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Cricket · Laws of Cricket

Law 37: Obstructing the Field

3 parts · 15 tests · 150 facts · updated 12 October 2026 · markdown

Law 37 sets out how either batter is out Obstructing the field (a wilful obstruction or distraction of the fielding side by word or action, or the striker wilfully striking the ball with a hand not holding the bat), when he is not out (accidental, to avoid injury, a lawful guarding stroke), obstructing a ball from being caught, returning the ball to a fielder without consent, the runs scored and that the bowler gets no credit.

37.371Obstructing the Field: Out and Not Out

How either batter is out Obstructing the field (a wilful attempt to obstruct or distract the fielding side by word or action, or the striker wilfully striking the ball with a hand not holding the bat, whether or not No ball is called) and when he is not out (accidental, to avoid injury, a lawful guarding stroke).

Test 1Wilfully obstructing or distracting the fielding sideTake a test

  1. The offence is a wilful attempt to obstruct or distract the fielding side by word or action.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.1 · recall

  2. The Law says while the ball is in play.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.1 · recall

  3. The obstruction follows the fielder's move and ends the innings.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.1 · applied

  4. The Law covers both word and action.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.1 · recall

  5. Only the wilful obstruction is the offence.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.1 · applied

  6. The Law applies to either batter.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.1 · recall

  7. Wilful distraction by word is within the Law.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.1 · applied

  8. Laws 37.1 to 37.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37 · applied

  9. See also Law 34.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.1 · recall

  10. The first sub-clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.1 · recall

Test 2Striking the ball with a hand not holding the batTake a test

  1. The offence is a wilful strike with a hand not holding the bat while receiving the ball.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.2 · recall

  2. Law 37.1.2 speaks of receiving a ball delivered by the bowler.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.2 · recall

  3. The wilful free hand strike ends his innings.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.2 · applied

  4. The Law says whether it is the first strike or a second or subsequent strike.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.2 · recall

  5. Only the free hand strike is the offence.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.2 · applied

  6. It covers playing at the ball and multiple strikes in defence of the wicket.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.2 · recall

  7. A wilful strike with a free hand is covered by Law 37.1.2, not Law 34.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.2 · applied

  8. The free hand strike is the offence even after the bat.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.2 · applied

  9. Law 34 excepts a hand not holding the bat and Law 37 picks it up.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.1.1 · recall

  10. The second sub-clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.2 · recall

Test 3The Law applies to a No ball tooTake a test

  1. Law 37.1.3 says it applies whether or not No ball is called.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.3 · recall

  2. The third sub-clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.3 · recall

  3. The dismissal applies and the penalty remains.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5 · applied

  4. Law 37.1.3 keeps the dismissal.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.3 · applied

  5. Law 37.1.3 applies the Law in either case.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.3 · applied

  6. Law 34.1.3 says Hit the ball twice applies whether or not No ball is called, exactly as Law 37.1.3 does for Obstructing the field; both Laws reach a No ball, unlike Bowled, Caught and LBW.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.1.3 · recall

  7. The Law applies either way.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.3 · applied

  8. Laws 37.1.1, 37.1.2 and 37.1.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1 · applied

  9. Nothing in the clause ties the offence to one kind of delivery.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.3 · recall

  10. Laws 32, 33 and 36 exclude a No ball; Law 37.1 does not.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.3 · recall

Test 4Not out Obstructing the fieldTake a test

  1. Law 37.2 excuses obstruction or distraction that is accidental, as well as obstruction to avoid injury and a lawful second strike to guard the wicket; an apology, the state of the ball or the fielder's condition make no difference.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.2 · recall

  2. Accidental obstruction is excepted.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.2 · applied

  3. Avoiding injury is excepted.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.2 · applied

  4. Avoiding injury is excepted.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.2 · recall

  5. Only the accidental obstruction is excepted.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.2 · applied

  6. Avoiding injury is excepted.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.2 · applied

  7. A lawful guarding stroke under Law 34.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.2 · recall

  8. The Law lists them in that order.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.2 · applied

  9. Ball lawfully struck more than once.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.2 · recall

  10. The second clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.2 · recall

Test 5Obstructing the field in casesTake a test

  1. A wilful block while the ball is in play.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.1 · applied

  2. Word distraction is within the Law.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.1 · applied

  3. The appeal is answered after the offence.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1 · applied

  4. No wilful act.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.2 · applied

  5. A wilful block while the ball is in play is the offence.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.1 · applied

  6. The first clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1 · recall

  7. Clauses 37.1 to 37.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37 · recall

  8. Laws 36, 37, 38 and 39.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 36 to 39 · applied

  9. Law 37 follows Leg before wicket.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37 · recall

  10. It is not one of the three listed for the keeper's end.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 31.5 · recall

37.372Obstructing the Field: A Catch and Returning the Ball

Obstructing a ball from being caught (wilful obstruction by either batter that prevents the striker being out Caught, even when guarding the wicket, and obstruction from a No ball) and returning the ball to a fielder without consent.

Test 1Preventing a catchTake a test

  1. The striker is out if wilful obstruction or distraction by either batter prevents him being out Caught.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.1 · recall

  2. Law 37.3.1 makes the striker out.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.1 · applied

  3. The obstruction prevents the catch.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.1 · applied

  4. The Law says by either batter.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.1 · recall

  5. Law 37.3.1 makes the striker out Obstructing the field.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.1 · applied

  6. The catch was prevented by wilful obstruction.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.1 · applied

  7. The first part of the clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.1 · recall

  8. Laws 37.3.1, 37.3.2 and 37.3.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3 · applied

  9. The third clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3 · recall

  10. The obstruction prevented a Caught.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.1 · recall

Test 2Even when guarding the wicketTake a test

  1. Law 37.3.2 says 37.3.1 applies even then.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.2 · recall

  2. Lawful guarding does not excuse preventing a catch.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.2 · applied

  3. The lawful stroke does not excuse the prevention.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.2 · applied

  4. The second sub-clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.2 · recall

  5. Law 37.3.2 applies 37.3.1 even when guarding.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.2 · applied

  6. Ball lawfully struck more than once.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.2 · recall

  7. Law 37.3 qualifies Law 37.2's exception with the words However, see 37.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.2 · recall

  8. Law 37.2 then 37.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.2 · applied

  9. The guarding exception in Law 37.2 is qualified by a pointer to 37.3: a lawful second strike does not save the striker if it prevents him being caught.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.2 · recall

  10. He prevented the catch.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.2 · applied

Test 3Obstruction from a No ballTake a test

  1. The batter who caused the obstruction or distraction is out.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.3 · recall

  2. The batter who caused it is out.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.3 · applied

  3. The obstruction on a No ball dismisses the culprit.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.3 · applied

  4. The batter who caused the obstruction.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.3 · recall

  5. Law 37.3.3 makes the batter who caused it out.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.3 · applied

  6. The striker is not out if the obstruction of a catch occurs while defending his wicket from a No ball with a lawful second strike.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.3 · recall

  7. The specific exception applies.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.3 · applied

  8. The exception saves him.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.3 · applied

  9. The third sub-clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.3 · recall

  10. Law 37.3.1 applies on a fair ball, making the striker out.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.1 · applied

Test 4Returning the ball to a fielderTake a test

  1. Without the consent of a fielder.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.4 · recall

  2. Bat or any part of person.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.4 · recall

  3. No consent makes it an offence.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.4 · applied

  4. At any time while the ball is in play.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.4 · recall

  5. Returning without consent is the offence.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.4 · applied

  6. Returning without consent is the offence.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.4 · applied

  7. Consent of a fielder removes the offence.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.4 · applied

  8. Consent removes the offence.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.4 · applied

  9. The fourth clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.4 · recall

  10. Law 34.2.1 notes Law 37.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.4 · recall

Test 5Catches and returns in casesTake a test

  1. 37.3.1 to 37.3.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3 · recall

  2. Law 33.2.2.2 allows a catch after more than one lawful strike.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 33.2.2.2 · applied

  3. Laws 37.1 to 37.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37 · applied

  4. Law 37.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.4 · applied

  5. Law 37.4 is headed Returning the ball to a fielder.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.4 · applied

  6. The last clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.6 · recall

  7. The fifth clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5 · recall

  8. The result follows the prevention.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.1 · applied

  9. Law 37.3.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.1 · applied

  10. Law 37.4 applies at any time while the ball is in play: whenever a batter, without a fielder's consent, uses bat or person to return the ball to a fielder, he is out Obstructing the field.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.4 · recall

37.373Obstructing the Field: Runs and Credit

The runs after an Obstructing the field dismissal (completed runs scored and penalties kept, unless a catch was prevented, then no completed runs and the non-striker returns), the cross-references to Law 18 and that the bowler gets no credit.

Test 1Runs when the catch is not preventedTake a test

  1. Law 37.5.1 scores runs completed before the offence.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.1 · recall

  2. The Law lists those awards too.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.1 · recall

  3. The completed runs and penalties are scored.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.1 · applied

  4. Runs completed before the offence are scored.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.1 · applied

  5. The Wide penalty is one of the awards the first sub-clause keeps even when the batter is out.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.1 · applied

  6. Runs awarded for penalties and runs scored when a batter is dismissed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.1 · recall

  7. The one-run penalty for a Wide is scored.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.1 · applied

  8. The penalty and the completed runs stand.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.1 · applied

  9. The first sub-clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.1 · recall

  10. Completed runs only.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.1 · recall

Test 2Runs when a catch is preventedTake a test

  1. Law 37.5.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.2 · recall

  2. Only the 5 Penalty runs stand.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.2 · recall

  3. The runs are void and he goes back.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.2 · applied

  4. Law 18.11 applies.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.2 · recall

  5. Law 37.5.2 says completed runs shall not be scored.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.2 · applied

  6. Completed runs are not scored.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.2 · applied

  7. The second sub-clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.2 · recall

  8. The Law lists them so.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.2 · applied

  9. Law 37.5.2 says only that the completed runs are lost and that any award of 5 Penalty runs to either side stands; the one-run penalty for a No ball or Wide is not addressed there, being kept in place by Laws 21.15 and 22.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.2 · applied

  10. Law 18.11 applies.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.2 · recall

Test 3The bowler gets no creditTake a test

  1. Law 37.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.6 · recall

  2. No bowler gets credit.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.6 · applied

  3. The credit question follows.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.6 · applied

  4. The last clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.6 · recall

  5. Law 37.6 gives the bowler no credit.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.6 · applied

  6. The heading states the rule.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.6 · recall

  7. Those Laws say the bowler does not get credit.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.6 · recall

  8. Laws 37.4, 37.5 and 37.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37 · applied

  9. The clause is about the bowler.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.6 · recall

  10. Law 37.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.6 · recall

Test 4Cross-references and cases of Law 37Take a test

  1. Law 37.1.1 ends with a single cross-reference, to Law 34 (Hit the ball twice), because a wilful second strike can be either offence.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.1 · recall

  2. Runs awarded for penalties.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.1 · recall

  3. Laws 18.6, 18.8 and 18.11.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5 · applied

  4. Runs scored when a batter is dismissed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.1 · recall

  5. Law 37.5.2 cites Law 18.11.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.2 · applied

  6. Batter returning to original end.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.2 · recall

  7. Law 37.5.1 scores the one-run penalty.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.1 · applied

  8. Law 37.5.2 governs.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.2 · applied

  9. Under Law 37.5.1 the runs the batters had completed before the obstruction are scored, together with any one-run or 5-run penalties; the run in progress, if any, is lost. Here that is the two completed runs.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.1 · applied

  10. Law 18.11 applies.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.2 · applied

Test 5Law 37 as a wholeTake a test

  1. Law 36 is Leg before wicket.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 36 · recall

  2. Law 38 is Run out.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 38 · recall

  3. Laws 37.1 to 37.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37 · applied

  4. 37.1.1 to 37.1.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1 · recall

  5. Law 37.5 is headed Runs scored.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5 · applied

  6. The second clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.2 · recall

  7. The second sub-clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.2 · recall

  8. The credit question follows.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37 · applied

  9. The third sub-clause of 37.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.3 · recall

  10. The fourth clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.4 · recall

Sources

MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd edition, 2022), Law 37 with Laws 18.6, 18.8, 18.11, 31.5, 33.2.2.2 and 34 as cross-references (paraphrased in original wording; original questions authored from the Laws, not reproduced)

  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.215
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.414
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.114
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.5.214
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.113
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.111
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.210
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.310
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.610
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 377
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.1.37
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.3.27
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.54
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.14
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 37.33
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.1.11
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.1.31
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 36 to 391
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 31.51
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 33.2.2.21
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 361
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 381