Heading 2.
Umpires are instructed to apply a very strict and consistent interpretation in regard to this Law in Body Copy. order to prevent negative bowling wide of the wicket.
3.
As a guide to batsmen, bowlers and umpires it is suggested that each popping crease should be marked with lines parallel to the return crease to indicate the area beyond which a ‘wide’ will be called. The ‘off-side’ mark should be placed 88 cm from the centre stump and the ‘leg-side’ mark 44 cm from the centre stump. (b)
A penalty of one run for a wide shall be awarded and shall in all cases be scored as wide. An extra ball is to be bowled.
(c)
The above provisions shall not apply if the batsman makes contact with the ball.
11. No Ball:
(a)
If any ball passes, or would have passed, over the shoulder height of the batsman standing upright at the crease the umpire shall call and signal no ball.