Bat (Law 5): limits on length (38in), width (4.25in), depth and edge thickness — but NO weight limit; players choose their own weight. Ball: 156-163g in men's cricket, 140-151g in women's. Only the wicketkeeper may wear gloves in the field. Stumps are wooden, 28 inches tall, topped by two bails. Since 2017 a delivery bouncing more than ONCE before the popping crease is a no-ball (it used to be twice).
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