Short Runs
To score a run, each batsman must run from the popping crease at one end to the popping crease at the other end. A run is "short" if one of the running batsmen fails to make good his ground on turning for a further run (that is, the batsman fails to complete the run by putting some part of his body or his bat on the ground behind the popping crease) – in this event, the number of runs achieved is decreased by the number of "short" runs. Although a short run also shortens the next run, since the second run starts somewhat closer to the destination than it should, the second run is not regarded as "short" if it is completed. A batsman taking up his batting stance in front of his crease may also run from that point without penalty.
If either umpire considers that either or both batsmen deliberately run short, the umpire can give a warning to the batsman that this is unfair and disallow any earned runs from that delivery. If an umpire considers that any batsman deliberately runs short again in that innings, a 5-run penalty is conceded to the bowling side. In practice, this rule is rarely invoked. Also if either of the batsman is not in possession of their bat the run is called short.
Player Crossing Rule:
It is necessary for one of both players to secure one end of the wicket by securing the crease of the one end.
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