Tournament to be played annually between - India Senior, India A
and India B teams on limited overs basis each team playing
against the other team once. Top two teams to play the finals.
- LAWS OF CRICKET
Except as varied hereunder, the Laws of cricket (1980 code)
Second Edition - 1992 and subsequent amendments, ICC Code of
Conduct and Regulations (October - 1995) shall apply:
- DURATION OF MATCHES
All matches shall be of one day duration. The matches will
consist of one innings per side and each innings will be limited
to 50 six ball overs. A minimum of 25 overs per team will
constitute a match.
- HOURS OF PLAY, INTERVALS AND MINIMUM OVERS IN THE
DAY
3.1 Start and Cessation Times
Normal Schedule hours will be
| 3.30 | p.m. | to | 7.00 |
p.m. FIRST SESSION |
| 7.00 | p.m. | to | 7.45 |
p.m. INTERVAL |
| 7.45 | p.m. | to | 11.15 |
p.m. SECOND SESSION |
3.2 Interval Between Innings:
The innings of the team batting second shall not comrnence before
scheduled time for commencement of the second session unless the
team batting first has completed its innings at least 30 minutes
prior to the scheduled interval, in which case a ten minute break
will occur and the team batting second will commence its innings
and the interval will occur as scheduled.
Where play is delayed or interrupted the Umpires will reduce the
length of the interval as follows:
| Time lost | Interval |
|---|
| |
| upto 60 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Between 60 and 120 minutes | 20 minutes |
| More than 120 minutes | 10 minutes |
Note: Refer also to the provision of Clause 5.2
3.3 Intervals for Drinks
Two drink breaks per session are permifted, each 1 hour and 10
minutes apart. The provisions of Law 16.6 shall be strictly
observed except that under conditions of extreme heat the Umpires
may permit extra intervals for drinks.
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. No other drinks shall be taken onto the
field without the permission of the Umpires. Any player taking
drinks onto the field shall be dressed in proper cricket attire.
3.4 Time Keeping-
A clock on the ground shall be used to regulate the hours of play
and intervals. The Umpires must notify the ground authorities
which clock is to be followed so that the spectators and the
representatives of the media may be informed. If the clock on the
ground is of order the watches of the Umpires shall determine the
time.
A home Association to provide for the ringing of a bell and shall
inform the visiting Association at the start of the match. The
bell will be rung 5 minutes before the termination of an
interval, when the Umpires shall go to the wicket.
- APPOINTMENT OF UMPIRES
The Umpires Committee of the Board shall appoint Umpires from the
Board's Panel of Umpires and they shall normally be neutral
Umpires. Neutral Umpires means Umpires from the zone other than
the zone of the contesting member.
- LENGTH OF INNINGS
Uninterrupted match:
- Each team shall bat for 50 (six balls) over unless all out
earlier.
A team shall not be permitted to declare its innings closed.
- It the team fielding first fails to bowl the required
number of overs by the scheduled time for cessation of the first
session, play shall continue until the required number of overs
has been bowled. Unless otherwise determined by the Referee the
innings of the team batting second shall be limited to the same
number of overs bowled by it, at the scheduled time for cessation
of the first session. The over in progress at the scheduled
cessation time shall count as a completed over.
The interval shall not be extended and the second session shall
commence at the scheduled time. The Referee may increase the
number of overs to be bowled by the team bowling second, if after
consultation with the Umpires he is of the opinion that events
beyond the control of the bowling team prevented that team from
bowling the required number of overs by the scheduled time for
the cessation of the innings of the team batting first.
- If the team batting first is all out and the last wicket
falls at or after the scheduled time forthe interval, the innings
of the team batting second shall be limited to the same number of
overs as the innings of the team batting first at the scheduled
time for the interval (the over in which the last wicket falls to
count as a complete over).
- If the team batting first is dismissed in less than 50
overs, the team batting second shall be entitled to bat for 50
overs except as provided in (c) above.
- If the team fielding second fails to bowl 50 overs or
the number of overs provided in 5. 1 (b), (c) or (d) by the
scheduled cessation time, the hours of play shall be extended
until the required number of overs has been bowled or a result
achieved.
- Penalties shall apply for slow over rate. The target
over rate is to be 15 overs per hour. In the vent of the target
over rate not being reached, for each over short of the number
required to be bowled in the scheduled time, the fielding side
will be fined as under:
- if the number of overs bowled short is upto 5 overs, the
penalty to be levied will be 15% of the financial allowance
prescribed by the Board for the member of the team for the match.
- If the number of overs bowled short is above 5 overs, the
penalty to be levied will be 30% of the financial allowance
prescribed by the Board for members of the team for the match.
Only eleven players participating in the team will be subject to
an overrate fine.
No deductions are to be made for wickets or drinks breaks. A
penalty may be reviewed by the Referee if, after consultation
with the Umpires, he is of the opinion that events beyond the
control of the fielding side, including time-wasting by the
batting side, prevented that team from bowling the required
number of overs. The batting side may befined atthe same rate as
the fielding side if, in the opinion of the Referee the batting
side is guilty of slowing down the over rate.
Honorary Secretary of the Staging Association will be responsible
to see that the amount deducted as penalty is immediately
forwarded to the Honorary Treasurer of the Board under advice to
the Honorary Secretary and to the Executive Secretary of the
Board.
In case of any default by the Staging Association the Honorary
Treasurer will withhold payment of grants and subsidies to the
concerned Association.
5.2 Delayed or interrupted Matches
5.2.1 General
- The object should always be to rearrange the number of
overs so that both teams have the opportunity of batting for the
same number of overs.
A minimum 25 overs have to be bowled to the team batting second
to constitute a match subject to the provisions of Clause 5.1 (b)
The calculation of the number of overs to be bowed shall be based
on an average rate of 15 overs per hours in the total time
available for play. If a reduction of the number of overs is
required, any recalculation must not cause the match to be
rescheduled to finish earlier than the original cessation time.
This time may be extended to allow for one extra over for both
teams to be added if required.
- If the team fielding second fails to bowl the required
number of overs by the scheduled cessation time, the hours of
play shall be extended until the overs has been bowled or a
result achieved.
- The team batting second shall not bat for a greater number
of overs than the first team unless the latter has been ell out
in less than the agreed number of overs.
- Fractions are to be ignored in all calculations to the
number of overs.
5.2.2 Delay or Interruption to the Innings of Team
batting First:
- If the number of overs of the team batting first is
reduced, a fixed time will be specified for the completion of
first session, as calculated by applying the provisions of
Clauses 3.2 and 5.2.1 (a)
- If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required
number of overs by the scheduled time for cessation of the first
session, play shall continue until the required number of overs
has been bowled, and 5.1 (b) shall apply.
- If the team batting first is all out and the last wicket
falls at or after the scheduled time for the interval, 5.1 (c)
shall apply.
5.2.3 Delay or Interruption to the Innings of Team
batting Second:
If it is not possible for the team batting second to have the
opportunity of batting for the same number of overs as the team
batting first, the overs to be bowled shall be reduced at the
rate of 15 overs per hour for time lost.
- RESTRICTION OF PLACEMENT OF FIELDSMEN
Two 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 30 yards
(27.5 m). 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 lines or dots at five yard (4.5m) intervals, each 'dot' to
be covered by a white plastic or rubber (but not metal) disc
measuring 7" (18cm) in diameter.
At the instant of delivery, there may not be more than five
fieldsmen on the leg side.
For the first 15 overs, only 2 fieldsmen are permitted to be
outside the field restriction marking at the instant of delivery.
For the remaining overs only five fieldsmen are permitted to be
outside field restriction marking at the instant of delivery.
Two inner circles shall be drawn on the field of the 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 areas
should be marked by dots. The segment of the circle reserved for
the slip positions shall not be demarcated.
In the first 15 overs there must be a minimum of two stationary
fieldsmen within the 15 yards field restriction of the striker at
the instance of delivery. The two stationary fieldsmen may be
permitted to stand deeper than 15 yards (in the undemarcated
area) provided only that they are standing in orthodox slip
positions.
Where play is delayed or interrupted affecting the innings of the
team batting first and the total number of overs available is
reduced, the number of overs in regard to field restrictions
shall be reduced proportionately Fractions are to be ignored.
In the event of an infringement the square leg Umpire shall call
and signal 'No Ball.'
- NUMBER OF OVERS PER BOWLER
No bowler shall bowl more than 10 (six ball) overs in an innings.
In a delayed or interrupted match where the overs are reduced for
both teams or for the team bowling second, no bowler may bowl
more than one fifth of the total overs allowed. This restriction
shall not apply to the team fielding second where the provisions
of Clause 5.1 (b) have been applied.
Where the total overs is not divisible by 5, one additional over
shall be allowed to the maximum number per bowler necessary to
make up the balance.
In the event of the bowler breaking down and 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 as each bowlers limit is concerned.
The scoreboard shall show the total number of overs bowled and
the number of overs bowled by each bowler.
- NO BALL
Short Pitched Bowling - If the ball passes or would have passed
above the shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the
crease, either Umpire shall call and signal No Ball.
- WIDE BOWLING - JUDGING A WIDE
Umpires are instructed to apply a very strict and consistent
interpretation in regard to this Law in order to prevent negative
bowling wide of the wicket.
Any off side or leg side delivery which in the opinion of the
Umpire does not give the batsman a reasonable opportunity to
score, shall be called a wide. As a guide, on the leg side a ball
landing clearly outside the leg stump going further away shall be
called a wide.
- THE BALL (include Law 5 amendment)
The Staging Association shall provide cricket balls of an
approved st andard for One Day Limited Overs cricket match. White
ball will be used in all matches. Each fielding team shall have
one new ball for its innings. In the event of a ball becoming wet
and soggy as a result of play continuing in inclement weather or
it being affected by dew, or a ball becoming significant
discoloumd and in the opinion of the Umpires being unfit for
play, the ball may be replaced for a ball that has had a similar
amount of wear, even though it has not gone out of shape.
Either bowler or batsman may raise the matter with the Umpires
and the Umpires decision as to a replacement or otherwise will be
final.
Law 5
The fielding Captain or his nominee may select the ball with
which he wishes to bowl from the supply provided by the
Association. Such a selection must take place in the presence of
the Umpire.
The Umpires shall retain possession of the match ball(s)
throughout the duration of the match when play is not actually
taking place. During play Umpires shall periodically and
irregularly inspect the condition of the ball and shall retain
possession of it at the fall of a wicket, drinks interval, at the
end of each over, or any other disruption in play.
Law 5.5 - Ball Lost or Becoming Unfit for Play
In the event of a ball during play being lost or in the opinion
of the Umpires, being unfit for play through normal use, the
Umpires shall allow it to be replaced by one that in their
opinion has had a similar amount of wear. It the ball is to be
replaced, the Umpires shall inform the batsmen.
- THE RESULT
11.1 A result can be achieved only if both teams have
had the opportunity of batting at least 25 overs subject to the
provisions of Clause 5.1 (b) and 5.2.2 (b), unless one team has
beeii all out in less than 25 overs or unless the team batting
second scores enough runs to win in less than 25 overs.
All matches in which both teams have not had the opportunity of
batting for a minimum of -25 overs, shall be declared no result.
If the team batting second has not had the opportunity of batting
for as many as 25 overs, the match will be declared no result.
In a match which is abandoned without a ball being bowled shall
not be replayed and the match will be declared as No Result.
11.2 Tie
In matches in which both teams have had the opportunity of
batting for the agreed number of overs subject to the provisions
of Clause 5.1 (b) and 5.2.2 (b), the team scoring the higher
number of runs shall be the winner. If the scores are equal, the
result shall be a tie and no account shall be taken of the number
of wickets which have fallen.
11.3 Delayed or Interrupted Matches - calculation of
the target Score.
If the innings of the team batting second is delayed or
interrupted and it is not able to receive its full quota of
overs, the target score shall be calculated as follows: The score
of the team batting first shall be multiplied by the percentage
factor for the number of overs to be bowled to the team batting
second as set out ol the Target Score Calculation Chart (Appendix
A). Fractions shall be rounded to the next higher whole number.
The percentage factor has been derived from a detailed
mathematical analysis of a database of one day matches with the
object of establishing "normal performance (Appendix B).
11.4 Points
Preliminary Matches
The points system shall be as follows:
| Win | 2 |
| | |
| Tie or No Result | 1 |
|
|
| Loss | 0 |
In the event of the teams finishing on equal points, then their
relative position will be decided by the most wins in the matches
or, where teams have both equal wins and equal points, the team
which was the winner of the match plaved between them will be
placed in the higher position, or, if still equal, the higher net
run rate in the matches. In a match declared no result, run rate
is not applicable.
A team's net run rate is calculated by deducting from the average
runs Der over scored by that team throughout the competition, the
average runs per over scored against that team throughout the
competition.
In the event of a team being all out in less than
its full quota of overs, the calculation of its net run rate
shall be based on the full quota of overs to which it would have
been entitled and not on the number of overs in which the team
was dismissed.
11.5 Final Match
If no result is achieved in a final on the scheduled day of play,
the match shall be qeclared draw. In the event of a drawn final,
the teams will be declared Joint winners and the prize money will
be shared equally between them.
- DRAWS, DATES AND VENUES:
- Draws, dates and venue shall be fixed by the Tour,
Programme and Fixtures Committee.
- Every year the tournament to be staged in each zone by
rotation and the venue to be decided by the Tour, Programme and
Fixtures Committee having flood lights arrangements as it will be
Day and Night matches.
- On the plea that the players of any member are due to
participate in the Inter University Tournament or against the
touring side, the dates of Challenger Trophy Tournament as
already fixed shall not be changed.
- Postponement of dates could be done only in case of
unforseen circumstances such as civil unrest, flooding of the
place due to heavy rains whereby the opposite side is not able
to.reach the venue or if later on it is found that the date
clashes with important festivals then the Honorary Secretary may
permit change of dates and venues.
- Any centre that would be holding the Challenger Trophy
match must have a proper infrastructural facilities and holding
of such matches in the centre must have the prior approval of the
Board.
It is imperative for the Staging Association to ensure that their
ground is well maintained, In view of this, the Staging
Association must possess the following ground equipments :
- a set of hand driven rollers-heavy 1.5 tonnes and light 1
tonne
- hand driven machines to trim wicket grass.
- proper pitch covers.
- proper sight screens.
In case the Referee reports about lack of equipments or proper
infrastructural facilities, as per the guidelines forwarded to
the Associations for Staging domestic tournaments at the venue of
the match, the Association concerned will be fined upto a maximum
of Rs. 25,0001- for being responsible and this amount to be
adjusted from and out of the Subsidy Fund or any dues to be paid
by the Board to the member. Besides the venue at which the match
was played to be scraped for a period of four years.
- SUBSTITUTES
13.1 Law 2.1 will apply as modified:
In normal circumstances, a Substitute shall be allowed to field
only for a player who satisfies the Umpires that he has been
injured or become ill during the match. However, in very
exceptional circumstances the Umpires may use their discretion to
allow a Substitute for a player who has to leave the field or
does not take the field for wholly acceptable reasons, subject to
consent being given by the opposing Captain. If a player wishes
to change his shirt, boots etc., he may leave the field to do so
(no changing on the field), but no substitute will be allowed.
13.2 Law 2.6 (Runner's Equipment) will apply as
modified :
The player acting as Runner for an injured batsman shall at all
times wear similar external clothing and protective equipment as
the injured Batsman.
13.3 Law 2.8 - Fieldsman leaving the Field:
In place of Law 2.8 , the following will apply:
No fieldsman shall leave the field or return during a session of
play without the consent of the Umpire at the bowler's end. The
Umpire's consent is also necessary if a Substitute is required
for a fieldsman at the start of play or when his side returns to
the field after an interval. If a member of the fielding side
does not take the field at the start of play, leaves the field or
fails to return after an interval and is absent from the field
longer than 1 5 minutes :
- the player shall not be perrnifted 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.
- the player shall not be permitted to bat unless or until,
in the aggregate, he has returned to the field and/or his side's
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 five wickets.
The restriction in (i) and (ii) above shall not apply if the
player has suffered 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. Nor
shall it apply if the player has been absent for very exceptional
and wholly acceptable reasons (other than injury or illness) and
consent for Substitute has been granted by the opposing Captain.
Note: In the event of a fielsman already being off the field at
the commencement of an interruption in play through ground,
weather or light conditions, he shall be allowed to count any
such stoppage time as playing time, provided that he personally
informs the Umpires when he is fit enough to take the field had
play been in progress.
- LAW 3.8 - FITNESS OF GROUND, WEATHER & LIGHT
14.1 Add the following to paragraph (a) and delete
clause (i)
The Umpires will suspend, or continue to suspend play for bad
light when they consider that there is a risk of serious physical
injury to the batsman. Amongst the facts to be considered are
background, sightscreens and the type of bowling, Before deciding
to suspend play or not to resume play after an interval on
account of bad light (but for no other reason) the Umpire shall
establish whether the Captain of the batting team (the batsmen at
the wicket may deputise for their captain) wishes to continue in
unfit conditions, if so, his wishes shall be met,
14.2 Add the following to the last sentence of 3.8 (a)
(ii)
... or, as a consequence of a change of bowlers, if batting
conditions have become more dangerous.
14.3 The Umpires shall disregard any shadow on the
pitch from the stadium or from any permanent object on the
ground.
- LAW - 6 THE BAT
Law 6.1 will apply as modified:
The bat overall shall not be more than 38 inches /96.5 cm in
length; the blade of the bat shall be made of wood, shall have a
conventional "flat' face and shall not exceed 4-1/4 inches/10.8
cm at the widest part.
- LAW 7 - THE PITCH
In addition to the Law 7.2, the following will apply:
Captains, Umpires, Referee and Groundsmen should co-Operate to
ensure that, prior to the start of day's play, no one bounces a
ball on the pitch or strikes it with a bat to assess its
condition or for any other reason, or causes damage to the pitch
in any other way.
Prior to the commencement of a day's play, TV commentator and
camera crew of the official licenced TV broadcastars (but not
news crew) may be permitted to inspect the pitch and surrounds
subject to the following
a ball must not be bounced on the pitch
a key or knife may only be inserted in the pitch in the area
between the popping and bowling creases.
In the event of any dispute, the Referee in consultation with the
Home Association will rule and his ruling will be final.
Prior to the start of play, only the Captain and the team Coach
may walk on the pitch to assess its condition. Spiked footwear is
not permitted.
Law 9.2 THE POPPING CREASE
The popping crease, which is the back edge of the crease marking
shall be in front of and parallel with the bowling crease. It
shall have the back edge of the crease marking 4 ft/1.22m from
the centre of the stumps and shall extend to a minimum of 15
yards on either side of the wicket.
The popping crease shall be considered to be unlimited in length.
- Law 10 -THE PITCH
17.1 Law 10.1 - rolling of the Pitch
Law 10.1 will apply, but add the following sentence to the first
paragraph :
However, if in the opinion of the Umpires the delay has had no
significant effect upon the state of the pitch, they shall refuse
any request for the rolling of the pitch.
In addition the Umpires are empowered to authorise the Groundsman
to roll, sweep and otherwise treat the pitch by such manner and
means which they, bearing in mind the advice of the Groundsman,
consider will return the state of the pitch as near as possible
to that pertaining when the choice of innings was made.
17.2 Law lO.3(d)and Notes(b)-Mowing of the Outfield:
The above law shall not apply and will be modified to the extent
as under:
There will be no mowing of the outfield during the period of the
match.
17.3 Law 10.6 - Maintenance of Foot Holes
The Umpires shall see that wherever possible and whenever it is
considered necessary, action is taken during all intervals in
play to do whatever is practicable to improve the bowler's foot
holes. As soon as possible after the conclusion of the day's play
bowlers foot holes will be repaired.
- LAW 11 - COVERING THE PITCH - BEFORE AND DURING A MATCH
In place of law 11.1 and 11.2, the following shall apply.
In all matches, the pitch shall be entirely protected against
rain up to the commencement of play and for the duration of the
period of the match.
The covers shall be removed no earlierthan 5.00 a.m. and no later
than 7.00a.m on morning of the match provided it is not raining
at the time, but they will be replaced if rain falls prior to the
commencement of play.
Note : the covers must totally protect the pitch and also the
pitch surroundings, a minimum 5 meters qither side of the pitch
and any worn or soft areas in the outfield, as well as the
bowlers run-ups to a distance of at least 10 X 10 metres.
Attention is drawn to Law 3 Note (c) and Law 11.3
- DRYING OF PITCH AND GROUND
- Prior to tossing for choice, the artificial drying of the
pitch and outfield shall be at the discretion of the Groundsmen.
Thereafter and throughout the match the drying of the outfield
may be undertaken by the Groundsmen, but the drying of the pitch
shall be carried out only on the instructions and under the
supervision of the Umpires. The Umpires shall be empowered to
have the pitch dried without reference to the Captains if at
anytime are of the opinion that it is unfit for play.
- The Umpires may instruct the Groundsman to use any
available equipment. including any roller, for this purpose of
drying the pitch and making it fit for play.
Note: An absorbent roller may be used to remove water from
the covers including the cover on the match pitch,
- LAW 15.2 PRACTICE ON THE FIELD:
At no time on any day of the match shall there be any bowling or
batting practice on the pitch or the square, except in official
netted practice pitch areas. In addition there shall be no
bowling or batting practice on any part of the square or the area
immediately parallel to the match pitch after the commencement of
play on any day. Any fieldsman contravening this law may not bowl
his next over.
No practice may take place on the field if, in the opinion of the
Umpires, it could result in a waste of time.
- BOUNDARIES (Law 19)
21.1 The boundary shall be the fence or a rope
inside the fence.
The pitch shall be a minimum 60 yards from one boundary square of
the pitch. When this minimum distance is used, the pitch has to
be minimum 80 yards from the opposite square boundary. The
straight boundary at both ends of the pitch shall be minimum of
60 yards. Distances shall be measured from the centre of the
pitch to be used.
If an unauthorised person enters the playing area and handles the
ball, the Umpire at the bowler's end shall be the sole judge of
whether the boundary allowance should be scored, and the ball be
treated as still in play orcalled 'dead ball' if a batsman is
liable to be out as a result of the ynauthorised person handling
the ball.
21.2 Sight Screens - Note (a)
Sight screens shall be provided at both ends of all grounds,
Advertising shall be permitted on the sight screen behind the
striker provided it is removed for the subsequent over from that
end.
The sight screens provided for the match should confirm to the
following specifications.
Static (40 X 15) feet minimum
Mobile (20 X 15) feet minimum.
If the sight screen have to be shifted, then the Staging
Association to see that enough men are kept near the screen all
the time duhng the game so that there is no loss of time for
shifting the screen.
The Staging Association should also see that the screen canvas.
Cloth is thick so that the shadow of the people walking behind
the screen does not disturb the batsman and also due to wind A
does not flicker or sway.
- LAW 22.7 - BOWLER INCAPACITATED OR SUSPENDED DURING AN
OVER
The following shall apply in place of Law 22.7
If for any reason, a Bowler is incapacitated while running up to
bowl the first ball of an over, or is incapacitated or suspended
during an over, the Umpire shall call an signal 'dead ball" and
another bowler shall bowl or complete ttie over from the same
end, provided only that he shall not bowl two overs or part
thereof consecutively in one innings. See also clause 7.
- LAW 24.1 - NO BALL - MODE OF DELIVERY Law 24.1
Will apply except that the bowler may not deliver the ball
underarm. If a bowler bowls a ball underarm the Umpire shall call
and signal dead ball.
In addition, the Umpire at the bowler's end shall call and signal
no ball if a ball which the Umpire considers to have been
delivered.
- bounce more than twice or
- rolls along the ground or
- comes to rest
before it reaches the striker or, if not otherwise played by the
striker, before it reaches the popping cre ase. If the ball comes
to rest in such circumstances, the Umpire will call No Ball and
Law 25.3 shall apply.
Law 24.2 FAIR DELIVERY - THE ARM
For a delivery to be fair the ball must be bovaed not thrown -
see Note (a) below. If either Umpire is not entirely satisfied
with the absolute fairness of a delivery in this respect he shall
call and signal no ball instantly upon delivery.
The Umpire shall also adopt the procedures of caution, final
warning, action against the bowler and reporting as set out in
Law 42.8.
- NO BALL LAW 24.8 AND WIDE BALL LAW 25.6
In addition, the following shall apply No balls and wide balls
not scored from shall be included in the bowling analysis of the
bowler responsible.
- LAW 30 - BOWLED
The following shall apply in place of Law 30.1 (b)
He plays the ball or it it touches his person, then hits of kicks
it into and breaks his wicket and in the Umpires judgement an
attempt to protect the wicket has been made, the striker will be
given out on appeal bowled. Completion of stroke will not be
considered if an attempt is made to protect the wicket. See Law
34.1 (Out - Hit the Ball Twice)
- HELMETS (AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT)
In addition to Laws 23. 1 (e), 32.2 (e), 38 Note (c) and 41.4 the
following shall apply:
The striker is out under this Law if the ball is deflected from
his bat onto his own protective helmet and is subsequently
cought. Runs may be scored off deflection from the batsmans or
fielder's helmet.
A batsman may call for a helmet to be brought out to him at any
time. He must then weer or carry it personally all the time while
play is in progress, or can have it taken off the field at the
fall of a wicket, or at the end of an over, or at any drinks
interval.
In all cases, no actions involving helmets are to waste playing
time Umpires are not to hold helmets.
The exchanging of protective equipment between members of the
fielding side on the field shall be permitted provided that the
Umpires do not consider that it constitutes a waste of playing
time.
A batsman may only change other items of protective equipment
(e.g. batting gloves etc.,) provided that there is no waste of
playing time.
- LAW 42.4 (LIFTING THE SEAM) AND 42.5 - (CHANGING THE
CONDITION OF THE BALL)
In the event that a ball has been interfered with and requires
replacement the batsman at the wicket shall choose the
replacement ball from a selection of six other balls of various
degree of usage (including a new ball) and ofthe same brand as
the ball in use prior to the contravention
- LAW 42.9 - THE BOWLING OF FAST, HIGH FULL PITCHED BALLS
Law 42. 9 shall be replaced by the following :
The bowling of fast high full pitched balls is unfair.
A fast high full pitched ball shall be defined as a ball that
passes, or would have passed, on the full above waist height of a
batsman standing upright at the crease. Should a Bowler bowl fast
high pitched ball. either Umpire shall call and signal no ball.
In the event of such unfair bowling the Umpire at the Bowler's
end shall adopt the procedures of caution, final warning, action
against the Bowler and reporting as set out in Law 42.8
- "HITTING UP'
Teams are require to observe Ground Authority regulations
exercise the utmost care and caution when engaging in practice
and pre-match and warmup and 'hitting-up, activities so as to
avoid the risk of injury to members of the public, damage to the
Centre wicket region and to perimeter fencing.
- LAW 42 - NOTE (C) - DANGER AREA
The danger area on the pitch which must be protected from damage
by a bowler shall be regarded by the Umpires as the area
contained by an imaginary line 5 ft from the popping crease, and
parallel to it, and within two imaginary and parallel lines drawn
down the pitch from points on that line 1 feeV30.48 crn on either
side of the middle stumps
- PLAYERS DAMAGING THE PITCH (LAW 42-11)
In the event of a batsman damaging the pitch, the Umpires at the
bowlers end shall foilow the procedure of caution, final warning
and reporting as set out in Law 42.10(c).
In the event of the batsman running on the pitch, the Umpire at
the bowlers end shall take the following action :
- In the first instance be shall caution the batsman and inform
the other Umpire atonce Also the Captain of the batting side as
soon as the players leave the field for an interval of what has
occured.
- In the second instance the Umpire will ask the batsman to
remove the spiked boots and wear rubber soled boots
- Time lost in changing the boots will not be taken into
account when calculating the number of overs to be bowled by the
bowling side
- The batting side to be fined at the same rate as the
fielding side if the batting side is guilty of slowing down the
over rate.
- The Umpire shall reportthe occurance to the Exective ofthe
batting side and to any governing body responsible for the match
who shall take appropriate action against the player concerned.
- PLAYFRS CONDUCT(Law42.13)
- The Captains are responsible at all times far ensuring that
play is conducted within the spirit of the game as well as within
the Laws.
- Players and Team Officials shall not disclose or comment
upon any alleged breach of the Code or upon any hearings, report
or decision arising from such breach.
- Players and Team Officials shall not in any way be
concerned in the use or distribution of illegal drugs.
- Players and Team Officials shall not disclose or comment
upon any alleged breach of the Code or upon any hearings, report
or decision arising from such breach.
- Players and Team Officials shall not make any public
pronouncement or media comment which is detrimental to the game
which is taking place.
- In the event of a bowler being found guilty of gross
misbehaviour or of urging offensive comments on the field such as
:
- swearing at the Umpires, batsman or any other player or
spectators.
- showing public dissent at the Umpires decision.
- manhandling an Umpire, the batsman or the spectator
- kicking the stumps and indulging in any ungentlemanly and
unsporting conduct which might bring the game into disrepute the
umpire concerned shall announce and call and signal Deiid Ball
and suspend the bowler from further bowling in that innings, and
allow another bowler to complete the over from the same end,
provided this bowler shall not bowl two overs or part thereof
consecutively in that innings.
- If a fielder other than the bowler indulges in such
acts as stated above, the Umpire shall direct the Captain of the
fielding side to send the concerned fielder off the field for
that session and no substitute shall be allowed in his absence.
In addition to taking action as stated in paras (t) and (g)
above, the Umpire shall also report the occurance to the Captain
of the batting side as soon as the players leave the field for an
interval. The Umpires shall also report to the Executive
authority of the fielding side and to the governing body
responsible for the conduct of the match as well as to the
Referee to take any action against the concerned bovaer or
player,
- In the event of the batsman being found guilty of gross
misbehaviour or using offensive comments on the field such as
- swearing at the Umpires, bowler or any other player or a
spectator.
- showing public dissent at the Umpires decision.
- manhandling an Umpire, the bowler, the fielder or a
spectator
- Kicking the stumps or hitting the stumps with the bat when
given out or indulging in any ungentlemanly and unsporting
conduct which might bring the game into disrepute
teh umpire concerned shall announce an dcall and signal Dead Ball
and suspend the bowler from further bowling in that innings and
allow another bowler to complete the over from the same end
provided this bowler shall not bowl two overs or part thereof
consecutively in that innings.
- MOPPING OF THE OUTFIELD:
The Umpires would have to satisfy themselves that best endeavours
have been made by the Staging Association for mopping of the
outfield grass every day before the start of the match.
- UMPIRES REPORT:
The two Umpires shall give separate reports regarding
- Administration and ground arrangements including the
condition of the pitch and outfield and also about any untoward
incident affecting the match.
- Number of overs required to be bowled by the team and the
number of overs bowled short by the team after days play along
with the reasons for the team having bowled overs short on the
day.
- Whether the match was played in fair and competitive
spirit? If not, state the reasons and details.
- Also to give the runs scored in each innings, overs bowled
in each innings and total time taken in minutes, overs bowled
short in an a match, overs bowled short in an innings, total
overs bowled short in a match points secured by the team and
result of the match.
- Immediately after the conclusion of the match each Umpire
shall prepare the report and despatch them to the Executive
Secretary within 15 days from the conclusion of the match, under
registered post acknowledgement due. Umpires who do not send
completed reports within 15 days of the completion of the match
may not be considered for posting for the next season.
- The Umpires should see before the start of the match that
the stock of old balls of different wear are kept ready by the
Association staging the match. The Umpires will also add in their
report to the Board information regarding the quality of balls,
availability of old balls, etc.,
- If the two Umpires are of the opinion that the pitch
prepared by the member on whose ground the match was played was
underprepared, then the Umpires, immediately on conclusion of the
match, shall submit a report to the Referee about the pitch being
underprepared, with a copy to the member staging the match. If
the Referee is convinced that the pitch was under prepared then
the member will be fined Rs. 25,000/- for being responsible for
the underprepared pitch and this amount to be adjusted against
any dues to be paid by the Board lo the member. Besides, the
venue at which the match was played to be scrapped for a period
of 4 years.
- CAPTAINS REPORT ON UMPIRES:
The two Captains shall give separate reports on the Umpires
officiating in the match. The responsibility of getting the
Captains Report on Umpires duly filled in and signed by them
separately soon after the conclusion of the match ties with the
Association to whom the Captain represents.
Immediately after conclusion of the match, the Secretary of the
Association to whom the Captain represents, shall see that he
gets the Captains Report duly filled in and signed and the same
is forwarded to the Executive Secreary of the Board within 15
days from the conclusion of the match under registered post
acknowledgement due.
In case of non compliance of the! above requirement the
defaulting Association will have 'to pay a penalty of Rs. 5,0001-
to the Board for each such default. This amount will be deducted
from and out of the Subsidy Fund or any other amounts due and
payable to such Association by the Board.
The list of defaulting Associations will be tumished by the
Honorary Joint Secretary to the Honorary Treasurer of the Board
for necessary action.
- REFEREES REPORT:
Referees to be appointed by the Board for matches in domestic
tournaments.
To accompany the two Captains to supervise the toss. In the
absence of Referee. the two Umpires to accompany the two Captains
and supervise the toss.
Immediately after the conclusion of the match the Referee shall
prepare his report covering all the points as drawn under 'The
Duties and Responsibilities of the Referee', together with all
the relevant papers connected in the matter and forward the same
to the Executive Secretary of the Board within 15 days from the
conclusion of the match under registered post acknowledgement
due.
The Referee is responsible for keeping a record of all reports
furnished by him.
- SCORE SHEETS:
- Honorary Secretary of the Staging Asociation will appoint
two local official Scorers.
- Scorer to be made responsible for making proper entries
in the score sheets and the score sheet should be completed in
all respect.
- Score sheets thus prepared by the Scorers, each score
sheet to be signed by both of them after tallying all the details
entered in the score sheet.
- Scorers to obtain the signatures of the two Umpires on
the score sheets after the match is over and before they leave
the place of the match.
- The two Scorerswillthen hand over the Score sheettothe
Honorary Secretary of the Staging Association.
- Honorary Secretary of the Staging Association under whose
jurisdiction the match was played to see that both the Score
sheets are forwardedtothe Executive Secretary ofthe Board within
15days of the completion of the match by registered post
acknowledgement due.
- Scorers to be paid remuneration as fixed by the Board and
the same to be reimbursed by the Board.
- DAY/NIGHT MATCH
- Pads and Players and Umpires clothing shall be coloured.
- Sight screens will be black.
- If during a DAY/NIGHT match, in the opinion of the
Umpires, natural light is deteriorating to an unfit level, they
may authorise the ground authority to use the available
artificial lighting so that the match can continue in acceptable
conditions.
- Normally, the flood lights will be operative in case of
DAY and NIGHT matches from 1600 hours.
- Time required for the floodlights to operate at their full
intensity is 15 to 35 minutes from switch on. The decision of the
Umpires regarding operation of flood light shall be final and
binding.
- The loss of playing time upto 60 minutes shall not be
taken into account.
