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THE PREAMBLE- THE SPIRIT OF THE CRICKET

The responsibility of the captain to ensure that the game should be played

 According to the law of the game and

Within the spirit of the game

Umpires Training Programme of Cricket Respect for

Association Mizoram  Your captains, team mates, opponents and the authority of the umpires.
 Play hard and play fair
 Accept the umpires decision
Create a positive atmosphere by your own conduct, and encourage others to do likewise.
 Show self discipline, even when things go against you.
 Congratulate the opposition on their success, and enjoy those of your own team.
 Thanks the officials and opposition at the end of the match, whatever the result

LAW – 1 THE PLAYERS LAW – 2 THE UMPIRES

Number of players
 By agreement match may be played between sides of fewer than or more than, eleven players,
but not more than eleven players may field at any time
Nomination and replacement of players
 Each captain shall nominate his/her players in writing to one of the umpire in writing before the
toss.
 No player may be replaced after the nomination without the consent of the opposing captain
Captain
 If any time captain is not available, a deputy shall act for him.
 If captain is not available to nominate the players, then any person associated with the team may
do so.
 At any time after the nomination, only a nominated player can act as deputy in discharging the
duties and responsibilities of the captain.
Appointment and Attendance
 Before the match, two umpires shall be appointed, one for each end.
 The umpires shall be present on the ground and report the executive of the ground at least 45 minutes before the schedule start
of game.
Change of Umpire
 If there is a change, then the replacement umpire shall act only as an striker’s end umpire unless the captains agree that the
replacement should take full responsibility as an umpire
Fair and unfair play
 The umpires shall be the sole judges of fair and unfair play
Fitness for play
 Umpires are sole judges for the ground, light and weather (GWL) conditions
 If the umpires consider the ground so wet or slippery as to deprive
 The bowler of a reasonable foothold
 The fielders of the power of free movement or
 The batsman of the ability to play their strokes or to run between wickets
 Then these conditions shall be regarded as so bad that it would be dangerous and unreasonable for play to take place.

LAW – 2 THE UMPIRES LAW – 3 THE SCORER

Position of umpires Two scorers shall be appointed to record all runs scored, all wickets
 The umpires shall stand where they can best see any act upon which their decision may taken and, where appropriate, number of overs bowled.
be required
 Subject to this over-ride consideration, the bowler’s end umpire shall stand in a position Discussion with scorers (practical tips)
so as not to interfere with either bowler’s run-up or striker’s view.
 The striker’s end Umpire can stand on off side provided he informs the fielding captain,  meet the scorers.
the striker and the other umpire.
Umpires changing ends  synchronize the watch with him.
 The umpires shall change ends after each side had one completed innings.  confirm the mode of communication.
Umpire’s decision
 confirm his sitting position.
 An umpire may alter his decision provided that such alteration is made promptly.
Correctness of score  Inform about special agreement, if any.
 Umpires are responsible for correctness of scores.

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LAW – 4 THE BALL LAW – 4 THE BALL

Weight and size – The ball when new
 Weight – Not less than 155.9 g and not more than 163 g.
 Size – Not less than 8.81 in /22.4 cm and not more than 9 in / 22.9 cm.
Women’s cricket
 Weight - not less than 140 g and not more than 151 g.
 Size - not less than 8.25 in / 21 cm and not more than 8.88 in / 22.5 cm.
All balls to be used in the match -
shall be in the possession of the umpires before the toss and
shall remain under their control throughout the match.
The umpire shall take possession of the ball in use at the fall of each wicket.
at the start of any interval and at any interruption of play.
New ball in match of more than one day’s duration-
the captain of the fielding side may demand a new ball when the number of
overs, excluding any part overs, bowled with the old one is equal to or greater
than 80 overs.
 The umpire shall inform the other umpire and indicate to the batsmen and the
scorers whenever a new ball is taken into play

LAW – 5 THE BAT LAW – 5 THE BAT

Bat size limits contact with the ball
The overall length of the bat, when the lower portion of the handle is inserted, Reference to the bat shall imply that the bat is in held in the batsman’s hand or a
shall not be more than 38 in/96.52 cm. gloves worn on his/her hand, unless stated otherwise.
The blade of the bat shall not exceed the following dimensions: Contact between ball and
Width: 4.25in / 10.8 cm  The bat itself.
Depth: 2.64in / 6.7 cm  The batsman’s hand holding the bat
Edges: 1.56in / 4.0cm  Any part of a glove on the batsman’s hand holding the bat.
 Any additional materials permitted by the law for the protection and repair of
the bat.

LAW – 5 THE BAT Law – 5 / The Bat

Key point – Bat will only be considered bat if it held by the batsman in his hand.

Apply what you know

 A fair delivery touches the gloves of right hand of the striker not holding the bat
and wicket keeper took a fair catch. What is your decision?

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Law – 5 / The Bat (Bat gauge) LAW – 6 THE PITCH

AREA OF PITCH – It is a rectangular area of the ground of which
 Length - 20.12 m / 22 yards / 66 ft.
 Width – 3.05 m / 10 ft.
Fitness of the pitch
 The umpires are sole judges of the fitness of the pitch.
Selection and preparation
 Before the toss – ground authorities shall responsible for selection and
preparation .
 After the toss umpires shall control its use and maintenance.

Pitch Diagram
8 Feet
LAW – 7 THE CREASES
6 Feet

Return Crease
Apply what you know
5 Feet

 How will check and justify that both the bowling creases are parallel and at a
Popping Crease

distance of 66 ft from each other?

Bowling Crease

8 Feet & 8 inch

Remember - 1 yard = 3 ft
9 Inch

Protected
2 Feet

Area

5 Feet

4 Feet

66Ft/22Yds/20.12 mtr

LAW – 8 THE WICKETS LAW – 8 THE WICKETS

2.06CM 3.49 CM
5.40 CM

10.95 CM

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LAW – 9 PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE OF

LAW -8 THE WICKETS
THE PLAYING AREA
Dispensing with bails Frequency and duration of rolling:-
The umpires may agree to dispense with the use of bails, if necessary. If they so The pitch shall be rolled (not more than 7 minutes) at the request of the
agree then no bails shall be used at either end. batting captain.
 Before the start of each innings other than the first innings of the match.
 Before the start of each subsequent days play.
Rolling after a delayed start
If after the toss and before the start of first innings of the match, A delay
occur and if in the opinion of the umpires this delay has made a significant
change on the state of the pitch, then the pitch may be rolled not more than
7 minutes if requested by the batting captain.

LAW – 9 PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE OF LAW – 9 PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE OF

THE PLAYING AREA
Maintenance of pitch and ground
The sequence will be mowing >>>>> Clearing the debris from pitch
(Sweeping)>>>> Rolling
Mowing timimg:-
 Pitch – shall be completed not later than 30 minutes before the schedule or
reschedule time for play begin on that day
 Outfield – shall be completed not later than 15 minutes before the time
scheduled or rescheduled for play on that day
THE PLAYING AREA
Clearing debris from pitch – it will be done after mowing and shall be completed
not earlier than 30 minutes and not later than 10 minutes before the time or any
rescheduled time for start of play
 Rolling - it will be done after sweeping and shall be started not earlier than 30
minutes and not later than 10 minutes before the time schedule or any
rescheduled time for start of play.
The pitch shall not be watered during the match.

LAW- 11 INTERVALS LAW- 11 INTERVALS

An Interval:- Allowances for interval between innings
 The period between close of one day and the start of next day’s play  If an innings ends when 10 minutes or less remain for the closing of play on that
 Interval between innings (10 minutes) day, then no further play on that day. No changes shall be made next day playing
time due to this interval between innings.
 interval for Lunch
 if a captain declare an innings closed during any interruption in play of more
Interval for drinks than 10 minutes, provided that at least 10 minutes remains of the interruption,
 Any other agreed interval then 10 minutes interval between innings will be considered as included in the
interruption.
If captain declare or forfeit an innings when less than 10 minutes remain of the
interruption, the next innings shall commence 10 minutes after the declaration or
forfeiture is made.

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LAW- 11 INTERVALS LAW- 11 INTERVALS

Changing agreed time for lunch interval
Lunch will be taken immediately if:-
 If 10 minutes or less remain for scheduled lunch.
 If 10 minutes or less remain for scheduled lunch and an interruption occur.
 If players have occasion to leave the field for any reason when more than 10
minutes remain for scheduled lunch, then if both captains and umpires agree,
lunch will be taken immediately. Otherwise lunch will be taken at agreed time.
Changing agreed time for Tea interval
 If an innings end when 30 minutes or less remain before the agreed time for tea, the tea interval
shall be taken immediately and shall be considered to include the 10 minutes interval between
innings.
 If when 30 minutes remain before the agreed time for tea, an interval between innings is already
in progress, play shall resume at the end of 10 minutes interval, if condition permit.
 if because of adverse conditions (GWL) or any in exceptional circumstances, a stoppage occur
when 30 minutes or less remains before the agreed time for tea then, unless
 either there is an agreement to change the time for tea, as permitted in 11.4
 or the captains agree to forgo the tea interval, as permitted in 11.9 the interval shall be taken
immediately. The interval shall be of the agreed duration. Play resume at the end of the interval
or as soon as the condition permit.
 If a stoppage is already in progress when 30 minutes remains before the agreed time for tea, law
11.4 shall apply

LAW- 11 INTERVALS LAW- 11 INTERVALS

Lunch or tea interval – 9 wickets down Agreement to forgo interval:-
 The retirement of a batsman is not to be considered equivalent to the fall of At any time during the match, the captain may agree to forgo the tea interval or
wicket. any of the drinks intervals. The umpire shall be informed of the decision.
Interval for drinks:- Apply what you know-
 The drinks interval shall not exceed 5 minutes. What is the difference between interval and Interruption?
 If a wicket falls or batsman retires within 5 minutes of the agreed time then
drinks shall be taken immediately.
No drinks during the last hour of the match unless agreed. (please go through
MCC Law – 11.8.4)

LAW- 12 START OF PLAY: CESSATION OF PLAY LAW- 12 START OF PLAY: CESSATION OF PLAY
Call of Play:- Bowler’s end umpire shall call Note-
 Before the first ball of the match and
• If there is an interruption in last hour only time calculation will be made.
 On the resumption of play after any interval or interruption.
Call of Time:- Bowler’s end umpire shall call when the ball is dead
• If there is an interval between innings in last hour two calculation will be made –
Over calculation and Time calculation.
 At the end of any session of play
 At the end of the match or
 As required by the law

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LAW- 13 INNINGS LAW- 15 DECLARATION AND FORFEITURE

Completed Innings:- A side’s innings is to be considered as completed if any of the following KEY POINTS:-
applies:-
 The side is all out.  Declaration :- The captain of batting side may declare an innings closed, when
 At the fall of wicket or the retirement of the batsman, further ball remain to be bowled but no the ball dead, at any time during the innings.
further batsman is available to come in.
 The captain declare the innings closed.  Forfeiture :- The captain may forfeit of his/her side’s innings at any time before
 The captain forfeits the innings. the commencement of that innings.
 In case of an agreement under 13.1.2 Apply what you know:-
either- the prescribed number of overs has been bowled  What is the difference between follow-on and forfeiture?
or - the prescribed time has expired.
as appropriate.
The Toss:-
 Timing – Not earlier than 30 minutes and not later than 15 minutes before the schedule or any
reschedule time for the start of play.

LAW- 16 THE RESULT LAW- 16 THE RESULT

Statement of result:- The result shall be stated as follows- Apply what do you know
 Win by number of runs Q1. What is the difference between Tie and draw?
Win by number of wickets
Q2. Last day of the match and team B required 3 runs to win in the last delivery
 The match is tie
of the match and 2 wickets remain. Batsman completed two runs and get run out
 The match is draw during 3rd run. What is the result of the match?
 The team win by number of penalty runs
 The match conceded or awarded
Correctness of score:-
 Umpires are responsible for correctness of score.
Result not to be changed
 Once the umpires declare the result, thereafter it can not be changed.

LAW- 17 THE OVER LAW- 17 THE OVER

Start of an over: A ball delivered shall not count if:
 An over started when the bowler start his/her run up or, if there is  It is called dead or is to be considered dead before the striker has had
no run up, starts his/her action for the first delivery of that over. opportunity to play it.
 It is called dead, if umpire satisfied that, the striker is not ready to play and not
Validity of balls: A ball shall not count as one of the 6 balls of the over attempt to play the ball.
unless:-
 The striker is distracted by any noise or movement or any other way inside the
 It is delivered. match or outside it, while preparing to receive or receiving a delivery.
 Under law 41.4 deliberate attempt to distract the striker
 Under law 41.5 deliberate distraction, deception, or obstruction of batsman
 Under law 24.4 Player return without permission

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LAW- 17 THE OVER LAW- 18 SCORING RUNS

 Under law 28.2 fielding the ball A Run: A run is scored when
It is a No ball.  So often as the batsman , at any time while the ball is in play, have crossed and
It is a wide ball made good ground from end to end.
If the umpire miscounts the number of valid balls, the over as counted by the  when a boundary scored.
umpire shall stand.  When penalty runs are allowed.
If, having miscounted, the umpire allows an over to continue after 6 valid balls Short runs
have been bowled, he/she may subsequently call Over when the ball becomes  A run is short if a batsman fails to make good his/her ground in turning for a
dead after any delivery, even if that delivery is not a valid ball. further run.
 Although a short run shortens the succeeding one, the latter if completed shall
not regarded as short

LAW- 18 SCORING RUNS LAW- 18 SCORING RUNS

Unintentional short runs: Deliberate short runs:-
 if either batsman runs a short run, the umpire concerned shall, unless a If either umpire consider one or both batsman deliberately runs short then they
boundary is scored, call and signal short run as soon as the ball becomes dead. will take following procedure
That run shall not be scored. When the ball is dead, the bowler’s end umpire shall take following procedure:-
 Umpire shall ignore short run if a boundary has been scored. Action:-
 If both batsman run short in one and same run This shall regarded as only one  Disallow all runs to the batting side.
run short.  Return any not out batsman to his/her original end
 If more than one run short then, all runs called short shall not be scored.  Signal No ball or Wide ball if required
 If there has been more than one short run, the umpire shall inform the scorers as Award 5 penalty runs to the fielding side
to the number of runs to be scored. award any other 5-run Penalty that is applicable except for Penalty runs under
Law 28.3 (Protective helmets belonging to the fielding side)

LAW- 18 SCORING RUNS LAW- 18 SCORING RUNS

Inform:- Runs scored when a batsman dismissed
 fielding captain  Any runs for penalties awarded to either side shall stand
Other umpire  If a batsman out obstructing the field , then run completed before the offence
Batting captain as practicable will be scored.
 inform the scorers as to the number of runs to be recorded  If a catch has been obstructed, then no runs other than penalties will be scored.
Report:-  If a batsman run out, then run completed before the wicket is put down shall be
scored.
To the executive of the offending side and
Apply what you know:-
To the governing body responsible for the match.
 When batsman will return to their original end?
 Note down the incident when runs awarded for penalties?

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LAW- 19 BOUNDARIES LAW- 19 BOUNDARIES

Important points:-
 Before the toss, the umpires shall determine the boundary of the field of play.
 The boundary shall not be changed through out the match.
 No part of sightscreen shall be inside the boundary.
 An obstacle within the field of play shall not be regarded as boundary unless
determined by the umpire before toss.
 A person or animal coming onto the field of play while the ball is in play shall not
regarded as boundary unless the umpires determine otherwise at that time that
contact between the ball and such a person or animal is made. The decision shall
be made for each separate occurrence.
 The boundary shall be considered to be its original position if disturbed.
 if disturbed by any reason, the object shall be returned to its original position as
soon as practicable.
Overthrow or willful act of fielder:-If the boundary results from an overthrow or
from the willful act of a fielder, the runs scored shall be
 any runs for penalties awarded to either side.
and the allowance for the boundary.
and the runs completed by the batsmen, together with the run in progress if they
had already crossed at the instant of the throw or act.

LAW- 20 DEAD BALL LAW- 20 DEAD BALL

Ball Dead 20.6.1 When a ball which has been delivered is called dead or is to be considered dead then, Ball
shall not counting as one of over
• The ball shall be automatically dead or
• if the striker has not had an opportunity to play it.
• Umpire shall call and signal dead ball. • It is a No ball.
Ball ceases to be dead • It is a Wide ball.
The ball comes into play when the bowler- • 24.4 (Player returning without permission).
• starts his/her runup or • 28.2 (Fielding the ball).
• if there is no run-up, starts his/her bowling action. • 41.4 (Deliberate attempt to distract striker).
• 41.5 (Deliberate distraction, deception or obstruction of batsman).
• the ball will not count in the over only if both conditions of not attempting to play the ball and
having an adequate reason for not being ready are met.

LAW- 21 NO BALL LAW- 21 NO BALL

No Ball:- No Ball:-
1. Mode of delivery 9. Fielder intercepting a delivery
2. Fair delivery- The arm 10. Ball bouncing over head height of striker
3. Ball thrown or delivered underarm – action by umpires 11. Position of the wicketkeeper
4. Bowler throwing towards striker’s end before the delivery. 12. Limitation of ON side fielders
5. Fair delivery – The feet 13. Fielders not to encroach on pitch
6. Bowler breaking the wicket in delivering the ball 14. Bowling of dangerous and unfair short pitch deliveries
7. Ball bouncing more than once, rolling along the ground or pitching off 15. Bowling of dangerous and unfair non-pitching deliveries.
the pitch
16. Bowling of deliberate front foot No ball.
8. Ball coming to rest in front of striker’s wicket

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LAW- 21 NO BALL LAW- 21 NO BALL

Revoking a No ball:-
 The ball is not delivered.
 One or both bails fall from the striker’s wicket before the striker has had an
opportunity to play the ball
The striker is not ready to play the ball, and if the ball delivered, makes no
attempt to play it.
 if the striker distracted by any noise or movement or in any other way while
preparing to receive or receiving a delivery.
 The bowler drops the ball accidentally before the delivery.
Key points:-
 No ball shall override the call of Wide ball any time.
 The ball does not become dead on the call of No ball.
 A no ball shall not count in the over.
 If No ball has been called, then one run penalty shall be scored as a No ball extra
and if any runs completed by the batsmen or boundary allowance shall be
credited to the striker if the ball has been struck by the bat, otherwise they shall
be scored as Byes or Leg byes as appropriate.
 No ball shall be debited against the bowler.

LAW- 21 NO BALL LAW- 21 NO BALL

Out from No ball:- Runs resulting from a No ball – how scored ?
I. Hit the ball twice • The one run penalty shall be scored as a No ball extra and shall be debited against
II. Obstructing the field the bowler.
III. Run Out • If other Penalty runs have been awarded to either side these shall be scored as
stated in Law 41.18 (Penalty runs).
• Any runs completed by the batsmen or any boundary allowance shall be credited
No ball to over-ride Wide to the striker if the ball has been struck by the bat. otherwise
A call of No ball shall over-ride the call of Wide ball at any time. • they shall also be scored as Byes or Leg byes as appropriate.

No Ball No Ball

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Fair Delivery

Fair Delivery

No Ball Fair Delivery

Back foot No ball

Back foot No ball

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LAW- 22 WIDE BALL

Key points:-
 Umpire shall call and signal Wide ball as soon as the ball passes the striker’s
wicket.
Centre Line
 The ball does not become dead on the call of Wide.
 The ball does not count in the over.
 all runs resulting from a Wide shall be debited against the bowler.

Fair Delivery No Ball

LAW- 22 WIDE BALL LAW- 22 WIDE BALL

Out from a Wide:- The umpire shall revoke the call of Wide ball if
I. Hit wicket • There is then any contact between the ball and the striker’s bat or person before
II. Obstructing the field the ball comes into contact with any fielder.
III. Run out • The umpire shall revoke the call of Wide ball if a delivery is called a No ball. See
Law 21.13 (No ball to over-ride Wide)
IV. Stumped
Runs resulting from a Wide – how scored ?
All runs completed by the batsmen or a boundary allowance, together with the
penalty for the Wide, shall be scored as Wide balls

LAW- 23 BYE AND LEG BYE LAW- 24 FIELDER’S ABSENCE ;SUBSTITUTES

Leg byes not to be awarded unless the umpire satisfied that the striker- 24.1.1 The umpires shall allow a substitute fielder if they are satisfied that a
• either attempted to play the ball with the bat. • Fielder has been injured
• or tried to avoid being hit by the ball.
• Or become ill and that this occurred during the match.
Action-
• Or for any other wholly acceptable reason. In all other circumstances, a substitute
• If the ball does not become dead for any other reason, the umpire shall call and signal Dead ball
as soon as the ball reaches the boundary or at the completion of the first run.
is not allowed.
• Disallow all runs to the batting side.
• Return any not out batsman to his/her original end.
• signal No ball to the scorers if applicable.
• award any 5-run Penalty that is applicable except for Penalty runs under Law 28.3 (Protective
helmets belonging to the fielding side).

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LAW- 24 FIELDER’S ABSENCE ;SUBSTITUTES LAW- 24 FIELDER’S ABSENCE ;SUBSTITUTES

Restriction of A substitute player- A player’s unserved Penalty time shall be limited to a maximum of 90 minutes.
• He shall not bowl. Any unserved Penalty time shall be carried forward -
• He shall not bat. • into the next and subsequent days
• Or act as captain • and next innings of the match, as applicable.
• But may act as wicket-keeper only with the consent of the umpires.

LAW- 24 FIELDER’S ABSENCE : SUBSTITUTES LAW- 24 FIELDER’S ABSENCE : SUBSTITUTES

Player return without permission Inform
If the players coms onto the field of play and comes into contact with the ball, the  Other umpire
ball is automatically dead. The umpire shall take following procedure:-  Fielding captain
Action  Batting captain as practicable
 Award 5 penalty runs to the batting side Report
 Run completed by the batsman shall be scored together with the run in progress  To the executive of the offending side
if they had crossed at the instant of offence.
 To the governing body responsible for the match
 The ball shall not count in the over.

LAW- 25 BATSMAN’S INNINGS; RUNNERS LAW- 25 BATSMAN’S INNINGS; RUNNERS

Commencement of a batsman’s innings
 The innings of the first two batsmen, and that of any new batsman
on the resumption of play after a call of Time, shall commence at the
call of Play.
 At any other time, a batsman’s innings shall be considered to have
commenced when that batsman first steps onto the field of play.
Batsman retiring
 A batsman may retire at any time during his/her innings when the ball is dead.
The umpires, before allowing play to proceed, shall be informed of the reason for a batsman
retiring.
 If a batsman retires because of illness, injury or any other unavoidable cause, that batsman is
entitled to resume his/her innings. If for any reason this does not happen, that batsman is to be
recorded as ‘Retired - not out’.
If a batsman retires for any reason other than illness, injury or any other unavoidable cause, the
innings of that batsman may be resumed only with the consent of the opposing captain. If for any
reason his/her innings is not resumed, that batsman is to be recorded as ‘Retired - out’.
 If after retiring a batsman resumes his/her innings, it shall be only at the fall of a wicket or the
retirement of another batsman.
Runner is not allowed.

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LAW- 26 PRACTICE ON THE FIELD LAW- 26 PRACTICE ON THE FIELD

Penalties for contravention:- If there is a contravention of any of the law, If during the match there is any further contravention by any player of that team, the
umpire shall
The umpire shall –
Action
 warn the player that the practice is not permitted.
 award 5 Penalty runs to the opposing side.
 inform the other umpire and, as soon as practicable.
Inform
 both captains of the reason for this action.  the other umpire and the scorers.
If the contravention is by a batsman at the wicket, the umpire shall  as soon as practicable, both captains.
 inform the other batsman and each incoming batsman that the warning has if the contravention is during play, the batsmen at the wicket.
been issued.
Report
 The warning shall apply to the team of that player throughout the match.
Executive of the offending side.
 Governing Body responsible for the match.

LAW- 27 THE WICKET-KEEPER LAW- 28 THE FIELDER

Protective equipment
• The wicket-keeper is the only fielder permitted to wear gloves and external leg
guards.
• If these are worn, they are to be regarded as part of his/her person for the
purposes of Law 28.2 (Fielding the ball).
• If by the wicket-keeper’s actions and positioning when the ball comes into play it
is apparent to the umpires that he/she will not be able to carry out the normal
duties of a wicket-keeper, he/she shall forfeit this right and also the right to be
recognised as a wicket-keeper for the purposes of Laws 33.2 (A fair catch), 39
(Stumped), 28.1 (Protective equipment), 28.4 (Limitation of on-side fielders) and
28.5 (Fielders not to encroach on pitch).
If a fielder illegally fields the ball, the ball shall automatically dead and the umpire
shall take following procedure
Action
The penalty for No ball or a wide ball shall stand.
 Award 5 penalty runs to the batting side
 Run completed by the batsman shall be scored together with the run in progress
if they had crossed at the instant of offence.
 The ball shall not count in the over.

LAW- 28 THE FIELDER LAW- 28 THE FIELDER

Inform Limitation of on side fielders
 Other umpire • At the instant of the bowler’s delivery there shall not be more than two fielders,
 Fielding captain other than the wicket-keeper, behind the popping crease on the on side.
 Batting captain as practicable • A fielder will be considered to be behind the popping crease unless the whole of
his/her person whether grounded or in the air is in front of this line.
Report
• In the event of infringement of this Law by any fielder, the striker’s end umpire
 To the executive of the offending side shall call and signal No ball
 To the governing body responsible for the match • Apply what you know:-
Apply what you know:- Write down the points when “Helmet” used by the fielding side and when not
Write down the points when “Helmet” used by the fielding side and when not used by the fielding side?
used by the fielding side?

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LAW- 29 THE WICKET IS DOWN LAW- 31 APPEAL

Remaking of wicket
• When the ball is in play, Fielders will remake the wicket
• When the ball is dead, Umpires shall remake the wicket.
Dispensing with bails- If both umpires agreed then bails from both ends will be
removed.
Batsman dismissed:- if he/she is
 either given out by an umpire, on appeal.
 or out under any of the Laws and leaves the wicket.
Timing of appeals :- For an appeal to be valid
 it must be made before the bowler begins his/her run-up.
 if there is no run-up, his/her bowling action to deliver the next ball.
 and before Time has been called.
 The call of Over does not invalidate an appeal made prior to the start of the
following over, provided Time has not been called.

LAW- 31 APPEAL LAW- 31 APPEAL

Answering appeals Withdrawal of an appeal
Striker end umpire The captain of the fielding side may withdraw an appeal only after obtaining the
 Stump out consent of the umpire within whose jurisdiction the appeal falls. If such consent is
given, the umpire concerned shall, if applicable, revoke the decision and recall the
 Run out at his end batsman.
 Hit wicket The withdrawal of an appeal must be before the instant when the ball comes into
The bowler’s end umpire shall answer all other appeals. play for the next delivery.
Or, if the innings has been completed, the instant when the umpires leave the
field.

LAW- 31 APPEAL LAW- 32 BOWLED

Apply what you know The striker is out bowled if:-
A off spinner is bowling and There is an appeal for caught out by wicket-keeper.  If it is not a No ball
Wicket keeper has also put down the wicket fairly. As striker end umpire you  the wicket put down by the ball delivered by the bowler, even if it first touches
have observed that the striker is out of his ground when wicket put down by the striker’s bat or person.
wicket-keeper. How you will response the appeal?
Bowled to take precedence
 The striker is out bowled, even though a decision against his/her for any other
method of dismissal would be justified.
Bowler gets credit.

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LAW- 33 CAUGHT LAW- 33 CAUGHT

Out Caught Making a catch:-
The striker is out if a ball delivered by the bowler The act of making a catch shall
 It is not a No ball.  Start when the ball first comes into contact with the fielder’s person and
 The ball touches his/her bat without previously been in contact with any fielder.  end when the fielder obtains complete control both over the ball and his/her
 subsequently held by a fielder as a fair catch before it touches the ground. own movement.
Caught to take precedence
 If all criteria of caught are met and the batsman is not out Bowled, then he/she
will be out caught.

LAW- 34 HIT THE BALL TWICE LAW- 34 HIT THE BALL TWICE
Out Hit the ball twice:- When the ball is in play Key Points:-
The striker is out if,  The umpire shall call and signal dead ball as soon as ball reaches the boundary or
 The ball strikes any part of his/her person or bat and batsmen complete one run.
 before the ball has been touched by any fielder, the striker willfully strikes it again with  The umpire shall delay the call of Dead ball to allow the opportunity for a catch to be
his/her bat or person, other than hand not holding the bat except completed.
 for the purpose of guarding his wicket. Action by Umpire
Not out Hit the ball twice  Disallow all runs to the batting side.
If the striker  Return any not out batsman to his/her original end
 For the purpose of guarding his wicket. But he may not prevent the ball from being  signal No ball if applicable
caught by striking more than once to guard his wicket.  Award 5 penalty runs that is applicable except under law 28.3 (protective helmets
 strikes the ball a second or subsequent time in order to return the ball to any fielder. belongs to the fielding side)
 Willfully strikes the ball after it has touched a fielder. The bowler does not get credit

LAW- 35 HIT WICKET LAW- 35 HIT WICKET

Out Hit wicket
The striker out if, after the bowler has entered the delivery stride and while the ball
is in play, His/her wicket is put down by either striker’s bat or person in the
following circumstances:
 The striker preparing to receive or receiving a delivery.
 in setting off for the first run immediately after playing at the ball
 If no attempt to play the ball, in setting off for the first run, providing that in the
opinion of the umpire this is immediately after the striker has had the
opportunity of playing the ball.
 In lawfully making a second or further stroke for guarding his wicket.
Not out Hit wicket
 It occurs after the striker has completed any action in receiving the delivery
except in setting off for the first run immediately after playing at the ball or In
lawfully making a second or further stroke for guarding his wicket.
 The striker is in the act of running other than in setting off for the first run
immediately.
 if the striker trying to avoid stump out or run out.
 if the striker trying to avoid a throw at any time.
 After the bowler entering the delivery stride, does not deliver the ball.
 It is a No ball.

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LAW- 36 LEG BEFORE WICKET LAW- 36 LEG BEFORE WICKET

Out LBW The striker intercepts the ball, either full pitch or after pitching, with his/her
The striker is out LBW if the bowler delivers a ball and person, without previously touched his/her bat.
 It is not a No ball.  The point of impact, even if above the level of the bails:-
 The ball, if not intercepted full-pitch, pitches  Either is between wicket and wicket
 Either in the line between wicket and wicket  Or if the striker made no Attempt to play the ball then
 Or on the off side of the striker’s wicket Either between wicket and wicket
 Or outside the line of off stump.
But for the interception, the ball would have hit the wicket.

LAW- 36 LEG BEFORE WICKET LAW- 37 OBSTRUCTING THE FIELD

The off side of the striker’s wicket shall be determined by the striker’s stance at
the moment the ball comes into play for that delivery.
Apply what you know
Note down the points when the striker is not out LBW.
Key points:-
 Either batsman can be out
 This law will apply whether or not a No ball is called.
 If the delivery is not a No ball, the striker will be out if a catch willfully prevented
by either batsman.
 If an obstruction or distraction takes place from a No ball then the batsman who
caused the obstruction or distraction will be out Obstructing the field.
 Either batsman is out if, at any time while the ball is in play and without consent
of a fielder, he/she uses the bat or person to return the ball to any fielder.
 Bowler does not get credit.

LAW- 38/39 STUMP / RUN OUT LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY

KEY DIFFERENCE
STUMP RUN OUT The match ball – changing its condition
I. Only the striker shall be out. I. Either batsman may be out. If the umpires consider that the condition of the ball has been unfairly changed by
II. Only wicket-keeper can affect II. Any fielder can affect run out a member or members of either side,
stump out. III. Bowler does not get credit.  they shall ask the captain of the opposing side if he/she would like the ball to be
III. Bowler gets credit replaced.
IV. Still valid even if it is a No ball.
IV. Not valid if the delivery is a NO ball. If necessary, in the case of the batting side, the batsmen at the wicket may
V. Either umpire shall give decision at deputies for their captain.
V. Only striker end umpire shall give his end.
decision.  If a replacement ball is requested, the umpires shall select and bring into use
immediately, a ball which shall have wear comparable to that of the previous ball
Apply what you know immediately prior to the contravention.
 Try to add some more points on both.

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LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY

Action If the umpires agree that in the match there has been any further instance by that team of unfairly
changing the condition of the ball, they shall
 award 5 Penalty runs to the opposing side.  direct the captain of the fielding side to suspend immediately from bowling the bowler who delivered
Inform - the preceding ball.
 He/she shall not be allowed to bowl again in the match.
 fielding captain.
 if necessary, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled any part
 batsman at wicket. of the previous over, nor be allowed to bowl any part of the next over.
Inform
 batting captain as applicable
 batsman at wicket
Report  Batting captain as practicable
To the executive of the offending side and Report:-
To the governing body responsible for the match.  To the executive of the offending side and
 To the governing body responsible for the match.

LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY

The umpires shall be sole judges of fair and unfair play. Inform:-
Deliberate attempt to distract striker:- Either umpire shall call and signal dead ball  fielding captain
and inform other umpire about the incident. Batting captain as practicable
The bowler’s end umpire shall take following procedure Report:-
Action To the executive of the offending side and
Award 5 penalty runs to the batting side. To the governing body responsible for the match.
 Neither batsman shall be dismissed from that delivery.
The ball shall not count in the over.

LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY

Deliberate distraction, deception or obstruction of batsman:- Either umpire shall Inform:-
call and signal dead ball and inform other umpire about the incident.
The bowler’s end umpire shall take following procedure  fielding captain
Action Batting captain as practicable
Award 5 penalty runs to the batting side. Report:-
 Neither batsman shall be dismissed from that delivery. To the executive of the offending side and
The ball shall not count in the over.
To the governing body responsible for the match.
Any runs completed by the batsmen before the offence shall be scored, together
with any runs for penalties awarded to either side. Additionally, the run in
progress shall be scored whether or not the batsmen had already crossed at the
instant of the offence.
The batsmen at the wicket shall decide which of them is to face the next delivery.

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LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY

Bowling of dangerous and unfair short pitched deliveries:- As soon as umpire The umpire shall take following procedure at further instance
decides that the bowling of short pitch deliveries has become dangerous , Action
The umpire shall take following procedure at first instance Call and signal No ball.
Action When the ball dead, direct the captain of fielding side to suspend the bowler
Call and signal No ball. immediately from bowling.
When the ball dead, caution the bowler that this is first and final warning.  The bowler thus suspended shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.
Inform:-  If applicable, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither
 fielding captain have bowled any part of the previous over, nor be allowed to bowl any part of the
next over
Batsman at wicket
 Other umpire

LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY

Inform:- Bowling of dangerous and unfair non-pitching deliveries:- Any delivery, which passes or would have passed,
without pitching, above waist height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease, is unfair.
Batsman at wicket The umpire shall take following procedure at first instance
 Other umpire. Action
Batting captain as practicable.  Call and signal No ball.
 When the ball dead, caution the bowler that this is first and final warning.
Report:-
 This caution shall apply to that bowler throughout the innings.
To the executive of the offending side and Inform:-
To the governing body responsible for the match.  fielding captain
 Batsman at wicket
 Other umpire

LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY

The umpire shall take following procedure at further instance Inform:-
Action Batsman at wicket
Call and signal No ball.  Other umpire.
When the ball dead, direct the captain of fielding side to suspend the bowler Batting captain as practicable.
immediately from bowling. Report:-
 The bowler thus suspended shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings. To the executive of the offending side and
 If applicable, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither To the governing body responsible for the match.
have bowled any part of the previous over, nor be allowed to bowl any part of the
next over

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LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY

If the umpire considers that a bowler deliberately bowled a non-pitching delivery, Inform:-
deemed to be unfair, then the caution and warning shall be dispensed with. The Batsman at wicket
umpire shall
 Other umpire.
Action
Batting captain as practicable.
Call and signal No ball.
Report:-
When the ball dead, direct the captain of fielding side to suspend the bowler
immediately from bowling. To the executive of the offending side and
 The bowler thus suspended shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings. To the governing body responsible for the match.
 If applicable, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither
have bowled any part of the previous over, nor be allowed to bowl any part of the
next over

LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY

Bowling of deliberate front-foot No ball:- if the umpire considers that the bowler Inform
has delivered a deliberate front-foot No ball he/she shall take following procedure Other umpire
 immediately call and signal No ball.  Batsman at wicket
 when the ball is dead, direct the captain of the fielding side to suspend the  Batting captain as practicable.
bowler immediately from bowling.
Report
 inform the other umpire for the reason for this action.
 The executive of the offending side
The bowler thus suspended shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.
 The governing body responsible for the match
 If applicable, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither
have bowled any part of the previous over, nor be allowed to bowl any part of the
next over.

LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY

Time wasting by the fielding side:- if either umpire considers that the time is being
wasted in any other way by the fielding side, at the first instance the umpire
concerned shall
If the ball is in play, call and signal Dead ball
Inform the other umpire of what has occurred.
The bowler’s end umpire shall
Action
Warn the fielding captain, indicating that this is a first and final warning.
Inform the batsman of what has occurred.
Time wasting by the fielding side:- if either umpire considers that there is further
waste of time in that inning by the fielding side, the umpire concerned shall
If the ball is in play, call and signal dead ball.
Inform the other umpire of what has occurred.
The bowler’s end umpire shall
either, if the waste of time is not during an over, award 5 Penalty runs to the
batting side
Or, if the waste of time is during the course of an over, direct the captain of the
fielding side to suspend the bowler immediately from bowling
 The bowler thus suspended shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.
 If applicable, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither
have bowled any part of the previous over, nor be allowed to bowl any part of the
next over

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LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY

Inform:- Batsman wasting time:- At the first instance, either before the bowler starts
Fielding captain his/her run-up or when the ball becomes dead, as appropriate, the umpire shall
Batsman at wicket warn both batsmen and indicate that this is a first and final warning.
 Other umpire. This warning shall apply throughout the innings. The umpire shall so inform each
incoming batsman.
Batting captain as practicable.
Inform:-
Report:-
Fielding captain
To the executive of the offending side and
 Other umpire.
To the governing body responsible for the match.
Batting captain as practicable.

LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY

If there is any further time wasting by any batsman in that innings, the umpire Fielder damaging the pitch:- At the first instance, the umpire seeing
shall, at the appropriate time while the ball is dead the contravention shall, when the ball is dead, inform the other
Action umpire.
award 5 Penalty runs to the fielding side
The bowler’s end umpire shall then
Inform:-
Fielding captain caution the captain of the fielding side and indicate that this is a first
 Other umpire. and final warning.
Batting captain as practicable. This warning shall apply throughout the innings.
Report:- Inform:.
To the executive of the offending side and inform the batsmen of what has occurred.
To the governing body responsible for the match.

LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY

LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY Bowler running on protected area:- If a bowler contravenes this Law, at the
first instance and when the ball is dead,
If, in that innings, there is any further instance of avoidable damage to the pitch, by any fielder, the The umpire shall then
umpire seeing the contravention shall, when the ball is dead, inform the other umpire. The bowler’s
end umpire shall then caution the bowler and inform the other umpire of what has occurred.
Action This caution shall apply to that bowler throughout the innings
signal No ball or Wide to the scorers, if applicable
award 5 Penalty runs to the batting side.
Inform:.
award any other 5 run Penalty that is applicable. Captain of fielding side.
Inform:- Other umpire
Fielding captain
Batsman at wicket
Batsman and Batting captain as practicable.
Report:- If, in that innings, the same bowler again contravenes this Law, the umpire
To the executive of the offending side and shall repeat the above procedure indicating that this is a final warning. This
To the governing body responsible for the match.
warning shall also apply throughout the innings.

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If, in that innings, the same bowler contravenes this Law a third time, when the ball
is dead, the umpire shall
LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY
Action
direct the captain of the fielding side to suspend the bowler immediately from Batsman damaging the pitch:- At the first instance, the umpire seeing the
bowling. contravention shall, when the ball is dead, inform the other umpire.
 If applicable, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither The bowler’s end umpire shall then
have bowled any part of the previous over, nor be allowed to bowl any part of the
next over. Warn both batsman and indicate that this is a first and final warning.
The bowler thus suspended shall not be allowed to bowl again in that inning This warning shall apply throughout the innings.
Inform:-
Inform:.
Other umpire
 Batting captain as practicable. captain of fielding side.
Report:- Batting captain as practicable.
To the executive of the offending side and
To the governing body responsible for the match.

LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY

If there is any further instance of avoidable damage to the pitch by any batsman in Inform:-
that innings, the umpire seeing the contravention shall, when the ball is dead, Fielding captain
inform the other umpire of the occurrence. The bowler’s end umpire shall
 Batting captain as practicable.
Action
Report:-
signal No ball or Wide to the scorers, if applicable
To the executive of the offending side and
award 5 Penalty runs to the fielding side.
To the governing body responsible for the match.
- disallow all runs to the batting side
- return any not out batsman to his/her original end
award any other 5-run Penalty that is applicable except for Penalty runs under
Law 28.3 (Protective helmets belonging to the fielding side)
.

LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY

Striker in protected area- the umpire seeing the contravention shall, if the bowler If there is further instance by any batsman in that innings, the umpire seeing the
has not entered his/her delivery stride, immediately call and signal Dead ball, contravention shall, if the bowler has not entered his/her delivery stride,
otherwise, he/she shall wait until the ball is dead and then inform the other umpire immediately call and signal Dead ball, otherwise, he/she shall wait until the ball is
of the occurrence. dead and then inform the other umpire of the occurrence. The bowler’s end
The bowler’s end umpire shall then umpire shall then
warn the striker that the practice is unfair and indicate that this is a first and final Action
warning signal No ball or Wide to the scorers, if applicable
This warning shall apply throughout the innings. award 5 Penalty runs to the fielding side.
Inform:. - disallow all runs to the batting side
Captain of fielding side. - return any not out batsman to his/her original end
The non-striker and each incoming batsman. award any other 5-run Penalty that is applicable except for Penalty runs under
Batting captain as practicable Law 28.3 (Protective helmets belonging to the fielding side)
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LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY

Inform:- Non-striker leaving his/her ground early :- If the non-striker is out of his/her
Fielding captain ground at any time from the moment the ball comes into play until the instant
when the bowler would normally have been expected to release the ball, the non-
 Batting captain as practicable. striker is liable to be Run out. In these circumstances, the non-striker will be out
Report:- Run out if he/she is out of his/her ground when his/her wicket is put down by the
bowler throwing the ball at the stumps or by the bowler’s hand holding the ball,
To the executive of the offending side and whether or not the ball is subsequently delivered.
To the governing body responsible for the match.
If the ball is not delivered and there is an appeal-
the umpire shall make his/her decision on the Run out.
If it is not out, he/she shall call and signal Dead ball as soon as possible.
the ball shall not count as one in the over.

LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY

If the ball is delivered and there is an appeal, -
the umpire shall make his/her decision on the Run out.
if the non-striker is not dismissed, the ball remains in play and Law 21.6 (Bowler
breaking wicket in delivering ball) shall apply.
if the non-striker is dismissed, the ball shall not count as one in the over.
Batsmen stealing a run:- It is unfair for the batsmen to attempt to steal a run
during the bowler’s run-up. Unless the bowler attempts to run out either batsman
–
the umpire shall
call and signal Dead ball as soon as the batsmen cross in such an attempt.
inform the other umpire of the reason for this action.
The bowler’s end umpire shall then-
Action
award 5 Penalty runs to the fielding side.
 return the batsman on their original end.
award any other 5-run Penalty that is applicable except for Penalty runs under
Law 28.3 (Protective helmets belonging to the fielding side)

LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY

Inform:- Penalty runs:-
Fielding captain When Penalty runs are awarded to either side, when the ball is dead the umpire
Batsman at wicket shall signal the Penalty runs to the scorers.
 Batting captain as practicable. Penalty runs shall be awarded in each case where the Laws require the award,
even if a result has already been achieved. See Law 16.6 (Winning hit or extras).
Report:-
When 5 Penalty runs are awarded to the batting side,
To the executive of the offending side and
 they shall be scored as Penalty extras and shall be in addition to any other
To the governing body responsible for the match. penalties.
 they are awarded when the ball is dead.
 shall not be regarded as runs scored from either the immediately preceding
delivery or the immediately following delivery, and shall be in addition to any
runs from those deliveries.
 the batsmen shall not change ends solely by reason of the 5 run penalty

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LAW- 41 UNFAIR PLAY

When 5 Penalty runs are awarded to the fielding side-
 they shall be added as Penalty extras to that side’s total of runs in its most
recently completed innings.
 If the fielding side has not completed an innings, the 5 Penalty runs shall be
added to the score in its next innings.

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