An incoming Batsman shall be out Timed Out if he wilfully takes
more than two minutes to come in -- the two minutes being timed
from the moment a wicket falls until the new batsman steps on to
the field of play.
If this is not complied with and if the Umpire is satisfied that
the delay was wilful and if an appeal is made, the new Batsman
shall be given out by the Umpire at the Bowler's end.
2. Time to be Added
The time taken by the Umpires to investigate the cause of the de-
lay shall be added at the normal close of play.
Notes
(a) Entry in Score Book
The correct entry in the score book when a Batsman is given out
under this Law is "timed out", and the Bowler does not get credit
for the wicket.
(b) Batsmen Crossing on the Field of Play
It is an essential duty of the Captains to ensure that the in-
going Batsman passes the out-going one before the latter leaves
the field of play.
