What were the main provisions of the cricketing laws drawn up in 1744?

(i) As per the ‘Laws of Cricket’ the two Empires would be chosen from among the gentlemen to decide all disputes.

(ii) The stumps were to be 22 inches high and the bail across 6 inches.

(iii) The weight of the ball was to be between 5 and 6 ounces and the 2 sets of stumps 22 inches apart.

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(iv) No limit was placed on the shape and size of the bat.