1. Width and length
The bat overall shall not be more than 96.5cm in length. The blade of the bat shall be made solely of wood and shall not exceed 10.8cm at the widest part.
2. Covering the blade
The blade may be covered with material for protection, strengthening or repair. Such material shall not exceed 1.56mm in thickness, and shall not be likely to cause unacceptable damage to the ball.
3. Hand or glove to count as part of bat
In these Laws,
(a) reference to the bat shall imply that the bat is held by the batsman.
(b) contact between the ball and
either (i) the striker's bat itself
or (ii) the striker's hand holding the bat
or (iii) any part of a glove worn on the striker's hand holding the bat shall be regarded as the ball striking or touching the bat, or being struck by the bat.
Monday, 5 October 2015
Saturday, 3 October 2015
Focus on Law 5: The Ball
1. Weight and size
The ball, when new, shall weigh not less than155.9g, nor more than163g, and shall measure not less than 22.4cm, nor more than 22.9cm in circumference.
2. Approval and control of balls
(a) All balls to be used in the match, having been approved by the umpires and captains, shall be in the possession of the umpires before the toss and shall remain under their control throughout the match.
(b) 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.
3. New ball
Unless an agreement to the contrary has been made before the match, either captain may demand a new ball at the start of each innings.
4. New ball in match of more than one day's duration
In a match of more than one day's duration, the captain of the fielding side may demand a new ball after the prescribed number of overs has been bowled with the old one. The Governing Bodyfor cricket in the country concerned shall decide the number of overs applicable in that country, which shall not be less than 75 overs.
The umpires shall indicate to the batsmen and the scorers whenever a new ball is taken into play.
5. Ball lost or becoming unfit for play
If, during play, the ball cannot be found or recovered or the umpires agree that it has become unfit for play through normal use, the umpires shall replace it with a ball which has had wear comparable with that which the previous ball had received before the need for its replacement. When the ball is replaced the umpires shall inform the batsmen and the fielding captain.
6. Specifications
The specifications as described in 1 above shall apply to men's cricket only. The following specifications will apply to
(i) Women's cricket
Weight: from 140g to 151g
Circumference: from 21.0cm to 22.5cm
(ii) Junior cricket – under 13
Weight: from 133g to 144g
Circumference: from 20.5cm to 22.0cm
The ball, when new, shall weigh not less than155.9g, nor more than163g, and shall measure not less than 22.4cm, nor more than 22.9cm in circumference.
2. Approval and control of balls
(a) All balls to be used in the match, having been approved by the umpires and captains, shall be in the possession of the umpires before the toss and shall remain under their control throughout the match.
(b) 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.
3. New ball
Unless an agreement to the contrary has been made before the match, either captain may demand a new ball at the start of each innings.
4. New ball in match of more than one day's duration
In a match of more than one day's duration, the captain of the fielding side may demand a new ball after the prescribed number of overs has been bowled with the old one. The Governing Bodyfor cricket in the country concerned shall decide the number of overs applicable in that country, which shall not be less than 75 overs.
The umpires shall indicate to the batsmen and the scorers whenever a new ball is taken into play.
5. Ball lost or becoming unfit for play
If, during play, the ball cannot be found or recovered or the umpires agree that it has become unfit for play through normal use, the umpires shall replace it with a ball which has had wear comparable with that which the previous ball had received before the need for its replacement. When the ball is replaced the umpires shall inform the batsmen and the fielding captain.
6. Specifications
The specifications as described in 1 above shall apply to men's cricket only. The following specifications will apply to
(i) Women's cricket
Weight: from 140g to 151g
Circumference: from 21.0cm to 22.5cm
(ii) Junior cricket – under 13
Weight: from 133g to 144g
Circumference: from 20.5cm to 22.0cm
Thursday, 1 October 2015
Focus on Law 4: The Scorers
1. Appointment of scorers
Two scorers shall be appointed to record all runs scored, all wickets taken and, where appropriate, number of overs bowled.
2. Correctness of scores
The scorers shall frequently check to ensure that their records agree. They shall agree with the umpires, at least at every interval, other than a drinks interval, and at the conclusion of the match, the runs scored, the wickets that have fallen and, where appropriate, the number of overs bowled. See Law 3.15 (Correctness of scores).
3. Acknowledging signals
The scorers shall accept all instructions and signals given to them by the umpires. They shall immediately acknowledge each separate signal.
Two scorers shall be appointed to record all runs scored, all wickets taken and, where appropriate, number of overs bowled.
2. Correctness of scores
The scorers shall frequently check to ensure that their records agree. They shall agree with the umpires, at least at every interval, other than a drinks interval, and at the conclusion of the match, the runs scored, the wickets that have fallen and, where appropriate, the number of overs bowled. See Law 3.15 (Correctness of scores).
3. Acknowledging signals
The scorers shall accept all instructions and signals given to them by the umpires. They shall immediately acknowledge each separate signal.
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