Rules of Cricket

The game of Cricket has been governed by The Rules of Cricket for over 250 years. These Rules of Cricket have been subject to additions and alterations recommended by the governing authorities of the time. Since its formation in 1787, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has been recognised as the sole authority for drawing up the Rules of Cricket and for all subsequent amendments.
Actually there are 41 rules in cricket. But i describe Rule no 1 and 2: 1. Number of playersA match is played between two sides, each of eleven players, one of whom shall be captain.By agreement a match may be played between sides of more or less than eleven players, but not more than eleven players may field at any time.2. Nomination of playersEach captain shall nominate his players in writing to one of the umpires before the toss. No player may be changed after the nomination without the consent of the opposing captain.3. CaptainIf at any time the captain is not available, a deputy shall act for him.(a) If a captain is not available during the period in which the toss is to take place, then the deputy must be responsible for the nomination of the players, if this has not already been done, and for the toss. See 2 above and Law 12.4 (The toss).(b) At any time after the toss, the deputy must be one of the nominated players.4. Responsibility of captainsThe captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the spirit and traditions of the game as well as within the Laws.
Law 7 (The pitch)1. Area of pitchThe pitch is a rectangular area of the ground 22 yards/20.12m in length and 10ft/3.05m in width. It is bounded at either end by the bowling creases and on either side by imaginary lines, one each side of the imaginary line joining the centres of the two middle stumps, each parallel to it and 5ft/1.52m from it. See Laws 8.1 (Width and pitching) and 9.2 (The bowling crease).
2. Fitness of the pitch for playThe umpires shall be the final judges of the fitness of the pitch for play. See Laws 3.8 (Fitness of ground, weather and light) and 3.9 (Suspension of play for adverse conditions of ground, weather or light).
3. Selection and preparationBefore the match, the Ground Authority shall be responsible for the selection and preparation of the pitch. During the match, the umpires shall control its use and maintenance.
4. Changing the pitchThe pitch shall not be changed during the match unless the umpires decide that it is unreasonable or dangerous for play to continue on it and then only with the consent of both captains.
5. Non-turf pitchesIn the event of a non-turf pitch being used, the artificial surface shall conform to the following measurements:Length – a minimum of 58ft/17.68mWidth – a minimum of 6ft/1.83m