Instinct

There has been further controversy today over the batsman who allegedly didn't walk. 

The skipper has said that the batsman acted responsibly and with integrity in remaining at the crease.  He confirmed that he will remain in the side for Saturday's match, when there is an important away fixture in Durham.  He is able to provide transport and knows where the ground is.

Meanwhile the cricketing authorities have issued the following clarification of the laws of cricket:

Law 32 If a bowler's legitimate delivery hits the wicket and puts it down, the striker is out. This law is deemed not to apply when it is the striker's instinct that it was the wind which put the wicket down.

Law 33 If the batsman hits the ball, from a legitimate delivery, with the bat (or with the glove when the glove is in contact with the bat) and the ball is caught by the bowler or a fielder before it hits the ground, then the striker is out. This law is deemed not to apply when it is the striker's instinct that he had no alternative but to hit it and that the fielders appealing are just at it.

Law 34 If a bowler's legitimate delivery strikes any part of the batsman (not necessarily the leg), without first touching the bat (or glove holding the bat), and, in the umpire's judgement, the ball would have hit the wicket but for this interception, then the striker is out. This law is deemed not to apply when it is the striker's instinct that the umpire hasn't a clue.