Index
LAW 37 CHANGES
As explained earlier, it was felt sensible to merge Handled the ball into Obstructing the field
A new clause is introduced thus:
37.1.1 defines Obstructing the field as in the previous Law
37.1.2 incorporates some of the wording from the previous Handled the ball Law, as another way of the striker being out obstructing the field
The section on when a batter is not out under this Law is expanded for clarification, notably if contact with the ball was accidental, was in avoiding injury or was a lawful second strike. This will have no effect on whether a batter is dismissed; rather, it is just the method of dismissal that might be changed
As explained earlier, it was felt sensible to merge Handled the ball into Obstructing the field
A new clause is introduced thus:
37.1.1 defines Obstructing the field as in the previous Law
37.1.2 incorporates some of the wording from the previous Handled the ball Law, as another way of the striker being out obstructing the field
The section on when a batter is not out under this Law is expanded for clarification, notably if contact with the ball was accidental, was in avoiding injury or was a lawful second strike. This will have no effect on whether a batter is dismissed; rather, it is just the method of dismissal that might be changed