How many rules are in cricket?

Answer 1

There are many different specifications in cricket as to how the game is played, however the MCC has created an official list which are known as "The 42 Laws of Cricket", in addition to which there are five appendixes.

Answer 2

The rules of cricket are commonly referred to as "The 42 Laws of Cricket", established by the MCC (Marylebone Cricket Club) A detailed description in each of the laws is given, and they are broken into a number of sections:

• Players and Officials
• Equipment and Laying out of the pitch
• Structure of the game.
• Scoring and Winning
• Mechanics of Dismissal
• Ways to get out
• Fielders
• Fair and unfair play

In addition to these laws there are the five appendices which are:

• Appendix A - Specifications and diagrams of the stumps and bails.
• Appendix B - Specifications and diagrams of the pitch and the creases.
• Appendix C - Specifications and diagrams of the gloves.
• Appendix D - Definitions.
• Appendix E - The bat.

Check the related links section for a Wikipedia page with detailed explanations on each of the laws.

Answer 3

There are 42 laws in cricket.

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Answer 5

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