Round 15 – one day matches
(a) Ensuring the ground is marked, and fit for, play
(b) Wide ball assessment and calling
(c) Possibility of lost time
2. Incidents from recent matches – out, or not out?
(a) Ball is caught after lodging between bat and pad
(b) Ball lodges in fielder’s clothing
Round 15 – one day matches – please review VSDCA Rule 17
(a) Our initial ground inspection must include
(i) Checking that creases are marked properly; and
(ii) Stumps are set correctly; and
(iii) Boundaries are marked clearly and a 3m distance is provided between the boundary line and any boundary fence; and
(iv) The ground is safe to play; and
(v) The inner circle is marked clearly by a line, or visible dots, or discs.
These basic conditions are readily assessable on our ground walk before the toss is made, and thus there is time for any correction or amendment to the ground and markings to be made.
(b) Wide ball assessment and calling
The VSDCA Rule change whereby we assess deliveries as wides changed this year, and judging by umpire feedback, it has been a success, largely accepted by players in all XIs.
We judge the delivery as wide if it passes the popping crease outside a projection of the Protected Area line.
We call and signal the delivery “Wide Ball” after it has passed the batter, and then, only after the ball is dead, turn and signal to the scorers.
Umpires Coach Brian Benny Goodman says “don’t be in a rush to signal the scorers – wait for the ball to be dead, or you might miss a vital piece of action. There’s plenty of time to signal the scorers once the ball is dead.”
(c) Possibility of Lost Time
With some showers forecast for tomorrow, lost time scenarios may arise.
Umpires, please read Rule 17.2.2 and discuss with your partner before the match. If you are each on the same page it will inspire confidence from the players as you deal with any lost time.
2. Incidents from recent matches – what’s your decision?
(a) The batter played a delivery that lifted to the top of the knee roll of the pad, and the inside edge of his bat jammed the ball against the pad. An appeal for LBW was unsuccessful.
As the batter was looking at his pad, the ball, and the line of travel, he released his hand on the bat. The ball dropped but before it hit the ground it was caught by the short leg fielder. A vociferous appeal followed. Your decision is…?
Not out – ball is dead, refer Law 20.1.1.4
(b) A ball is struck and as the silly mid off fielder turns to protect his vitals, the ball lodges in the crook of his arm. He, and the batters, fail to realise this, and so the batters set off for a run.
The fielder discovers the ball lodged and moves in to break the wicket with the striker out of his ground as he attempted the run. A vociferous appeal followed. Your decision is…?
The striker is out, Run Out, refer Law 38.
Last Home and Away Round – do your best, when in doubt, “Not Out!”, and have fun!
Neill Murray
VSDCA Appointment Manager
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