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Greetings: Quick scoring question: a delivery bounces over the batsman's head and the wicket keeper's reach. The batsmen score 1 run as a result. The delivery is subsequently ruled a Wide Ball. The scoring reads "wd2" but only one run was scored on the delivery. For reference, the preceding...

Greetings: I have a general question about how selectors choose the teams in international T-20, ODI, and Test cricket. Are the best players selected for the Test team or ODI? Or both? Are there certain strengths in bowling and/or batting that relate to a particular format that selectors...

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Greetings all: I started watching cricket in T-20 format last year and then ODI for WC qualifying. I'm now watching the new round of World Test Series games for the first time. I have some questions if you would be so kind as to please answer. 1.) No powerplays or inner circle marked on the...

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Greetings all: I have another Laws of Cricket question to which I've not be able to find the answer. If the fielding team attempts a run out via a direct-hit, dislodges the bails, but the runner is not out, and then the runners attempt to score another run, is the fielding team only able to...

Many thanks to all who responded. I will be here asking questions as I learn the intricacies of the rules of this beautiful sport, especially the ICC World Cup Qualifying matches which I am watching on replay. I guess the ball changed directions because of spin. To me it appeared the bat made...

Greetings all: I have a Laws of Cricket inquiry. I am new to the game (1 year), but a lifelong baseball fan. Cricket is awesome. If the batsman makes contact with the ball after a legal delivery, NOT making a full swing, and the ball is then caught by wicket keeper without touching the ground...