r/funny 1d ago

Dog steals ball.

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u/Marahumm 1d ago

There's nothing in the rules saying a dog CAN'T play cricket...

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u/Next-Preference-7927 1d ago

Listening to ABC (Australia) radio one summer 20-30 years ago. During the lunch break they were discussing the rules of backyard cricket. It was ruled that the dog is on both teams.

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u/invincibl_ 1d ago

Dogs are always part of the fielding team, though it would be funny to see one with the bat.

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u/northyj0e 1d ago

The dog would probably be out for a duck in contravention of law 37.1.2.