Post by monty on Aug 3, 2012 9:32:28 GMT
For those following Eng v SA and yesterday's fun with Finn, this is the reason Maggie should not have been out v Largo last weekend when the bowler shouted "Sorry!" when he bowled a high full toss/beamer - of course Maggie could have just hit it for six! 
Law 23.4 (b) (iv) - Dead Ball
"Either umpire shall call and signal Dead ball when the striker is distracted by any noise or movement or in any other way while he is preparing to receive, or receiving a delivery. This shall apply whether the source of the distraction is within the game or outside it. The ball shall not count as one of the over."
Law 23.4 (b) (iv) - Dead Ball
"Either umpire shall call and signal Dead ball when the striker is distracted by any noise or movement or in any other way while he is preparing to receive, or receiving a delivery. This shall apply whether the source of the distraction is within the game or outside it. The ball shall not count as one of the over."