Caught off the arm guard ?

[Acumen]

I have been told that there is a misconception recently aired by an Australian reporter.

Until 2000 code, a striker could be caught off his glove below the wrist.

This was somewhat difficult to observe accurately so the 2000 code changed it to any part of the glove (provided it was on his hand holding the bat).

The reporter suggested that this might be extended further to include his arm guard if it was in contact with the glove. I have been totally unable to discover where this idea originated but I am certain that it is incorrect.

What is less certain is what happens if the striker pulls the long sleeve of his sweater completely over his glove

[sillypoint]

It always amazes me how seldom reporters (and other armchair experts) refer to the Laws of Cricket to resolve their questions. As always, the Laws have the matter covered; the relevant parts are Law 7.8(b)(iii) and Appendix D under 'the bat'. In both places it is perfectly clear that "the whole of a glove" on a hand holding the bat is considered to be part of the bat; there is no mention of arm guards or sleeves, therefore these are NOT part of the bat.