Practice on the field

[umpireindia]

After the 4th delivery of the last over of the day, the bowler practices on the square after which there is an interruption in play and further play is not possible.

So if we go according to time, the bowler can complete the over first thing, the next day.

But the clause that the bowler cannot complete the over in this law interferes with this.

In case the bowler is not allowed to complete that over, the penalty is only for 2 deliveries. Is that fair??

The previous edition i.e. 2000 code was clearer to me in that aspect. Clear 5 overs penalty not including that part over in which he was penalised.

[swerveman]

This is Law 17. Here's a link: www.lords.org/laws-and-spirit/laws-of-cricket/laws/

I think the law is intended to ensure that the bowler gains no advantage from the practice, by introducing a time delay. I don't think it allows for the case where no further play takes place after the incident.

I think I would be happy for the bowler to complete the over, but I wouldn't be too unhappy for you to enforce the letter of the law and get someone else to complete it for him.

[umpireindia]

Thanks for the clarification, mate.

[swerveman]

Just an opinion, pal. ;D