TAKING STUMP GUARD IN CRICKET

 

TAKING STUMP GUARD IN CRICKET Most Batsmen will take it when they are about to face their first delivery after having just arrived at the wicket or when a new bowler is about to commence bowling. taking guard allows batsmen to just the line length effectively for playing well. the most common guard requested from an umpire' would be 'Center'' taking guard would allow the batsman to be more aware of where the ball of hitting the pitch so that their decision making and subsequent shot selection is more effective A sensible approach would be a ''Center. or Two legs'' KEY POINTS: OFF STUMP= OFF STUMP ONE LEG= LEG STAMP CENTER= MIDDLE STAMP TWO LEGS= LEG MIDDLE