Question

explain the laws of cricket in 1744.

Answer 1

According to me,

The first written Laws of Cricket in 1744 were:

The rules shall choose from amongst the rich batsmen present.

The twoumpires who shall absolutely decide all disputes.

The stumps must be 22 inches high and the bailacross them six inches.

The ball must be between5 and 6 ounces, and the two sets of stumps 22 yards apart.

There were no limits on the shapeor size of the bat.

Answer 2

The first written "laws of cricket":

• The first written "laws of cricket" were drawn up in 1744. They stated the principal shall choose from amongst the gentleman present two umpires who shall absolutely decide all disputes.

• The stumps must be 22 inches high and the bail across them 6 inches.

• The ball must be between 5 and 6 ounces, and the two sets of stumps 22 yards sapart.

• There were no limits on the shape or size of the bat.