The front foot is in the popping crease but his back foot is touching the return crease. Is it a No Ball?

Question

The front foot is in the popping crease but his back foot is touching the return crease. Is it a No Ball?

Answer 1

No, the no ball rule is only applicable for the front foot. At any point in time, during the delivery of the ball, the front foot should not completely cross the popping crese for delivery to be legitimate

Answer 2

Yes, it iw a No Ball. The Law pertaining to the above instance is explained below:



The Umpire will rule a No Ball, if:



1) If the bowler bowls with the front foot wholly in front of the

popping crease.

2) If the bowler bowls with the back foot touching or outside the

return crease.

Answer 3

Yes

Answer 4

Yes it is

Answer 5

yes its a no ball

Answer 6

................... YES ................. some part of front foot should be behind the line ..............