Question

State any four provision of the first written law of cricket drawn up in 1744.

Answer 1

The first written Laws of Cricket were drawn up in 1744. They stated that: - the principals shall choose from amongst the gentlemen present two umpires who shall absolutely decide all disputes.

Answer 2

Out of the many rules that were there in the 1744 Laws of Cricket, four provisions can be described as

(1) There must be a toss by a coin to select the batting or fielding side accordingly and the length of a cricket pitch should be 22 yards.

(2) The stumps must be of 22 inches in height along with a six-inch bail that is to be kept at the top of them.

(3) The weight of a cricket ball should be between five and six ounces.

(4) An over will consist of four balls.