From Red Card To Super Sub, Top 10 Strange Cricket Rules - In Pics

Cricket can be played without bails if weather conditions make it impossible to use them. This happened during a match between Afghanistan and West Indies in 2017.

An umpire cannot declare a batsman out unless the fielding side appeals for it, even if the batsman is technically out. The appeal is typically made with the question, "How's that?"

If the ball is lost and cannot be recovered, the fielding side can declare it a 'lost ball.' Runs scored by the batsmen and any penalties are credited to the batting side.

To prevent unethical tactics like Bodyline Bowling (bowling aggressively at the batsman's body), a maximum of two fielders are allowed in the Bodyline area behind square leg.

In Test cricket, a captain can forfeit an innings to achieve a result in the game, as demonstrated by South Africa's Hansie Cronje in 2000.

If a batsman's hand or glove is not in contact with the bat when the ball hits it, they are not out. Stuart Broad's over in a match between England and Sri Lanka showcased this rule.

A batsman can be given out 'Timed Out' if they take more than three minutes to be ready to face the next delivery or be at the other end.

If the wicketkeeper stumps a batsman by collecting the ball in front of the stumps, it's not out, and the delivery is called a no-ball.

If a ball hits an obstruction like the spider cam or the roof, it's considered a dead ball. This rule has been enforced in matches like when Michael Hussey hit the roof in Melbourne.

The bowler can run out the non-striking batsman if they leave the crease before the ball is delivered. This is known as 'Mankading,' and it's a polarizing rule in cricket.

The ball cannot touch a fielder's cap or clothes before being caught; it must go directly into their hands. If it touches one fielder's clothes and is caught by another, it's still not out.

In recent times, cricket has introduced the concept of a 'Red Card.' If the fielding team is behind the overrate then Umpire will have the right to send one player off the field before the 20th over starts

The 'Super Sub' rule allows teams to substitute a player during a limited-overs match. This player can be either a batsman or a bowler, adding an element of strategy to the game. Introduced in 2005, this rule added an exciting twist to the format.