Index
- Preparation Home
- 9.1 Rolling
- 9.2 Clearing debris from the pitch
- 9.3 Mowing
- 9.4 Watering the pitch
- 9.5 Re-marking creases
- 9.6 Maintenance of footholds
- 9.7 Securing of footholds and maintenance of the pitch
- 9.8 Non-turf pitches
9.5 RE-MARKING CREASES
The creases at the end of the pitch can be obliterated by the movement of bowlers and batters
The umpire may score the obliterated popping crease with a bail, edge of a boot or similar object
The creases are usually re-marked between innings in a one-day match
In a multi-day match, the creases will be re-marked
However, the umpires can instruct the ground staff to re-mark the creases whenever they think it is necessary
The creases at the end of the pitch can be obliterated by the movement of bowlers and batters
The umpire may score the obliterated popping crease with a bail, edge of a boot or similar object
The creases are usually re-marked between innings in a one-day match
In a multi-day match, the creases will be re-marked
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at the start of each day's play
during the lunch interval
during the tea interval
However, the umpires can instruct the ground staff to re-mark the creases whenever they think it is necessary