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	Cricket - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Cricket is also a major sport in England and Wales, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Zimbabwe and the English-speaking Caribbean (called the West Indies).
		A standard cricket ground, showing the cricket pitch (brown), close-infield (light green) within 15 yards (13.7 m) of the striking batsman, infield (medium green) inside the white 30 yard (27.4 m) circle, and outfield (dark green), with sight screens beyond the boundary at either end.
		Cricket entered an epochal era in 1961, when English counties modified the rules to provide a variant match form that produced an expedited result: games with a restricted number of overs per side.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Cricket (4628 words)

	The Laws of Cricket (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In it, I argued that cricket’s laws were so poorly drafted that they could not be relied on to resolve issues that arose in the course of a game.
		Law 24 (5) as it is presently drafted, does not incorporate the convention of a prior warning.
		It must, however, be remembered that the Laws of Cricket are intended to serve not simply test and first-class cricketers but also to be applicable to the humblest match on the parks.
	users.senet.com.au /~miltonbm/lawa.html (5079 words)

	Laws of Cricket (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		There are two Laws which place responsibility for the team's conduct firmly on the captain.
		According to the Laws the umpires are the sole judges of fair and unfair play.
		The use, throughout the text, of pronouns indicating the male gender is purely for brevity.
	www.statenislandcc.org /Laws.htm (348 words)

	Cricket (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Cricket became so popular in Canada that it was declared the national sport when the country became independent from Britain in 1867.
		Cricket lost some popularity during the war and depression years of the early twentieth century, but had a resurgence in the 1950s.
		In South Africa, cricket is often considered a sport more closely related to the more wealthy white portion of the country, and has had to do a lot of work to include fl players in order not to be seen as an institution of apartheid.
	www.personal.psu.edu /users/c/e/ceg151/cricket.html (835 words)

	Cricket Laws : ODI Cricket, Test Cricket, Twenty20 Cricket, Cricket rules, Cricket Bat, Cricket Ball, Cricket ground, ...
		The laws of cricket specify that the official scorers are to record all runs scored, wickets taken and (where appropriate) overs bowled.
		Under new cricketing law, after consultation with health experts, the bowler is allowed to straighten his arm 15 degrees or less, if the bowler straightens his or her arm more than 15 degrees it is called a "no ball".
		The laws of cricket stipulate certain exceptions in favour of the batsman; for instance, a batsman should not be given out LBW if the place where the ball bounced on the pitch is to the leg-side of the area strictly between the two wickets.
	cricket.deepthi.com /cricket-laws.html (3417 words)

	Laws of cricket (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.umd.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The laws of cricket are a set of rules framed by the Marylebone Cricket Club which serve to standardise the format of cricket matches across the world to ensure uniformity and fairness.
		The Marylebone Cricket Club is the framer of the Laws of Cricket, the rules governing play of the game.
		The Laws are intended to apply to all two innings matches; the International Cricket Council has implemented "Standard Playing Conditions for Test Matches" and "Standard Playing Conditions for One Day Internationals" to augment the Laws of Cricket.
	laws-of-cricket.iqnaut.net.cob-web.org:8888 (685 words)

	Tasmanian Cricket Association
		Cricket is a game that owes much of its unique appeal to the fact that it should be played not only within its Laws but within the Spirit of the Game.
		The laws say that captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the spirit of the game as well as within the laws.
		Cricket Australia distributed 20,000 copies of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) laws of cricket to umpires, captains and coaches throughout Australia in late 2003, largely through State Cricket Associations.
	www.tascricket.com.au /?i=rules (169 words)

	First Laws of Cricket 1774 (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.umd.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Although cricket was played under various laws and rules prior to this date, their inconsistency often resulted in laws being implemented on the spur of the moment dependant upon varying circumstances applicable to any particular match.
		Subsequently, it was decided a meeting of players and officials should be called for the purpose of laying down the Official Laws of Cricket and of course, what better place to hold this meeting than at a Pub.
		What is a stand out feature of the first Laws of Cricket is how they have continued to be used to form the basis of every set of laws or amendments applied to the sport since their inception in 1774.
	www.abcofcricket.com.cob-web.org:8888 /Laws/First_Laws/first_laws.htm (297 words)

	Millennium Cricket League (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The MCL shall use The 2000 Code of the Laws of Cricket produced by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) as the default regulations for governing the play in all MCL competitions on any points that are not covered by the following league regulations.
		Cricket Whites for all league games. T-shirts, shirts without collars, sweatpants, clothing in shades of gray and jeans or tracksuits of any color or any other type of clothing, which are not considered as Cricket White, are not acceptable.
		In keeping with the 2000 Code of the Laws of Cricket, the one run penalty for a wide will be added to any other runs scored on the ball.
	www.millenniumcricketleague.com /rules.asp (8367 words)

	Laws Of Cricket
		Whilst the conduct of the game on these surfaces should always be in accordance with the Laws of Cricket, it is recognised that it may sometimes be necessary for Governing Bodies to lay down special playing conditions to suit the type of non-turf pitch used in their country.
		Infringement of Laws by a Wicket-Keeper or a Fieldsman
		In the event of a contravention of this Law, the Umpires, after consultation, shall change the ball for one of similar condition to that in use prior to the contravention.
	www.nationwidecricket.com /laws_of_cricket.htm (11643 words)

	Cricket Laws - Rules (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.umd.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		You should be aware that the MCC retains the copyright of the Laws of Cricket and requires permission be obtained before any reproduction of them.
		Law 13: The Follow-On Law 14: Declaration and Forfeiture
		View the very first Official Laws of Cricket exactly how they were written in 1774 at the Star and Garter in Pall Mall.
	www.abcofcricket.com.cob-web.org:8888 /Laws/laws.htm (432 words)

	Blind Cricket Knockout Laws
		This assessment is the responsibility of the BBS Cricket Domestic Secretary.
		In the event of a dispute that is not resolved on the day of the match, reports shall be submitted to the BBS Cricket Domestic Secretary and exchanged by both Captains and Umpires within 4 days of the match.
		The BBS Cricket Committee shall then decide on the action to be taken, including the possibility of replaying the match.
	www.blindcricket.org.uk /laws_ko.html (1628 words)

	Hot Shot Cricket
		Hot Shot Cricket is a modified version of the regulation game of cricket suitable for age 7 to adult, it is growing fast in the USA.
		Cricket is a very popular bat and ball sport.
		Sportsmanship - no arguing with officials, encouraging all participants, honesty and fair play based on the "Laws of Cricket", often regarded as the most gentlemanly of sports.
	www.hotshotcricket.com (342 words)

	Laws - Laws of Cricket - Laws & Spirit - Lord's
		Law 2 (Substitutes and runners; batsman or fielder leaving the field; batsman retiring; batsman commencing innings)
		The captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the spirit and traditions of the game as well as within the Laws.
		See The Preamble - The Spirit of Cricket and Law 42.1 (Fair and unfair play - responsibility of captains).
	www.lords.org /laws-and-spirit/laws-of-cricket/laws (285 words)

	CricketWorld.com (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.umd.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Australian cricket officials are about to unveil their latest weapon to help Ricky Ponting's team regain the Ashes -- a song sheet with cheeky ditties...
		Australia's cricketers have scoffed at suggestions their ageing team is too old to win back the Ashes from England.
		Cricket Australia (CA) is adopting a tough approach towards spectators who attend the Ashes series with the intention of spoiling the enjoyment of others.
	www.cricketworld.com.cob-web.org:8888 (510 words)

	Blind Cricket - BBS Laws
		All current MCC Laws of Cricket should be followed.
		This category is designed for those players who fall within the lower half of the B2 category, and who would struggle to bat or field when playing as a partially sighted player due to insufficient sight.
		LAW 13 - FOLLOW ON a) In a two innings match the side which bats first and leads by 75 runs and/or twice the score of the other side in a one-day match, shall have the option of requiring the other side to follow their innings.
	www.blindcricket.org.uk /laws_uk.html (2010 words)

	LAWS of Cricket (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The Marylebone Cricket Club has revised and re-written the Laws for the new Millennium.
		In this Code, the major innovation is the introduction of the Spirit of Cricket as a preface to the Laws.
		Law 10: Rolling,Sweeping,Mowing,Watering the Pitch & Remarking of Creases
	www.hkhdca.asn.au /law/laws.shtml (124 words)

	Laws of Cricket - Laws & Spirit - Lord's
		Laws of Cricket - Laws and Spirit - Lord's
		The 2000 Code 2nd Edition - 2003 is the most up-to-date version of the Laws of Cricket, for use in all competitions.
		Queries and clarifications relating to the Laws of Cricket will be answered via laws@mcc.org.uk.
	www.lords.org /laws-and-spirit/laws-of-cricket (231 words)

	Laws of Cricket (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The game of Cricket has been governed by a series of Codes of Law for over 250
		Cricket Club (MCC) has been recognised as the sole authority for drawing up the
		MCC has revised and re-written the Laws for the new Millennium.
	members.rediff.com /cricket (68 words)

	Welcome to Northern California Cricket Association (NCCA, Inc.)
		All questions are based on the Laws of Cricket 2000 Code and NCCA Standing Rules.
		A fielder wilfully distracts the Striker by talking loudly as the bowler is approaching the bowling crease and you give him a first and final warning Two overs later, he does it again while the Striker is preparing to receive a delivery.
		In accordance with Law 42.14(a), you have cautioned the batsmen at the wicket for running up and down the protected area causing avoidable damage.
	www.ncalcricket.org /html/ump/acus/acus.html (2998 words)

	The Laws Of Cricket
		The Marylebone Cricket Club, with its headquarters at Lord's Ground, St. John's Wood, is the supreme legislative assembly as regards Cricket, and it is to the M.C.C. that cricketers look for the revision and alteration of the laws when necessary.
		So often as the batsmen after a hit, or at any time while the ball is in play, shall have crossed, and made good their ground, from end to end.
		In all cases where a substitute shall he allowed, the consent of the opposite side shall be obtained as to the person to act as substitute, and the place in the field which he shall take.
	www.oldandsold.com /articles11/cricket-laws.shtml (1378 words)

	T&T Cricket Board
		The TandT Cricket Board is the recognized authority for the oversight, management and administration of cricket in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
		It is envisaged that the TTCB website will be the definitive resource for information about cricket in Trinidad and Tobago to administrators, fans, the media and other stake holders.
		It is anticipated that Phase 1 of the website implementation will be completed by the end of the fourth quarter 2006, and Phase 2 by the end of the first quarter 2007.
	www.ttcricketboard.com (210 words)

	Laws of cricket - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		However, these laws were not universally followed, with different games played under different guidance.
		This was in response to the problem that to win a game a side needed to dismiss their opposition twice.
		Professional cricket is almost always played on a grass surface.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Laws_of_cricket (3732 words)

	* The Laws *
		Law 9 The bowling, popping and return creases
		Law 10 – Preparation and maintenance of the playing area
		Law 16 – Start of play; cessation of play
	members.rediff.com /cricket/thelaws.html (69 words)

	Calgary & District Cricket League - By-laws (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Calgary and District Cricket League is hereinafter referred to as the “League”.
		PROVIDED that for the purpose of these By-Laws, unless the context shall clearly indicate to the contrary, the expression “Members” shall be deemed to refer only to active members, and honorary life members.
		In the Application for Incorporation of the League and in these By-Laws, as amended from time to time, and in all Rules and Regulations herein before referred to, the singular shall include the plural, and the masculine shall include the feminine, and vice-versa wherever the context shall so permit and the circumstances require.
	www.cricket.ab.ca /calgary/html/bylaws.html (2283 words)

	The Nation Newspaper \| CWC laws 'affect cricket culture' (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.umd.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		NEXT YEAR'S CRICKET WORLD CUP is being robbed of its Caribbean character by the restrictions of the ICC Cricket World Cup West Indies 2007 Bill, 2006, says Opposition Senator Freundel Stuart.
		Speaking in the Senate last Wednesday, Stuart said the economic interests of the owners of the event had been taken care of, while regional hosts have had to give up a lot of the rights they would otherwise have been accustomed, to ensure the event was successfully hosted.
		Stuart said he did not believe that the large numbers of visitors being invited to the Caribbean for the event, were coming to the country to watch cricket on television.
	www.nationnews.com.cob-web.org:8888 /life/286366294996331.php (437 words)

	Asian Cricket Council (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The ACC will be publishing the Laws of Cricket in each of Asia’s major indigenous languages.
		Queries and clarifications relating to the Laws of Cricket can be answered via laws@mcc.org.uk.
		Revision of the Laws by "a Committee of Noblemen and Gentlemen of Kent, Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex, Middlesex and London at the Star and Garter".
	www.asiancricket.org /cnt_lawsofcricket.cfm (701 words)

	alex's slime games - laws of cricket slime (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Also, it is based on indoor cricket as well as the traditional game.
		Although you cannot use different bowlers, the over is an easy to measure the length of an innings.
		Note that a boundary does not cause the ball to be dead.
	www.freewebs.com /cricketslime/laws.html (663 words)

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