dead. If, however, any of the circumstances of 18.11.2.1 to 18.11.2.3 apply, the batsmen shall return to their original ends. view template Cricket resources: The Laws of Cricket - The Tetherdown Trundlers home pageNavigation: Batsman returning to wicket he/she has left | Overthrow or wilful act of fielder Tell me more Sign up for our newsletter — or just get in touch: for ½ a weekly 🍺 you get to consult JC. Ask about it here.

Of great significance if you have just been denied the chance of running out a batsman from deep midwicket when his bat got in the way and the ball went for overthrows in the final over of a one-day international World Cup Final.

See also

• Overthrow or wilful act of fielder