Laws of Cricket

The Laws Advice Group under Stan Bennett - who is a member of the MCC Laws Sub Committee - is the Institute's expert technical advice, information and advisory service on all aspects of the correct interpretation and application of the Laws of Cricket both as set down in the MCC's 'Blue Book' and on how they are (differently) interpreted and applied under the ECB First Class International Cricket Council (ICC) Playing Regulations.

Through 'The Armchair Umpire' and 'Why's That?' sites on umpires.tv, the Institute promotes the Laws Advice Group as the recognised, internationally readily accessible, 'first-call-source' from which not only its members, but also cricket journalists, pundits, television and radio commentators and members of the public can readily obtain immediate expert information, clarification and advice on all aspects of the interpretation and application of the Laws of Cricket.

Key points:

• The Laws of Cricket are a sacrosanct area.
• It is of paramount importance that any comment or reference to the provisions of the Laws made by, or attributed to, IICUS or its officers is always technically accurate.
• NO material of any description that contains reference to, or interpretation of, a Law or Laws should be released in any form by anyone without having first been cleared by a member of the Laws Advice Group through Stan Bennett.
• The copyright in the Laws of Cricket rests with the MCC. At no time other than in training sessions should it be assumed that the Laws may be quoted verbatim.
• If in doubt, always email Stan