CRICKET RULES RELATING TO CATCHING A BALL OR CAUGHT OUT

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According to law 33 of cricket, the striker is caught out:

"If a ball delivered by the bowler, not being a no-ball touches his/her bat without having previously been in contact with any fielder and subsequently held by a fielder as a fair catch before it touches the ground"

RULES RELATING TO CAUGHT OUT

1) Batsman cannot be out if the ball is a no-ball or a dead ball

2)Batsman can be caught out if he hit the ball with his bat or gloved hand holding the bat

3)Batsman cannot be caught out if the ball had made contact with the ground before or during the fielder takes the catch

4)Batsman cannot be out if the ball is hit and lands beyond or on the boundary line.

5)A batsman cannot be caught out if the fielder taking the catch makes contact with the boundary line or an area or thing outside or on the boundary line while he is in contact with the ball.

6)A catch is only complete after a fielder obtains complete control over the ball and his own body

LATEST UPDATE OF THE CAUGHT-OUT RULE IN CRICKET.

It says that if the batsman needs to be called out the following statement should also be satisfied:

"Fielder's last contact with the ground before making the first contact with the ball should be completely within the boundary"

It means that if a fielder went outside the boundary he need to come back into the field to take a valid catch.

The catch will be invalid if the fielder takes the catch by diving or jumping from outside the boundary and lands within the field. 

But if the fielder first takes a catch within the boundary and lost his balance and fell or walked into the boundary by throwing the ball up. He can take a valid catch by diving from the boundary.

MOST COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS


1) How long should a fielder hold on to a caught ball so that the catch is valid?

Ans:  There is no law which states that the fielder should hold on to the ball for a certain time. But the law states that the catch is complete only after the fielder obtains complete control over the ball and his own body.

2) Can you be caught off the pads?

Ans: The ball doesn't need to come off directly from the bat to get caught out. It can deflect from the pad onto the bat or from the bat onto the pad and can be caught out.

3) Can you be caught off a fielder's helmet?

Ans:  A batsman cannot be out caught off a fielder's helmet. If the ball becomes lodged in the wicket keeper's pads or a fielder's clothing he can be caught out.

4)What happens if a batsman catches the ball?

Ans: The batsman will be called out for obstructing the field.

5)Can you catch a cricket ball in your shirt?

Ans: A fielder can use his full body to catch or field a ball but if he catches the ball with his cap or shirt or with any other clothing or accessory then the catch will be invalid and the ball will be called dead and 5 runs will be awarded to the batting team.

6)Why do cricketers throw the ball into the air after a catch?

Ans: Deliberately disposing of the ball shows that the fielder has control over his body and the ball. According to the laws of cricket, a catch is only complete after the fielder has complete control over the ball and his body, and disposing of the ball is a way to show that he has complete control over the ball.

7)How much money do you(a spectator) get if you catch a cricket ball?

Ans: No money is generally paid but during certain tournaments and matches some prize money is announced for spectators taking the catch.

8)Can a spectator keep the ball if he catches it?

Ans: No, a spectator should return a ball he caught otherwise he will be pressurized by other spectators to give back the ball because the game is stopped. If he manages to hide the ball he can take it home and the umpire will take a ball from the stock of balls which is in a similar condition as the lost ball.





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