Sunday, 12 September 2010

Out

What you are after you've been in. The umpire will decide if you are out and a raised index finger tells you the game is up. Alternatively, just stand there and start a debate with your batting partner to decide if you think the umpire was right.

There are ten ways of getting out:
  • Bowled
  • Caught
  • Stumped
  • Run out
  • lbw
  • Hit wicket
  • Handled ball
  • Hit ball twice
  • Obstructing the field
  • Timed out


Some batsmen will walk if they know they're out before the umpire gives them. Some do not. Some will walk part way, catch a replay on the big screen or sight of the coach waving at them, turn round and demand a review under the UDRS. Only the latter are to be vilified.

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