- 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:
| 9.00 a.m. | to | 12.30 p.m. | FIRST
SESSION |
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| 12.30 p.m. | to | 1.15 p.m. | LUNCH
INTERVAL |
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| 1.15 p.m. | to | 4.45 p.m. | SECOND
SESSION |
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3.2 Interval Between Innings:
The innings of the team batting second shall not commence 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 |
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| Upto 60 minutes | 30 minutes |
| Between 60 and 120 minutes | 20 minutes |
| More then 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 permitted, 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 ,into 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 out 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
5.1 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.
- 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.
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 for the 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 event 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 shortt 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
over-rate 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 be fined at the 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 to 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 bowled 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.
- lf 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 all 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 tails 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 learn 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 yard field restriction of the striker at the
instance of delivery. The two stationary fieldsmen may be permitted to
stand deeper than 15 yard (in the undemareated 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 allqwed. 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
standard for One Day Limited Overs cricket match. 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 discoloured 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. If 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 been
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 tie 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 on the Target Score Calculation
Chart(AppendixA). 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).
- POINTS
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 played 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 teams net run rate is calculated by deducting from the average runs
per 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.
- SUBSTITUTES 13.1
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 15 minutes
- 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.
- 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 forwhich 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,
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 41/4 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, Refree 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 broadcasters (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 10.3 (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 earlier than 5.00 a.m. and no later
than 7.00 a.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 either 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 in 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 any time 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 an 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 bowlers end shall be the sole judge of whether
the boundary allowance should be scored, and the ball be treated as
still in play or called 'dead ball' if a batsman is liable to be out
as a result of the unauthorised 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 during
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 it 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 the over from the same end, provided only that
he shall not bowl two overs or part there of 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 otnerwise played by the
striker, before it reaches the popping crease. 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 bowled 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 BALLS LAW 24.8 AND WIDE
BALLS 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 if it touches his person, then hits or 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 caught. 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 wear 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 of the same brand as the ball in use prior
to the contravention
- LAW 42.9 - THF BOWLING OF FAST. HIGH FULL
PITCHED BALLS
Law 42.9 shall be replaced by the following :
The bowing 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 a fasthigh
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 and to
exercise the utmost care and caution when engaging in practice and
pre-match and warm-up 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 an 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 feet 30.48 cm 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 follow 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 report the occurance to the Executive of the
batting side and to any governing body responsible for the match who
shall take appropriate action against the player concerned.
e.g. Teaming batting first score, 188. The Innings of the team
batting second is limited to 37 overs.
Before the formula is solved, it is necessary to find out the
values of the 'Constants' 'a' and 'b'. The Values of 'a' and 'b'
are determined in the formula
Subtracting Equation (iv) from Equation (y). we get,
The average value of'b' is 7.459. i.e. 7.46
