Earlier this year in Jan India bowled 6 out of 8 no-balls that were bowled in their bilateral series v/s England. Later in Champions trophy they bowled another 6, of which 3 were in finals . Overall there were 17 were bowled in that tournament.
These no-balls are penalised as free-hit(now mandatory for all type and in applicable in T20I as well) therefore in it becomes a foe for every bowler who over steps the bowling crease.
Now it is heartening to know since Champions Trophy – Only one no-ball was bowled by India in their next 15 ODIs played!.
No-ball - A foe for every bowler who over steps
Below is phase-wise list of no-balls and free-hits bowled by Indian bowlers this year. At end Australian series they have played 23 ODIs(including abandoned game in West Indies)
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Here is list of error balls by ODIs teams this year. |
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All data updated at end of India v Australia 5-match ODI series.