What are the rules for run out in cricket?

A batsman is out run out if at any time while the ball is in play no part of his bat or person is grounded behind the popping crease and his wicket is fairly put down by the opposing side.

What if a no-ball hits the stumps?

Umpires will call a no-ball if bowlers break the stumps in their delivery stride in future, it has been announced. “It also ensures that the striker will still be credited with any runs that he scores from the delivery, and will act as a significant disincentive to the bowler from doing it.”

Can a cricket ball go through the stumps?

The game of cricket has witnessed several instances of the bails not falling despite the ball making contact with the stumps. But bails not falling despite the ball passing through the stumps is definitely something that is unheard of. However, it has happened in the game too.

What happens if the ball hits the non-striker before the stumps?

However, if the ball has been touched by any member of the fielding side before the ball has broken the stumps and the non-striker is out of the crease, then they will be out. If the ball hits the non-striker then hits the stumps, the batsman is in.

What happens if the ball hits the arm of the batsman?

If the ball hits the arm, shoulder or chest and the principles of the LBW decision still apply (eg ball hit the batsman’s arm/shoulder/chest in line with the stumps, ball not going over stumps etc), then a batsman can be given out by the umpire.

What happens if a batsman breaks their wicket during a swing?

The dismissal will be registered as hit wicket. B) If the batsman breaks their wicket during a practice swing and the ball is making its way back to the bowler, they will be not out as the ball will be “dead”, which means that play is not active.

Can a batsman be given out for obstructing the field?

The batsman can be given out obstructing the field, that is deliberately getting in the way of a fielder attempting to run them out or catch them. Since the batsman would be out of their crease trying to kick the ball to the boundary, they would be obstructing any fielder attempting to pick up the ball and run them out.