Appeal "How's That?"
An appeal "How's That?" covers all ways of being out.
Answering appeals
The umpire at the bowler's end shall answer all appeals except those arising
out of any of Laws 35 (Hit wicket), 39 (Stumped) or 38 (Run out) when this
occurs at the striker's wicket. A decision Not out by one umpire shall not
prevent the other umpire from giving a decision, provided that each is
considering only matters within his jurisdiction. When a batsman has been given
Not out, either umpire may, within his jurisdiction, answer a further appeal
provided that it is
made in accordance with 3 above.
Consultation by umpires
Each umpire shall answer appeals on matters within his own jurisdiction. If an
umpire is doubtful about any point that the other umpire may have been in a
better position to see, he shall consult the latter on this point of fact and
shall
then give his decision. If, after consultation, there is still doubt remaining
the decision shall be Not out.
Batsman leaving his wicket under a misapprehension
An umpire shall intervene if satisfied that a batsman, not having been given
out, has left his wicket under a misapprehension that he is out. The umpire
intervening shall call and signal Dead ball to prevent any further action by
the fielding side and shall recall the batsman.
Withdrawal of an appeal
The captain of the fielding side may withdraw an appeal only with the consent
of the umpire within whose jurisdiction the appeal falls and before the
outgoing batsman has left the field of play. If such consent is given the
umpire concerned shall, if applicable, revoke his decision and recall the
batsman.
Umpire's decision
An umpire may alter his decision provided that such alteration is made
promptly. This apart, an umpire's decision, once made, is final.
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