Men's Test Match Clause 15: Declaration and Forfeiture

Declaration and Forfeiture

• 15.1. Time of declarationThe captain of the side batting may declare an innings closed, when the ball is dead, at any time during the innings.
• 15.2. Forfeiture of an inningsA captain may forfeit either of his side’s innings at any time before the commencement of that innings. A forfeited innings shall be considered to be a completed innings.
• 15.3. NotificationA captain shall notify the opposing captain and the umpires of any decision to declare or to forfeit an innings. Once notified, the decision cannot be changed.