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Cricket · Laws of Cricket

Law 42: Players' Conduct

5 parts · 25 tests · 250 facts · updated 12 October 2026 · markdown

Law 42 sets out how the umpires act on unacceptable conduct (the Dead ball call, deciding the Level, No ball and Wide calls standing, the captain summoned, lost playing time), the four Levels of offence and the umpires' steps for each (a final warning or 5 Penalty runs for Level 1, 5 Penalty runs for Level 2, a suspension for Level 3, removal for the match for Level 4), a captain refusing to remove a player, and the additional points on wicket-keepers, substitutes and runners.

42.421Players' Conduct: Unacceptable Conduct

The umpires acting on unacceptable conduct, the four Levels of offence, the Dead ball call, the decision of the umpires together, No ball and Wide calls standing, the summons of the captain (batters may not deputise) and the lost playing time.

Test 1Acting on unacceptable conductTake a test

  1. Law 42.1.1 puts the duty on the umpires.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.1 · recall

  2. Levels 1 to 4 are set out in 42.2 to 42.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.1 · recall

  3. The decision on the Level follows the report.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1 · applied

  4. Each level has its own clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.1 · recall

  5. Law 42 has Levels 1 to 4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.1 · applied

  6. Law 42.1.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.2 · recall

  7. The call may be delayed until the umpire is satisfied it will not disadvantage the non-offending side.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.2 · recall

  8. Laws 40, 41 and 42.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 40 to 42 · applied

  9. The Law says at any time during the match.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.2 · recall

  10. Law 42 follows Unfair play.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42 · recall

Test 2Deciding the Level and applying sanctionsTake a test

  1. He reports to the other umpire.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.3 · recall

  2. Together they decide.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.3 · recall

  3. Law 42.1.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.3 · applied

  4. They determine the Level and apply the related sanctions.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.3 · recall

  5. Law 42.1.3 gives the decision to the umpires together.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.3 · applied

  6. Any call of No ball or Wide before the offence shall stand.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.4 · recall

  7. Law 42.1.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.4 · applied

  8. Laws 42.1.1 to 42.1.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1 · applied

  9. The third sub-clause of 42.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.3 · recall

  10. The fourth sub-clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.4 · recall

Test 3Summoning the captainTake a test

  1. They summon the captain to the field.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.5 · recall

  2. Solely for the purpose of this Law the batters may not deputise.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.5 · recall

  3. The summons precedes the information.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.5 · applied

  4. For each Level 1 to 4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.5 · recall

  5. Solely for this Law the batters may not deputise.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.5 · applied

  6. The umpires summon the captain to the field.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.5 · applied

  7. The fifth sub-clause of 42.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.5 · recall

  8. After a batter's offence the umpires send for the offending side's captain (Law 42.1.5), who is then told which Level the conduct falls into and what follows.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.5 · applied

  9. Law 41.3.4 allows it, Law 42.1.5 does not.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.5 · applied

  10. The sub-clause starts if the offence is by a batter.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.5 · recall

Test 4Playing time lostTake a test

  1. Playing time shall be counted as lost from the call of Time to the call of Play.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.6 · recall

  2. Excluding intervals (Law 11) and suspensions of play (Law 2.8).

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.6 · recall

  3. The extension follows the call of Play.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.6 · applied

  4. The time for close of play shall be extended by this length of time.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.6 · recall

  5. Law 42.1.6 extends it.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.6 · applied

  6. No overs shall be deducted during the Last hour solely on account of this time.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.6 · recall

  7. Law 42.1.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.6 · applied

  8. Law 42.1.6 lists them so.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.6 · applied

  9. Intervals are Law 11 and suspensions of play Law 2.8.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.6 · recall

  10. Law 42.1.6 says for each Level 1 to 4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.6 · recall

Test 5Law 42.1 in casesTake a test

  1. Law 42.1.2 has the umpire call Dead ball for unacceptable conduct, though he may hold the call until it will not disadvantage the side that did nothing wrong.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.2 · applied

  2. Law 42.1.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.4 · applied

  3. Laws 42.1 to 42.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42 · applied

  4. Clauses 42.1 to 42.7.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42 · recall

  5. Law 42.6 is headed Captain refusing to remove a player from the field.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.6 · applied

  6. The first clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1 · recall

  7. The sixth clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.6 · recall

  8. Laws 42.5, 42.6 and 42.7.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42 · applied

  9. The seventh clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.7 · recall

  10. Law 42.1.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.2 · recall

42.422Players' Conduct: Level 1 Offences

What a Level 1 offence is (dissent, mistreating the ground or equipment, obscene or insulting language, an obscene gesture, excessive appealing, advancing aggressively when appealing), the umpires' six steps (Time, summon the captain, a final warning to the team or 5 Penalty runs, Play, the report) and cases.

Test 1What a Level 1 offence isTake a test

  1. Dissent by word or action is Level 1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.1 · recall

  2. It is the first listed Level 1 action.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.1 · recall

  3. The Level is judged before the sanctions.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2 · applied

  4. Using language that is obscene, offensive or insulting.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.1 · recall

  5. Only dissent is Level 1; the others are higher Levels.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.1 · applied

  6. Law 42.2.1 lists it.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.1 · recall

  7. Appealing excessively is listed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.1 · recall

  8. Law 42.2.1 lists them so.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.1 · applied

  9. Law 42.2.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.1 · recall

  10. Any other misconduct equivalent in the opinion of the umpires.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.1 · recall

Test 2Level 1: the umpires' stepsTake a test

  1. The umpire shall call Time, if necessary.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.1 · recall

  2. Law 42.2.2.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.2 · recall

  3. Law 42.2.2.1 to 42.2.2.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2 · applied

  4. Law 42.2.2.3.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.3 · recall

  5. The first offence draws a warning.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.3 · applied

  6. It applies to all members of the team for the remainder of the match.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.3.1 · recall

  7. Law 42.2.2.3.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.3.2 · recall

  8. The penalty replaces the warning.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2 · applied

  9. Law 42.2.2.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.4 · recall

  10. Law 42.2.2.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.5 · recall

Test 3Level 1: the penalty and the reportTake a test

  1. Law 42.2.2.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.4 · recall

  2. Award 5 Penalty runs to the opposing team.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.4 · recall

  3. Law 42.2.2.4 to 42.2.2.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2 · applied

  4. It follows an offence at any Level.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.4 · applied

  5. Law 42.2.2.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.4 · applied

  6. Law 42.2.2.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.6 · recall

  7. Law 42.2.2.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.6 · recall

  8. Warning, penalty, report.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2 · applied

  9. The last of the Level 1 steps.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.6 · recall

  10. The warning is first and final.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.4 · applied

Test 4Level 1 offences in casesTake a test

  1. Showing dissent by word or action is Level 1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.1 · applied

  2. Wilfully mistreating equipment.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.1 · applied

  3. Warning then penalty.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2 · applied

  4. Appealing excessively.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.1 · applied

  5. Dissent is Level 1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.1 · applied

  6. Law 42.2.2.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.3 · applied

  7. A Level 1 offence follows an offence by the team.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.4 · applied

  8. Law 42.2.2.1 to 42.2.2.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2 · applied

  9. Law 42.2.2.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.1 · recall

  10. The second clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2 · recall

Test 5Level 1 in wordsTake a test

  1. Law 42.2.1 lists seven items.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.1 · recall

  2. 42.2.2.1 to 42.2.2.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2 · recall

  3. The Levels rise in seriousness.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42 · applied

  4. The fifth step.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.5 · recall

  5. Law 42.2 is headed Level 1 offences and action by umpires.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2 · applied

  6. The first step.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.1 · recall

  7. The third step.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.3 · recall

  8. Warning, penalty, report.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2 · applied

  9. The fourth step.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.4 · recall

  10. Levels rise in seriousness.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2 · recall

42.423Players' Conduct: Level 2 and the Level 3 Offences

What a Level 2 offence is (serious dissent, deliberate contact with a player, a dangerous throw, obscene or seriously insulting language) and the umpires' six steps with 5 Penalty runs, and what a Level 3 offence is (intimidating an umpire, threatening to assault a player or other person).

Test 1What a Level 2 offence isTake a test

  1. Serious dissent is Level 2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.1 · recall

  2. Law 42.3.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.1 · recall

  3. The Level precedes the sanctions.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3 · applied

  4. Law 42.3.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.1 · recall

  5. Only the dangerous throw is Level 2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.1 · applied

  6. Language to another player, umpire, team official or spectator.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.1 · recall

  7. Law 42.3.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.1 · recall

  8. Law 42.3.1 lists them so.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.1 · applied

  9. Inappropriate and deliberate physical contact with another player.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.1 · applied

  10. The third clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3 · recall

Test 2Level 2: the umpires' stepsTake a test

  1. Law 42.3.2.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.2.1 · recall

  2. Law 42.3.2.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.2.3 · recall

  3. Law 42.3.2.1 to 42.3.2.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.2 · applied

  4. Award 5 Penalty runs to the opposing team.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.2.3 · recall

  5. Level 2 awards 5 Penalty runs.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.2.3 · applied

  6. Level 2 awards the runs at once.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.2.3 · applied

  7. Law 42.3.2.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.2.4 · recall

  8. Law 42.3.2.1 to 42.3.2.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.2 · applied

  9. Law 42.3.2.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.2.5 · recall

  10. Law 42.3.2.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.2.6 · recall

Test 3What a Level 3 offence isTake a test

  1. Law 42.4.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.1 · recall

  2. Intimidating an umpire and threatening to assault someone else.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.1 · recall

  3. Law 42.4.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2 · applied

  4. Threatening to assault a player or any other person except an umpire.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.1 · recall

  5. Only intimidating an umpire is Level 3 here.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.1 · applied

  6. See 42.5.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.1 · recall

  7. The fourth clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4 · recall

  8. Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42 · applied

  9. Law 42.4.2.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.1 · recall

  10. Law 42.4.2.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.2 · recall

Test 4Level 2 and 3 offences in casesTake a test

  1. Serious dissent at an umpire's decision is listed in Law 42.3.1 as a Level 2 offence; plain dissent is Level 1 under 42.2.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.1 · applied

  2. Intimidating an umpire by language or gesture.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.1 · applied

  3. Levels 1 to 4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42 · applied

  4. Throwing the ball at a player in an inappropriate and dangerous manner.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.1 · applied

  5. Throwing dangerously at a person is Level 2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.1 · applied

  6. Threatening to assault a player.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.1 · applied

  7. Level 2 awards runs in every case.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.2.3 · applied

  8. Levels 1 to 4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42 · applied

  9. Law 42.4.2.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3 · recall

  10. Laws 42.2 to 42.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42 · recall

Test 5Level 2 and 3 in wordsTake a test

  1. The first sub-clause of 42.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.1 · recall

  2. The first sub-clause of 42.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.1 · recall

  3. Laws 42.2 to 42.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42 · applied

  4. 42.3.2.1 to 42.3.2.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.2 · recall

  5. Law 42.4 is the clause headed Level 3 offences and action by umpires: it lists intimidating an umpire and threatening to assault a player, and sets out the suspension that follows.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4 · applied

  6. 42.4.2.1 to 42.4.2.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2 · recall

  7. The fourth step.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.2.4 · recall

  8. Law 42.4.2.1 to 42.4.2.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2 · applied

  9. The third step.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3 · recall

  10. The fourth step.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.4 · recall

42.424Players' Conduct: The Level 3 Suspension

Removing the offender for ten overs (a fifth of the innings in limited-overs matches, a part-over counted as a whole), the rules for a suspended fielder, bowler and batter, the warning to the captain, carrying remaining overs forward, the penalty runs and the report.

Test 1Removing the player for a periodTake a test

  1. Law 42.4.2.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3 · recall

  2. Law 42.4.2.3.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.1 · recall

  3. He returns after serving.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3 · applied

  4. They shall not count towards the overs for which the player is suspended.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.1 · recall

  5. Law 42.4.2.3.1 gives ten overs.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.1 · applied

  6. One fifth of the number of overs allocated to the current innings at its commencement.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.2 · recall

  7. A part-over shall be considered as a whole over.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.2 · recall

  8. Laws 42.4.2.3.1 then 42.4.2.3.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3 · applied

  9. One fifth of 50.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.2 · applied

  10. One fifth of 20.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.2 · applied

Test 2A suspended fielder or bowlerTake a test

  1. Law 42.4.2.3.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.3 · recall

  2. He may return and may bowl immediately.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.3 · recall

  3. Another bowler completes the over.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.4 · applied

  4. Law 42.4.2.3.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.4 · recall

  5. No substitute is allowed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.3 · applied

  6. Law 42.4.2.3.4 has a mid-over suspension finished by a different bowler, who must not have bowled the previous over and may not bowl the next.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.4 · recall

  7. No substitute shall be allowed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.3 · applied

  8. Law 42.4.2.3.1 to 42.4.2.3.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3 · applied

  9. The fourth sub-step of the suspension.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.4 · recall

  10. The third sub-step.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.3 · recall

Test 3A suspended batterTake a test

  1. A suspended batter who has not been dismissed serves the suspension first and can then resume, but Law 42.4.2.3.5 lets him come back in at the fall of a wicket, not at a moment of his choosing.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.5 · recall

  2. He shall be replaced by another member of his team.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.5 · recall

  3. He returns only at a wicket.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.5 · applied

  4. The innings is completed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.5 · recall

  5. Law 42.4.2.3.5 records him as Retired - not out.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.5 · applied

  6. He is to be recorded as Retired - not out.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.5 · recall

  7. The period of suspension will not commence until the start of the next innings.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.6 · recall

  8. Law 42.4.2.3.6.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.6 · applied

  9. He may not act as a runner during the innings when he was suspended.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.6 · recall

  10. The fifth sub-step.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.5 · recall

Test 4Warning, carry-forward and the reportTake a test

  1. Law 42.4.2.3.7.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.7 · recall

  2. Any overs remaining shall be carried forward to the next and subsequent innings.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.8 · recall

  3. Law 42.4.2.3 to 42.4.2.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2 · applied

  4. A part over shall not count.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.8 · recall

  5. Law 42.4.2.3.8 carries them forward.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.8 · applied

  6. Law 42.4.2.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.4 · recall

  7. Award 5 Penalty runs to the opposing team.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.4 · recall

  8. Law 42.4.2.3.8.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.8 · applied

  9. Signal the Level 3 offence to the scorers.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.4 · recall

  10. Law 42.4.2.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.5 · recall

Test 5Level 3 in casesTake a test

  1. Remaining overs carry forward.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.8 · applied

  2. Balls remaining in the over in progress shall not count.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.1 · applied

  3. He returns after serving.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3 · applied

  4. Law 24.1.2 shall not apply.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.7.1 · applied

  5. The last sub-step carries them forward.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.8 · applied

  6. The seventh clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.7 · recall

  7. The innings is completed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.5 · applied

  8. Law 42.4.2.3.1 to 42.4.2.3.8.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3 · applied

  9. 42.4.2.3.1 to 42.4.2.3.8.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3 · recall

  10. The last sub-step.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.8 · recall

42.425Players' Conduct: Level 4, Refusing Captains and Additional Points

What a Level 4 offence is (threatening or assaulting an umpire, assault, violence), removal for the remainder of the match with 5 Penalty runs, a captain who refuses to remove a player (Law 16.3, both refusing means no result), and the additional points on wicket-keepers, substitutes and runners.

Test 1What a Level 4 offence isTake a test

  1. Law 42.5.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.1 · recall

  2. Law 42.5.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.1 · recall

  3. Law 42.5.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2 · applied

  4. Law 42.5.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.1 · recall

  5. Assault is Level 4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.1 · applied

  6. Committing any other act of violence.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.1 · recall

  7. Law 42.5.1 lists four.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.1 · recall

  8. Law 42.5.1 lists them so.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.1 · applied

  9. The fifth clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5 · recall

  10. Deliberate physical contact with an umpire.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.1 · applied

Test 2Level 4: removal and recordingTake a test

  1. Law 42.5.2.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.3 · recall

  2. Law 42.5.2.3.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.3.1 · recall

  3. He is recorded at later innings.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.3.1 · applied

  4. He is recorded as Retired - out at the commencement of any subsequent innings.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.3.1 · recall

  5. Law 42.5.2.3.1 records him as Retired - out.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.3.1 · applied

  6. Law 42.5.2.3.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.3.2 · recall

  7. Unless he has been dismissed under any of Laws 32 to 39.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.3.3 · recall

  8. Law 42.5.2.3.1 to 42.5.2.3.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.3 · applied

  9. Law 42.5.2.3.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.3.3 · recall

  10. Law 42.5.2.3.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.3.4 · recall

Test 3Level 4: penalty and reportTake a test

  1. Law 42.5.2.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.4 · recall

  2. Law 42.5.2.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.4 · recall

  3. Law 42.5.2.1 to 42.5.2.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2 · applied

  4. Signal the Level 4 offence.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.4 · recall

  5. Law 42.5.2.4 awards 5 Penalty runs.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.4 · applied

  6. Law 42.5.2.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.5 · recall

  7. Law 42.5.2.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.5 · recall

  8. The report is last.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2 · applied

  9. Law 42.5.2.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.1 · recall

  10. Law 42.5.2.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.2 · recall

Test 4A captain who refusesTake a test

  1. Law 42.6.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.6.1 · recall

  2. Law 42.6.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.6.2 · recall

  3. Law 42.6.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.6.1 · applied

  4. The match is not concluded as in Law 12.9.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.6.2 · recall

  5. Law 42.6.2 says no result.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.6.2 · applied

  6. There shall be no result under Law 16.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.6.2 · recall

  7. The first sub-clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.6.1 · recall

  8. Law 42.6.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.6.2 · applied

  9. The second sub-clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.6.2 · recall

  10. Law 42.6.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.6.1 · applied

Test 5Additional points for Levels 3 and 4Take a test

  1. Law 24.1.2 shall not apply.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.7.1 · recall

  2. Substitute fielders.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.7.1 · recall

  3. Law 42.7.2.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.7.2.2 · applied

  4. Each suffers the penalty.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.7.2.1 · recall

  5. Only the substitute and captain are reported.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.7.2.1 · applied

  6. Only the substitute and captain.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.7.2.1 · recall

  7. Each suffers the penalty.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.7.2.2 · recall

  8. Laws 42.7.1, 42.7.2, 42.7.2.1 and 42.7.2.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.7 · applied

  9. It applies to the runner for the remainder of the match.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.7.2.2 · recall

  10. In only the current innings to the batter.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.7.2.2 · recall

Sources

MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd edition, 2022), Law 42 with Laws 2.8, 11, 12.9, 16, 16.3, 24.1.2, 32 to 39, 41.3.4 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 42.2.114
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.112
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 4210
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.510
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.610
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.19
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.39
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.48
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.58
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.17
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.87
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.36
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.26
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.26
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.6.26
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.25
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.2.35
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.35
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.14
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.1.44
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.34
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.24
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.44
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.14
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.24
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.44
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.3.14
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.44
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.6.14
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.7.2.24
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.13
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.73
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.13
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.63
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.23
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.63
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.7.13
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.23
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.7.2.13
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.62
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.52
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.32
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.2.42
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.42
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.32
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.3.32
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.52
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 40 to 421
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.21
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.3.11
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.2.2.3.21
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.2.11
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.2.51
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.3.2.61
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.11
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.21
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.3.71
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.4.2.51
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.51
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.3.21
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.3.41
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.11
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 42.5.2.21