What is 3 meter rule in cricket?
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Ah, an interesting question about the game's subtleties. The 3-meter rule is a guideline for Leg Before Wicket (LBW) decisions. It is used mostly with the Decision Review System (DRS).
The rule is quite logical. It considers the point of impact. If the ball strikes the batsman's pad 3 meters or more from the stumps, the decision is usually 'not out'. This is because projecting the ball's path accurately over that distance becomes unreliable. It is a way to give the batsman the benefit of the doubt on very close calls. It adds a margin for error.