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The Preamble – The Spirit of Cricket
MCC Spirit of Cricket was first published as a Preamble to the 2000 Code of the Laws of Cricket. Its leading advocates were the former England captains Lord (Colin) Cowdrey and Ted Dexter, who were keen that the Laws not only provided the rules by which the game is played but also set the tone for the kind of behaviour that should be expected on the field. Cricket has a traditional link to fair play and sportsmanship - the phrase ‘It’s just not cricket’ is used in everyday life to signify something that is unfair or underhand.
In recent years, a ‘win at all costs’ attitude has crept into many levels of the game, often at the expense of harmony between the teams and with officials. MCC Spirit of Cricket is an attempt to curb such behaviour, reminding everyone that cricket is ultimately a game that should be played hard, but also fairly.
The wording of the Preamble has been simplified in the 2017 Code of Laws. It sets out what is expected in terms of behaviour, such as congratulating and thanking opponents, thanking officials and respecting all those involved in the game.
Importantly, it still places the onus on the captains to ensure that the game is played fairly. However, it now extends this responsibility to all players and umpires and, for junior cricket, to coaches, teachers and parents, who are so influential.
Law 42 now provides on-field sanctions for breaches of the Spirit of Cricket, such as dissent towards an umpire or verbal abuse of an opponent. Consequently, mention of such behaviour has been removed from the Preamble, even though it would still be deemed to be against the Spirit of the Game to behave in such a way.
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