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Rh three notches for a lost ball; and the same number if a ball be stopped with a hat.

The bowler or striker may claim one minute between each ball, after its being dead.

If the batters have crossed each other, he that runs for the wicket that is put down, is out; and if they have not crossed, he that has left the wicket which is put down, is out.

When a ball is caught, no run shall be reckoned.

When a striker is run out, the notch they were running for is not to be reckoned.

When a ball has been in a bowler's or wicket-keeper's hand, it is considered as no longer in play, and the strikers need not keep within their ground till the umpire has called 'Play'; but if the player go off the ground with an intent to run before the ball is delivered, the bowler may put him out.

If the striker be hurt, he may retire from the wicket, and have his innings at any time in that innings. Another person may be allowed to stand out for him, but not to go in. No substitute in the field shall be allowed to bowl, keep wicket, stand at the point or middle wicket, or stop behind to a fast bowler, unless by the consent of the opposite party.

If any person stop the ball with his hat, the ball shall be considered dead, and the opposite party shall add five runs to their score; if any should be run, they shall have five in all.

If the ball be struck, the striker may guard his wicket either with his bat or his body.

If the striker hit the ball against his partner's wicket when he is off his ground, it is out, provided it have previously touched the bowler's or any of the fieldsmen's hands, but not otherwise.