A Question of Law Incorporating the MCC Laws of Cricket 2000 code - 4th edition 2010

A Question of Law Incorporating the MCC Laws of Cricket 2000 code - 4th edition 2010

A Question of Law Published by in association with the Incorporating the 2010 4 th edition amendments to the MCC 2000 code of Cricket Laws

Published by New Zealand Cricket (Inc) and the New Zealand Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association. The books available include: An introduction to umpiring Cricket Umpiring Getting started The Player Umpires Companion The Umpires Companion Cricket Scoring the basics Cricket Scoring Getting started The Scorers Companion The Turf Managers Companion The Laws of Cricket 2000 code 4 th edition 2010 These items are available from NZCUSA Regional Training Officers Some of the above and other items may be downloaded from the NZC Web-site www.blackcaps.co.nz/content/grassroots/umpires-and-scorers/default.aspx The New Zealand Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association is dedicated to the training of and assisting both umpires and scorers to become the best they can be. As we study and practice to reach our full potential and by taking the time to learn the Laws, our pleasures help create the history of the game that benefits players, coaches and spectators alike. The type of people we seek as members, are compassionate, dedicated and level-headed, willing to put in that effort. Only through dedication to one s vocation, can anyone expect to achieve the recognition they deserve. If our publications provide that, then your time spent in reading them cannot be considered wasted. New Zealand Cricket and the Board of the New Zealand Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association, acknowledges and thanks Graeme Lowrie of Timaru for his dedication over many years producing the training resources that makes New Zealand a world leader in the field. All correspondence should be addressed to: The Secretary New Zealand Cricket Umpires & Scorers Association nzcusa@nzcricket.org.nz 2

Contents questions on: Introduction... 4 The PowerPoint modules... 5 Preamble - The Spirit of Cricket... 6 The participants... 7 Law 1 The players... 7 Law 2 Substitutes & runners; Batsman or Fielder leaving the field; Batsman retiring; Batsman commencing innings... 8 Law 3 The umpires... 13 Law 4 The scorers... 18 The implements of cricket... 21 Law 5 The ball... 21 Law 6 The bat... 24 Law 7 The pitch... 27 Law 8 The wickets... 29 Law 9 The creases... 31 Law 10 Preparation & maintenance of the playing area... 33 Law 11 Covering the pitch... 36 Conditions of play... 38 Law 12 The innings... 38 Law 13 The Follow-on... 41 Law 14 Declaration & forfeitures... 42 Law 15 Intervals... 44 Law 16 Start of play - Cessation of play... 49 Law 17 Practice on the field... 53 Scoring & Extras... 55 Law 18 Scoring runs... 55 Law 19 Boundaries & sightscreens... 59 Law 20 Lost-ball... 62 Law 21 The result... 63 Law 22 The over... 68 Law 23 Dead-ball... 72 Law 24 No-ball... 75 Law 25 Wides... 83 Law 26 Byes & Leg-byes... 86 Appeals etc... 89 Law 27 Appeals... 89 Law 28 The wicket is down... 93 Law 29 Batsman out of his ground... 95 Dismissals... 97 Law 30 Bowled... 98 Law 31 Timed-out...100 Law 32 Caught...102 Law 33 Handled the ball...106 Law 34 Hit the ball twice...108 Law 35 Hit wicket...111 Law 36 Leg before wicket...113 Law 37 Obstructing the field...116 Law 38 Run-out...119 Law 39 Stumped...122 The conduct of cricket... 124 Law 40 The wicket-keeper...124 Law 41 The fielders...127 Law 42 Fair & unfair play...132 Definitions... 143 3

INTRODUCTION Cricket really is a simple game. The bowler delivers the ball, the batsman attempts to hit it and to run to the other end before being dismissed. But between the simplicity and the reality there are The Laws of Cricket and the many different match regulations. It is to the Laws that this compilation applies; none relate to any such regulations. Nothing challenges the mind more than cricket, and from an umpire s perspective, he endures more questions than most. He must have an instant encyclopaedic knowledge of every law and be able to explain them and their meanings, simply and concisely whenever asked. This publication, A Question of Law, was designed principally for Training Officers as they conduct their coaching sessions using the Law Review modules contained on this site. Each officer must determine the order in which the individual laws are studied choosing perhaps to follow the Modules suggested. This collection of more than 3500 primary questions and the many more supplementary questions will assist in that process and relate to the MCC 2000 code of laws and to the subsequent amendments of 2003, 2008 & 2010. These questions have been formulated to be asked while taking the student through each individual law and clause. By making use of these leading questions, even a comparatively new instructor can further develop his skills and in the process his own individual knowledge and ability. Instructors may choose to use the questions herein or, to add their own comments ample space has been provided. These questions are unlikely to follow exactly the style of questions likely to be found in set examinations; they are prepared solely to assist instructors during their coaching sessions. Some are quite straightforward; others include elements of other laws, while others are based on match situations. All will prove thought provoking and challenging, and while no answers given here, the answers are contained within the text of the respective laws and within the notes contained in the two companion publications - The Umpires Companion and The Scorers Companion. Only with complete understanding of the laws, can greater pleasure be gained and developed both on and off the field. It is hoped that all umpires and scorers gain pleasure from these questions. Then, as they become more proficient, they will be able to pass on their knowledge to other officials, and the most important participants in the game - the players. GWL Readers are reminded that the MCC own the world-wide copyright to the Laws of Cricket. 4

Using this book This book has been designed to be printed by a photocopy machine A4; then spiral bound. It is intended for trainers only; to be used while reviewing the modules of Law Review. If not attending the training sessions, other books listed on page 2 will be found beneficial. The PowerPoint modules There are 48 PowerPoint modules in Law Review; the cover all 42 laws and six others that collectively, will assist an umpire improving his on-field performance. It must be noted that these primarily deal with the Laws; however it will be noticed that some will refer to NZC playing conditions. Please preview the module of your choice prior to taking any course, and then make your own notes. To assist when planning the presentation sessions, a bracketed suffix denotes the number of slides in that module, thus giving guidance on timing. Trainers are encouraged to add their own comments, rather than just read aloud the displayed words. The respective PowerPoint modules should be downloaded onto a computer making for easier access and display. The site also contains an extensive range of cards, papers and wall posters. These PowerPoints may be used on any computer using Windows XP or later. For those who do not have PowerPoint installed, Microsoft offers a free download of PowerPoint Viewer, 2010 being the latest and best option. A data projector is better for group sessions. Transition from slide to slide and from line to line in those slides can be made using the mouse by pressings the mouse key or, by rolling the mouse scroll wheel, or using the keyboard space-bar or, the up & down arrows. Take your time when traversing these modules as many have timed components; taking a little more time also permits those taking part to better take in the content, and to discuss the points raised. The modules Each module has a bracketed suffix to denote the number of slides therein. 5

PREAMBLE - The Spirit of Cricket 1 Why has the PREAMBLE been put before all the laws? 2 What are the laws referred to in the PREAMBLE? 3 What are the exact words used in these laws? 4 Who is responsible for the conduct of the game? Why is this so? 5 What responsibilities does the captain have towards his team-mates? His opponents? The umpires? 6 Who are the sole judges of Fair & Unfair play? 7 Why is this so? 8 Do the captains have any responsibility in this? 9 When can the umpires intervene? 10 When should they not intervene? 11 What matters would trigger your intervention? 12 Should you do so yourself? 13 What does The Spirit of Cricket mean? 14 What is meant by Traditional values? 15 Should an umpire intervene if the traditional values are breached? If so, when? How? 16 Give examples of behaviour against the Spirit of the game. 17 Should abuse on the field be tolerated? If not how should these incidents be handled? 18 What kind of behaviour would cause you to intervene? 19 Are players bound by good behaviour on the field? 20 Are umpires also bound? If so, how? If not, why not? 21 Who sets the tone of the match? 22 Which player has overriding responsibility? 23 If the captain is being irresponsible, whom should you approach? When? 24 Should you take any of these actions on your own or should you involve your colleague? When could/should you do so without consultation? 25 What must you do before you consult your colleague? 26 What must you do after talking to the offender and/or his captain? 27 What obligations do you have towards the scorers? 28 When should you make notes of any incident? 29 Should all incidents be reported? If no, why not? 30 What situation could apply for you to call the match off? 6

THE PARTICIPANTS LAW 1 THE PLAYERS 1 Number of players 1 Can a side take the field without a captain? 2 How many players are permitted in a side? 3 What is the maximum number of players permitted to bat? To field? 4 What is the minimum number of players permitted to bat? To field? 2 Nomination of players 5 What are the requirements on nominating a side? 6 Who does this? When? 7 Who should make the toss for innings? 8 The captain is not available when the nomination of players is to be made. Can the coach undertake this duty? 9 A player fails to arrive because of a car accident. The team lists have already been exchanged. Can the list be changed? If so, whose consent is necessary? May that consent be withheld? 3 Captain 10 What should the umpires do if they find the captain has not arrived when the toss is due? 11 Is it permissible for the coach or manager to make the toss? If not, why not? 12 After the toss and during play, the captain is injured. Who has responsibility for his side? 4 Responsibility of Captains 13 Who is responsible for the conduct of his side? 14 What do you do if only 7 members of a side are present at the time to start play? 15 A player disagrees with your decision and behaves badly. Whose duty is it to intervene? What would cause you to do so? 16 The captain takes no notice of your instructions or comments. What do you do? Who do you approach for action on the field? Off the field? 17 A new captain is unfamiliar with his duties and seeks your guidance. What do you do? 18 During pre-match discussions a side s coach intervenes and takes over. The other captain objects to you. What do you do? 19 One of the nominated sides is the coach, not the captain. He insists in being part of your discussions with the captain. What do you do? 20 What do you do if one side arrives without a scorer? 21 What do you do if one side arrives without a score-book? 7

LAW 2 SUBSTITUTES & RUNNERS; BATSMAN OR FIELDER LEAVING THE FIELD; BATSMAN RETIRING; BATSMAN COMMENCING INNINGS 1 What is a Substitute player? 2 What is a Replacement player? 3 What is the difference between a Substitute and Replacement player? 1 Substitutes & Runners 4 What is a Runner? 5 What must the fielding captain do if he wishes to have either? 6 When must the captain advise the umpires of his wish to have either? 7 Would you take a note of a player leaving the field? 8 If so, why? If no, why not? 9 A player seeks permission to leave the field for a comfort stop. Would you permit a substitute? 10 A player seeks to leave the field to change his boots. Would you permit a substitute? 11 What would you do if a player were injured prior to the start of play? 12 In what exceptional circumstances would you permit a replacement? 13 What would you do if you discovered a substitute about to start bowling? 14 What would you do if a bowler were unable to complete his over? 15 Do you question the injury or sickness? 16 What constitutes During a match? 17 Would you permit a substitute to act as a runner? 18 A batsman is injured in a match prior to this one. He comes onto the field with a runner. Would you permit this? 19 If a batsman is injured during a match is he permitted a runner? 20 A runner is requested at the start of the match. In what circumstances would you permit this? 2 Objection to Substitute 21 At the start of an innings, the captain seeks permission of the opposing captain for a substitute. He declines. Should you come involved? 22 A batsman objects to a particular person acting as substitute? Would you uphold his objection? 23 A batsman objects to a specialist substitute fielding at point. Would you uphold his objection? 24 Where may a substitute not field? 25 May a substitute act as captain? 8

26 The batsmen object to you that a substitute, a known wicket keeper is to field at first-slip? Is this permitted? What information do you give the aggrieved batsmen? 3 Restrictions on the role of substitutes 27 Is a substitute permitted to bat or bowl? 28 Is a substitute permitted to act as wicket-keeper or captain? 29 Is a substitute permitted to act as a runner? 30 You note the substitute is acting as captain on the field. The batsmen raise no objection. Should you intervene? If not, why not? 4 A player for whom a substitute has acted 31 A substitute has been on the field for 9 minutes. When the player returns, what restrictions apply to him? When is he permitted to bowl again? 32 A substitute has been on the field for 20 minutes. When the player returns, what restrictions apply to him? When is he permitted to bowl again? 33 Without permission, the substitute leaves the field and is replaced by the bowler who takes the ball to bowl the next over. What happens next? What would you do? 5 Fielder absent or leaving the field 34 At the start of the match, before calling play, you notice there are only 10 fielders present. What do you do? Why? What information do you give the fielding captain? 35 At the start of the match, the fielding captain tells you that the batting captain has consented to him having a substitute player until his nominated player returns from work. Do you permit that substitute? If so, why? 36 At the start of the match, the fielding captain advises you that one of his players has been called away for a family emergency. Do you permit a substitute? If so, why? May the substitute bowl? 37 A player returns to the field with your consent at the end of an over, 12 minutes after he left the field. When is he permitted to bowl again? 38 A player returns to the field at the end of an over without your consent, 33 minutes after he has left the field. Your colleague notices his return during play. What happens next? When is he permitted to bowl again? 39 A player returns to the field at the end of an over, 33 minutes after he has left the field. 10 minutes later he leaves again for 7 minutes. When is he permitted to bowl again? 40 A fielder leaves the field towards the end of an innings and fails to return before the innings concludes. Would you permit him to be an opening bat? Would you permit him to bat at the start of play next day? When may he bat? 41 What must the bowler s end umpire do if a fielder wishes to leave the field? Why? 42 What must happen if a fielder is unable to resume after an interval? 43 What must happen if an interval is in progress when a fielder is off the field? 44 What time restrictions exist for a fielder off the field during a match? During an interval? During a disruption to play? Overnight? 45 What must a batsman do if he wishes to leave the field? 9

6 Player returning without permission 46 Must a player wait until the end of an over to return to the field? If not, what should you do? 47 A player returns to the field and fields the ball in play. What happens next? Does the ball become automatically dead? Are you required to call & signal DEAD-BALL? If not, should you? 48 A player returns to the field without umpire consent and takes the ball to bowl the next over. What happens next? 49 A substitute comes onto the field during an over and fields the ball in play. What do you do? When? What happens next? 50 What do you tell the fielding captain if the ball in play is fielded by a player who has not received consent to be on the field? What signal & information is given to the scorers? When? 51 A fielder wishes to leave the field. What must he do before doing so? What considerations would you make to permit a substitute? 52 During the session you had cause to award 5 Penalty runs to the batting side for a breach of this law. When you next leave the field, what information do you give the scorers? What explanation do you give them for an apparent 7 th ball of that over? 53 You call NO-BALL for a bowler s foot fault and after hitting the ball the striker and nonstriker run. They cross on their second run when a player returns to the field and fields the ball. What happens next? How many runs are scored? How are these scored? After awarding 5 Penalty runs to the batting side, must that ball be re-bowled? If so, why? Is that ball considered a ball of the over? 54 After you call WIDE the batsmen run and cross on their second run when a player returns to the field and fields the ball. What happens next? How many runs are scored? How are these scored? After awarding 5 Penalty runs to the batting side, must that ball be re-bowled? If so, why? Is that ball considered a ball of the over? 55 You call NO-BALL; the striker fails to hit the ball and the ball goes past the wicket-keeper towards the boundary. The batsmen run and cross on their second run when a player returns to the field and fields the ball. What happens next? How many runs are scored? How are these scored? After awarding 5 Penalty runs to the batting side, must that ball be re-bowled? If so, why? Is that ball considered a ball of the over? 56 You call NO-BALL because there are three fielders behind square leg, and after hitting the ball then breaks his wicket. The striker and non-striker run and cross on their second run when a player returns to the field and fields the ball. What happens next? How many runs are scored? How are these scored? After awarding 5 Penalty runs to the batting side, must that ball be re-bowled? If so, why? Which ball is considered to be a ball of the over? 57 After hitting a fair delivery the striker and non-striker run and cross on their first run, when a player returns to the field and fields the ball. What happens next? How many runs are scored? How are these scored? After awarding 5 Penalty runs to the batting side, must that ball be re-bowled? If so, why? Is that ball considered a ball of the over? 10

7 Runner 58 A batsman sustains an injury during his last match and asks for a runner. The fielding captain tells you that they have discussed this before the toss. Would you permit a runner? If not, why not? 59 A batsman pulls up lame as he completes a run and tells you he has pulled a muscle. Is he permitted a runner? 60 No wickets have fallen when an opening batsman requires a runner. The normal 3 rd man in comes in to act as a runner. Would you permit this? 61 An injured batsman is wearing a long sleeved jersey. You note his runner is wearing not wearing a jersey. Would you permit this? 62 Would you insist that a runner wear batting gloves? Why? 63 Where must the runner be stationed when his colleague is on-strike? 64 Are you required to direct the runner to a specific side when he is on the field? Does the runner have a choice? Do the umpires have a choice? 65 Where must the injured batsman be when he is not on-strike? 66 While not on-strike, an injured batsman calls on his colleagues to run when the ball is played. What do you do? Why? 67 Where must the striker s end umpire station himself when a runner is acting? 68 Which side should the bowler s end umpire move when a runner is acting? 69 There are two runners on the field for a left & right-handed batsmen. Which side should the runners be directed to run? 70 An opening batsman having a runner is dismissed. The runner then takes his place at the crease. Would you permit this? 71 An opening batsman and his runner are still at the crease. Under what circumstances would you instruct a new runner to act? 72 An injured batsman is wearing a helmet. You note his runner has a different type/brand of helmet. Would you permit this? 73 You are informed the side only has two helmets and there are no spares. What do you do? 74 Which side should the bowler s end umpire move to when the ball is in play? 8 Transgressions of the Laws by a batsman who has a runner 75 Where does an injured batsman stand when not on-strike? 76 Where does his runner stand when acting as runner? 77 Where does the striker s end umpire stand? 78 How can a runner cause the injured striker to be dismissed? 79 If the striker is out of his ground with his runner in his ground, can the striker be dismissed Run-out? 80 Can a runner cause his batsman s dismissal Obstructing the field? If so, how? 81 Can a runner cause his batsman s dismissal Obstructing the field? If so, how? 82 Can a runner cause his batsman s dismissal Handled the ball? If so, how? 11

83 Can a runner cause his batsman s dismissal Run-out? If so, how? 84 Can a runner cause his batsman s dismissal Stumped? If so, how? 85 If the injured striker is Out of his ground, not attempting to run, is his wicket at risk? 86 If the injured striker completes a run, can that run be scored? 87 If both batsmen run including the runner and complete a run; is that run scored? 88 If both batsmen run including the runner and complete a run and the striker s wicket is broken, which batsman is dismissed? 89 If both batsmen run including the runner and complete a run and the non-striker s wicket is broken, which batsman is dismissed? 90 How can the striker be dismissed when he himself does not breach any law? 91 How can the non-striker be dismissed when he himself does not breach any law? 9 Batsman retiring 92 A batsman is injured and leaves the field, what should he do first? 93 Why would a batsman wish to retire? 94 If a batsman wishes to retire, what must he do first? 95 Which umpire has jurisdiction to ask why? 96 May he return and complete his innings? If so, under what circumstances? When may he do so? 97 What must happen before he returns to complete his innings? 98 Consent is not given for him to return and continue his innings. What happens next? Should you be informed? Should you come involved? 99 A batsman fails to return to the field after an injury, how is his absence recorded? 100 If he is unable to bat in the next innings how is his absence recorded? 101 Is Retired a dismissal? If not, why not? If yes, how is it recorded? 10 Commencement of a batsman s innings 102 When does a batsman s inning start? 103 When does an opening striker s inning start? 104 When does an opening non-striker s inning start? 105 When does a batsman s inning start after a dismissal? 106 When does a batsman s inning start after an interval? 107 What instructions should you give an inexperienced scorer? 108 When does an incoming batsman s inning start? 109 What constitutes the bowler s run-up? The Field of play? 110 When does a Batsman s inning stop? Does the match clock stop for a batsman innings during an interval? For a batsman innings? During drinks? Overnight? 12

LAW 3 THE UMPIRES 1 Appointment and attendance 1 Who is responsible for the appointment of Umpires? 2 What happens if a captain dislikes an umpire? 3 How should you answer a questions put to you? 4 When should you report at a match venue? 5 What attitude should an umpire have towards his duties? 6 What are the Umpire s pre-match duties? When must these be completed? 7 What duties must be completed after the toss? Who must be informed of the outcome of the toss? 2 Change of umpire 8 Before the toss for innings, an umpire is called away requiring him to be replaced. Is this in order? 9 After the toss for innings and before the call of play, an umpire is called away requiring a replacement. Is this in order? 10 Once the match has started, what request must be made to the captains on the replacement of an umpire? 11 May any restrictions be placed on a replacement umpire s duties? If so, what could they be? 12 You are the sole umpire in a match. How would you respond if asked to stand at both ends? 13 What should you do if you are appointed to a match that others officiated the previous day? 14 When should you do this? 3 Agreement with captains 15 When should you discuss with the captains the playing conditions? 16 Should you involve the coaches or side managers? 17 What sort of things needs to be agreed upon? 18 Should you inform the captains of whose watch is the official timepiece? 19 Both umpires watches disagree. What should you do? 20 Who should have the wickets? Who should pitch them? If already pitched, what should you do? 21 What arrangements need to be taken for intervals? 22 What happens if no discussions take place because there are published match regulations? 23 What are your obligations to the scorers? 24 What are the captains obligations to the scorers? 25 How would you encourage the captain to fulfil his obligations to the scorers? 26 When you take possession of the match balls you suspect a ball is not of an approved type. What do you do? Why? 13

27 You notice the keeper has non-regulation gloves. What do you do? Do you permit their use? If so, what happens next? 28 The fielding captain informs you that the wicket-keeper does not have legal gloves. What happens next? 4 To inform the captains and scorers 29 What pre-match information must be given to the captains and scorers? 30 You have noted there is an uncovered drain within the boundary. Do you tell the captains or seek their guidance? 31 You note there is a power pole within the boundary. You are unfamiliar with the local custom. What do you do? 32 A tree just outside the boundary has some overhanging branches. What do you do? 33 You do not tell the captains of the boundary allowances because this information is contained in the match regulations. What are your duties? 5 The wickets, creases and boundaries 34 You arrive at the ground to find the pitch and boundaries properly marked and the wickets pitched. What duties have you? 35 Your pre-match inspections reveal that the Popping crease and bowling creases have been marked on the wrong side of the frame. The groundsman is not available and his shed is locked. What do you do? 36 When you pace out the pitch and realise the pitch is 22 metres long. Is this correct? If not, what do you do? 37 Pre-match you inspect the boundary, finding one line completely missing, a building forming that boundary. What do you do? Must a ball clear the building to score 6 runs? 38 You are unhappy with the lack of adequate boundary flags and markers. What do you do? 39 You notice a board marks the boundary along one side of the field. Does the ball have to pitch over and clear of this board to be considered a Boundary 6? 40 You also find one sightscreen inside the boundary line. What do you do? What would you do, if the sightscreen is immovable? 6 Conduct of the game, implements and equipment 41 What are the implements of the game? 42 Are batsmen s bats implements? 43 Do you inspect each player s bat before he comes to the crease? How do you confirm its dimensions? 44 Do you check the wickets to confirm they have been pitched correctly? 45 You notice the wicket- keeper has non-regulation gloves. What do you do? 46 When does the term Conduct of the Game become relevant? When does it cease to be relevant? 14

7 Fair and unfair play 47 Who is the sole judge of Fair and unfair play? 48 What are the captain s obligations? Are they responsible for any unfair play? 49 Is this duty delegated to only one umpire or to both? 50 When can the umpires dispense with their obligations? 8 Fitness for play 51 Is the outfield included in your deliberations relating to the condition of the pitch? 52 What are the prime considerations for accepting the playing area is suitable for play? 53 Do you make these decisions yourself or in consultation with your colleague? 54 Who are the final arbiters on the fitness of Ground Weather and Light for play? 55 Because of the match situation, the fielding side is eager to leave the field and seek your consent to come off because of bad light. Do you accept his assessment? 56 When do the umpires take control of the playing area? When do they cease to have any responsibility? 9 Suspension of play in dangerous or unreasonable conditions 57 Is the outfield included in your deliberations relating to the condition of the pitch? 58 Do you make these decisions yourself or in consultation with your colleague? 59 Is it permissible for the batsmen to deputise for their captain if he is not batting? 60 Light rain begins to fall. Do you offer the conditions to any player? If not, who makes this decision? 61 The rain eases and the fielding captain decides he wishes to leave. What do you do? 62 Both umpires decide the conditions are unsatisfactory. The batsmen close to victory wish to stay. The fielding captain wishes to leave. What do you do? 63 The ball is becoming slippery because of the wet grass. The fielding captain complains to you. What do you do? 64 The batsmen are scoring runs with impunity as the light continues to fade. The fielding captain seeks your consent to suspend play. What do you do? Is that fair to both sides? 65 The batsmen are struggling to score runs as the light continues to fade. A batsman seeks your consent to suspend play. What do you do? Is that fair to both sides? 66 You are off the field, and the weather improves. One captain wishes to discuss the matter with you. What do you do? 67 Both captains wish to resume play when you are of the opinion that it is unsafe. What do you do? 10 Position of umpires 68 Where must you stand while umpiring? At the bowler s end? At the striker s end? 69 If there is a runner acting, what special considerations must you make? 15

70 The bowler asks you to stand close to the wickets making it difficult to see his foot placements. What do you do? 71 The batsmen while running attempts to make good his ground behind you. The wicket is put down and you are unsure if he made good his ground. What do you do? Are you permitted to consult your colleague? 72 When the batsmen are running, the ball travels close to you. In an attempt to retrieve the ball, a fielder knocks you over and you are unable to answer an appeal. Are you permitted to consult your colleague? 73 What must you do if you find the sun in your eyes? 74 What must you do if you find a fielder obstructing your view? 75 What special considerations would you make if a runner were acting? 76 While at the striker s end you decide to stand at point. What must you do before moving? 11 Umpires changing ends 77 Are the umpires required to change ends for the second innings of a single innings match? 78 Are the umpires required to change ends for the third innings of a two innings match? 79 At the end of the second innings of a match, the umpires inadvertently go to the same end they previously stood. At the end of an over they discuss this and discretely swap ends. Is this permissible? 12 Consultation between umpires 80 When may the umpires consult with each other during play? 81 What must they do before doing so? 82 There is a disagreement on the field between the batsmen and fielding captain regarding the use of a fast bowler as the light fades. What should you do? 83 During the change of innings during the last-hour, there is a disagreement between captains as to the number of overs available till the conclusion of a match. What do you do? 84 Is there any questions that one umpire cannot ask his colleague? If so, what questions? 13 Informing the umpires 85 When a captain or player wishes to discuss any issue with the umpires, must he discuss it with both umpires? 86 If one umpire is informed of any matter, is he obliged to inform his colleague? 14 Signals 87 How many Official signals are there? What are they? 88 What signals are made with a call? When is that call made? Why is that? 89 When are the signals repeated? Why? 90 In what order should signals be made? 91 Is there any signal that must be made before any other/s? 92 Is there any order of precedence for signals? If so, what is the order? 16

93 If several signals are made, what must happen before the next signal is made? 94 Two runs are completed and the striker s end umpire signals SHORT-RUN at his end. What must the bowler s end umpire do next? 95 Both umpires signal SHORT-RUN when 3 runs have been completed. What happened next? 96 Are there any unofficial signals? If so, what are these? When would you use them? 97 The scorers fail to acknowledge a Leg-bye signal. What do you do? 98 During a break in play, you notice the scorers have recorded a batsman dismissed LBW when it should be Caught. What do you do? 99 When may play resume after giving a signal? 100 You are obliged to award Penalty runs to the batting side? Is that delivery a ball of the over? 101 What offence/s require the ball to be re-bowled? 15 Correctness of scores 102 Who is ultimately responsible for the correctness of the scores? 103 How can this be possible when others are completing the scoring record? 104 If the umpires are responsible for the correctness of the scores, how can they be sure that the scores are correct? 105 Should the umpires keep a record of the overall progressive Tally? 106 During the match, you notice the score-board is not being updated. Are the scorers responsible for this duty? If not, who are? 107 When must umpires and scorers consult? 108 Who should initiate this consultation? 109 You have failed to wait for an acknowledgement that causes the scorers to make a mistake. At an interval you discover a batsman has been dismissed on 49 when in fact it should be 50. What do you do? 110 You have left the field believing the match has been won. The scorers discover a mistake. What do you do? 111 You have left the field believing the match has been won. The scorers discover a mistake. There is time to resume play. What do you do? 112 You have left the field believing the match has been won. The scorers discover a mistake. There is time to resume play but most of the fielding side has left. What do you do? 113 You have left the field believing the match has been won. The scorers discover a mistake. There is no time left to resume play. What do you do? 114 During after match function, you are informed that there is a mistake in the score and the match has not reached what was thought to be a result. What do you do? 115 During after match function, you are informed that there is a mistake in the score and the match has not reached what was thought to be a result. You have signed off the score-sheet. What do you do? 116 What happens to the completed score-sheets? 17

LAW 4 THE SCORERS 1 Appointment of scorers 1 Who appoints the Scorers? 2 When are the scorers required to arrive at a match? When are they required to be ready to score? 3 How many scorers must be appointed to a match? 4 When you meet the scorers before the toss, you are advised that only one does not have their side s score-book. What do you do? 5 When you arrive at the match, you are advised that only one scorer is to attend. What must you do? 6 Only one scorer has been appointed to the match. What do you do? 7 What are the scorers duties? 8 Are the scorers members of your team or of another? 2 Correctness of scores 9 What must the scorers do frequently during a match? 10 What duties do the scorers have towards the umpires before the toss? During the match? 11 What duties do the umpires have towards the scorers before the toss? During the match? 12 What information must be supplied to the scorers before the toss? 13 What obligations do the scorers have towards the umpires after the call of play? 14 Before play starts, you learn that one side has forgotten to bring a score-book. What do you do? 15 Just prior to the start of play, the scorers inform you they do not have a side list. What do you do? 16 Do you delay the start of play until the list is made available? Do you make up Time? 17 The start of play is delayed. What obligation do you have towards the scorers? 18 During play you notice one scorer has left their position and is not in sight. What do you do? The other scorer continues to acknowledge you signals. What do you do? 19 What obligations do the umpires have to scorers during intervals? 20 What obligations do the scorers have to umpires during intervals? 21 During the match, the scorers become aware of an apparent 7 ball over. Should they consult the umpires to determine the reason? 22 During the match, the scorers become aware of an apparent 7 ball over after Penalty runs have been awarded to the batting side. Should they consult the umpires to determine the reason? 23 During the match, 5 Penalty runs have been awarded to the batting side for an incident off a NO-BALL. Should that ball be re-bowled and the penalty for the NO-BALL also be rebowled? If not, why not? If so, why? 18

3 Acknowledging signals 24 What instructions could you give to the scorers before play? 25 Do you advise the scorers of the Boundary allowances? If so, when? 26 What do you tell the scorers about the hours of play? 27 What are the scorers obliged to tell you before the match? 28 How do the scorers acknowledge your signals? 29 Do you advise the scorers when the intervals are scheduled? If so, when? 30 You signal Bye for the start of play. What must the scorers do? 31 One scorer acknowledges a signal. What do you do? 32 Both scorers acknowledge your signal. What do you do next? 33 During play, you call & signal SHORT-RUN, and you observe some confusion in the score box. What do you do? When? 34 When the ball is dead, you are obliged to award 5 Penalty runs to the batting side for illegal fielding. What do you do? What signal is made? What must happen before you permit play to resume? 35 When the ball is dead, you are obliged to award 5 Penalty runs to the fielding side for Time wasting. What do you do? What signal is made? What must happen before you permit play to resume? 36 You are obliged to order a bowler off for damage to the pitch. What must you signal to the scorers? 37 You signal NO-BALL/Byes when the batsmen have completed one run. You immediately realise you should have allowed the runs to the striker s credit. What do you do? 38 You signal call & signal NO-BALL for a foot fault and the batsmen run one. What do you do when the ball is dead? 39 You signal to the scorers DEAD-BALL to disallow Leg-byes. What happens next? 40 When do you compare your notes with the scorers? 41 There is a break in play and the players leave the field. What happens next? 42 What information must be confirmed with the scorers? 43 An innings ends shortly after lunch. What happens next? 44 Play resumes late on day-2. What information must be conveyed to the scorers? 45 You leave the field for tea, only to discover a mistake in the score-books. What do you do? 46 You leave the field at the end of an innings, and in the 10 minutes available, a mistake in scoring cannot be found. What do you do? 47 You leave the field believing the match is over only to discover a mistake in one of the books. What do you do? 48 At the conclusion of a match, Time has been reached when you find the score-books do not match. The side you thought had won has not and the match is now a Draw. What do you do? 49 A player takes over the scoring duties while one scorer is absent and succeeds in making several mistakes. What do you do? 19

Score-book entries 50 How do the scorers enter a Fair delivery without runs? 51 How do the scorers enter a Fair delivery with runs? 52 What is a Bowling extra? 53 What is a Fielding extra? 54 How do the scorers enter No-balls without runs? 55 How do the scorers enter No-balls with runs off the bat? 56 How do the scorers enter No-balls with runs as Byes? 57 How do the scorers enter Wides without runs? 58 How do the scorers enter Wides with runs? 59 How do the scorers enter Byes? 60 How do the scorers enter Byes with a Boundary signalled? 61 How do the scorers enter Leg-byes? 62 How do the scorers enter Leg-byes with a Boundary signalled? 63 How do scorers record Penalty runs TO the batting side? 64 How do scorers record Penalty runs TO the fielding side? 65 How many runs are scored as NO-BALLs? 66 How many runs are scored as WIDEs? 67 How many runs are scored as Byes? 68 How many runs are scored as Leg-byes? 69 You inadvertently signal No-ball/Leg-byes to the scorers. How should they enter this? 70 A ball is declared to be not a ball of the over. How can this occur? How is this recorded? 71 What do the scorers note at the start of an interval or interruption? 72 What do the umpires note at the start of an interval or interruption? 73 What duties do the umpires have to the scorers at the end of a session of play? At the end of a day s play? At the end of the match? 74 What duties do the scorers have to the umpires at the end of a session of play? At the end of a day s play? At the end of the match? 75 The match is over. What happens to the completed score-sheets? 20

THE IMPLEMENTS OF CRICKET LAW 5 THE BALL 1 Weight and size 1 What weight should a ball be? How do you ascertain this? 2 What is the circumference of a ball? How do you check this? 2 Approval and control of balls 3 Who is responsible for the selection of the match balls? When is this done? 4 Who is responsible for the approval of the match balls? When is this done? 5 Are the umpires required to retain possession of the match balls during a match? When can they dispense with this duty? 6 What inspections should be made of the match ball? When? 7 Prior to the match, one captain produces a two piece ball while the other produces a fourpiece ball. Apart from this, both balls are of similar specifications but there are no regulations covering this matter. What happens next? 8 What happens if the captains can t or will not agree? 9 What steps should the umpires take to ensure the ball is of a type agreed? 10 A wicket falls. What happens to the ball? 11 At the start of an interval, who takes possession of the match ball? 12 Do the laws require the umpires to take possession of the ball when not in play? 13 Which umpire should carry a replacement ball? Should both umpires carry balls of varying use? If so, why? If not, why not? 14 When and how should the umpires inspect the ball? 15 How could the ball be lost? How could the ball be damaged? 16 You suspect the ball is being tampered with. What do you do? 17 The batsman when picking up the ball to return it to a fielder draws your attention to some damage. What do you do? 18 Because of damage to the ball you decide to replace the ball. What criteria must apply to the replacement? 19 The batsman who is the captain insists in inspecting the replacement ball. Do you permit this? 20 Are you required to signal to the scorers that you are taking a replacement ball? If so, what is that signal? 21

3 New ball 21 When must the agreement be made to permit a new ball to be taken? 22 Who makes this request? 23 Having made an agreement can one captain change his mind? 24 Can the fielding captain demand a new ball for his second innings in a match of only oneday? If not why not? 25 The captain while batting insists in inspecting the new ball. Do you permit this? 26 Are you required to signal to the scorers that you are taking a new ball? If so, what is that signal? 27 Who takes this ball onto the field? What happens to the used ball? 28 What must happen before play resumes? 4 New ball in a match of more than one-day s duration 29 When may a New ball be taken? 30 Who takes this ball onto the field? What happens to the used ball? 31 Who is responsible for the selection of this ball? 32 How many overs must be bowled before a new ball may be taken? 33 The first day of a two-day match is rained off without any play. Does this alter the requirements of when a new ball may be taken? If not, why not? 34 Day 1 of a 2-day match is rained off without any play. Does this affect when a new ball may be taken? If not, why not? 35 Day 1 of a 2-day match is rained off without any play. On day 2, the fielding captain demands a new ball after 76 overs have been bowled. May his demand be granted? If so, why? Why does this not follow the same provisions for a follow-on? 22

5 Ball lost or becoming unfit for play 36 During play the ball becomes damaged through normal use. Would you permit its replacement? If so, why? 37 During play, the ball becomes damaged by a fielder s unfair act. Would you permit a replacement? If so, why? 38 During the 2 nd over of an innings the ball goes out of shape. Would you permit a New-ball to be taken? 39 During the 19 th over of an innings the ball goes out of shape. Would you permit a New-ball to be taken? Would you permit a replacement ball to be taken? If so what special attention is required? 40 After 83 overs the used ball is falling apart. The fielding captain does not want the ball changes as the batsmen are being contained. What do you do? 41 After 83 overs the used ball is falling apart. The fielding captain does not want the ball changes but is happy to have a replacement ball. What do you do? 42 The ball drops down an open drain within the field of play and cannot be retrieved. What do you do? 43 The captain while batting insists in inspecting the replacement ball. Do you permit this? If so, does he have a say on the choice? 44 What must you do if you decide to replace the ball? 45 What further action must you take? 46 As a result of your deliberations, playing time is lost. Do you make up this time? When? 47 Are you required to signal to the scorers that you are taking a replacement ball? If so, what is that signal? 48 What must happen before play resumes? 6 Specifications 49 What weight should a ball be for Women s cricket? 50 What weight should a ball be for Junior cricket? 51 How is the weight of a ball confirmed? 23

LAW 6 THE BAT 1 The bat 1 What does the bat consist of? 2 Define the bat? 3 Should the umpires inspect the bats used? If so, when? 4 Why would you want to inspect a bat? 5 When would you inspect a bat? 6 What would you do before doing so? 7 Would you use a measure? 8 A bat is broken during play. What should you do? 9 What are the grade types of approved bats? 10 If a bat is used which does not meet the match regulations, what do you do? 2 Measurements 11 Where can the dimensions of the bat be found? 12 What is the maximum width of a bat? 13 Is there any weight restrictions on a bat? 14 Are there any restrictions on the length of a bat s blade? If so, what? 15 You notice a bat that appears to be over-width. What do you do next? 16 How would you measure this on the field? 17 With your colleague, you measure the bat and find it is over-width. What must you do next? Is this a reportable offence? 3 The handle 18 What comprises the handle? 19 What should a bat handle be principally made of? 20 Are there any restrictions on the covering used on a bat handle? 24

4 The blade 21 What comprises the blade of a bat? 22 Are there any limitations of the construction or repair of the blade of a bat? 23 What must the blade of the bat be made of? 24 What restrictions apply to glues being used on a bat? 5 Covering the blade 25 Are there any restrictions on what bats may be covered? If so, what are those restrictions? 26 You notice a player s bat is in a bad state of repair that you believe may be dangerous. What do you do? 6 Protection & repair 27 How may a bat be repaired? 28 What restrictions apply? 29 What materials may be used in the repair of a bat? 30 What materials may be affixed to the surface of the blade? 31 Do any materials affixed to or used in the repair of a bat become part of the bat? 32 You suspect that the bat has had major repairs using resins in its repair. What do you do? 7 Damage to the ball 33 May any materials used on a bat cause damage to the ball? 34 Would you involve your colleague when carrying out a bat inspection? 35 You suspect the covering used on the bat may damage the ball. Is such covering permitted? If not, what must you do? Would you permit the continuing use of this bat? 36 The umpires consult and agree that the covering used on the bat may damage the ball; they disallow its continued use. What happens if the fielding captain grants permission for a covered bat to be used? Can he over-ride the umpires? 25

8 Contact with the ball 37 You notice that the bat has been covered by a heat shrink plastic coating. Is this permitted? If not, what do you do next? 38 What information would you give if asked about the requirement for the bat? 39 You notice a player s bat has advertising on it contrary to match regulations. What do you do? 40 You notice a player s bat has an opposition sponsor s logo. What do you do? 41 Must the bat be in the batsman s hand to be considered part of his equipment? 42 If the ball in play comes off the glove, is this the same as coming off his bat? When would this not apply? 43 The bowled ball comes in contact with the wrist-band of the striker s glove. Is this part of the striker s glove? 44 The bowled ball comes in contact with a sweat-band on the striker s wrist. It does not form part of the glove but it is placed partially over the wrist band of the glove. Is this part of the striker s bat? 45 The striker loses his grip on the bat. Is the glove still part of the bat? 46 The striker loses control of the bat and it breaks his stumps when playing the ball. There is an appeal. What happens next? Who answers that appeal? 47 A batsman drops his bat while running. What must he do to be safely within his ground? When can he retrieve his bat without fear of dismissal? 48 The striker loses grip of his bat and it flies towards slip. The ball is caught after making contact with his glove when the bat was not in hand. There is an appeal. What happens next? 26