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Cricket · Laws of Cricket

Law 34: Hit the Ball Twice

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

Law 34 sets out when the striker is out Hit the ball twice (a wilful second strike with bat or person before a fielder touches the ball), the exceptions (returning the ball to a fielder, striking after a fielder touched it), lawful second strikes solely to guard the wicket (even on a No ball, never to stop a catch), what happens to runs and the dead ball, and that the bowler gets no credit.

34.341Hit the Ball Twice: Out

How the striker is out Hit the ball twice (a wilful second strike with the bat or person before a fielder touches the ball, other than a hand not holding the bat and other than to guard the wicket), what struck includes, and that the Law applies whether or not No ball is called.

Test 1When the striker is out Hit the ball twiceTake a test

  1. The second strike must be wilful and before any fielder has touched the ball.

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

  2. The Law begins with while the ball is in play.

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

  3. The second strike before any fielder touch completes the dismissal.

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

  4. The Law names the bat and the person as the means.

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

  5. Only the wilful second strike before any fielder touch is out; the others are exceptions.

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

  6. The Law says other than a hand not holding the bat.

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

  7. A wilful second strike outside the guarding exception dismisses him.

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

  8. Laws 34.1 to 34.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34 · applied

  9. The first sub-clause gives the dismissal.

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

  10. Law 34 follows Law 33, Caught.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34 · recall

Test 2Wilful strikes and the hand not holding the batTake a test

  1. The Law says the striker wilfully strikes it again.

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

  2. Only a wilful strike is the offence.

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

  3. Accident is not the offence.

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

  4. The Law excepts a hand not holding the bat.

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

  5. A hand not holding the bat is excepted by Law 34.1.1.

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

  6. Only a hand not holding the bat is excepted.

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

  7. His person includes his foot.

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

  8. The free hand is outside the offence.

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

  9. See 34.3 and Law 37 (Obstructing the field).

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

  10. A second strike solely to guard his wicket is permitted.

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

Test 3Strike includes the striker's personTake a test

  1. Law 34.1.2 extends strike to contact with the striker's person.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.1.2 · recall

  2. The Law counts contact with the person as a strike.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.1.2 · applied

  3. The pad contact is the first strike.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.1.2 · applied

  4. Moving the body into the ball's path on purpose is a second strike by his person, so it falls under the offence.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.1.2 · applied

  5. Only the thigh row is contact with the striker's own person; the rest are other objects.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.1.2 · applied

  6. The second sub-clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.1.2 · recall

  7. The pad hit counts as the first strike, and the deliberate kick is the wilful second one.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.1.2 · applied

  8. Strike includes person.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.1.2 · applied

  9. The definition runs through the whole Law.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.1.2 · recall

  10. The Law speaks of contact with the person without limit.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.1.2 · recall

Test 4The Law applies to a No ball tooTake a test

  1. Law 34.1.3 says it applies whether or not No ball is called.

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

  2. No ball does not protect him from this dismissal.

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

  3. The No ball does not stop the dismissal.

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

  4. The third sub-clause.

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

  5. Law 34.1.3 applies the Law in either case.

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

  6. Bowled and Caught both exclude a No ball in their opening clause, while Hit the ball twice does not.

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

  7. Under Law 34.1.3 a No ball call makes no difference, so the striker can still be out Hit the ball twice.

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

  8. Laws 34.1.1, 34.1.2 and 34.1.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.1 · applied

  9. The Law applies either way.

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

  10. Law 34.1.3 applies the dismissal to a No ball; Laws 32, 33 and 36 each name a No ball as an exclusion.

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

Test 5Out Hit the ball twice in casesTake a test

  1. A deliberate second hit with no fielder touch is exactly the offence, however the ball first came off the bat.

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

  2. Accidental contact is not wilful.

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

  3. The decision follows the wilful strike.

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

  4. The Law excepts a hand not holding the bat.

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

  5. The board's wilful second hit with no fielder contact yet is the exact case of the offence.

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

  6. Law 34.1.1 requires the second strike to come before any fielder has touched the ball; nothing has to touch it first, and once a fielder has touched it a further strike is no longer this offence.

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

  7. Law 34.3 allows a strike solely to guard the wicket.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.3 · applied

  8. Laws 33, 34, 35 and 36.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 33 to 36 · applied

  9. The first clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.1 · recall

  10. Clauses 34.1 to 34.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34 · recall

34.342Hit the Ball Twice: Not Out and Lawful Strikes

When the striker is not out Hit the ball twice (returning the ball to a fielder, striking after a fielder touched it) and when he may lawfully strike the ball more than once, solely to guard his wicket before a fielder touches it, even on a No ball but never to prevent a catch.

Test 1Returning the ball to a fielderTake a test

  1. Returning the ball to any fielder is excepted.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2.1 · recall

  2. The Law excepts a strike to return the ball to a fielder.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2.1 · applied

  3. The return is excepted.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2.1 · applied

  4. Note Law 37.4, Returning the ball to a fielder.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2.1 · recall

  5. Only returning the ball to a fielder is excepted.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2.1 · applied

  6. The Law says any fielder.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2.1 · recall

  7. The note points to Law 37.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2.1 · applied

  8. Returning the ball is not an offence under this Law.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2.1 · applied

  9. The Law says a second or subsequent time.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2.1 · recall

  10. The first sub-clause of 34.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2.1 · recall

Test 2Striking the ball after a fielder touched itTake a test

  1. The exception turns on a fielder's earlier touch, not on what the striker meant to do.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2.2 · recall

  2. Once the fielder has fumbled it, the striker's later wilful strike is outside the offence.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2.2 · applied

  3. The fielder's touch lifts Law 34.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2.2 · applied

  4. Note Law 37.1, Out Obstructing the field.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2.2 · recall

  5. Only the row with a fielder's touch before the strike is lifted from the offence.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2.2 · applied

  6. The note points to Law 37.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2.2 · applied

  7. The touch by a fielder.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2.2 · recall

  8. Laws 34.2.1 then 34.2.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2 · applied

  9. Only a fielder's touch is named.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2.2 · applied

  10. The second sub-clause of 34.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2.2 · recall

Test 3Guarding the wicketTake a test

  1. The Law's purpose test is guarding the wicket.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.3 · recall

  2. It must be before a fielder touches the ball.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.3 · recall

  3. The purpose makes it lawful.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.3 · applied

  4. Law 34.3 allows the bat or any part of his person other than a hand not holding the bat.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.3 · recall

  5. Only a strike solely to guard the wicket before a fielder touch is lawful.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.3 · applied

  6. A tap to guard the wicket is allowed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.3 · applied

  7. A part of his person may be used to guard the wicket.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.3 · applied

  8. Those are the conditions of the clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.3 · applied

  9. The third clause is headed Ball lawfully struck more than once.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.3 · recall

  10. The Law speaks of a second or subsequent time.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.3 · applied

Test 4No ball and catchesTake a test

  1. Law 34.3 says the striker may guard his wicket even if No ball.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.3 · recall

  2. He may not prevent a catch by more than one strike.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.3 · recall

  3. The second stroke to stop a catch is outside Law 34.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.3 · applied

  4. See Law 37.3 (Obstructing a ball from being caught).

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.3 · recall

  5. The only row beyond the permission is the stroke aimed at stopping a catch from being held.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.3 · applied

  6. He may not prevent a catch by striking more than once.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.3 · applied

  7. Law 34.3 allows the guard even on a No ball.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.3 · applied

  8. The clause states them in that order.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.3 · applied

  9. Preventing a catch is outside the exception.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.3 · recall

  10. The Law says even if No ball.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.3 · recall

Test 5Not out and lawful strikes in casesTake a test

  1. He is not out because the second strike was made to return the ball to a fielder (Law 34.2.1); the fielder's touch came afterwards, so the 34.2.2 exception for a strike after a fielder's touch is not what saves him.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2 · applied

  2. The second clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2 · recall

  3. Each part is lawful.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34 · applied

  4. 34.2.1 and 34.2.2.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2 · recall

  5. The heading for lawful multiple strikes is the third clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.3 · applied

  6. 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

  7. Obstructing the field.

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

  8. Law 34.2 comes before 34.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34 · applied

  9. Law 34.3 allows it.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.3 · applied

  10. Guarding is the exception; scoring is not.

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

34.343Hit the Ball Twice: Runs, Dead Ball and Credit

What happens after a ball is lawfully struck more than once (Dead ball at the boundary or the first run, a catch allowed to complete, all runs disallowed, the not out batter returned, No ball signalled, 5-run penalties other than for helmets) and that the bowler gets no credit for a Hit the ball twice wicket.

Test 1Calling Dead ball after a lawful second strikeTake a test

  1. Law 34.4 sets the limit at the boundary or the completion of the first run.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.4 · recall

  2. He delays to allow the opportunity for a catch.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.4 · recall

  3. The delay allows the catch.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.4 · applied

  4. He calls Dead ball at the completion of the first run.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.4 · applied

  5. The call is made at the boundary or at the end of the first run, not at the end of the over.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.4 · applied

  6. He calls Dead ball as soon as it reaches the boundary.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.4 · applied

  7. A catch in the air is still possible.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.4 · recall

  8. Dead ball follows the first run.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.4 · applied

  9. The fourth clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.4 · recall

  10. The Law says if the ball does not become dead for any reason.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.4 · applied

Test 2What the umpire does about runsTake a test

  1. Law 34.4: disallow all runs to the batting side.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.4 · recall

  2. Return any not out batter to his original end.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.4 · recall

  3. The Law lists them in that order.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.4 · applied

  4. Signal No ball to the scorers if applicable.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.4 · recall

  5. Every run is disallowed, so none of the other rows could be the effect.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.4 · applied

  6. The Law excepts the helmet penalty of Law 28.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.4 · recall

  7. All runs are disallowed.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.4 · applied

  8. The runs are disallowed but the No ball stands.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.4 · applied

  9. Except Penalty runs under Law 28.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.4 · recall

  10. Disallow runs, return not out batter, signal No ball, award 5-run penalty.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.4 · recall

Test 3The bowler does not get creditTake a test

  1. The bowler does not get credit.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.5 · recall

  2. The bowler does not get credit.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.5 · applied

  3. The credit question follows the dismissal.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.5 · applied

  4. The last clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.5 · recall

  5. Law 34.5 gives the bowler no credit.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.5 · applied

  6. The heading states the rule.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.5 · recall

  7. Law 34.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.5 · applied

  8. Laws 34.4 then 34.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34 · applied

  9. Law 34.5 deals with who is credited with the wicket, not with whether the striker is out.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.5 · applied

  10. The clause is about the bowler.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.5 · recall

Test 4Cross-references in Law 34Take a test

  1. Law 37.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.3 · recall

  2. Law 37.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2.1 · recall

  3. Law 37.1, 37.3 and 37.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34 · applied

  4. Law 37.1.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2.2 · recall

  5. Law 34.4 excepts the Penalty runs under Law 28.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.4 · applied

  6. Law 28.3.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.4 · recall

  7. Law 33.2.2.2 cites Law 34.

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

  8. Law 34.1.1 refers to Law 37 as a whole, 34.2.1 to Law 37.4 on returning the ball, 34.3 to Law 37.3 on obstructing a catch, and 34.4 to Law 28.3 on fielding-side helmets.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34 · applied

  9. Obstructing the field.

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

  10. Laws 37 and 28.3 are cited.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34 · applied

Test 5Law 34 as a wholeTake a test

  1. Law 33 is Caught.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 33 · recall

  2. Law 35 is Hit wicket.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 35 · recall

  3. Laws 34.1 to 34.4.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34 · applied

  4. Clauses 34.1 to 34.5.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34 · recall

  5. Law 34.5 is headed Bowler does not get credit.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.5 · applied

  6. The fourth clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.4 · recall

  7. The second clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2 · recall

  8. The credit question follows.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34 · applied

  9. The third clause.

    Source: MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.3 · recall

  10. The third sub-clause of 34.1.

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

Sources

MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd edition, 2022), Law 34 with Laws 28.3, 33.2.2.2 and 37 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 34.1.126
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.325
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.423
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 3412
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2.111
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.1.210
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.1.310
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.2.210
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.510
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.25
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 34.12
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 33.2.2.22
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Laws 33 to 361
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 371
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 331
  • MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 code (3rd ed. 2022), Law 351