7.0 RAIN
The Laws do not prohibit
cricket being played when it
is raining, provided it is not
dangerous or unreasonable.
Umpires should establish
whether the Playing
Conditions that apply to
the match or competition
they are officiating include
specific provisions as to what
to do in the event of rain.
In the interests of optimising
playing time appropriately,
when conditions are not
dangerous or unreasonable,
it is difficult to provide
guidance about continuing
to play or starting or
resuming play if it is raining.
This has to be a judgement
call made by the umpires
and based on the situation
at the time.
Each umpire has his own
level of tolerance for
playing in rain. It is vital
for umpires to discuss this
matter and to agree on a
joint position before the
match to ensure the players
do not see them disagree.
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