The Bowling crease shall be in line with the stumps; 8 feet 8 inches in length; the stumps in the centre; with a Return crease at each end at right angles behind the wicket. The Popping crease shall be marked 4 feet in front of and parallel with the Bowling crease. Both the Return and Popping creases shall be deemed unlimited in length.

NOTE ON LAW 9

1. The distance of the Popping Crease from the wicket is measured from a line running through the centre of the stumps to the inside edge of the crease.

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