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Guide to umpire's signals
Umpire signal for a dead ball
Dead ball: This indicates the previous bowl is cancelled and is signalled by the crossing of the wrists below the knee.

If the ball comes off a batsman's pad without him attempting a shot then a dead ball is called to negate any score.



see also
The aim of cricket
06 Sep 05 |  Laws & Equipment
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