Quick rules of blind cricket

Here are some quick rules of blind cricket:

1. Teams: Each team has 11 players, consisting of different classifications:
   • B1 (Blind): Totally blind players (4 players minimum).
   • B2/B3: Players with partial vision (B2 have very limited vision, B3 have better but still impaired vision).
2. Ball: The ball is larger than a standard cricket ball and contains ball bearings, allowing players to track it by sound.
3. Bowling:
   • Must be delivered underarm.
   • The bowler calls “play” before delivering the ball to alert the batter.
   • The ball must bounce at least twice before reaching the batter.
4. Batting:
   • B1 batters must rely on sound to track the ball.
   • B2 and B3 batters can use their partial sight and hearing to hit the ball.
5. Fielding:
   • Fielders can stop or catch the ball based on their level of vision.
   • B1 players’ catches are worth double points (e.g., a one-handed catch by a B1 player is worth two outs).
6. Runs:
   • B1 batters score double runs.
   • Boundaries are the same as in regular cricket: 4 runs for hitting the ball to the boundary, 6 runs for clearing it.
7. Dismissals:
   • Regular modes of dismissal apply, such as being bowled, caught, or run out.
8. Match Format:
   • Blind cricket matches are typically played as 20-over or 40-over games, similar to standard limited-overs cricket.