Laws of Cricket 1980 Code - Law 33

Law 33 - Handled the Ball

1. Out Handled the Ball

Either batsman on appeal shall be out Handled the Ball if he wilfully touches the ball while in play with the hand not holding the bat unless he does so with the consent of the opposite side.

Note

1. Entry in Score-Book

The correct entry in the score-book when a batsman is given out under this Law is "handled the ball", and the bowler does not get credit for the wicket.

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