Category: Rules

Law 5 – The Bats

5.1 Structure of the Bat 5.1.1 A cricket bat comprises two essential components: a handle and a blade. 5.1.2 This Law defines the bat’s fundamental […]

Law 4 – The Ball

4.1 Weight and Size When it’s brand new, the cricket ball must weigh no less than 5.5 ounces (155.9 grams) and no more than 5.75 […]

Law 3 – The Scorers

3.1 Selection and Responsibilities of Scorers In each match, two dedicated scorers are to be designated. Their primary duty is to meticulously record all runs […]

Law 2 – The Umpires

2.1 Appointment and Attendance Before each match, two umpires shall be designated, one for each end, to oversee the game as mandated by the Laws, […]

LAW 1 – THE PLAYERS

1.1 Number of Players In a cricket match, two teams consisting of eleven players each, with one designated as the captain, compete against each other. […]

What is Mankading?

In an IPL match during the 2019 season in Jaipur, Rajasthan Royals’ Jos Buttler found himself run out by Kings XI Punjab bowler R. Ashwin. […]