Cricket Laws and Umpire Decision Centre
Every ball.
Every decision.
Explained.
Not sure if it’s out, a no-ball, a wide or a dead ball? Find the answer, see the law behind it, and learn exactly what the scorer should record.
Real questions. Straight answers.
Think like the umpire
LBW can be hard to judge. Answer each question in order to see how the decision is made.
You’re the umpire
Watch the play, then make the call. Practise six situations based on the 2026 Laws.
What do I write down?
Choose what happened. See how the runs are recorded, including extras and the bowler’s figures.
Read the umpire
Tap a card to learn what an umpire’s signal means and what the scorer records.
What changed on 1 October
The 2026 edition has 73 changes. These are the ones players and umpires will notice most. Switch between Before and Now on each card.
Official source: MCC — The Laws of Cricket. Always check the full official wording for match decisions.
Your match-day reference
Explore the decisions, practise the calls, then take the guidebook to training. Printing includes every guide, scoring notes and the signal reference.
Reading progress and practice best are saved on this device. Feedback stays on this device.
Go to the source
Cricstars explains common situations. Use the official wording and your competition’s playing conditions for match decisions.
Edition references checked 21 October 2026 · Independent Cricstars learning resource.