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LAW 6
THE BAT
NOTES
(a) The blade of the bat may be covered with material for protection, strengthening or repair. Such material shall not exceed 1/16 inches/1.56 mm. in thickness.
LAW 7
THE PITCH
In the event of a non-turf pitch being used, the following shall apply:-
(a) LENGTH: That of the playing surface to a minimum of 58ft. (17.68 m.)
(b) WIDTH: That of the playing surface to a minimum of 6ft. (1.83 m.)
See law 10. (Rolling, Sweeping, Mowing, Watering the Pitch and Re-marking of Creases) Note (a).
LAW 8
THE WICKET
NOTES
(a) Dispensing with Bails
In a high wind the Umpires may decide to dispense with the use of bails.
(b) Junior Cricket
For Junior Cricket, as defined by the local Governing Body, the following measurements for the Wickets shall apply:-
Width - 8 inches/20.32 cm.
Pitched - 21 yards/19.20 m.
Height - 27 inches/68.58 cm.
Bails - each 3-7/8 inches/9.84 cm. in length and should not project more than 1/2 inch/1.3cm. above them.
LAW 9
THE BOWLING, POPPING AND RETURN CREASES
LAW 10
ROLLING
SWEEPING
MOWING
WATERING THE PITCH
RE-MARKING OF CREASE
NOTES
(a) Non-Turf Pitches
The above Law 10 applies to turf pitches.
The game is played on non-turf pitches in many countries at various levels. Whilst the conduct of the game on these surfaces should always be in accordance with the Laws of Cricket, it is recognised that it may sometimes be necessary for Governing Bodies to lay down special playing conditions to suit the type of non-turf pitch used in their country.
In matches played against Touring Teams, any special playing conditions should be agreed in advance by both parties.
(b) Mowing of the Outfield in a Match of 2 or More Days' Duration
If, for reasons other than ground and weather conditions, daily and complete mowing is not possible, the Ground Authority shall notify the Captains and Umpires, before the toss for innings, of the procedure to be adopted for such mowing during the match.
(c) Choice of Roller
If there is more than one roller available the Captain of the batting side shall have a choice.
THE BAT
- Width and Length
The bat overall shall not be more than 38 inches/96.5 cm in length; the blade of the bat shall be made of wood and shall not exceed 4-1/4 inches/10.8 cm. at the widest part.
NOTES
(a) The blade of the bat may be covered with material for protection, strengthening or repair. Such material shall not exceed 1/16 inches/1.56 mm. in thickness.
LAW 7
THE PITCH
- Area of Pitch
The pitch is the area between the bowling creases -- see Law 9 (The Bowling, Popping and Return Creases). It shall measure 5 ft./1.52m. in width on either side of a line joining the centre of the middle stumps of the wickets -- see law 8. (The Wickets). - Selection and Preparation
Before the toss for innings, the Executive of the Ground shall be responsible for the selection and preparation of the pitch; thereafter the Umpires shall control its use and maintenance.
- Changing the Pitch
The pitch shall not be changed during a match unless it becomes unfit for play, and then only with the consent of both Captains.
- Non-Turf Pitches
In the event of a non-turf pitch being used, the following shall apply:-
(a) LENGTH: That of the playing surface to a minimum of 58ft. (17.68 m.)
(b) WIDTH: That of the playing surface to a minimum of 6ft. (1.83 m.)
See law 10. (Rolling, Sweeping, Mowing, Watering the Pitch and Re-marking of Creases) Note (a).
LAW 8
THE WICKET
- Width and Pitching
Two sets of wickets, each 9 inches/22.86 cm. wide, and consisting of three wooden stumps with two wooden bails upon the top, shall be pitched opposite and parallel to each other at a distance of 22 yards/20.12m. between the centres of the two middle stumps.
- Size of Stumps
The stumps shall be of equal and sufficient size to prevent the ball from passing between them. Their tops shall be 28 inches/71.1cm. above the ground, and shall be dome-shaped except for the bail grooves.
- Size of Bails
The bails shall be each 4-3/8 inches/11.1cm. in length and when in position on top of the stumps shall not project more than 1/2 inch/1.3 cm above them.
NOTES
(a) Dispensing with Bails
In a high wind the Umpires may decide to dispense with the use of bails.
(b) Junior Cricket
For Junior Cricket, as defined by the local Governing Body, the following measurements for the Wickets shall apply:-
Width - 8 inches/20.32 cm.
Pitched - 21 yards/19.20 m.
Height - 27 inches/68.58 cm.
Bails - each 3-7/8 inches/9.84 cm. in length and should not project more than 1/2 inch/1.3cm. above them.
LAW 9
THE BOWLING, POPPING AND RETURN CREASES
- The Bowling Crease
The bowling crease shall be marked in line with the stumps at each end and shall be 8 ft. 8 inches/2.64 m. in length, with the stumps in the centre. - The Popping Crease
The popping crease, which is the back edge of the crease marking, shall be in front of and parallel with the bowling crease. It shall have the back edge of the crease marking 4 ft/1.22 m. from the centre of the stumps and shall extend to a minimum of 6 ft/1.83 m. on either side of the line of the wicket.
The popping crease shall be considered to be unlimited in length.
- The Return Crease
The return crease marking, of which the inside edge is the crease, shall be at each end of the bowling crease and at right angles to it. The return crease shall be marked to a minimum of 4 ft./1.22 m. behind the wicket and shall be considered to be unlimited in length. A forward extension shall be marked to the popping crease.
LAW 10
ROLLING
SWEEPING
MOWING
WATERING THE PITCH
RE-MARKING OF CREASE
- Rolling
During the match the pitch may be rolled at the request of the Captain of the batting side, for a period of not more than 7 minutes before the start of each innings, other than the first innings of the match, and before the start of each day's play. In addition, if, after the toss and before the first innings of the match, the start is delayed, the Captain of the batting side may request to have the pitch rolled for not more than 7 minutes. However, if in the opinion of the Umpires, the delay has had no significant effect upon the state of the pitch, they shall refuse any request for the rolling of the pitch.
The pitch shall not otherwise be rolled during the match.
The 7 minutes rolling permitted before the start of a day's play shall take place not earlier than half an hour before the start of play and the Captain of the batting side may delay such rolling until 10 minutes before the start of play should he so desire.
If a Captain declares an innings closed less than 15 minutes before the resumption of play, and the other Captain is thereby prevented from exercising his option of 7 minutes rolling or if he is so prevented for any other reason the time for rolling shall be taken out of the normal playing time.
- Sweeping
Such sweeping of the pitch as is necessary during the match shall be done so that the 7 minutes allowed for rolling the pitch provided for in 1. above is not affected.
- Mowing
(a) Responsibilities of Ground Authority and of Umpires
All mowings which are carried out before the toss for innings shall be the responsibility of the Ground Authority. Thereafter they shall be carried out under the supervision of the Umpires, see Law 7.2(Selection and Preparation).
(b) Initial Mowing
The pitch shall be mown before play begins on the day the match is scheduled to start or in the case of a delayed start on the day the match is expected to start. See 3(a) above. (Responsibilities of Ground Authority and of Umpires).
(c) Subsequent Mowings in a Match of 2 or More Days' Duration
In a match of two or more days' duration, the pitch shall be mown daily before play begins. Should this mowing not take place because of weather conditions, rest days or other reasons the pitch shall be mown on the first day on which the match is resumed.
(d) Mowing of the Outfield in a Match of 2 or More Days' Duration
In order to ensure that conditions are as similar as possible for both sides, the outfield shall normally be mown before the commencement of play on each day of the match, if ground and weather conditions allow. See Note (b) to this Law.
- Watering
The pitch shall not be watered during a match.
- Re-Marking Creases
Whenever possible the creases shall be re-marked.
- Maintenance of Foot Holes
In wet weather, the Umpires shall ensure that the holes made by the Bowlers and Batsmen are cleaned out and dried whenever necessary to facilitate play. In matches of 2 or more days' duration, the Umpires shall allow, if necessary, the re-turfing of foot holes made by the Bowler in his delivery stride, or the use of quick-setting fillings for the same purpose, before the start of each day's play.
- Securing of Footholds and Maintenance of Pitch
During play, the Umpires shall allow either Batsman to beat the pitch with his bat and players to secure their footholds by the use of sawdust, provided that no damage to the pitch is so caused, and Law 42. (Unfair Play) is not contravened.
NOTES
(a) Non-Turf Pitches
The above Law 10 applies to turf pitches.
The game is played on non-turf pitches in many countries at various levels. Whilst the conduct of the game on these surfaces should always be in accordance with the Laws of Cricket, it is recognised that it may sometimes be necessary for Governing Bodies to lay down special playing conditions to suit the type of non-turf pitch used in their country.
In matches played against Touring Teams, any special playing conditions should be agreed in advance by both parties.
(b) Mowing of the Outfield in a Match of 2 or More Days' Duration
If, for reasons other than ground and weather conditions, daily and complete mowing is not possible, the Ground Authority shall notify the Captains and Umpires, before the toss for innings, of the procedure to be adopted for such mowing during the match.
(c) Choice of Roller
If there is more than one roller available the Captain of the batting side shall have a choice.