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123India.com :: Cricket :: The Laws of Cricket
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The wicket-keeper is the only member of the fielding side permitted to
wear gloves and external leg guards. If he does so, these are to be
regarded as part of his person for the purposes of Law 41.2 (Fielding
the ball). If by his actions and positioning it is apparent to the
umpires that he will not be able to discharge his duties as a
wicket-keeper, he shall forfeit this right and also the right to be recognized
as a wicket-keeper for the purposes of Laws 32.3 (A fair
catch), 39 (Stumped), 41.1 (Protective equipment), 41.5 (Limitation of
on side fielders) and 41.6 (Fielders not to encroach on the pitch).
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If, as permitted under 1 above, the wicket-keeper wears gloves, they
shall have no webbing between the fingers except joining index finger
and thumb, where webbing may be inserted as a means of support. If used,
the webbing shall be
(a) a single piece of non-stretch material which, although it may have
facing material attached, shall have no reinforcement or tucks.
(b) such that the top edge of the webbing
(i) does not protrude beyond the straight line joining the top of the
index finger to the top of the thumb.
(ii) is taut when a hand wearing the glove has the thumb fully extended.
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The wicket-keeper shall remain wholly behind the wicket at the striker's
end from the moment the ball comes into play until
(a) a ball delivered by the bowler
either (i) touches the bat or person of the striker
or (ii) passes the wicket at the striker's end
or (b) the striker attempts a run.
In the event of the wicket-keeper contravening this Law, the umpire at
the striker's end shall call and signal No ball as soon as possible
after the delivery of the ball.
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It is unfair if the wicket-keeper standing back makes a significant
movement towards the wicket after the ball comes into play and before it
reaches the striker. In the event of such unfair movement by the
wicket-keeper, either umpire shall call and signal Dead ball. It will
not be considered a significant movement if the wicket-keeper moves a
few paces forward for a slower delivery.
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If, in the opinion of either umpire, the wicket-keeper interferes with
the striker's right to play the ball and to guard his wicket, Law
23.3(b)(vi) (Umpire calling and signaling Dead ball) shall apply.
If, however, the umpire concerned considers that the interference by the
wicket-keeper was willful, then Law 42.4 (Deliberate attempt to distract
striker) shall apply.
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If, in playing at the ball or in the legitimate defence of his wicket,
the striker interferes with the wicket-keeper, he shall not be out,
except as provided for in Law 37.3 (Obstructing a ball from being
caught).
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