For umpires, scorers, and match officials. Plain-English cricket laws with citations.
Authoritative summaries of common cricket laws and edge cases. Always verify local playing conditions for your competition.
Law 36 | When the ball would hit the stumps and batter is struck in line.
Law 21 | Front-foot, height, dangerous deliveries, and free hits (per playing conditions).
Law 22 | Judging width by batter’s stance; format differences.
Law 24 & 25 | What subs can and cannot do.
Format-specific ring and deep field limits.
Law 27.4 | Positioning, movement, and obstruction.
Law 20 | When the ball becomes dead; safety and interference cases.
Law 37 | Intent, communication, and running lines.
Law 38 & 39 | Decision logic when keeper breaks the wicket.
Law 18.3 | When runs do not count; deliberate short runs.