The Laws of Cricket (MCC, 2017 Code 4th Edition 2026)
by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) · MCC / Lord's
The primary source the rest of the game's rules depend on: the official Laws of Cricket, written and maintained by Marylebone Cricket Club, the game's legal custodian. The current 2017 Code, 4th Edition (2026) covers dismissals, no-balls, fair play and scoring. Free to read online or download in several languages.
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