View Single Post
  #7 (permalink)  
Old Wed Jul 27, 2011, 08:10am
Umpteenth Umpteenth is offline
Official Forum Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Lone Star State
Posts: 117
Quote:
Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA View Post
No, I checked the rules from 1936

Rule 9 - FAIRLY DELIVERED BALL

Other Cases When Strike Is Called
Sec.4. A pitched ball at which the batsman strikes but misses and which touches any part of his person.

Rule 21 - BALL DEAD, NOT IN PLAY

If pitched Ball Strikes Batsman
(1) If a pitched ball touches any part of the batsman's person or clothing while the batsman is standing in his position, whether the ball be struck at or not.
Wow, I had heard references to your age, but you still have your 1936 Book of Rules?!
__________________
Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is bad for you.
Reply With Quote