Laws of Cricket 1980 Code - Law 4
1. Recording Runs
All runs scored shall be recorded by scorers appointed for the purpose. Where there are two scorers they shall frequently check to ensure that the score sheets agree.
2. Acknowledging Signals
The scorers shall accept and immediately acknowledge all instructions and signals given to them by the umpires.
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