How LBW is given in Cricket

HOW LBW IS GIVEN IN CRICKET:-

WHEN BATSMAN IS NOT OUT:-

If the ball pitches outside the line of leg stump, regardless of whether or not the ball would havegone on to hit the stumps.If the ball hits the bat before striking the pad.If the batsman is struck on the pad outside the line of off stump having made a genuine attemptto hit the ball.If the bowler bowls a no-ball.One of the most important rules when making anlbw decision is a batsman CANNOT be given out if the ball pitchesoutside leg stump. It does not matter if the ball would have gone on to hit the stumps, it cannot be given out.Often an lbw decision looks out at first glance, but TV replays showed the ball pitched outside leg stump, even though it would have struck middle stump.

WHEN BATSMAN IS OUT:-

If the batsman is struck on the pad in front of the stumps and the ball has not pitched outside leg stump (ie the ball has pitched in line with thestumps, or outside the line of off stump).If the batsman is struck on the pad outside the line of off stump having not made an attempt to hit the ball.This is an important part of the lbw law to remember as a batsman CAN be given out playingno stroke - even if they are struck outside the line of the off stump - as long as the ball is going on to hit the stumps.A batsman can still be given out lbw even if the ball has not hit their pads.For example, a batsman can be given out lbw if they have been hit on the helmet.