caps whilst bowling?

Geoff Boycott used to bowl in his cap (turned backwards) so I can't imagine there is a rule against it. If Swerveman sees this thread I am sure he can put you right.

Although if it is distracting the batsman, he might feel obliged to ask the umpire to get the bowler to remove it.

However, there are several stories of batsman asking bowlers to remove watches/armbands which just fires them up even more so it might not be such a good idea.

sounds like a stupid rule if it is real

the only problem with a cap is if it blows off during delivery, as if it is hit it will cost you 5 runs, and also may constitute a dead ball, depending at what stage it blows off, i think.

you could turn it round to stop it blowing off, however it tends to get in the way of getting your arm up by your ear.

solution head band or hair cut

He should be allowed to keep it on, but he should probably get a haircut by the sounds of it

Originally posted by dips_december Chris Harris used to bowl with his cap on ,quite often i doont think there is such a rule

one of my best mates is called Chris harris  how irrelevent, but true!

Well it's not like Giles is gonna get really annoyed and bowl well if you asked him, so you might as well

I dunno, i thought he'd go and play county

, posts that take the mick out of Giles are always the funniest

I doubt there's a rule stopping bowlers from bowling with a cap on.

I think the only problem might be if it is the same colour as the ball and destracting to the batsman, same as red wrist bands or similar. There is no rule per say about wearing a cap, but if the above was causing a problem then it's up to the umpires discretion as to wether or not it should be removed.

i dont think its an acctuall rule

but i have longish hair and i leave my cap off

hair get blown off ur face anyway

sidebottom has shoulder length hair...no cap

Under the LAW 42 FAIR AND UNFAIR PLAY:

Section 5. Deliberate distraction or obstruction of batsman
In addition to 4 above, it is unfair for any member of the fielding
side, by word or action, wilfully to attempt to distract or to obstruct
either batsman after the striker has received the ball.
+ It is for either one of the umpires to decide whether any
distraction or obstruction is wilful or not.

And also another important segment of Law 42 your son needs to know is

Section 18. Players' conduct
If there is any breach of the Spirit of the Game by a player failing
to comply with the instructions of an umpire, or criticising his
decisions by word or action, or showing dissent, or generally
behaving in a manner which might bring the game into disrepute,
the umpire concerned shall immediately report the matter to the
other umpire.

Chris Gayle does it at times...However in a club match i played..one batsman asked me toremove my cap or wear it with the cap roof facing backwards...h asked the umpire and umpire asked me oblige the batsman

Mate, members here know most of these things. You don't need to tell these things. This forum is about discussing.