14 Rules of Cricket

 Cricket is a complex sport with many rules however here are some very know and popular Rules:

1. The game is played between two teams of 11 players each.
2. The aim of the game is to score more runs than the opposition.
3. Each team takes turns to bat and bowl.
4. The team that is batting tries to score runs by hitting the ball and running between the wickets.
5. The team that is bowling tries to dismiss the batsmen by getting them out in various ways, such as catching the ball, hitting the wickets with the ball, or getting the batsman out lbw (leg before wicket).
6. A game of cricket is divided into two innings, with each team batting and bowling once.
7. A bowler is allowed to bowl six deliveries in an over before he must hand over the ball to another bowler.
8. The fielding team must try to prevent the batting team from scoring runs by fielding the ball and getting it back to the bowler as quickly as possible.
9. The team that scores the most runs wins the game.

These are just a few of the main rules of cricket, and there are many other details and regulations that govern the sport. If you are interested in learning more about the rules of cricket, I recommend visiting the website of the International Cricket Council (ICC), which is the governing body for cricket worldwide.

Below are some less used but interesting rules of cricket

1. Mankading: This rule allows the bowler to run out the non-striking batsman if he leaves his crease before the ball is bowled. This is a controversial rule and is rarely used in cricket.
2. Timed Out: If a batsman is not ready to face a delivery within three minutes of the previous dismissal, he can be given out 'timed out'.
3. Hit Wicket: If a batsman accidentally dislodges the bails from the wicket with his bat or body while attempting to hit the ball, he can be given out 'hit wicket'.
4. Obstructing the Field: If a batsman intentionally obstructs a fielder from making a catch or fielding the ball, he can be given out 'obstructing the field'.
5. Lost Ball: If the ball cannot be found after being hit out of the playing area, the umpire can declare it a 'lost ball' and award the batting team 6 runs. If the ball is found, play resumes with a new ball.

These rules are relatively unusual and are not commonly used in cricket matches. However, they are important to know for players, umpires, and fans alike, as they can have a significant impact on the outcome of a game.

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