Runs are the name of points scored in cricket. The simplest way for a batsman to score runs is by hitting the ball and then run to the other end of the wicket, with the non striker batsman running to the other side as well. More runs can be scored off one ball if the batsmen carry on running between the wickets. As long as neither of them get out (see section on wicket).The batsman can score four if he hits the ball to the boundary, or six runs if he hits it over the boundary without bouncing. If the batsman does not want to run after hitting the ball he/she can do.
If one of the batsman does not put some part of his body, or his bat on the ground behind the crease on a run, the run is "short". A "short" run is not counted towards the score. If the umpire thinks that a run was deliberately run "short", he can disallow runs from that delivery. If this happens again a 5 run penalty can be conceded to the bowling side. |
