15 Laws of cricket that you need to know
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7. Dead Ball:
The law 23 of the rule book states that a delivery is a dead ball, when
- It is finally settled in the hands in the hands of the wicket-keeper or the bowler.
- A boundary is scored.
- When a batsman is dismissed. The ball will be dead soon after the dismissal has caused.
- The ball lodges into batsman’s or umpire’s clothing or equipment.
- It lodges in a protective helmet worn by the fielder.
- Lost ball is called.
The above law explained the different scenarios where the umpire can call a delivery as a Dead Ball. There are many other scenarios which may lead a normal delivery to called a dead ball. Some of them are umpire intervening in case of unfair play, a serious injury to the player or umpire occurs, umpire leaves his normal position for consultation, one or both bails fall from the striker, the bowler drops the ball accidently before delivery, etc.
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