https://www2.cricwaves.com Latest news from www2.cricwaves.com (c)www2.cricwaves.com en-gb Sunday 02 Jun 2024 https://www2.cricwaves.com/cricket/news/articles/l34O8H8YsL_drh-sevawcirc/can-common-sense-prevail-over-laws-in-cricket-sometimes.html The dictionary defines ‘law’ as the collection of rules imposed by authority. This clearly states that the authority is the final matter in any case where the law is to be applied. In cricket, the ICC is the final authority on laws on the game, and the umpires just have to follow the rules laid out.