Question

What is significance of inner circle on the cricket field?

Answer 1

1. A painted circle (or ellipse), centered in the middle of the pitch, of radius 30 yard marked on the field
2. The purpose of 30 yard circle is separating the infield from the outfield, used in policing the fielding regulations for certain one-day versions of the game.
3. In a limited overs contest, fielding is restricted to a 30-yard circle. In a necessary power play, two fielders remain outside, and in a batting power play, three fielders remain outside the 30 yard circle.