What punishment is given if fans enter cricket field during play?
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Cricket
Cricket is a lovable sport across the country and fans go to any extent to meet cricketers.
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Fans obstructing cricket field
In most matches, it is seen how fans enter the cricket ground while the match is going on to meet their idols.
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Fans obstructing cricket field
But do you know there are serious charges against those obstructing the field during gameplay?
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Punishment
According to Rule 42 of the ICC Playing Conditions, "It is an offense for a spectator or other unauthorized person to enter the field of play or any designated restricted area."
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Punishment
The penalty for this infraction includes a fine of up to $5,000, imprisonment for up to six months, or both.
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Punishment
In addition to the ICC standards, individual cricket boards have their restrictions in place.
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Punishment
The BCCI in India has a rule that states, "Any spectator who enters the field of play without permission will be banned from attending future matches."