Is the batsman caught out if the ball goes to the pocket of a fielder?

Is the batsman caught out if the ball goes to the pocket of a fielder?

Yes! The batsman is out if the ball is caught by a fielder who hugs the ball to his body or if it lodges accidentally in his clothing, or in a wicket keeper’s pads. But if the ball lodges in helmet worn by the fielder, the batsman is not out. In that case ‘dead ball’ is called.


The batsman is out if the ball is caught off any part of his person, or equipment, after hitting the bat. The catch is fair if it is deflected from the batsman’s helmet as long as the ball also touches the bat, or the hand, or glove, below the wrist.