Leg cricket
Appearance
Leg cricket is a form of cricket where the players don't use a bat. It is played with the batters instead kicking the ball with their legs, and there is a distance of only about 80 to 120 feet (24 to 37 m) from the kicker to the edge of the field. The ball is delivered to the kicker underarm by the bowler.[1]Mr. S. Nagraj is known as the father of leg cricket. Mr. Verma is the present secretary of the International Leg Cricket Council and Leg Cricket Federation of India.[2]
Measurements
[change | change source]The pitch is 8 feet (2.4 m) wide and 42 ft to 48 ft long, (based on the age group and category of the players). [3]
- Pitch
Categories | Boys | Girls | Mix |
---|---|---|---|
Under-12 Mini | 44 feet (13 m) | 44 feet | 44 feet |
Under-14 Sub Junior | 44 feet | 44 feet | 44 feet |
Under-17 Junior | 46 feet | 46 feet | 46 feet |
Under-19 Senior | 48 feet | 48 feet | 48 feet |
Men's/Women's | 48 feet | 48 feet | 48 feet |
- Boundary
Categories | Boys | Girls | Mix |
---|---|---|---|
Under-12 Mini | 70 feet (21 m) | 70 feet | 70 feet |
Under-14 Sub Junior | 80 feet | 80 feet | 80 feet |
Under-17 Junior | 90 feet | 85 feet | 90 feet |
Under-19 Senior | 100 feet (30 m) | 90 feet | 100 feet |
Men's/Women's | 120 feet | 100 feet | 120 feet |
- Stumps
Width of the 3 stumps | 12 inches, 1 feet |
Height of the 3 stumps | 24–30 inches (610–760 mm), 2–2.5 feet |
References
[change | change source]- ↑ K, Sarumathi (2017-02-28). "Welcome to the world of leg cricket". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2020-12-24.
- ↑ Sarumathi, K. (2017-02-28). "Welcome to the world of leg cricket". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-12-19.
- ↑ Panda, Namita (May 12, 2016). "Bargarh boy strives to promote new sport". Telegraph India.