hit the ball twice

Definitions

1. 1

   A rule ("law" in cricket) which when invoked results in the dismissal of a batsman (out),…

   A rule ("law" in cricket) which when invoked results in the dismissal of a batsman (out), whereby the batsman has deliberately hit the ball with his bat a second time for a reason other than to protect his wicket.

   • 34. Hit the ball twice
   • Law 34 (Hit the ball twice) ...
   • 5 Hit the ball twice - lf a striker sees that the ball, which has just been hit, is going to be caught, it would be unfair to hit the ball for a second time.
2. 2

   In accordance with this rule against hitting the ball a second time.

   • ... purely defensive second stroke, picked up the ball, and, pretending to aim at the wicket, purposely flung it wide, thereby beguiling the batsman into starting for a run, for which he was given out "hit the ball twice."
   • The striker, on appeal, shall be out hit the ball twice if, after the ball is struck [...]

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