... Continued from Part 1 (Laws 1-21)


Law 22 : The Over
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1. Number of Balls

The ball shall be bowled from each wicket alternatively in overs of either 6
or 8 balls according to agreement before the match.

2. Call of "Over"

When the agreed number of balls has been bowled, and as the ball becomes
dead or when it becomes clear to the Umpire at the Bowler's end that both
the fielding side and the Batsmen at the wicket have ceased to regard the
ball as in play, the Umpire shall call "over" before leaving the wicket.

3. No Ball or Wide Ball

Neither a no ball nor a wide ball shall be reckoned as one of the over.

4. Umpire Miscounting

If an Umpire miscounts the number of balls, the over as counted by the
Umpire shall stand.

5. Bowler Changing Ends

A Bowler shall be allowed to change ends as often as desired provided only
that he does not bowl two overs consecutively in an innings.

6. The Bowler Finishing an Over

A Bowler shall finish an over in progress unless he be incapacitated or be
suspended under Laws 42.8, 42.9, 42.10 or 42.11. If an over is left
incomplete for any reason at the start of an interval or interruption of
play, it shall be finished on the resumption of play.

7. Bowler Incapacitated or Suspended During an Over

If, for any reason, a Bowler is incapacitated while running up to bowl the
first ball of an over, or is incapacitated or suspended during an over, the
Umpire shall call and signal "dead ball" and another Bowler shall be allowed
to bowl or complete the over from the same end, provided only that he shall
not bowl two overs, or part thereof, consecutively in one innings.

8. Position of Non-Striker

The Batsman at the Bowler's end shall normally stand on the opposite side of
the wicket to that from which the ball is being delivered, unless a request
to do otherwise is granted by the Umpire.

Law 23 : Dead Ball
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1. The Ball Becomes Dead, when :

(a) It is finally settled in the hands of the Wicket Keeper or the Bowler.
(b) It reaches or pitches over the boundary.
(c) A Batsman is out.
(d) Whether played or not, it lodges in the clothing or equipment of a
Batsman or the clothing of an Umpire.
(e) A ball lodges in a protective helmet worn by a member of the fielding
side.
(f) A penalty is awarded under Laws 20 or 41.1.
(g) The Umpire calls "over" or "time".

2. Either Umpire Shall Call and Signal "Dead Ball", when :

(a) He intervenes in a case of unfair play.
(b) A serious injury to a Player or Umpire occurs.
(c) He is satisfied that, for an adequate reason, the Striker is not ready
to receive the ball and makes no attempt to play it.
(d) The Bowler drops the ball accidentally before delivery, or the ball does
not leave his hand for any reason, other than in an attempt to run out the
Non-Striker. See Law 24.5.
(e) One or both bails fall from the Striker's wicket before he receives
delivery.
(f) He leaves his normal position for consultation.
(g) He is required to do so under Law 26.3.

3. The Ball Ceases to be Dead, when :

(a) The Bowler starts his run up or bowling action.

4. The Ball is Not Dead, when :

(a) It strikes an Umpire (unless it lodges in his dress).
(b) The wicket is broken or struck down (unless a Batsman is out thereby).
(c) An unsuccessful appeal is made.
(d) The wicket is broken accidentally either by the Bowler during his
delivery or by a Batsman in running.
(e) The Umpire has called "no ball" or "wide".

Notes

(a) Ball Finally Settled
Whether the ball is finally settled or not (see 1 (a) above) must be a
question for the Umpires alone to decide.

(b) Action on Call of "Dead Ball"
(i) If "dead ball" is called prior to the Striker receiving a delivery the
Bowler shall be allowed an additional ball.
(ii) If "dead ball" is called after the Striker receives a delivery the
Bowler shall not be allowed an additional ball, unless a "no-ball" or "wide"
has been called.

Law 24 : No Ball
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1. Mode of Delivery

The Umpire shall indicate to the Striker whether the Bowler intends to bowl
over or round the wicket, overarm or underarm, or right or left-handed.
Failure on the part of the Bowler to indicate in advance a change in his
mode of delivery is unfair and the Umpire shall call and signal "no ball".

2. Fair Delivery - The Arm

For a delivery to be fair the ball must be bowled not thrown (see Note (a)).
If either Umpire is not entirely satisfied with the absolute fairness of a
delivery in this respect he shall call and signal "no ball" instantly upon
delivery.

3. Fair Delivery - The Feet

The Umpire at the bowler's wicket shall call and signal "no ball" if he is
not satisfied that in the delivery stride :

(a) the Bowler's back foot has landed within and not touching the return
crease or its forward extension, or
(b) some part of the front foot whether grounded or raised was behind the
popping crease.

4. Bowler Throwing at Striker's Wicket Before Delivery

If the Bowler, before delivering the ball, throws it at the Striker's wicket
in an attempt to run him out, the Umpire shall call and signal "no ball".
See Laws 42.12 and 38.

5. Bowler Attempting to Run Out Non-Striker Before Delivery

If the Bowler, before delivering the ball, attempts to run out the non-
Striker, any runs which result shall be allowed and shall be scored as no
balls. Such an attempt shall not count as a ball in the over. The Umpire
shall not call "no ball". See Law 42.2.

6. Infringement of Laws by a Wicket-Keeper or a Fieldsman

The Umpire shall call and signal "no ball" in the event of the Wicket-Keeper
infringing Law 40.1 or a Fieldsman infringing Laws 41.2 or 41.3.

7. Revoking a Call

An Umpire shall revoke the call "no ball" if the ball does not leave the
Bowler's hand for any reason. See Law 23.2.

8. Penalty

A penalty of one run for a no ball shall be scored if no runs are made
otherwise.

9. Runs From a No Ball

The Striker may hit a no ball and whatever runs result shall be added to his
score. Runs made otherwise from a no ball shall be scored no balls.

10. Out From a No Ball

The Striker shall be out from a no ball if he breaks Law 34 (Hit the Ball
Twice) and either Batsman may be Run Out or shall be given out if either
breaks Laws 33 (Handled the Ball) or Law 37 (Obstructing the Field).

11. Batsman Given Out Off a No Ball

Should a Batsman be given out off a no ball the penalty for bowling it shall
stand unless runs are otherwise scored.

Notes

(a) Definition of a Throw
A ball shall be deemed to have been thrown if, in the opinion of either
Umpire, the process of straightening the bowling arm, whether it be partial
or complete, takes place during that part of the delivery swing which
directly precedes the ball leaving the hand. This definition shall not debar
a Bowler from the use of the wrist in the delivery swing.

(b) No Ball not Counting in Over
A no ball shall not be reckoned as one of the over. See Law 22.3.

Law 25 : Wide Ball
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1. Judging a Wide

If the Bowler bowls the ball so high over or so wide of the wicket that, in
the opinion of the Umpire it passes out of reach of the Striker, standing in
a normal guard position, the Umpire shall call and signal "wide ball" as
soon as it has passed the line of the Striker's wicket.
The Umpire shall not adjudge a ball as being a wide if :

(a) The Striker, by moving from his guard position, causes the ball to pass
out of his reach.
(b) The Striker moves and thus brings the ball within his reach.

2. Penalty

A penalty of one run for a wide shall be scored if no runs are made
otherwise.

3. Ball Coming to Rest in Front of the Striker

If a ball which the Umpire considers to have been delivered comes to rest in
front of the line of the Striker's wicket, "wide" shall not be called. The
Striker has a right, without interference from the fielding side, to make
one attempt to hit the ball. If the fielding side interfere, the Umpire
shall replace the ball where it came to rest and shall order the Fieldsmen
to resume the places they occupied in the field before the ball was
delivered. The Umpire shall call and signal "dead ball" as soon as it is
clear that the Striker does not intend to hit the ball, or after the Striker
has made one unsuccessful attempt to hit the ball.

4. Revoking a Call

The Umpire shall revoke the call if the Striker hits a ball which has been
called "wide".

5. Ball Not Dead

The ball does not become dead on the call of "wide ball". See Law 23.4.

6. Runs Resulting from a Wide

All runs which are run or result from a wide ball which is not a no ball
shall be scored wide balls, or if no runs are made one shall be scored.

7. Out from a Wide

The Striker shall be out from a wide ball if he breaks Law 35 (Hit Wicket)
or Law 39 (Stumped). Either batsman may be Run Out and shall be out if he
breaks Law 33 (Handled the Ball) or Law 37 (Obstructing the Field).

8. Batsman Given Out Off a Wide

Should a Batsman be given out off a wide, the penalty for bowling it shall
stand unless runs are otherwise made.

Notes

(a) Wide Ball not Counting in Over
A wide ball shall not be reckoned as one of the over. See Law 22.3.

Law 26 : Bye and Leg-bye
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1. Byes

If the ball, not having been called "wide" or "no ball" passes the Striker
without touching his bat or person, and any runs are obtained, the Umpire
shall signal "bye" and the run or runs shall be credited as such to the
batting side.

2. Leg-Byes

If the ball, not having been called "wide" or "no ball" is unintentionally
deflected by the Striker's dress or person, except a hand holding the bat,
and any runs are obtained the Umpire shall signal "leg-bye" and the run or
runs so scored shall be credited as such to the batting side. Such leg-byes
shall only be scored if, in the opinion of the Umpire, the Striker has:
(a) attempted to play the ball with his bat, or
(b) tried to avoid being hit by the ball.

3. Disallowance of Leg-Byes

In the case of a deflection by the Striker's person, other than in 2(a) and
(b) above, the Umpire shall call and signal "dead ball" as soon as one run
has been completed or when it is clear that a run is not being attempted or
the ball has reached the boundary. On the call and signal of "dead ball" the
Batsmen shall return to their original ends and no runs shall be allowed.

Law 27 : Appeals
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1. Time of Appeals

The Umpires shall not give a Batsman out unless appealed to by the other
side which shall be done prior to the Bowler beginning his run-up or bowling
action to deliver the next ball. Under Law 23.1.(g) the ball is dead on
"over" being called ; this does not, however, invalidate an appeal made
prior to the first ball of the following over provided "time" has not been
called. See Law 17.1.

2. An Appeal "How's That?"

An appeal "How's That?" shall cover all ways of being out.

3. Answering Appeals

The Umpire at the Bowler's wicket shall answer appeals before the other
Umpire in all cases except those arising out of Law 35 (Hit Wicket), Law 39
(Stumped) or Law 38 (Run Out) when this occurs at the Striker's wicket. When
either Umpire has given a Batsman not out, the other Umpire shall, within
his jurisdiction, answer the appeal or a further appeal, provided it is made
in time in accordance with (1) above.

4. Consultation by Umpires

An Umpire may consult with the other Umpire on a point of fact which the
latter may have been in a better position to see and shall then give his
decision. If, after consultation, there is still doubt remaining the
decision shall be in favour of the Batsman.

5. Batsman Leaving his Wicket under a Misapprehension

The Umpires shall intervene if satisfied that a Batsman, not having been
given out, has left his wicket under a misapprehension that he has been
dismissed.

6. Umpire's Decision

The Umpire's decision is final. He may alter his decision, provided that
such alteration is made promptly.

7. Withdrawal of an Appeal

In exceptional circumstances the Captain of the fielding side may seek
permission of the Umpire to withdraw an appeal providing the outgoing
Batsman has not left the playing area. If this is allowed, the Umpire shall
cancel his decision.

Law 28 : The Wicket Is Down
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1. Wicket Down

The wicket is down if :
(a) Either the ball or the Striker's bat or person completely removes either
bail from the top of the stumps. A disturbance of a bail, whether temporary
or not, shall not constitute a complete removal, but the wicket is down if a
bail in falling lodges between two of the stumps.
(b) Any player completely removes with his hand or arm a bail from the top
of the stumps, providing that the ball is held in that hand or in the hand
of the arm so used.
(c) When both bails are off, a stump is struck out of the ground by the
ball, or a player strikes or pulls a stump out of the ground, providing that
the ball is held in the hand(s) or in the hand of the arm so used.

2. One Bail Off

If one bail is off, it shall be sufficient for the purpose of putting the
wicket down to remove the remaining bail, or to strike or pull any of the
three stumps out of the ground in any of the ways stated in (1) above.

3. All the Stumps Out of the Ground

If all the stumps are out of the ground, the fielding side shall be allowed
to put back one or more stumps in order to have an opportunity of putting
the wicket down.

4. Dispensing with Bails

If owing to the strength of the wind it has been agreed to dispense with the
bails in accordance with Law 8, Note (a), the decision as to when the wicket
is down is one for the Umpires to decide on the facts before them. In such
circumstances and if the Umpires so decide the wicket shall be held to be
down even though a stump has not been struck out of the ground.

Notes

(a) Remaking the Wicket
If the wicket is broken while the ball is in play, it is not the Umpire's
duty to remake the wicket until the ball has become dead (see Law 23). A
member of the fielding side may remake the wicket in such circumstances.

Law 29 : Batsman Out Of His Ground
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1. When out of his Ground

A Batsman shall be considered to be out of his ground unless some part of
his bat in his hand or of his person is grounded behind the line of the
popping crease.

Law 30 : Bowled
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1. Out Bowled

The Striker shall be out bowled if :
(a) His wicket is bowled down, even if the ball first touches his bat or
person.

(b) He breaks his wicket by hitting or kicking the ball on to it before the
completion of a stroke, or as a result of attempting to guard his wicket.
See Law 34.1.

Notes

(a) Out Bowled - Not LBW
The Striker is out Bowled if the ball is deflected on to his wicket even
though a decision against him would be justified under Law 36 (Leg Before
Wicket).

Law 31 : Timed Out
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1. Out Timed Out

An incoming Batsman shall be out Timed Out if he wilfully takes more than
two minutes to come in, the two minutes being timed from the moment a wicket
falls until the new batsman steps on to the field of play.
If this is not complied with and if the Umpire is satisfied that the delay
was wilful and if an appeal is made, the new Batsman shall be given out by
the Umpire at the Bowler's end.

2. Time to be Added

The time taken by the Umpires to investigate the cause of the delay shall be
added at the normal close of play.

Notes

(a) Entry in Score Book
The correct entry in the score book when a Batsman is given out under this
Law is "timed out", and the Bowler does not get credit for the wicket.

(b) Batsmen Crossing on the Field of Play
It is an essential duty of the Captains to ensure that the ingoing Batsman
passes the outgoing one before the latter leaves the field of play.

Law 32 : Caught
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1. Out Caught

The Striker shall be out Caught if the ball touches his bat or if it touches
below the wrist his hand or glove, holding the bat, and is subsequently held
by a Fieldsman before it touches the ground.

2. A Fair Catch

A catch shall be considered to have been fairly made if :

(a) The Fieldsman is within the field of play throughout the act of making
the catch.
(i) The act of making the catch shall start from the time when the Fieldsman
first handles the ball and shall end when he both retains complete control
over the further disposal of the ball and remains within the field of play.
(ii) In order to be within the field of play, the Fieldsman may not touch or
ground any part of his person on or over a boundary line. When the boundary
is marked by a fence or board the Fieldsman may not ground any part of his
person over the boundary fence or board, but may touch or lean over the
boundary fence or board in completing the catch.

(b) The ball is hugged to the body of the catcher or accidentally lodges in
his dress or, in the case of the WicketKeeper, in his pads. However, a
Striker may not be caught if a ball lodges in a protective helmet worn by a
Fieldsman, in which case the Umpire shall call and signal "dead ball". See
Law 23.

(c) The ball does not touch the ground even though a hand holding it does so
in effecting the catch.

(d) A Fieldsman catches the ball, after it has been lawfully played a second
time by the Striker, but only if the ball has not touched the ground since
being first struck.

(e) A Fieldsman catches the ball after it has touched an Umpire, another
Fieldsman or the other Batsman. However a Striker may not be caught if the
ball has touched a protective helmet worn by a Fieldsman.

(f) The ball is caught off an obstruction within the boundary provided it
has not previously been agreed to regard the obstruction as a boundary.

3. Scoring of Runs

If a Striker is caught, no runs shall be scored.

Notes

(a) Scoring from an Attempted Catch
When a Fieldsman carrying the ball touches or grounds any part of his person
on or over a boundary marked by a line, 6 runs shall be scored.

(b) Ball Still in Play
If a Fieldsman releases the ball before he crosses the boundary, the ball
will be considered to be still in play and it may be caught by another
Fieldsman. However, if the original Fieldsman returns to the field of play
and handles the ball, a catch may not be made.

Law 33 : Handled The Ball
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1. Out Handled the Ball

Either Batsman on appeal shall be out Handled the Ball if he wilfully
touches the ball while in play with the hand not holding the bat unless he
does so with the consent of the opposite side.

Notes

(a) Entry in Score Book
The correct entry in the score book when a Batsman is given out under this
Law is "handled the ball", and the Bowler does not get credit for the
wicket.

Law 34 : Hit The Ball Twice
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1. Out Hit the Ball Twice

The Striker, on appeal, shall be out Hit the Ball Twice if, after the ball
is struck or is stopped by any part of his person, he wilfully strikes it
again with his bat or person except for the sole purpose of guarding his
wicket ; this he may do with his bat or any part of his person other than
his hands. See Law 37.2. For the purpose of this Law, a hand holding the bat
shall be regarded as part of the bat.

2. Returning the Ball to a Fieldsman

The Striker, on appeal, shall be out under this Law, if, without the consent
of the opposite side, he uses his bat or person to return the ball to any of
the fielding side.

3. Runs from Ball Lawfully Struck Twice

No runs except those which result from an overthrow or penalty (see Law 41)
shall be scored from a ball lawfully struck twice.

Notes

(a) Entry in Score Book
The correct entry in the score book when the Striker is given out under this
Law is "Hit the ball twice", and the Bowler does not get credit for the
wicket.

(b) Runs Credited to the Batsman
Any runs awarded under (3) above as a result of an overthrow or penalty
shall be credited to the Striker, provided the ball in the first instance
has touched the bat, or, if otherwise as extras.

Law 35 : Hit Wicket
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1. Out Hit Wicket

The Striker shall be out Hit Wicket if, while the ball is in play :

(a) His wicket is broken with any part of his person, dress, or equipment as
a result of any action taken by him in preparing to receive or in receiving
a delivery, or in setting off for his first run, immediately after playing,
or playing at, the ball.

(b) He hits down his wicket whilst lawfully making a second stroke for the
purpose of guarding his wicket within the provisions of Law 34.1.

Notes

(a) Not Out Hit Wicket
A Batsman is not out under this Law should his wicket be broken in any of
the ways referred to in 1(a) above if :
(i) It occurs while he is in the act of running, other than in setting off
for his first run immediately after playing at the ball, or while he is
avoiding being run out or stumped.
(ii) The Bowler after starting his run-up or bowling action does not deliver
the ball, in which case the Umpire shall immediately call and signal "dead
ball".
(iii) It occurs whilst he is avoiding a throw-in at any time.

Law 36 : Leg Before Wicket
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1. Out LBW

The Striker shall be out LBW in the circumstances set out below :

(a) Striker Attempting to Play the Ball
The Striker shall be out LBW if he first intercepts with any part of his
person, dress or equipment a fair ball which would have hit the wicket and
which has not previously touched his bat or a hand holding the bat, provided
that :
(i) The ball pitched, in a straight line between wicket and wicket or on the
off side of the Striker's wicket, or was intercepted full pitch, and
(ii) The point of impact is in a straight line between wicket and wicket,
even if above the level of the bails.

(b) Striker Making No Attempt to Play the Ball
The Striker shall be out LBW. even if the ball is intercepted outside the
line of the off-stump, if, in the opinion of the Umpire, he has made no
genuine attempt to play the ball with his bat, but has intercepted the ball
with some part of his person and if the other circumstances set out in (a)
above apply.

Law 37 : Obstructing The Field
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1. Wilful Obstruction

Either Batsman, on appeal, shall be out Obstructing the Field if he wilfully
obstructs the opposite side by word or action.

2. Obstructing a Ball from Being Caught

The Striker, on appeal, shall be out should wilful obstruction by either
Batsman prevent a catch being made. This shall apply even though the Striker
causes the obstruction in lawfully guarding his wicket under the provisions
of Law 34. See alse Law 34.1 (Out Hit the Ball Twice).

Notes

(a) Accidental Obstruction
The Umpires must decide whether the obstruction was wilful or not. The
accidental interception of a throw-in by a Batsman while running does not
break this Law.

(b) Entry in Score Book
The correct entry in the score book when a Batsman is given out under this
Law is "obstructing the field", and the bowler does not get credit for the
wicket.

Law 38 : Run Out
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1. Out Run Out

Either Batsman shall be out Run Out if in running or at any time while the
ball is in play (except in the circumstances described in Law 39 (Stumped))
he is out of his ground and his wicket is put down by the opposite side. If,
however, a Batsman in running makes good his ground he shall not be out Run
Out if he subsequently leaves his ground in order to avoid injury, and the
wicket is put down.

2. "No Ball" Called

If a no ball has been called, the Striker shall not be given Run Out unless
he attempts to run.

3. Which Batsman is Out

If the Batsmen have crossed in running, he who runs for the wicket which is
put down shall be out ; if they have not crossed, he who has left the wicket
which is put down shall be out. If a Batsman remains in his ground or
returns to his ground and the other Batsman joins him there, the latter
shall be out if his wicket is put down.

4. Scoring of Runs

If a Batsman is run out, only that run which is being attempted shall not be
scored. If however an injured Striker himself is run out, no runs shall be
scored. See Law 2.7.

Notes

(a) Ball Played on to Opposite Wicket
If the ball is played on to the opposite wicket neither Batsman is liable to
be Run Out unless the ball has been touched by a Fieldsman before the wicket
is broken.

(b) Entry in Score Book
The correct entry in the score book when the Striker is given out under this
Law is "run out", and the Bowler does not get credit for the wicket.

(c) Run Out off a Fieldsman's Helmet
If, having been played by a Batsman, or having come off his person, the ball
rebounds directly from a Fieldsman's helmet on to the stumps, with either
Batsman out of his ground, the Batsman shall be "Not Out".

Law 39 : Stumped
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1. Out Stumped

The Striker shall be out Stumped if, in receiving the ball not being a no-
ball, he is out of his ground otherwise than in attempting a run and the
wicket is put down by the Wicket-Keeper without the intervention of another
Fieldsman.

2. Action by the Wicket-Keeper

The Wicket-Keeper may take the ball in front of the wicket in an attempt to
Stump the Striker only if the ball has touched the bat or person of the
Striker.

Notes

(a) Ball Rebounding from Wicket-Keeper's Person
The Striker may be out Stumped if in the circumstances stated in (1) above,
the wicket is broken by a ball rebounding from the Wicket-Keeper's person or
equipment other than a protective helmet or is kicked or thrown by the
Wicket-Keeper on to the wicket.

Law 40 : The Wicket-Keeper
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1. Position of Wicket-Keeper

The Wicket-Keeper shall remain wholly behind the wicket until a ball
delivered by the Bowler touches the bat or person of the Striker, or passes
the wicket, or until the Striker attempts a run. In the event of the Wicket-
Keeper contravening this Law, the Umpire at the Striker's end shall call and
signal "no ball" at the instant of delivery or as soon as possible
thereafter.

2. Restriction on Actions of the Wicket-Keeper

If the Wicket-Keeper interferes with the Striker's right to play the ball
and to guard his wicket, the Striker shall not be out, except under Laws 33
(Handled the Ball), 34 (Hit the Ball Twice), 37 (Obstructing the Field) and
38 (Run Out).

3. Interference with the Wicket-Keeper by the Striker

If in the legitimate defence of his wicket, the Striker interferes with the
Wicket-Keeper, he shall not be out, except as provided for in Law 37.2
(Obstructing a Ball from Being Caught).

Law 41 : The Fieldsman
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1. Fielding the Ball

The Fieldsman may stop the ball with any part of his person, but if he
wilfully stops it otherwise 5 runs shall be added to the run or runs already
scored ; if no run has been scored 5 penalty runs shall be awarded. The run
in progress shall count provided that the Batsmen have crossed at the
instant of the act. If the ball has been struck, the penalty shall be added
to the score of the Striker, but otherwise to the score of byes, leg-byes,
no balls or wides as the case may be.

2. Limitation of On-Side Fieldsmen

The number of on-side Fieldsmen behind the popping crease at the instant of
the Bowler's delivery shall not exceed two. In the event of infringement by
the fielding side the Umpire at the Striker's end shall call and signal "no
ball" at the instant of delivery or as soon as possible thereafter.

3. Position of Fieldsmen

Whilst the ball is in play and until the ball has made contact with the bat
or the Striker's person or has passed his bat, no Fieldsman, other than the
Bowler, may stand on or have any part of his person extended over the pitch
(measuring 22 yards/20.12 metres x 10 feet/3.05 metres). In the event of a
Fieldsman contravening this Law, the Umpire at the bowler's end shall call
and signal "no ball" at the instant of delivery or as soon as possible
thereafter. See also Law 40.1 (Position of Wicket-Keeper).

4. Fieldsman's Protective Helmets

Protective helmets, when not in use by members of the fielding side, shall
only be placed, if above the surface, on the ground behind the Wicket-
Keeper. In the event of the ball, when in play, striking a helmet whilst in
this position, 5 penalty runs shall be awarded as laid down in (1) above and
Note (a).

Notes

(a) Batsmen Changing Ends
The 5 runs referred to in (1) above are a penalty and the Batsmen do not
change ends solely by reason of this penalty.

Law 42 : Unfair Play
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1. Responsibility of Captains

The Captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is
conducted within the spirit of the game as well as within the Laws.

2. Responsibility of Umpires

The Umpires are the sole judges of fair and unfair play.

3. Intervention by the Umpire

The Umpires shall intervene without appeal by calling and signalling "dead
ball" in the case of unfair play, but should not otherwise interfere with
the progress of the game except as required to do so by the Laws.

4. Lifting the Seam

A Player shall not lift the seam of the ball for any reason. Should this be
done, the Umpires shall change the ball for one of similar condition to that
in use prior to the contravention. See Note (a).

5. Changing the Condition of the Ball

Any member of the fielding side may polish the ball provided that such
polishing wastes no time and that no artificial substance is used. No-one
shall rub the ball on the ground or use any artificial substance or take any
other action to alter the condition of the ball. In the event of a
contravention of this Law, the Umpires, after consultation, shall change the
ball for one of similar condition to that in use prior to the contravention.
This Law does not prevent a member of the fielding side from drying a wet
ball or removing mud from the ball. See Note (b).

6. Incommoding the Striker

An Umpire is justified in intervening under this Law and shall call and
signal "dead ball" if, in his opinion, any Player of the fielding side
incommodes the Striker by any noise or action while he is receiving a ball.

7. Obstruction of a Batsman in Running

It shall be considered unfair if any Fieldsman wilfully obstructs a Batsman
in running. In these circumstances the Umpire shall call and signal "dead
ball" and allow any completed runs and the run in progress or alternatively
any boundary scored.

8. The Bowling of Fast Short Pitched Balls

The bowling of fast short pitched balls is unfair if, in the opinion of the
Umpire at the Bowler's end, it constitutes an attempt to intimidate the
Striker. See Note (d). Umpires shall consider intimidation to be the
deliberate bowling of fast short pitched balls which by their length, height
and direction are intended or likely to inflict physical injury on the
Striker. The relative skill of the Striker shall also be taken into
consideration. In the event of such unfair bowling, the Umpire at the
Bowler's end shall adopt the following procedure :

(a) In the first instance the Umpire shall call and signal "no ball",
caution the Bowler and inform the other Umpire, the Captain of the fielding
side and the Batsmen of what has occurred.

(b) If this caution is ineffective, he shall repeat the above procedure and
indicate to the Bowler that this is a final warning.

(c) Both the above caution and final warning shall continue to apply even
though the Bowler may later change ends.

(d) Should the above warnings prove ineffective the Umpire at the Bowler's
end shall :
(i) At the first repetition call and signal "no ball" and when the ball is
dead direct the Captain to take the Bowler off forthwith and to complete the
over with another Bowler, provided that the Bowler does not bowl two overs
or part thereof consecutively. See Law 22.7.
(ii) Not allow the Bowler thus taken off to bowl again in the same innings.
(iii) Report the occurrence to the Captain of the batting side as soon as
the Players leave the field for an interval.
(iv) Report the occurrence to the Executive of the fielding side and to any
governing body responsible for the match who shall take any further action
which is considered to be appropriate against the Bowler concerned.

9. The Bowling of Fast High Full Pitches

[ Previous Law 42.9 : The bowling of fast high full pitches is unfair

  A fast high full pitched ball shall be defined as a ball that passes, or
  would have passed, on the full above waist height of a Batsman standing
  upright at the crease. Should a Bowler bowl a fast high full pitched ball,
  either Umpire shall call and signal "no ball" and adopt the procedure of
  caution, final warning, action against the Bowler and reporting as set out
  in (8) above.

  Previous Law 42.9 above was replaced with the following amendment,
  approved by the MCC at a Special General Meeting held on 6 May 1998. This
  amendment applies to all grades of cricket with immediate effect. ]

Any high full pitched ball (regardless of its pace) which passes or would
have passed above waist height of the Batsman standing upright at the crease
shall be called and signalled "No Ball" by the Umpire at the Bowler's end.
In the event of a Bowler bowling a FAST high full pitched ball (ie. a
"beamer"), the Umpire at the Bowler's end shall adopt the procedure of
caution, final warning, action against the Bowler and reporting as set out
in (8) above. However, if the Umpire at the Bowler's end considers that such
a fast high full pitch has been bowled deliberately at the Batsman he shall
call and signal "No Ball" and direct the Captain of the fielding side to
take the Bowler off forthwith without adopting the procedure of caution and
final warning.

10. Time Wasting

Any form of time wasting is unfair.

(a) In the event of the Captain of the fielding side wasting time or
allowing any member of his side to waste time, the Umpire at the Bowler's
end shall adopt the following procedure :
(i) In the first instance he shall caution the Captain of the fielding side
and inform the other Umpire of what has occurred.
(ii) If this caution is ineffective he shall repeat the above procedure and
indicate to the Captain that this is a final warning.
(iii) The Umpire shall report the occurrence to the Captain of the batting
side as soon as the Players leave the field for an interval.
(iv) Should the above procedure prove ineffective the Umpire shall report
the occurrence to the Executive of the fielding side and to any governing
body responsible for that match who shall take appropriate action against
the Captain and the Players concerned.

(b) In the event of a Bowler taking unnecessarily long to bowl an over the
Umpire at the Bowler's end shall adopt the procedures, other than the
calling of "no-ball", of caution, final warning, action against the Bowler
and reporting as set out in (8) above.

(c) In the event of a Batsman wasting time (See Note (f)) other than in the
manner described in Law 31 (Timed Out), the Umpire at the Bowler's end shall
adopt the following procedure :
(i) In the first instance he shall caution the Batsman and inform the other
Umpire at once, and the Captain of the batting side, as soon as the Players
leave the field for an interval, of what has occurred.
(ii) If this proves ineffective, he shall repeat the caution, indicate to
the Batsman that this is a final warning and inform the other Umpire.
(iii) The Umpire shall report the occurrence to both Captains as soon as the
Players leave the field for an interval.
(iv) Should the above procedure prove ineffective, the Umpire shall report
the occurrence to the Executive of the batting side and to any governing
body responsible for that match who shall take appropriate action against
the Player concerned.

11. Players Damaging the Pitch

The Umpires shall intervene and prevent Players from causing damage to the
pitch which may assist the Bowlers of either side. See Note (c).

(a) In the event of any member of the fielding side damaging the pitch the
Umpire shall follow the procedure of caution, final warning and reporting as
set out in 10(a) above.

(b) In the event of a Bowler contravening this Law by running down the pitch
after delivering the ball, the Umpire at the Bowler's end shall first
caution the Bowler. If this caution is ineffective the Umpire shall adopt
the procedures, other than the calling of "no-ball", of final warning,
action against the Bowler and reporting as set out in (8) above.

(c) In the event of a Batsman damaging the pitch the Umpire at the Bowler's
end shall follow the procedures of caution, final warning and reporting as
set out in 10(c) above.

12. Batsman Unfairly Stealing a Run

Any attempt by the Batsman to steal a run during the Bowler's run-up is
unfair. Unless the Bowler attempts to run out either Batsman (see Law 24.4
(Bowler Throwing at Striker's Wicket Before Delivery) and Law 24.5 (Bowler
Attempting to Run Out Non-Striker Before Delivery)), the Umpire shall call
and signal "dead ball" as soon as the Batsmen cross in any such attempt to
run. The Batsmen shall then return to their original wickets.

13. Players' Conduct

In the event of a player failing to comply with the instructions of an
Umpire, criticising his decisions by word or action, or showing dissent, or
generally behaving in a manner which might bring the game into disrepute,
the Umpire concerned shall, in the first place report the matter to the
other Umpire and to the Player's Captain requesting the latter to take
action. If this proves ineffective, the Umpire shall report the incident as
soon as possible to the Executive of the Player's team and to any Governing
Body responsible for the match, who shall take any further action which is
considered appropriate against the Player or Players concerned.

Notes

(a) The Condition of the Ball
Umpires shall make frequent and irregular inspections of the condition of
the ball.

(b) Drying of a Wet Ball
A wet ball may be dried on a towel or with sawdust.

(c) Danger Area
The danger area on the pitch, which must be protected from damage by a
Bowler, shall be regarded by the Umpires as the area contained by an
imaginary line 4 feet/1.22 metres from the popping crease, and parallel to
it, and within two imaginary and parallel lines drawn down the pitch from
points on that line 1 foot/30.48 cm on either side of the middle stump.

(d) Fast Short Pitched Balls
As a guide, a fast short pitched ball is one which pitches short and passes,
or would have passed, above the shoulder height of the Striker standing in a
normal batting stance at the crease.

(e) [ Eliminated by amendment to Law 42.9 ]

(f) Time Wasting by Batsmen
Other than in exceptional circumstances, the Batsman should always be ready
to take strike when the Bowler is ready to start his run-up.
