Introduced in 2017, the law penalizes fielders who feign throws after failing to stop the ball. Such antics result in a 5-run penalty for the batting team, plus additional runs if taken.
To ease umpire reliance on technology, a 3-meter buffer zone was instituted for LBW appeals. If the ball strikes the batter's pad beyond this distance, the on-field call stands.
Despite kissing the stumps, batters remain safe if the bails stay put. This quirk was evident when Ben Stokes survived a close call in an Ashes Test.
Intentionally blocking with pads bars batters from scoring, unlike leg byes. Umpires only award leg byes if a genuine shot is attempted or if the batter avoids injury.
Only two fielders are permitted behind square leg, a precautionary measure against dangerous bodyline tactics aimed at the upper body.
Fielders casting shadows on the pitch must freeze until the ball is played, preventing distractions for batters during crucial moments.
Umpires crack down on deliberate short runs, nullifying scores and awarding 5-run penalties to deter strategic manipulation of strike rotation.
Striking fielding equipment results in dead balls, 5-run penalties, and counted runs before the incident. Law 28.3.2 governs such mishaps.
Except for the keeper, fielders can't don gloves or leg guards unless approved. Matt Renshaw's gaffe incurred a 5-run penalty in a Sheffield Shield match.
Batters have 3 minutes to take guard after a wicket. Failure can lead to a 'Timed Out' dismissal, as almost happened to Sachin Tendulkar in a test match against South Africa.