Either batsman is out Handled the ball if he wilfully touches the ball while in play

with a hand or hands not holding the bat unless he does so with the consent of the

opposing side.

Notwithstanding 1 above, a batsman will not be out under this Law if

(i) he handles the ball in order to avoid injury.

(ii) he uses his hand or hands to return the ball to any member of the

fielding side without the consent of that side. Note, however, the

provisions of Law 37.4 (Returning the ball to a member of the fielding

side).

If either batsman is dismissed under this Law, any runs completed before the

offence, together with any penalty extras and the penalty for a No ball or Wide, if

applicable, shall be scored. See Laws 18.10 (Runs scored when a batsman is

dismissed) and 42.17 (Penalty runs).

The bowler does not get credit for the wicket.