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CYPRUS CRICKET ASSOCIATION RULES 2009 1.1 The Rules and Playing Arrangements set out below apply to
all games in the Cyprus Cricket League and will continue in force until officially
amended on the authority of the Management Committee of the League. 1.2 These Rules are binding on all players, teams and clubs in
the Cyprus Cricket League and the Management Committee may take action
against defaulting clubs teams or players. 1.3. All clubs shall pay a subscription to the League as
determined at the AGM However military teams and those providing their own
ground will pay a reduced amount as determined at the AGM. Subscriptions
shall be paid by the 31st May and any team failing to comply will be
suspended from participation in league matches. However a team may in two
instalments providing the first of such instalments is made by the 31st May
and the second by the 30th June. 1.4 The Management Committee has the right to deal with any
matter concerning these rules and playing arrangements. Clubs must submit, in
writing, any amendments which will be heard at the next Management Committee
Meeting. 1.5 All teams in the League must appoint a Child Protection
Officer and must register, in writing, any changes to that appointment with
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2. PLAYERS 2.1 Registration 2.1.1 All players in Cyprus Cricket League matches must be registered
with the League; player registration must be in accordance with current ECB
regulations. No suspended players will be permitted to play in the Cyprus
League. 2.1.2 A list of playing members, from whom teams for the current
season will be selected, must be submitted to the Registrations Secretary
each year not later than 31st May. Failure to comply may mean that a team
will accrue no points thereafter until the list of registered players is
submitted. 2.1.3 Any additions to the list of playing members must normally
be registered in writing with the Registrations Secretary before they play
their first League match. Any transferred player must also comply with the
provisions of Rules 2.3.1, 2.3.2 and 2.3.3. 2.1.4 Clubs must declare the date of birth of any player who was
under the age of 19 on 31st August of the previous year. 2.1.5 In exceptional circumstances however, a player, not the
subject of a transfer, may be registered up to the start of any match by
informing the Registrations Secretary verbally or if this is not possible by
informing the opposing captain. In The latter case the Registrations
Secretary must be informed within 72 hours of the completion of the match.
Failure to comply with any part of this rule will result in the forfeiture of
any match points gained in that match or any subsequent match until the
registration is properly made. 2.1.6. No registration whatsoever will be permitted after the
30th September of any playing season. 2.2 Qualification 2.2.1 Subject to Rule 2.3. no player who is registered as a
player with any team in the League may play for any other team in the League
during the same season. The management committee reserve the right to deduct
points from any team found to be in breach of this rule. 2.3 Transfers 2.3.1 Any club wishing to transfer a player from another club
must obtain the consent of the Registrations Secretary before he becomes
eligible to play for his new club. 2.3.2 The playerıs new club shall complete an official Transfer
Form, obtainable from the Registrations Secretary, and shall forward the
completed form, together with a letter from the playerıs previous club
confirming that he has fulfilled his obligations to that club, to the
Registrations Secretary; he may not play in a League match for his new club
until permission has been granted. This permission cannot be unreasonably
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3. RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF ALL MATCHES 3.1. A Fixture list shall be issued by the League Fixtures
Secretary and all matches shall take place on the appointed date. 3.1.1. If any club wishes to re-arrange a match from the
published date, they are to inform the opposing captain and the League Fixtures
Secretary at least 96 hours before the scheduled start time. They will have
to provide a good reason for postponing the fixture. Failure to inform will
result all match points, including bonus points, being awarded to the
opposing team. They and their opponents must agree to the re-arrangement and
a revised date for the match to be played. That revised date should be as
soon after the scheduled date as possible. A team cannot unreasonably refuse
to re-arrange a fixture,but if they feel disadvantaged by the postponement
they may appeal to the League Management Committee, whose decision is binding
on both teams. If any extra costs are incurred they should be paid by the
club instigating the re arranged fixture. If the fixture is not played on the re-scheduled date,
unless the League Management Committee rule otherwise, then neither team
shall receive any points for that match. 3.1.2. A club may not rearrange more that one fixture in any
season. Any fixture postponed under 3.1.4 will not be counted in this
calculation. 3.1.3. No match, may be re-arranged on more that one occasion
and no match may be re-arranged less than 96 hours before its scheduled
starting time. 3.1.4. However if in exceptional circumstances a match has to be
postponed at less than 96 hours notice then this shall be allowed, without
penalty, provided the Management Committee agree. This match can then be
rearranged subject to Rule 3 as a whole. 3.1.5. Matches may be brought forward by mutual agreement
provided notification is given to the League Fixtures Secretary no later than
96 hours before the revised date. If any extra costs are incurred they should
be paid by both teams. 3.2 Matches shall be played in accordance with current Laws of
Cricket (2000 Code, 2nd Edition – 2003) and current England and Wales
Cricket Board Directives, with the following provisos:– (a) Any player arriving more than 1hour after the match has
commenced will only be allowed to act as a substitute unless the opposing
captain agrees to allow him to play a normal game. (b) Penalty runs (defined in Law 42) will not be awarded, except
those accruing from: No balls; Wides; Ball striking protective helmet belonging to the fielding side
whilst it is on the ground within the field of play (Law 41.3); Unfair fielding of the ball (Law 41.2). (c) No underarm bowling shall be allowed in the League. 3.3 Prior to the toss, captains shall submit team sheets to the
umpires; these sheets must identify all players, including the Age Group of
those under 19 at midnight on 31st August in the previous year. If no umpire
is present, captains will exchange their lists. 3.5 All clubs shall be responsible for the behaviour of their
players, officials and supporters at matches. Any inappropriate behavior will
be subject to investigation by the League and any necessary action will be
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4. Duration of Matches 4.1 All Matches Matches will consist of one innings per side and each innings
will be limited to 40 overs. All sides are expected to complete the bowling of their 40
overs within 2 hours 40mins (160
minutes) playing time.(4 minutes per over) The bowler must commence his run-up for the first ball of the
last over before the period of 160 minutes has expired This time includes the allowances for drinks – see 2.2
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5. Hours of Play and
Intervals and Conditions of Play 5.1. Start and Cessation Times (a) Scheduled start of play will be 10:30 (b) Interval - 30 minutes. (c) The toss up should be done 15 minutes before the normal start
of play between the two captains or their representatives. In the event of a
team not being able to comply, the opposing team may if it so wishes claim
the toss. (d) The break shall not exceed 30 minutes duration, and shall be
between innings, unless otherwise agreed by mutual consent of both captains
and umpires. 5.2 Interval for Drinks Two drinks intervals per innings shall be permitted, each taken
after 15 and 30 overs have been bowled. The provision of Law 15.9 shall be
strictly observed, except under conditions of extreme heat the umpires may
permit extra intervals for drinks. The maximum time allowed for drinks break is 5 minutes. A time allowance for all drinks breaks has been calculated into
the overall time allowed for the innings and no extra time will be allowed
for any extra drinks breaks that may be agreed. i.e. whatever time is taken
for drinks, the overs still have to be completed within the stipulated time. An individual player may be given a drink either on the boundary
edge or at the fall of a wicket, on the field, provided that no playing time
is wasted. A batsman whom has batted for a reasonable time may have extra
drink taken to him at the wicket either between overs or a natural break in
play, provided that no playing time is wasted. No drinks will be taken onto the field of play without the
permission of the umpires. Any player taking drinks onto the field should be dressed in
proper cricket whites. 5.3 General Playing Conditions (a) In the event of a team arriving late for the scheduled start
of any match then play shall not commence until at least 7 registered players
from that team are present. (b) If 30 minutes after the scheduled start time less than 7 players
are present then the opposing team has the right to claim the match BUT in
consultation with the umpires. (c) However if the late attending team is not ready to start play
within 45 minutes of the scheduled start time the match will be abandoned and
full win points (20) awarded to the attending side. (d) The offending team is liable for all the umpiring costs. (e) Penalty points will be deducted for late starts by either
or both teams. One (I) point deducted for every 4 minutes late starting.
(Start of play is when the umpire calls play) This will be enforced by the
umpires. (f) A team sheet will be handed to the umpires before the start of
the game, this sheet will also show the ages of any players under the age of
19 years on the day of the match. (g) An incoming batsman must pass the outgoing batsman on the
field of play (h) All matches should be played in traditional white clothing.
Teams are to be encouraged to wear whites or clothing of a uniform colour
(tops and bottoms) Jeans are to be discouraged. (j) The ECB safety rules and fast bowling directives for young
players will be adhered to. (j) Before the first ball of the last over of each innings, the
umpire shall call last overı clearly so that both sides understand. (k) In matches that are played on artificial pitches no spikes
will be worn by either batsmen or bowlers and if in the opinion of the
umpires the type of footwear is likely to damage or is damaging the surface
in any way, they will be asked to change. If the player refuses the player
will not be allowed to bat or bowl in that footwear. (l) The law 42 (11) and (12) Protected areaı will be enforced by
the umpires. (m) Mobile phones should not be brought onto the field of play and
may result in Penalty runs being awarded to the opposing team (Law 42 (4) +
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6. Length of innings 6.1 General regulations for uninterrupted matches a) Each team shall have the opportunity to bat for 40 overs. If
they are dismissed before the completion of these 40 overs or a result is
reached, the remaining overs will not be bowled. If the team batting first are dismissed before the completion of
their 40 overs the team batting second are entitled to have the opportunity
to bat for 40 overs. b) If the team fielding second fails to bowl 40 overs by the
scheduled cessation time the hours of play shall be extended until the
required number of overs have been bowled or a result reached. (c) In the event of overs not being bowled within the scheduled
time limit, Teams will be penalised at the rate of one point for each
complete over not bowled within the scheduled time allowed. See 11 Penalty
Points for Late Starts and Slow Over Rate (d)The umpires will monitor the over rate as the innings
progresses and will inform the fielding captain, at appropriate times, if the
over rate is showing signs of slowing down to an unacceptable level. The
umpires will take into account any circumstances that are outside the control
of the fielding side when making this judgment (e.g. delays caused by the
batting side: extended time taken to retrieve the ball: delays caused by
serious injury(ies)). If, having taken the above action, the umpires feel that no effort
is being made to rectify the situation application of Law 42.9 will be made. 6.2 General regulations for
delayed or interrupted matches The two captains shall decide whether conditions are suitable for
the match to commence, and if they cannot agree, the umpires shall decide.
After play has commenced, the umpires shall be the sole judges as to the
continuation or resumption of the match but each side shall be allowed an
appeal against the light in each innings. The object must always be to arrange the number of overs so that
both sides have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs. 6.3. Delayed start Should the start of the game be delayed or the
game be interrupted because of the weather or unforeseen circumstances then
the two captains shall agree on a suitable equal number of reduced overs in
consultation with the umpires and if agreement cannot be reached, the umpires
shall decide, with a minimum of 20 overs being substituted for 45 overs to
decide the result of the match. Notwithstanding the previous sentence, should an innings be
completed, or a target reached, within 20 overs, the match shall be
completed. For example, Side A
scores 86 all out in 19 overs and Side B scores 87-1 in 15 overs. Side B wins despite neither side facing
20 overs because a completed match has been played. Fifteen overs should be deducted for every hour lost, if necessary
(every 4 minutes or part thereof lost = 1 over). For example, if 30 minutes play is lost at the start of
the game, 8 overs are lost – 4 per side. If in this example an uneven number of overs are lost, an
additional over should be lost so that each side loses the same number. If 30 minutes play is lost during the second innings, the team
batting second will face 37 overs and the result will be decided on run
rate. In the event of 2 sides
having an unequal number of overs available, owing to interruption by
weather, then the game shall be decided by their respective overall run-rates
per over. In this connection: (i) Where the
side batting first is bowled out before its total allotted number of overs
are completed, its total score shall be divided by its full number of
allotted overs to determines its run-rate per over (see Example 2 below). (ii) Part overs shall
be counted as completed overs. (iii) All bonus points accumulated during a match of reduced overs
shall be retained. Example 1 – Side A scores 200-6 after 40 overs when rain
causes the game to be reduced to 20 overs for side B: Side Aıs run-rate per over is 5 (200÷40) Side Bıs target to beat in 20 overs is 100 (5x20) Example 2 – Side A is bowled out for 80 runs off 30 overs
when rain causes the game to be reduced to 20 overs for Side B: Side Aıs run-rate per over is 2 (80÷40) Side Bıs target to beat in 20 overs is 40 (2x20) Or Side A is bowled out for 90 runs off 30 overs in a game already
reduced to 35 overs each when rain causes the game to be reduced to 25 overs
for Side B: Side Aıs run-rate is 2.57 (90÷35) Side Bıs target to beat in 25 overs is 64 (2.57x25) (i.e. more
than 64.25) Example 3 – Side A scores 160-7 off 40 overs. Side B has scored
135-5 off 30 overs when rain causes the game to be abandoned: Side B wins by faster run-rate per over (4.5 against 4). Example 4 – Side A scores 176-6 in 38 overs when rain
interrupts play. After 10
minutes tea is taken and the rain continues until 20 minutes after tea, thus
30 minutes play is lost (8 overs): Side Aıs run rate is 4.65 (176÷38) Side Bıs target to beat in 34 overs is 158 (4.65x34) 6.4 Interruption after 1st innings of 40 overs has been completed a) Where the side batting first have completed their 40 over
innings the side batting second must have the opportunity to bat for 20 overs
in order to constitute a match. Recalculation of overs during the 2nd innings
that results in the side batting second not having the opportunity to bat for
20 overs will result in the game being abandoned as a No Result. |
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7. Restrictions on the
Placement of Fielders 7.1 For the entire length of the innings: at the instant of
delivery, there may not be more than five (5) fielders on the leg side. OUTER CIRCLES 7.2 Two outer semi-circles shall be drawn on the field of play.
The semi-circles have as their centre the middle stump at either end of the
pitch. The radius of each of the semi-circles is 27.5m. The ends of each
semi-circle are joined to the other by a straight line drawn on the field on
the same side of the pitch. The field restriction area should be marked by
continuous painted white line or dotsı at 4.5 m intervals, each dotı to be
covered by a white plastic or rubber (but not metal) disc measuring 18 cm in
diameter. These discs will NOT be fixed to the ground by means of a nail/pin
or any other dangerous, sharp object. 7.3 For the first 15 overs: at the instant of delivery, no more
than two (2) fielders are permitted to be outside this outer fielding
restriction area. 7.4 For the remaining overs: no more than five (5) fielders are
permitted outside this outer fielding restriction area. INNER CIRCLES 7.5 Two inner circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The circles
have as their centres the centre point of the popping crease at either end of
the pitch. The radius of each of the circles is 15 yards (13.72 metres). The
field restriction area should be marked by dotsı. The segment of the circles
reserved for the slip positions shall not be demarcated. (The final mark of
the 15 yard radius shall be a line placed at an angle of 45 degrees, measured
from the popping crease at a point level with the middle stump). For the first 15 overs: at the instant of delivery, there must be
a minimum of two (2) stationary fielders within this inner
fielding restriction area. When a fast bowler is bowling the two stationary fielders may be
permitted to stand deeper than 15 yards (13.72 metres) (in the undemarcated
area) provided only that they are standing in slip, leg slip, or gully
positions. The relevant drawing to explain these markings will be found under
Appendix 1 in the ICC Playing Handbook 2007-8 7.6 In circumstances where the number of overs for the team
batting first is reduced, the number of overs in regard to the restrictions
in 4.3 and 4.5 above are reduced to that shown below Game shortened to 20 to 25 overs – Fielding restrictions end
at end of 7 overs Game shortened to 26 to 30 overs – Fielding restrictions end
at end of 10 overs Game shortened to 31 to 35 overs – Fielding restrictions end
at end of 12 overs Game between 36 and 45 overs -- Fielding restrictions end at end of 15
overs Where the number of overs for the team batting second is reduced
the aim will be to maintain the restrictions in 4.3 and 4.5 for the same
proportion of the second innings that they were maintained for the first
innings (fractions to be ignored). 7.7 In the event of infringement of any of the above fielding
restrictions, the strikerıs end umpire will call and signal ³No Ball². |
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8. Number of Overs Per
Bowler No bowler shall bowl more than 8 overs in an innings. If the start of the match is delayed and the overs are reduced for
both teams, no bowler may bowl more than one fifth of the total overs
allowed. Where the total overs are not equally divisible by 5,one additional
over shall be allowed, to as many bowlerıs as is necessary, in order to make
up the balance. e.g. in a game reduced to 38 Overs per side, and using 5
bowlerıs, their allocations would be: 8 – 8 – 8 – 7 –
7 = 38. In a match where the innings of either or both sides is reduced
after the start of the match, the maximum number of overs allowed per bowler
shall remain as at the start of the match. In the event of a bowler becoming ill, injured or suspended thus
being unable to complete an over, the remaining balls will be bowled by
another bowler. Such part of an over will count as a full over only in so far
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9. Law 2.5 - Fielder absent
or leaving the field Law 2.5 shall apply as modified - If a fielder fails to take the
field with his side at the start of the match or at any later time, or leaves
the field during a session of play, the umpire shall be informed of the
reason for his absence, and he shall not thereafter come on to the field
during a session of play without consent of the umpire. The umpire shall give
such consent as soon as practicable (Laws2003) If the player is absent from the field for 15 minutes or longer: (a) the player shall not be permitted to bowl in that innings
after his return until he has been on the field for at least that length of
playing time for which he was absent (Laws 2003) (b) the player shall not be permitted to bat unless or until, in
the aggregate, he has returned to the field and/or his sideıs innings has
been in progress for at least that length of playing time for which he has
been absent or if earlier, when his side has lost 5 wickets. The restriction in (a) and (b) above shall not apply if the player
has been struck an external blow as opposed to an internal injury such as a
pulled muscle whilst participating earlier in the match and consequently been
forced to leave the field for medical attention (in the case of a bowler,
this dispensation shall apply only once in respect of any one external
injury). Nor shall it apply if the player has been absent for exceptional
and acceptable reasons (other than injury or illness) and consent for a
substitute has been granted by the umpire. Note: Time lost for an unscheduled break in play shall be counted
as time on the field, for any fielder, provided that fielder comes onto the
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10. Wides and No Balls 10.1 Law 25.1 Wide Ball - Judging a Wide No delivery will be called Wide if it - comes into contact with the strikerıs bat or person or - is called as a No ball (Laws 2003) For all other deliveries the following interpretation will apply: Off side Wides Two white lines will be marked joining the bowling and popping
creases. Each line will be parallel to the Return Crease and will be 35²
(88.90cms) from the centre of the middle stump. (see Appendix A). Any delivery that passes over or outside of this line will be
called Wide by the umpire. It does not matter that the striker may move thus bringing the
ball into an area where he could play a normal cricket stroke – it will
still be a Wide. It will also be a Wide if the batsman moves away from the
ball and it passes over or outside of this white line. Leg side Wides The line markings mentioned above do not apply to leg side
deliveries. A ball will be judged as Wide if it passes the striker behind his
legs when standing in a normal guard position. If the striker moves across to
the off side to play the ball and the ball passes behind his legs the umpire
will have to imagine the profile of the striker standing in a normal guard
position, and only provided that the ball would have passed behind this
profile, will he call it Wide. If the ball would have hit this profile it
will not be a Wide. Umpires are instructed to apply a consistent interpretation in
regard to this Law Umpires should try and be consistent: - in their own interpretation - with the interpretation of their colleagues - with the interpretation adopted throughout the whole league. 10.2 Balls pitching on the edge or off the artificial pitch shall
be called ³No Ball and then immediately Dead Ball.² |
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11. Law 42.6 - Dangerous
and unfair bowling 11.1 Law 42.6 (a) (ii) Bowling of fast short pitched balls This part of the Law defines what constitutes a fast short pitched
delivery and the only difference between the Law and the Cyprus Cricket
requirement is that the word shoulderı replaces headı. All this
modification does is to lower the height at which the ball becomes a No ball. It must be understood that this type of delivery will only attract
the disciplinary procedure (Law 42.7) should the umpire deem it to come under
the auspices of dangerous and unfair bowling. If he does not then it is
simply a No ball and no further action need be taken. (Laws2003) 11.2 Law 42.6 (b) i) and ii) Bowling of high full pitch balls This Law is amended to the following: Any delivery (irrespective of its speed) which passes or would
have passed on the full above waist height of the striker standing upright at
the crease is to be deemed dangerous and unfair, whether or not it is likely
to inflict physical injury on the striker. Any such delivery will be called as a No ball by the bowlerıs end
umpire and will be followed by the appropriate disciplinary action as laid
down in Law 42.7. The umpires will ensure that no such deliveries go
unpunished. 11.3 Law 42.8 Deliberate bowling of high full pitched balls This law will be enforced with the proviso that the criteria in
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12. The Ball (a) Cyprus Cricket Association will provide new balls for each
match and only balls supplied and approved by the CCA will be used. (b) A new ball will be used at the start of each innings. (c) The umpires will decide if and when a ball becomes unfit for
use. They will be the sole judges of both when it should be replaced and the
selection of the replacement. They will inform the fielding captain and
batsmen at the crease of their decision (Laws 2003). (d) It is the responsibility of the fielding side to supply and
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13.
The Result All Matches (a) The team scoring the highest number of runs will be deemed the
winner (b) In the event of a tie, the following will apply: The team
losing the lesser number of wickets shall be the winner, if the result cannot
be decided in this way, the winner shall be the team with the higher score
(irrespective of wickets lost) after 15 overs, or if still equal, after 14
overs, etc. (c) A NO RESULT is when either side has not had the opportunity of
batting least 20 overs or when the game is abandoned due to unforeseen
circumstances once play has started. (d) A result sheet will be completed by the home side and
submitted to the League Secretary within 24 hours of the end of the match.
Result sheet to be signed by both Captains and at least one Umpire (or person
acting as Umpire if no Umpire was appointed). |
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14. Points awarded 14.1 The winning side is awarded 20 points. 14.2 The losing side is awarded the bonus points for batting
and bowling to a maximum of 15 points. Batting Points 14.3 Batting Bonus Points are 1 point for 75 runs, 2 points for
100 runs, 3 points for 125 runs, 4 points for 150 runs and 5 points for 175
runs or more. 14.4 If the losing side bats out its full scheduled overs
allocation even in reduced overs allocation (either 1st or 2nd innings) they
get an extra 5 batting bonus points. Bowling Points 14.5 1 point for 2 wickets, 2 points for 4 wickets, 3 points
for 6 wickets, 4 points for 8 wickets and 5 points for 10 wickets. 14.6 When a side does not have its full complement of 11
players it is deemed to be all out when their last wicket falls and
consequently 5 bonus bowling points are awarded to the fielding side. 14.7 Full bonus bowling points (5) are also awarded to the
fielding side if a side declares or forfeits its innings closed. 14.8 It shall be the duty of the captain of the team batting
second and the umpire(s) to ascertain between innings the total runs scored
by the side batting first and to agree the batting target accordingly. 14.9 (a) In the case of a NO RESULT each side is awarded ten (10)
points and NO bonus points to either side. (b) Penalty points will still be deducted in a case of NO RESULT
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15. Penalty Points for Late Starts and Slow
Over Rate 15.1 Late starts (a) One (1) point deducted from points attained at the rate of
1 point for every 4 minutes late starting (call of play by the umpire) E.g. 11.04am start 1 point – 11.08am start 2 points and
so on. 15.2 Slow over rate (a) One (I) point deducted for every over not started within
the scheduled time e.g. only 39 overs
bowled within 2 hours 40 mins 1
point deducted – only 38 overs bowled within 2 hours 40 mins 2 points deducted and so on. (b) The bowler must commence his run-up for the first ball of
the last scheduled over before the time allowed has expired. (c) For games of reduced overs it is still one (1) point
deducted per over, over the agreed scheduled time. 12.3 The amount of penalty points accrued by a team and
deducted will not be more than the points achieved (either win or bonus) by
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16. UMPIRES AND SCORERS 16.1 Umpires shall be appointed by the co-ordinator and paid a
fee as agreed at the previous AGM. Where such an umpire officiates alone then
the umpire shall receive a fee of one and a half times the previously agreed
fee. In all games, except those where earlier provision in these rules is
made, the umpiring costs will be shared by the two teams. Umpires must be
paid without delay at the conclusion of the match. 16.2 Teams shall endeavour to provide a scorer in all League
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17. PITCHES AND FACILITIES 17.1 Matches will normally be played on artificial pitches. 17.2 No spikes are to be worn by either the batsmen or bowlers. If
in the opinion of the umpire the type of footwear being worn is damaging or
likely to damage the surface in any way they shall be asked to change to
suitable footwear. If the player refuses to change the umpire shall tell his
captain to replace that player immediately and he shall not be allowed to bat
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18. CANCELLATION OF MATCHES 18.1 If, in the opinion of the home club, the ground is unfit
for play owing to weather or other circumstances it shall be the responsibility
of the home club to inform the visiting club of this fact on the day of the
match 18.2 The match can be called off between the times stated above
only if both captains agree. If, however, the visiting team advises the home
team that it will exercise its option to travel to the appointed venue, the
match can only be called off at the scheduled starting time and with both
teams present and available to play. |
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19. NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS 19.1 League Scoresheet 19.1.1 An official League Scoresheet is to be completed and
signed by both captains and umpires. In the event of an abandoned game
without a ball being bowled, the home team is responsible for informing the
League Secretary. 19.1.2 The Scoresheet may be emailed or faxed not later than 12
noon on the Tuesday following the match. A penalty of 5 euros for non compliance to be
collected by the umpires at the next game. 19.1.3 The Scoresheet shall contain full details of the game
and, when play has taken place, shall include the names of ALL players. 19.1.4 Captains shall ensure that players are consistently and
uniquely listed with full names on the Scoresheet; this is to assist the
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20. DISPUTES, PROTESTS AND DISCIPLINE 20.1 Any protest shall be lodged with (i) the League Secretary,
(ii) the Chair of the Disputes Sub-Committee and (iii) the Secretary of the
club or team against whom the protest is made, by the Club or Team Secretary
(or other authorised club official) in writing within five days of the date
of the alleged breach. 20.2 The protest must be accompanied by a fee of 25 euro. 20.3 Only clubs directly affected by the alleged breach shall
have the right to lodge a protest. 20.4 When making a protest, clubs or teams shall state under
which rule the protest is being made. 20.5 The Disputes Sub-Committee (referred to as the
Sub-Committee throughout this section) will hear the protest within 14 days
of it being received by the League. The League will give clubs or teams at
least 7 days notice of the hearing. 20.6 The £15 fee shall be forfeited if the Sub-Committee
consider the protest to be trivial. 20.7 The Sub-Committee may, at its discretion, require officials
and/or players from all clubs or teams involved in the dispute to attend the
hearing of that protest or dispute. Failure to attend will result in the
matter being dealt with in their absence. Umpires may also be invited to
attend. 20.8 The Sub-Committee may, at its discretion, impose fines
against clubs, ban players or award or deduct points. Any fine exceeding £15,
any ban exceeding 2 weeks or any award or deduction of points exceeding 10
must first be ratified by the Management Committee. 20.9 The Leagueıs decision shall be conveyed in writing to all
parties to the dispute within 7 days of the hearing or, if Rule 20.8 applies,
of the date of the Management Committee meeting. 20.10 Any protest which arises from interpretation of the Laws
of Cricket may be referred to the appropriate national body for settlement
and their decision shall be final; on all other matters the League shall be
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21. APPEALS 21.1 A club or team may appeal against any decision of the
League under the provisions of Rule 12; such appeal will be heard by the
Appeals Sub-Committee as constituted by the Management Committee. 21.2 Any appeal shall be lodged with (i) the League Secretary,
(ii) the Chair of the Appeals Sub-Committee, and (iii) any other parties
involved in the original dispute, by the Club or team Secretary (or other
authorised club or team official) in writing within 14 days of the Leagueıs
decision being notified to them, stating the reasons for the appeal in full. 21.3 The appeal shall be accompanied by a fee of £30 as a
contribution towards the costs of hearing the appeal. The Appeals
Sub-Committee may at its discretion retain or refund all or part of the fee. 21.4 The Appeals Sub-Committee (referred to as the Sub-Committee
throughout this section) will hear the appeal within 14 days of it being
received by the League. The League will give clubs at least 7 days notice of
the hearing. 21.5 The club(s) or team(s) will be permitted to have two
representatives to present its case at the hearing; the Sub-Committee may
require clubs or team officials to attend the hearing. 21.6 The Sub-Committee is empowered to over-rule the decision of
the Disputes Sub-Committee. Any fine exceeding 25 euro, any ban exceeding two
weeks or any award or deduction of points exceeding 10, must first be
ratified by the Management Committee. 21.7 The decision of the Sub-Committee shall be conveyed in
writing to all parties involved in the appeal within 7 days of the hearing or,
if Rule 20.8 or 21.6 applies, of the date of the Management Committee
meeting. 21.8 Decisions by the Sub-Committee shall be final and binding
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22. LEAGUE POSITIONAL PLACINGS In the event of two or more teams finishing the season on the
same number of points, the following criteria shall be applied successively
to determine final placings: 1. Most points gained by the teams in matches played between
them during the season; 2. The highest number of wins as a percentage of completed
matches; 3. The lowest number of defeats as a percentage of completed
matches; 4. The highest number of wickets taken in the season; and 5. The highest number of runs scored in the season. |
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23. PENALTIES, FINES AND SURCHARGES 23.1 Any club which has not paid its subscription by the due
date (see Rule 1) shall be liable to a surcharge of £5 per team for every
month or part of a month that it is in arrears. 23.2 Should any team resign or withdraw from the league after
the start of the season the results up to the date of the resignation or
withdrawal shall be declared void. All points gained by that team and all points gained by
their opposition teams will be
deducted from their totals. All unplayed fixtures involving the team that has
resigned or withdrawn will be declared void. 23.3 If a club or team fails to pay any fine or surcharge within
21 days of the due date, one point will be deducted from for each complete
week that the fine remains unpaid thereafter. 23.4 In the event of any contravention of these Rules and
Playing Arrangements the Management Committee and its constituent
sub-Committees shall have powers to award or deduct points, declare a match
void and/or levy fines on any offending member club. |
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24. LEAGUE All clubs shall submit information about their club/team
(Club/Team Secretary name, address and telephone; Captain(s) and telephone;
weekend contacts) to the League Secretary by 1st April |