Caught off 'keepers helmet Owner: B AitkenJerry Thornton from Nottingham asks whether it is legitimate for the wicket-keeper to catch the ball after it has struck his helmet. More
Are the Laws inconsistent?
Owner: M Barber There was an incident in the T/20 Final when the ball came into contact with a fielder's cap. More
When is a match over?
Owner: B AitkenDee Fragan from Middleton asks about the controversial endings to 2 recent matches More
'Caught' off his glove
Owner: D BurnsJames Williams from Gwent queries the possibility of a batsman being given out when the ball hits his glove. More
Ball shooting along the ground
Owner: D BurnsSteve Locke asks how to deal with the situation if a shooter bowls out a batsman and he were to stand his crease claiming a no-ball for rolling. More
Laws Quiz
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   After the match
This section of the Umpiring Technique Manual highlights the umpires after-match responsibilities. More Previous extracts from the UTM can be viewed in the Why's That? section of this site.
Progress by young umpire
Owner: Mick Warren The Oxford Mail has published an article about Ethan Peel from Wallingford in Oxfordshire More
Concentration (Part 2)
Part 2 of this section of the Umpiring Technique Manual emphasises the importance of keeping focussed before, during and after a match. More Previous extracts from the UTM can be viewed in the Why's That? section of this site.
Collaboration with coaches
Owner: miCoach IICUS are delighted to announce that we have established an association with miCricketCoach who have created an Umpires Corner where IICUS will be providing expert answers to Law questions posed by cricket coaches throughout the World. More
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Delivered ball bouncing more than once
The ECB has ruled that a ball bouncing more than once is now a No ball BUT not in all matches More
Scoring Record
The Millennium Scoring Record is a loose-leaf A3 binder complete containing 50 double-sided scoring records More
***** Reminder about ECB fast bowling change *****
The ECB fast bowling directives have changed following a two-year consultation process. The outcome is that bowlers up to under-15 level are now able to bowl longer spells and more overs in a day. More
The New South Wales Cricket Umpires and Scorers Association website has been redesigned
Northern Ireland umpires
Owner: NIACUS The website for the Northern Ireland Association of Cricket Umpires & Scorers has been re-vamped and can be viewed here