RULES OF CRICKET

 Here are some rules of bowling and fielding.

Bowling Rules:

1.  The bowler must have some part of their front foot behind the popping crease when delivering the ball.

2.  The bowler must not throw the ball but must deliver it with a straight arm.

3.  No-ball is called if the bowler oversteps the front crease.

4.  A bowler must inform the umpire of their mode of delivery (over or around the wicket).

5.  The bowler must not bowl more than one bouncer per over, above the shoulder of the batsman.

6.  Wide is Declared, if the ball is delivered too wide of the off-side guideline.

7.  A bowler can be penalized for deliberately bowling a beamer (a full toss above waist height).

8.  The bowler must not deliberately apply any substance to the ball to alter its condition.

9.  The bowler must not deliberately distract or obstruct the batsman.

10.  The bowler cannot change their bowling arm during an over.

Fielding Rules:

1. There must be no more than two fielders behind square on the leg side during the first five overs of a limited-overs match.

2. The wicket-keeper must wear protective equipment while standing up to the stumps.

3. The fielder can catch the ball with any part of their body as long as it does not touch the ground.

4. Fielders must not intentionally obstruct or distract the batsman.

5. Fielders can't deliberately tamper with the ball by using any prohibited substances.

6. Fielders must not take assistance from an external object or person while fielding.

7. Fielders can't change positions during an over without informing the umpire.

8. Fielders must not tamper with the field conditions or intentionally damage the pitch.

9. The wicket-keeper must not move their gloves in front of the stumps before the ball reaches them.

10. The fielding team must have all 11 players on the field before the ball is delivered.

11. Fielders must not make deliberate physical contact with the batsman while attempting a run-out or stumping.

12. The fielding side must not appeal excessively or excessively celebrate a dismissal.

13. If a fielder throws the ball and it touches any external object (other than the ground), the batsmen can be awarded extra runs.

14. The fielding side must not engage in sledging or use offensive language towards the batsmen.

15. Fielders must not change their positions to impede the batsman's view during the delivery.

16. Fielders must not touch the boundary ropes or go beyond them while attempting to save a boundary.

17. The fielding side must not intentionally waste time during the match.

18. The fielding captain must notify the umpire if they wish to change the ball.

19. Fielders must not tamper with the sightscreens or any other equipment on the field.

20. Fielders must return the ball to the wicket-keeper or the bowler after the ball goes dead.

21. Fielders must not deliberately obstruct the batsman from taking a run.

22. The fielding side must not tamper with the crease markings.

23. Fielders must not use unfair tactics to distract or confuse the batsman.

24. The fielding captain must inform the umpire if they wish to take the new ball.

25. Fielders must not use excessive force while throwing the ball, endangering the batsmen.

26. The fielding side must not intentionally waste time during breaks or intervals.

27. Fielders must not tamper with the ball's condition by using any artificial substance.

28. The fielding side must not engage in physical altercations with the batting side or any other players on the field. Physical altercations, such as pushing, shoving, or striking an opponent, are strictly prohibited in most sports, including cricket. Players are expected to maintain a level of sportsmanship and fair play during the game. If any player or team member violates this rule and engages in physical altercations, they may face disciplinary actions, such as penalties, fines, suspensions, or even expulsion from the game or tournament. It is essential for players to compete within the boundaries of the rules and resolve any conflicts or disagreements in a peaceful and respectful manner.