Law 41 - Unfair Play

Question 1

What happens after the first instance of unfair play?

Answer 1

Warn the captain of the offending side (it is a first and final warning), and declare that any further offences mean that 5 penalty runs will be awarded to the opposition

Question 2

What do you do if you suspect the opposing side of having altered the state of the ball?

Answer 2

Offer a different ball for the other sides captain (for a batting side, the batters can deputise for the captain)

Question 3

What happens if/ not the ball is changed due to tampering?

Answer 3

5 penalty runs to the opposition and inform both captains and batters what has happened

Question 4

What happens if ball tampering happens more than once?

Answer 4

Same as before, also, inform captain to remove the bowler from the attack

Question 5

What do you do if a fielder attempts to distract the batsmen when preparing to face a delivery?

Answer 5

Call a dead ball, give 5 penalty runs to the batting side and inform the captains what has happened

Question 6

What happens when a fielder, either by action or word, attempts to deceive the batter/s?

Answer 6

Dead ball is called, award 5 penalty runs to the batting side, inform both captains of what has happened

Question 7

What happens if a bowler delivers a second, above the head bouncer (or waist high full toss) in an over?

Answer 7

A no ball is given, inform the captain to remove the bowler from the attack

Question 8

What do you do if you think a bowler has intentionally bowled an above the waist full toss or front foot no ball?

Answer 8

Call a no ball, immediately direct the captain to remove the bowler from the attack

Question 9

What do you do if a fielding side is wasting time?

Answer 9

First time, give a warning, second time: give five penalty runs to the batting side and, if applicable, direct the captain to remove the bowler (call dead ball immediately)