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What Is the ‘Bunny Hop’ Catch Which MCC, ICC Has Deemed as Illegal?
- The Marylebone Cricket Club announced on June 14, 2025, that the 'bunny hop' boundary catch will be illegal starting later this month.
- This decision follows MCC’s review after fielders like Michael Neser executed catches by flicking the ball near the boundary, stepping outside, tapping mid-air, and returning inside to secure the catch.
- The MCC introduced updated language that allows a fielder to propel the ball upward from within the playing area, step beyond the boundary, and then leap back inside to complete a catch, while prohibiting multiple touches of the ball while airborne outside the boundary.
- MCC's approach restricts fielders who have left the boundary to making only one airborne contact with the ball, after which they must have both feet inside the boundary for the remainder of that delivery.
- The updated law, reflected in ICC playing conditions from next week and MCC’s Laws of Cricket from October 2025, aims to simplify rules and uphold game spirit by ruling out some spectacular but controversial catches.
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What is a 'Bunny Hop' Catch? Check Details About Boundary Catches Made Illegal as Per MCC's New Fielding Rules | 🏏 LatestLY
The MCC announced a change in rules related to boundary catches, one that is set to come into effect from October 2026. Read below to figure out what a 'bunny hop' catch is and how the new rule is going to affect it. 🏏 What is a 'Bunny Hop' Catch? Check Details About Boundary Catches Made Illegal as Per MCC's New Fielding Rules.
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