🏏Rules
hardWhat does "Obstructing the Field" mean under cricket law?
AA batsman accidentally running into a fielder while taking a run
✓A batsman wilfully obstructing or distracting a fielder by word or action
CA fielder deliberately blocking a batsman's running path
DA bowler stepping outside his bowling crease on delivery
Answer Explanation
Obstructing the Field (Law 37) means a batsman wilfully obstructing or distracting a fielder — such as using a hand to deflect a ball onto the stumps or intentionally stopping a fielder from completing a catch or run-out; lords.org.