Why's That?

A series of interesting cricket questions and answers have been submitted by visitors to this site. If an unusual incident occurs in a cricket match, our experts will provide an explanation and expand on the relevant Laws.

Batsman is recalled	Batsman with runner scenarios
Umpire catches the ball	Dead ball alive?
Ambidextrous batsman	Pitch damage
Batsman damages the pitch	Catch obstructed
Obstructing the field (World Cup)	Boundary was moved
Spectator as a runner?	Confusing tie
Prone to no-balling	Batsman did not field
Substitute fielder	Run out by bowler
Strange LBW	Playing without bails
Umpires prevent play	Catch but no runs

Extracts from Umpiring Technique Manual

Decision making	Before the match
Calls and signals	Positioning at bowler's end
Positioning at the striker's end	Ground, weather and light
Answering questions	Let the players play
Concentration (Part 1)	Concentration (Part 2)
After the match	Coping with pressure

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