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JOIN NOWIs a catch following a deflection considered 'out'?
If a fielder deflects a hit ball that is then caught by another fielder without it touching the ground, is this classed as out?
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Ian MarshCoach, England
Here's that deflected catch clip I was referring to:
[video embedded by Sportplan Team]
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Ian MarshCoach, England
It's my understanding that if the ball is caught before it hits the ground then the batter is out - so I can't see why a deflection would alter anything.
Im pretty sure I've seen the exact same thing happen in cricket before, where a fielder passed the ball to a team-mate whilst in midair, and it was considered legal and the player was declared out.
Ian MarshCoach, England
Here's that deflected catch clip I was referring to:
[video embedded by Sportplan Team]
Laurence RossPlayer, England
As long as it doesn't touch the floor, the call should be out
