Fielding in the sport of cricket is what fielders do to collect the ball when it is struck by
the batsman, in such a way as to either limit the number of runs that the batsman scores or get
the batsman out by catching the ball in flight or running the batsman out. A fielder or fieldsman
may field the ball with any part of his person. However, if while the ball is in play he wilfully
fields it otherwise (e.g. by using his hat), the ball becomes dead and 5 penalty runs are awarded
to the batting side unless the ball previously struck a batsman not attempting to hit or avoid
the ball. Most of the rules covering fielders are in Law 41 of the Laws of cricket.
In the early days of Test cricket, fielding was not a priority and many players were sloppy
when it came to fielding.[citation needed] With the advent of One Day International matches,
fielding became more professional as saving runs became more important. A good fielding side can
often save 30+ runs in the course of an ODI innings.
the batsman, in such a way as to either limit the number of runs that the batsman scores or get
the batsman out by catching the ball in flight or running the batsman out. A fielder or fieldsman
may field the ball with any part of his person. However, if while the ball is in play he wilfully
fields it otherwise (e.g. by using his hat), the ball becomes dead and 5 penalty runs are awarded
to the batting side unless the ball previously struck a batsman not attempting to hit or avoid
the ball. Most of the rules covering fielders are in Law 41 of the Laws of cricket.
In the early days of Test cricket, fielding was not a priority and many players were sloppy
when it came to fielding.[citation needed] With the advent of One Day International matches,
fielding became more professional as saving runs became more important. A good fielding side can
often save 30+ runs in the course of an ODI innings.
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