The relevant law is 41(7) and states that "Any significant movement by any fielder after the ball comes into play, and before the ball reaches the striker, is unfair. In the event of such unfair movement, either umpire shall call and signal Dead ball. Note also the provisions of Law 42.4 (Deliberate attempt to distract striker)." Hence, only if the movement is "significant and unfair" would the wicket not count. In other words, lateral movement is allowed as long as it is not by a large amount. Are you going to admit your error now?" Rohan, moving from slip to leg slip is significant. Here is the definition of siginificant movement: "Definition of significant movement(a) For close fielders anything other than minor adjustments to stance or position in relation to the striker is significant.
Posted on: Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:53:13 +0000
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