Streaking field purely for shock and entertainment value or political purposes. The first known instance of streaking in cricket took place on 22 March 1974, the first day of the third test between Australia and New Zealand at Auckland. Half an hour before the end of the day's play, while New Zealand was batting, "a dark-haired young man" ran from near the sightscreen, through mid-wicket and disappeared between the stands near the square-leg boundary. The incident occurred quickly and police did not have time to react. Reports differ on whether the man was completely naked, with some accounts stating that he
Runner (cricket) moves off strike, he/she then takes up the position near the square leg umpire (not at the bowler's end), and the runner stands next to the bowler's wicket as in the normal course of play. The runner must also already have batted in the innings, if possible. If "either" the injured batsman or his/her runner is out of their ground, the batsman is liable to be run out or stumped. The runner is also subject to other laws such as obstructing the field. In June 2011, the International Cricket Council announced that, from October 1, 2011, runners would no longer