Reasons for Rules

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Originally Posted by IRISHMAFIA

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?!