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Cricket Rule

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eddyfinn said:
If playing a defensive stroke which hits the bat but then goes backwards towards the stumps are you then allowed to use the bat for a second time to stop the ball from hitting the wickets?

I thought this would be classed as a double hit, which the batsmen could then be given out for. Saw this happen this weekend so want some confirmation either way.
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It's out, but only if the fielding team appeal. It's the same if you use your hand to stop it hitting the wickets,
Had one in the 1sts this year, and after it happened I asked the umpire who said you have to appeal
 

matt_catchpennie said:
eddyfinn said:
If playing a defensive stroke which hits the bat but then goes backwards towards the stumps are you then allowed to use the bat for a second time to stop the ball from hitting the wickets?

I thought this would be classed as a double hit, which the batsmen could then be given out for. Saw this happen this weekend so want some confirmation either way.
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It's out, but only if the fielding team appeal. It's the same if you use your hand to stop it hitting the wickets,
Had one in the 1sts this year, and after it happened I asked the umpire who said you have to appeal
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It's not out, go back and read #3 and #4. You can use your bat to do this, but you can't use your hand. And technically you have to appeal for any dismissal.
 
TwasOnTheFifthOfMay said:
It's not out, go back and read #3 and #4. You can use your bat to do this, but you can't use your hand. And technically you have to appeal for any dismissal.
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My mistake i was thinking of handling the ball, although i think it depends on if you stop the ball, or actually smack the ball away.
and also, if thats the case, does that mean you have to appeal for clean bowling someone...
 
matt_catchpennie said:
My mistake i was thinking of handling the ball, although i think it depends on if you stop the ball, or actually smack the ball away.
and also, if thats the case, does that mean you have to appeal for clean bowling someone...
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Technically yes.

If the batsman didn't budge then you would have to appeal, or the umpire couldn't give him out. For example if the batsman thought something other than the ball had knocked the bails off.
 
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