What is the danger area of ​​the pitch, in which the players who enter are banned

 

In cricket, many things happen like this, they happen, but they are not visible. Danger Area is also one of them. Often you must have heard this mention in the commentary while watching a cricket match. On the third day of the Kanpur Test, Ravi Ashwin clashed with umpire Nitin Menon over the same issue. Which part of the 22 yards strip is called the danger area. Why is it called Why does the umpire want to keep it safe? Why do bowlers get warnings when they go here? Understand everything.

What is Danger Area?

The area immediately opposite the wicket on the pitch is called the danger area. This area is very important for batting. Like the crease, it is not marked by painting. Actually, it is the shaped part of an imaginary rectangle in the middle of the wicket. According to the rules, no bowler can land there in his follow-through.

Why is it kept safe?

If this is not done then the spikes of the players are bound to spoil the pitch. If a team deliberately spoils the pitch, it will be an injustice to the opposing team. The pitch becomes rough with the bowler’s followthrough. This can cause uneven bounce and turns. Especially spinners take advantage of these rough patches. Therefore, if a bowler moves towards the protected area, the umpire immediately interrupts.

How do umpires and players know about it?

It is usually marked by two short lines five feet from the popping crease on either side of the pitch by groundsmen. It indicates to the umpire the area the bowler should avoid while passing. When the bowler goes to the danger area, he is given advice. In the presence of the square leg umpire, the fielding captain and both the batsmen are also informed that the bowler has been given the first warning.

Repeating mistakes can also lead to a ban

After the first mistake, the umpire gives one more chance to improve, but if the bowler still does not agree, the umpire can immediately remove him from bowling. Bowler could never bowl again in that innings. Fielders also have to stay away from this safe area. Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi was banned from one Test and two ODIs after he deliberately rubbed a shoe in a danger area.