Compulsory close

In cricket, the conclusion of the inning is denoted by the term compulsory close. In particular, this kind of command is used in contests that have a restricted amount of bowling overs. There are primarily two instances:

• If the serving team has completed all of its overs in the inning, the inning is considered closed;
• If it is impossible to continue the inning due to weather conditions, it is considered closed and is postponed to the second day.

Compulsory Close: Captain’s role

In cricket, this term can also used be used by the captain. Within the framework of the Laws of Cricket, the team captain has the authority to proclaim the inning to be over. The majority of the time, this is done because the team has already scored a sufficient number of points and does not want to strike the ball with further intensity. Charles Wright, an English player, was the first captain to announce the conclusion of an inning in 1890.

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