A fast bowler has already received a warning for bowling a ball above the waist and then bowls a wide chest high full toss which the batter cuts for 4. Should it be the 2nd warning and they be not allowed to bowl anymore in the innings, or could it be considered not dangerous as it was wide of the batter and they’re allowed to keep bowling.

Hi Robin

I contacted a friend who’s a well-respected and very experienced umpire with NSW Premier Cricket.

This was his response.

Law 41.7.2 notes that a full toss above waist height is dangerous if in the umpire’s opinion there is a risk of injury to the striker. So, in the scenario presented, it would be up to the umpire to assess that risk from the delivery in question. That fact that the striker cut the ball for a boundary would tend to indicate it was wide enough to not be considered dangerous but umpire’s call. Note that playing conditions may override the law and above the waist may be an automatic warning irrespective of the danger element, as in some junior competitions. I hope that helps.

The umpire shall call and signal no ball. Under the circumstances of what you described no further action would be required as the batter is not at risk of being injured with this delivery