Glossary term
Dead Ball
Ball declared out of play
Rules & UmpiringBeginner
Simple definition
Dead Ball refers to ball declared out of play. It is part of the standard language of cricket and helps explain how matches are played, scored, discussed, or analyzed.
Why it matters
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