Provided the ground
conditions are not dangerous
or unreasonable, allowing
play to continue, start
or resume in light rain is
acceptable and will often be
welcomed by the players.
Once the umpires decide
to allow play to take place,
they must be vigilant and
attentive to the actions
of all players. They must
suspend play immediately,
as soon as either concludes
that the ground conditions
have deteriorated to a point
where they have become
dangerous or unreasonable.
Umpires should anticipate
that the fielding side may
complain about the condition
of the ball. If using a towel
does not solve the problem,
they should consider taking
appropriate action under Law
5.5 (Ball lost or becoming
unfit for play). Umpires
should have confirmed the
availability of a suitable
supply of sp \