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Law 35: Hit Wicket
1. Out Hit Wicket
The Striker shall be out Hit Wicket if, while the ball is in
play:-
(a) His wicket is broken with any part of his person, dress, or
equipment as a result of any action taken by him in preparing to
receive or in receiving a delivery, or in setting off for his
first run, immediately after playing, or playing at, the ball.
(b) He hits down his wicket whilst lawfully making a second
stroke for the purpose of guarding his wicket within the provisions
of Law 34.1. (Out Hit the
Ball Twice).
Notes
(a) Not Out Hit Wicket
A Batsman is not out under this Law should his wicket be broken
in any of the ways referred to in 1(a) above if:-
(i) It occurs while he is in the act of running, other than in
setting off for his first run immediately after playing at the
ball, or while he is avoiding being run out or stumped.
(ii) The Bowler after starting his run-up or bowling action does
not deliver the ball; in which case the Umpire shall immediately
call and signal "dead ball".
(iii)It occurs whilst he is avoiding a throw-in at any time.
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