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.

Team manager tosses up	Unfair action by wicket-keeper
Bowler running down the pitch	Injured striker with a runner
Wicket not down	Movement by the wicket-keeper
Bird strike	Discarded glove
Out for 99	Returning the ball
Batsman with cramp	Fielder's hat
Caught in helmet	Bowler's action
Wicket is down	Stumped by the keeper's pads
Obstruction by the non-striker	Was the batsman ready?
Calling a beamer	Batsman leaves his ground

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)

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