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The Bat and Ball Specifications

The Ball: Must weigh between 155.9g to 163g. In Test matches, a red ball is used; in limited overs, a white ball.

The Bat: The width of the bat cannot exceed 4.25 inches, and the total length cannot be more than 38 inches.

Intervals and Game Timing

• Drinks Break: Usually taken after one hour of play in Tests or at scheduled times in ODIs.
• Tea & Lunch: Only in Test cricket. Lunch is 40 minutes and Tea is 20 minutes.
• Innings Break: In T20s, it is 10-15 minutes; in ODIs, it is 45 minutes.

Rare Dismissals (Special Ways of Getting Out)

Obstructing the Field: If a batsman deliberately distracts or prevents a fielder from catching the ball or throwing it at the stumps.

Retired Out: If a batsman leaves the field without the Umpire's permission and doesn't return, they are considered "Retired Out."

Hit the Ball Twice: A batsman cannot hit the ball twice with their bat unless they are defending their stumps. They cannot score runs from the second hit.

Dead Ball Rules

A ball becomes "Dead" (no runs or wickets can happen) when:

• The ball is finally settled in the hands of the wicketkeeper or bowler.
• A boundary is scored or a batsman is out.
• The umpire calls "Over" or "Time."
• The ball hits a Spider-cam or a wire above the field.

Penalty Runs for Fair/Unfair Play

Fake Fielding: If a fielder pretends to throw or field the ball to deceive the batsmen, the umpire can award 5 penalty runs to the batting team.

Ball Hitting Helmet: If the ball hits a fielder's helmet placed on the ground behind the keeper, 5 penalty runs are awarded to the batting team.

Damaging the Pitch: If batsmen run on the protected area (center) of the pitch after warnings, the bowling team gets 5 penalty runs.