Glossary
A rare dismissal. Write the umpire’s call; do not improvise the column.
A batter is out obstructing the field when they deliberately hinder a fielder from taking a catch, or move into the path of a throw. Accidental contact is not obstruction.
No bowler is credited. Write "obs" and the batter's name, and record the umpire's decision as given.
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