No-balls explained: Different types of no balls in cricket
With No-balls being the nightmare of every bowler, here are all the types of no-balls one can encounter in a cricket match.
No balls are an integral part of cricket, governed by Law 21 of the MCC Laws of Cricket. They are penalized with an extra run and, in white-ball cricket, a free hit, and fall into three groups: bowler faults, dangerous deliveries, and fielding breaches. Overstepping the popping crease is the most common type of no ball, but there are several others, including front-foot, back-foot no balls, illegal bowling actions, and breaches of the wicket or mode of delivery.
Understanding these different types helps explain why a delivery is ruled illegal and how the game protects the balance between bat and ball.
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