The Tournament shall be open to full members of the Board except the
Cricket Club of India, National Cricket Club and Association of Indian
Universities.
The tournament shall as a rule be played every year between lst
October and 15th April. The Tour, Programme and Fixtures Committee may
however extend the period for sufficient reason upto April end.
For the purpose of the tournament, the participating member shall be
placed in various zones as under
NORTH ZONE:
Delhi & District Cricket Association Punjab Cricket Association
Services Sports Control Board Haryana Cricket Association Jammu &
Kashmir Cricket Association Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association
SOUTH ZONE:
Tamil Nadu Cricket Association Karnataka State Cricket Association
Hyderabad Cricket Association Kerala Cricket Association Andhra
Cricket Association Goa Cricket Association
EAST ZONE:
Cricket Association of Bengal Bihar Cricket Association Orissa Cricket
Association Assam Cricket Association Tripura Cricket Association
WEST ZONE:
Mumbai Cricket Association Maharashtra Cricket Association Baroda
Cricket Association Gujarat Cricket Association Saurashtra Cricket
Association
CENTRAL ZONE:
Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association
Vidarbha Cricket Association Rajasthan Cricket Association Railway
Sports Control Board
Matches at league level (4 days) and One Day Limited Overs, will
be played with each member in the zone against the other member once
normally between 20th October to 31st December.
The three top teams qualifying from each zonal level league
stage,
will play super league in the three groups i.e, 15 teams in three
groups of 5 teams.
Care will be taken to see that the two teams from the same zone shall
not be in the same group. Matches to be played in the three groups at
super league level wi11 be of 4 days duration.
Two top teams from each three groups will play two quarter finals
and winners of each match play semifinals against the two teams
having byes in quarter finals.
Matches to be played in the three groups at knock-out level will be of
5 days duration.
The two winning teams in the semi finals will play finals of 5
day
duration for the Ranji Trophy Tournament.
The winners of the matches between members in each of the five
zones on limited overs basis, each member in a zone playing against
the other member once, will play in the Wills Trophy.
Before 15 March each year the Executive Secretary shall forward
to each member eligible to participate in the tournament an entry form
specifying there in the last date for receiving the entry which shall
be 30th April of that year.
Members eligible to participate in the tournament shall fill and
sign the entry form and shall deliver or cause the same to be
delivered to the Executive Secretary on or before 30th April each year
along with an entrance fee of Rs. 100/-.
An entry form which is not accompanied by the fee shall not be
accepted.
The entry form of a member who has not paid annual subscription
of the Board for the year shall not be accepted and the member
concerned will not be eligible to participate in the tournament that
year.
Before the end of June, representatives in each zone shall meet
and draw the programme of the tournament with dates and venues to be
played within the respective zones for the year.
Convenor of the meeting should not necessarily be from test
centre(s)only and it should be fixed on principle of rotation. So also
the venue of the meeting should be fixed on principle of rotation.
Care to be taken to see that the convenor and the venue for the
meeting is from the same Association for that year.
All the expenses of the representatives such as travelling, boarding
and lodging expenses shall be borne by the respective members. If the
convenor fails to convene the meeting before 30th June, the Honorary
Secretary of the Board shall convene the meeting at a venue within the
zone. The Board shall not be responsible for the payment of expenses
of the representatives of the Members attending the meeting. The dates
and venues fixed at a meeting of the representatives of the members
shall be final and binding on the members except for 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 it is found that the dates clash with important festivals when
the Honorary Secretary may permit change of dates and venues.
The programme with dates and venues must reach the Honorary Secretary
of the Board, with copy to the Boards Office at Bombay before 1st
August. If the Association fails to inform the venue at the meeting of
the representatives in each zone, then the same must reach the
Honorary Secretary of the Board, with a copy to the Boards Office,
Bombay, before 1st September. If this is not done then the defaulting
Association will be fined Rs. 5,000/- and the Honorary Secretary of
the Board to fix the venue of the match.
Unless otherwise decided by the members, venue shall be fixed
according to the principle of rotation. In case a venue of a match
decided earlier is changed, the Staging Association should undertake
every responsibility to ensure that playing conditions at the new
venue are fully satisfactory.
In case it is noticed at the eleventh four that a match cannot be
played at a venue fixed earlier, the match should be played only at
the Head Quarters of the Staging Association.
All the matches in each of the zones shall under normal
circumstances be completed by 31st December in each year.
If two members meet for the first time, then the match shall be
played at the venue of the senior member, the seniority being decided
by the date of affiliation with the Board as full member. In the event
of both the members being affiliated to the Board on the same date,
the venue shall be decided by the President by drawing lots.
On the plea that players of any member are due to participate in
the Inter University tournaments or against the touring side, the
dates of the Ranji Trophy matches 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 team is not able to reach the venue or if
later on it is found that the dates clash with important festivals,
when the Honorary Secretary may permit change of dates and venues.
It shall be always open to the competing members to interchange
the location of the match by mutual consent with prior approval of the
Honorary Secretary. When a member entitled to stage a match forgoes
his right to do so by mutual agreement, the member forgoing such right
shall not be entitled to the choice of the venue when the two members
concerned meet next.
The dates and draws for the tournament at the super league level
and knock-out level shall be fixed by the Tour, Programme and Fixtures
Committee to be ratified by the Board. The venue however shall be
fixed on the basis of rotation.
While taking out the draws at super league level and knock-out level,
the Committee shall ensure that
the three top teams of the same zone shall not be placed in the
same group to avoid meeting before the knock-out round
the two top teams of the same zone shall not as far as possible
be placed in the same halves to avoid two teams of the same zone
meeting in the same half before reaching the semi final or final.
lots shall be drawn accordingly.
Any centre that would hold a Ranji Trophy match must have a
proper infrastructure facilities and holding of such matches in these
centres must have the prior approval of the Board.
It is imperative for all Staging Association to ensure that their
respective grounds are well maintained. In view of this the Staging
Associations must possess the following ground equipment:
A set of hand driven rollers - heavy 1.5 tonnes and light tonne.
Hand driven machines to trim wicket grass
Proper pitch covers
Proper sight screens
In case the Referee reports about lack of equipment 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.
25,000/- for being responsible and this amount to be adjusted from and
out of the Ranji Trophy subsidy fund or any dues to be paid by the
Board to the members. Besides the venue at which the match was played
to be scrapped for a period of four years.
When a new venue of the match is fixed by the Association
concerned, the match could be staged at this venue only after getting
the approval of the Board who will first check the infrastructure as
to the suitability of the place for staging the match.
Matches in the knock-out stages shall be played only at
established centres or at the headquarters of the Staging Association.
All the matches will be six hours duration each day. Hours of play
would normally be as follows for Day Matches:
9.30 am
to
12.00 noon
First
Session
12.00 noon
to
12.40 pm
Lunch
12.40 pm
to
2.40 pm
Second
Session
2.40 pm
to
3.00 pm
Tea
3.00 pm
to
4.30 pm
Last
Session
On the last day of the match, the play shall commence at 9.15 am to
complete the mandatory overs.
If the match commences at 10.00 am as arranged by the Member staging
the match then the member will have to inform the Manager and the
Captain of the visiting team and the Umpires the time of start of the
match no sooner they arrive at the place where the match is being
played, On the last day of the match the play shall commence at 9.30
am to complete the mandatory overs.
Hours of play would normally be as follows for Day and Night
match.
3.30 pm
to
6.00 pm
First
Session
6.00 pm
to
6.40 pm
Interval
6.40 pm
to
8-40 pm
Second
Session
8.40 pm
to
9.00 pm
Interval
9.00 pm
to
10.30 pm
Last
Session
Minimum overs in a day:
Play shall continue on each day until the completion of a
minimum
number of overs or until the schedule or reschedule cessation time
which ever is the later.
The minimum number of overs to be completed, unless an innings ends or
an interruption occurs, shall be :
on days other than the last day - a minimum of 90 overs.
on the last day - a minimum of 75 overs (or 15 overs per hour)
for playing time other than the last hour when Clause (e) below shall
apply.
Additional hour:
Subject to weather and light, except in the last hour of the match, in
the event of play being suspended for any reason other than normal
intervals, the playing time on that day shall be extended by the
amount of time lost up to a maximum of one hour. In these
circumstances, the minimum number of overs to be bowled shall be in
accordance with the provisions of this clause and the cessation time
shall be re-scheduled accordingly.
If play has been suspended for 30 minutes or more prior to the
commencement of the scheduled tea interval, the tea interval shall be
delayed for half an hour.
When an innings ends a minimum number of overs shall be bowled
from the start of the new innings. The number of overs to be bowled
shall be calculated at the rate of one over for each full four minutes
to enable a minimum of 90 overs to be bowled in a day, and the time of
close of play shall be rescheduled accordingly. The last hour of the
match shall be excluded from this calculation when Clause (e) shall
apply.
Where a change of innings occurs during a days play, in the event of
the team bowling second being unable to complete its overs by the
scheduled cessation time, play shall continue until the required
number of overs have been completed.
Where there is a charge of innings during a days play (except at lunch
or tea), 2 overs will be deducted from the minimum number of overs to
be bowled.
Except in the last hour of the match, for which Clause makes
provisions if play is suspended due to adverse weather or light for
more than one hour in aggregate on any day, the minimum number of
overs shall be reduced by one over for each full 4 minutes of the
aggregate playing time lost.
On the last day, if any of the minimum of 75 overs, or as
recalculated, have not been bowled when one hour of scheduled playing
time remains, the last hour of the match for the purpose of Clause (e)
shall be the hour immediately following the completion of those overs.
Law 17.6 and 17.7 will apply except that a minimum of 15 (six
ball) overs shall be bowled in the last hour and all calculations with
regard to suspension of play or the start of a new innings shall be
based on one over for each full 4 minutes. If, however, at any time
after 30 minutes of the last hour have elapsed both Captains (the
batsmen at the wicket may act for their Captain) accept that there is
no prospect of a result to the match, they may agree to cease play at
that time.
Not withstanding any other provision, there shall be no further
play on any day, other than the last day, if a wicket falls or a
batsman retires or if the players have occasion to leave the field
during the last minimum over within 2 minutes of the scheduled or
rescheduled cessation time or thereafter.
An over completed on resumption of a new day's play shall be
disregarded in calculating minimum overs for that day.
Except on the final day, if in the event of ground, weather or
light conditions causing a suspension of play and/or if the players
are already off the field at the re-scheduled cessation time or any
time thereafter, stumps shall be drawn.
Fractions are to be ignored in all-calculations regarding the
number of overs. The scoreboard shall show: the total number of overs
bowled with the ball currently in use: and the minimum number of overs
remaining to be bowled in a day.
Penalties shall apply for slow over rates (refer sender Penalty
for slow over rates)
Either Captain may decide to play 30 minutes (a minimum eight
overs) extra time at the end of any day other than the last day if, in
their opinion, it would bring about a definite result on that day
(This is in addition to the maximum one hours extra time). If it is
decided to play such extra time on one or more of these days, the
whole period shall be played out even though the possibility of
finishing the match may have disappeared before the full period has
expired. The time by which play is extended on any day shall be
deducted from the total number of hours of play remaining, and the
match shall end earlier on the final day by the amount of time by
which play was previously extended.
Lunch Interval:
Law 16.2 shall be replaced by the following:
Lunch interval will be of 40 minutes duration from 12.00 Noon to
12.40 pm. Where an innings concludes, or there is a break in play,
within 10 minutes of the scheduled interval, the interval will
commence at that time and be limited to 40 minutes.
For Day/Night match interval will be of 40 minutes from 6.00 p.m. to
6.40 p.m.
Tea Interval: Tea interval will be of 20 minutes duration from
2.40 pm to 3.00 pm or at the conclusion of the over in progress at the
above time subject to circumstances provided for in Law 16.3, 16.4,
16.5 and 16 Note (b). Law 16.5 shall not apply.
For Day/Night match the interval will be of 20 minutes from 8.40 P.M.
to 9.00 P.M.
Intervals for Drinks:
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.
Each day there shall be three drink intervals, one between the
commencement of play and lunch, the second between lunch and tea and
the third between tea and close of day. Except on the last day of the
match in the last session, the drink interval shall not betaken
unlessthe game-has been in progress for 6O minutes since last break
Interval nor between 15 minutes before the next interval However, on
the last day of the match in the last session, drinks shall be taken
after 75 overs or as calculated, has been bowled to enable the Umpires
to commence the mandatory overs.
Time Keeping .
A clock on the ground shall be used to regulate the hours of play and
intervals. The Umpires must notify the ground Authority which clock is
to be followed, so that the spectators and 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.
The home Association may 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 hall go to the wicket.
The Umpires Committee of the Board shall appoint Umpires from the
Boards 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.
In Day and Night match, the Umpires clothing will be coloured.
The Captain of the fielding side shall have the choice of taking a new
ball any time after 80 overs have been bowled with the previous ball.
In calculating the number of overs bowled, an over not completed by
one bowler and completed by another bowler shall count as one. The
over during which a new ball is taken, irrespective of at what stage
of that over, shall be the first over in respect of the calculation
for the next new ball.
Penalty for the number of overs bowled short shall be as follows:
The number of overs bowled short will be calculated at the end
of each innings for the purpose of leaving penalty.
If the number of overs bowled short is upto 5 overs, the penalty
to belevied will be 15% of the financial allowance prescribed by the
Board for the members of the team for the match.
Number of overs bowled short is above 5 overs, the penalty to
belevied will be 30% of the financial allowance perscribed 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.
Honorary Secretary of the concerned 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 the Executive Secretary of the Board.
In case of any default by the concerned Association, the Honorary
Treasurer will withhold payment of grants and subsidies to the
concerned Association.
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.
The batsman will not leave their respective creases for
consultations with each other during an over in progress. They may
proceed for consultations in between the overs provided both the
batsmen are back in their respective creases when the bowler is ready
to start his bowling run up.
On league basis at zone level and at Super league level
Matches in each of the five zones shall be four days duration of
six hours of play each day and each member in a zone playing against
the other member once.
Also there will be One Day Limited overs match and each member in a
zone playing against the other member once.
Matches to be played in the three groups at Super League level
will be of four days duration of six hours of play each day and each
member in each group playing against the other member of the same
group, once.
Match points :
(a)
Outright win
8 points
(b)
Team leading on the first innings
and both innings not completed
5
points
(c)
Team losing in the first innings
and both innings not completed
3
points
(d)
For a tie where both teams have
completed two innings
4
points
each
(e)
For a tie on the first innings and
no outright result
3
points
each
(f)
Drawn match with no first innings
result
3
points
each
(g)
Abandoned match without a ball
being bowled
2 points each
Abandoned match:
(After the game has been in progress)
If the match is abandoned after the game has been in progress due to
digging/tampering of the pitch on which the match was being played,
then the visiting team shall be given outright win and score 8 match
points.
The home team will not score any match points although they may have
scored at the stage when the match was abandoned.
Points being equal
It two or more members in a zone secure equal number of points, then
their relative position in the table of points shall be determined as
under:-
In the event of an equality of points the higher number of
outright wins will determine the position in the table of points.
Should there be equality in both points and wins, the position
shall be determined by the average calculated thus :
divide the total number of runs scored by an Association by the
total number of wickets lost by it
divide the total number of runs scored against an Association
by the total number of wickets taken by it
divide the former (i)
by the latter (ii)
and the team having the higher percentage shall be considered to
have the better performance
For the purpose of the calculations and for individual averages,
a team declaring the innings closed shall be deemed to have lost
only the number of wickets which have actually fallen.
Note: The permanent test centre in a zone shall immediately on the
conclusion of the Ranji Trophy matches at league level inform the
Honorary Secretary with a copy to Boards Office, Bombay by
telegram/telex/FAX/telephone followed by a letter, the winner and
runner up in their zone along with the total points secured by them.
Also position of other teams along with total points secured by them.
At super league level the Staging Association to immediately after the
match send the following information by Fax/Telex/Telephone/Telegram
to the Executive Secretary-
Runs scored and wickets lost.
points secured by each team.
If two or more members in a group secure equal number of points, then
relative position in table of points shall be determined as stated in
Rule No. 16 - sub para- 'C'.
On knock-out basis:
Two top teams from each three groups will play matches on, knock-out
basis.
The quarter finals, semi finals and finals shall be of 5 days duration
of 6 hours of play each day without rest day in between and shall be
decided on the result of two innings. If two innings are not completed
in 5 days in quarterfinals, semi finals and final, the match shall be
decided on the result of the first innings, but if the first innings
is not completed or if there is a tie on the result of the first
innings or both the innings, the result shall be decided as under:
For quarter finals, and semi-finals matches:-
The number of runs scored by a team shall be divided by the overs
bowled by the opponent and average obtained. Similarly, the number of
runs scored by the other team shall be divided by overs bowled by the
opponent and average obtained. The team obtaining high average shall
be declared as winner. A part of the over bowled shall not be taken
into account as a full over.
For the purpose of obtaining an average the side batting second must
bat, for a minimum of 30 overs.
If these averages are equal then the result shall be decided by the
spin of coin which shall take place in the presence of the Umpires
immediately after the close of play.
The match which is abandoned without a ball being bowled shall not be
replayed. The result shall be decided by the spin of coin which shall
take place in the presence of the Umpires.
The match which is abandoned at a stage where average rule cannot be
applied, shall be decided by the spin of coin which shall take place
in the presence of the Umpires.
The match which is abandoned after the game has been in progress due
to the digging/tampering of the pitch on which the match was being
played, then the visiting team will be declared as winners of the
match irrespective of the position of the match.
Final Match :
The number of runs scored by a team shall be divided by the overs
bowled by the opponent and average obtained. Similarly the number of
runs scored by the other team shall be divided by the overs bowled by
the opponent and average obtained. The team obtaining higher average
shall be declared as Winner. A part of the over bowled shall not be
taken into account as a full over.
For the purpose of obtaining an average the side batting second must
bat for a minimum of 30 overs.
If the averages are equal, then the finalists shall be declared as
joint winners for that year.
The match which is abandoned without a ball being bowled shall not be
replayed. Both the finalists shall be declared as joint winners for
the year.
The match which is abandoned at a stage where average rule cannot be
applied, the finalists shall be declared as joint winners for that
year.
The match which is abandoned after the game has been in progress due
to the digging/tampering of the pitch on which the match was being
played, then the visiting team will be declared as winners of the
match irrespective of the position of the match.
A cricketer shall be eligible to play for a member on the basis of:
Birth qualification:
A member within whose jurisdiction he is born.
Residential/Bonafide service qualification :
A member within whose jurisdiction he has been residing or is in
service from 1st October of the year prior to the year of
Championship.
Bonafide change of residence or studies-.
If any cricketer in course of his bonafide change of residence or
studies is transferred from limits of one member to the limits of
another member on or before 1st October of the year of the tournament,
he shall be permitted to play for the member to whose limit he is
transferred on production of proper satisfactory proof. Applications
in such cases should be made by the concerned cricketer to the
Honorary Secretary of the Board before 1st October of try year of the
tournament.
Transfer of Service :
If any cricketer changes his residence from the limits of one member
on a bonafide employment or transfer on or before 1st October of the
year of the tournament, he shall be permitted to play for the member
within whose limit he is employed or transferred on production of
proper satisfactory proof.
Applications in such cases should be made by the concerned cricketer
to the Honorary Secretary of the Board on or before lst October of the
year of the tournament.
Inter Association Transfer:
A member will be allowed to have maximum three players from outside
their jurisdiction to play for them. Such a player seeking transfer
shall inform the parent member and obtain their written approval
before opting to play for another member. Application for transfer
should be made by the concerned player and the member to which
transfer is being sought, along with the approval letter from the
parent member, to the Honorary Secretary of the Board on or before 1st
October of the year of the tournament.
Such a player shall also be eligible to play for their respective
zones in which the member is located.
Special Cases :
Special cases of changes of residence, transfer, employment, after 1st
October of the year of the tournament shall be considered on merits of
the case by a special committee consisting of the President and the
Honorary Secretary of the Board. Their decision shall be final and
binding.
It would be obligatory for all Test Cricketers to play in all
Ranji Trophy matches conducted by the Board when they are not playing
for the country.
Non playing of a match in domestic tournaments would have to have
valid reasons certified by the concerned Association and only the
President, BCCI would have the power of granting exemption if he is
satisfied that there is a valid reason for such absence.
No cricketer shall be eligible to play for more than one member
in any one year of the tournament.
A cricketer who is under a ban passed by any member or the
Board shall not be eligible to play in the tournament.
If any player who is not qualified under these rules to play
for a member, plays for such a member the player shall be disqualified
from playing in the rest of the tournament as well as in any other
tournament played under the auspices of the Board for the next two
years.
The member shall be disqualified from participating in the rest of the
tournament and also shall forfeit all the points, if any, scored. The
points, if any, earned by the member against such disqualified member
shall also be cancelled.
The member to whom the player belongs shall have to pay a penalty of
Rs. 5,000/- to the Board.
A member conceding a match in the league matches of the
tournament
shall be disqualified for further participation in the tournament and
shall forfeit all the points so far scored in the tournament. Also the
points already scored by the members against the member team being
disqualified shall not be taken into consideration.
Such member, who has conceded the match, shall be debarred
from participating in the tournament for the next one year.
A Captain responsible for conceding the match shall be
debarred for next two years from participating in any tournament
conducted by the Board or by any member of the Board.
A member conceding a match in the knock out match of the
tournament shall be disqualified for further participation in the
tournament and the opponent shall be declared as winner of the match.
Such member who conceded the match shall be debarred from
participating in the tournament for the next one year.
A Captain responsible for conceding the match shall be debarred
for two years from participating in any tournament conducted by the
Board or by any member of the Board.
Walkover in a match:
A member giving a walkover in the league match of the tournament
shall be disqualified for further participation in the tournament and
shall forfeit all the points so far scored in the tournament. Also the
points already scored by the members against the member team being
disqualified shall not be taken into consideration.
Such member who has been disqualified shall be debarred from
participating in the tournament for the next one year.
A member giving a walkover in the knock out match of the
tournament shall be disqualified for further participation in the
tournament and the opponent shall be declared as the winner of the
match.
Such a member who has been disqualified shall be debarred from
participating in the tournament for the next one year.
The Captain of the batting side may declare innings closed at any time
during a match irrespective of the duration.
EXPLANATION:
The above rule provides an option to the Captain of the batting side
only and it is not the intention that any declaration should become
the subject of an agreement between the Captains. If the Umpires have
grounds to believe that any agreement has taken place, they shall
immediately report to the Referee and if he is satisfied that the
agreement is proved, any points scored will not be counted in the
tournament.
If in the knock out stage of the tournament the Umpires have grounds
to believe that any agreement has taken place, they should immediately
report to the Referee, and if he is satisfied that the agreement is
proved, the Captain responsible in such case will be debarred for next
two years from participating in any tournament conducted by the Board
or by any member of the Board.
All matches at the league stage and knock out stage of the
Ranji Trophy shall be played on turf.
No match will be played on a newly laid turf pitch straight
away unless some local matches are played on this pitch and the same
duly certified by the Association concerned.
If a visiting team is doubtful about the preparation of the
pitch by the home team then they would request the Board to send an
Observer three days in advance to the venue of the match so that he
could supervise over the preparation of the pitch and see that it is
properly prepared. All the expenses of the observer shall be borne by
the requesting Association.
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.
In normal circumstances, a substitute shall be allowed to field only
for a player who satisfies the Umpires that he has become injured or
become ill during the match.
However, in very exceptional circusmtances, the Umpire may use their
discretion to allow a substitute for a player who has to leave the
field or does not take the field for other 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 substitue will be allowed.
Law 2.6 (Runners 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.
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 bowlers end. The Umpires
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. In the event of a follow on,
this restriction will, if necessary, continue into the second innings.
the player shall not be permitted to bat unless or until, in the
aggregate, he has returned to the field and/or his sides 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 a substitute
has been granted by the opposing Captain.
Note:-
In the event of a fieldsman 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.
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, sight
screens 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 batsman at the wicket may deputise for their
Captain) wishes to continue in unfit conditions, if so. his wishes
shall be met.
Add the following to the last sentence of 3.8(a) (ii) or as a
consequence of a change of bowler, if batting conditions have become
more dangerous.
The Umpires shall disregard any shadow on the pitch from the
stadium or from any permanent object on the ground.
If during Day/Night match, in the opinion of the Umpires,
natural light is deteriorating to an unfit level, they may authorise
the local ground authorities to operate the flood lights so that the
match can continue under acceptable conditions.
Normally the flood lights will be operative in case of Day and Night
match from 4.00 p.m.
Time required for the flood lights to operate at their full intensity
is 15 to 35 minutes from switch on.
The decision of Umpires regarding operation of flood lights shall be
final and binding.
Cricket balls approved by the Board of Control for Cricket in India
shall be used viz., SG-TEST, SONEX, SPRING BOX, SAMRAT and others as
and when approved by the Board.
For all Senior Tournaments and First Class Matches SG Test Cricket
Balls and others as and when approved by the Board shall be used.
In Day and Night match, white balls duly approved by the Board of
Control for Cricket in India will be used.
The fielding Captain or his nominee may select the ball with which he
wishes to bowl from the supply provided by the home Association. Such
selection must take place in the presence of the Umpires.
Members staging the match "II have to keep in stock used balls
approved by the Board and the same will have to be shown and approved
by the Umpires officiating in the match before the start of the game.
The Umpires shall also mention in their report whether the above
instructions, were carried out by the member staging the match.
Umpires shall retain possession of the match ball(s) throughout the
duration of the match when play is not actually taking place.
During play, Umpire shall periodically and irregularly inspect the
condition of the ball and shall retain possession of it at the fall of
a wicket, a drinks interval, at the end of each over, or any other
disruption in play.
In tire event of a ball becoming wet and soggy as a result of play
continuing in inclement weather or it being affected by dew 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.
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 Umpire 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.
(Law 6) 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.
In addition to the Law 7.2 the following will apply.
Captain. Umpires, Referee and Groundsmen should co-operate to ensure
that, prior to the start of any days play, no one bounces 3 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 days play, one TV commentator and
camera crew of the official licensed TV broadcaster/s (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 on any day, only the Captain and 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 10.1 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 the innings was made.
Maintenance of Foot Holes: (Law 10.6)
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 bowlers foot holes. As soon
as possible after the conclusion of each days play, bowlers footholes
will be repaired.
Mowing of the Outfield (Law 10) Notes (b)
The above law shall not apply and will be modifed to the extent as
under:
There will be no mowing of the outfield during the period of
the 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. It shall be wholly covered at the termination of each days play
or providing the weather is fine, within a period of two hours
thereafter.
The covers shall be removed no earlier than 5.00 am and no later than
7.00 am on each morning of the match provided is not raining at the
time, but they will be replaced if rain falls prior to the
commencement of pay.
Note:
The covers must totally protect the pitch and also the pitch
surroundings, a minimum of 5 metres 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 1O x 10 metres.
Attention is drawn to Law 3 Note (c) and Law 11.3.
Prior to tossing for choice of innings the artificial drying of
the pitch and outfield shall be at the discretion of the Groundsman.
Thereafter and through out the match the drying of the outfield may be
undertaken at any time by the Groundsman, but drying of the affected
area of the pitch shall be carded 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 at any time
they are of the opinion that is unfit for play.
The umpires may instruct the Groundsman to use any available
equipment, including any roller for the 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.
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, A could result in a waste of time.
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 a minimum 80
yards from the opposite square boundary. The straight boundary at both
ends of the pitch shall be a minimum of 60 yards. Distances shall be
meassured 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 or the ball be treated as
still in play or called dead ball a batsman is liable to be out as a
result of the unauthorised person handling the ball.
With addition as under, - Sight screens shall be provided at both ends
of all grounds. Sight screens provided for the match should confirm to
the following specifications.
Statis (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 the wind does not flicker
or sway
In Day and Night match the sight screens provided will be black.
If for any reasons, 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 and 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 thereof, consecutively in one
innings.
Law24.1 will apply except that the bowler may not deliver the ball
under arm. If a bowler bowls a ball -underarm the Umpire shall call
and signal dead ball.
In addition, the Umpire at the bowlers end shall call and signal no
ball if a ball which the Umpire considered to have been delivered:
bounces 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 crease. If the ball comes to
rest in such circusmtances, 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 bell 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
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 the stroke will not be considered if an attempt is made
to protect the wicket.
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 he is subsequently caught. Runs
may be scored off deflections from the batsman's or fielders 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 the over, or at any drinks intervals.
In all cases, no actions involving helmets are to waste playing time.
Umpires are not to hold helmets.
The exchange 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.
In the event that the ball has been interfered with and require
replacement, the batsman at the wicket shall chose the replacement
ball from a selection of six other balls of various degrees of usage
(including a new ball) and of the same brand as the ball in use prior
to the contravention.
Experimental Conditions (3 years from October 1994)
A bowler shall be limited to two fast short pitched deliveries per
over.
A fast short pitched ball is defined as a ball which passes or
would have passed above the shoulder height of the batsman standing
upright at the crease.
In the event of a bowler bowling more than two fast short
pitched deliveries in an over, either Umpire shall call and signal no
ball on each occassion.
The penalty for a fast short pitched no ball shall be two runs,
plus any runs scored from the delivery.
A differential signal shall be used to signify a fast short
pitched delivery. The Umpire shall call and signal no ball and then
raise the other arm across the chest.
Where a bowler delivers a third fast short pitched ball in one over
which is also a no ball under Law 24 e.g. front foot no ball, the
penalty will be 2 runs plus any runs scored from that delivery i.e.
the greater penalty will apply.
If a bowler delivers a third fast short pitched ball in an over, not
only must the Umpire call no ball, but he must invoke the procedures
of law 42.8(a) in regard to cautioning the bowler.
If a bowler is no balled a second time in the innings for the same
offence the Umpire shall advise the bowler this is his final warning
as provided for in Law 42.8 (b).
A third such offence in the same innings shall cause the Umpire to
invoke Law 42.8(d) i.e, the bowler shall be removed –forthwith and
cannot bowl again in that innings.
The above is not a substitute for Law 42.8 (as amended below)which
Umpires are able to apply at any time.
Law 42.8 (as amended experimentally).
The bowling of fast short pitched balls is unfair if the Umpire at the
Bowlers end considers that by their repetition and taking into account
their length, height and direction, they are likely to inflict
physical injury on the striker, irrespective of the protective
clothing and equipment he may be wearing. The relative skill of the
striker shall also be taken into consideration.
In the event of such unfair bowling the Umpire at the bowlers end
shall adopt the following procedure:
In the first instance the Umpire shall call and signal no
ball, caution the bowler and inform the other Umpire, the Captain of
the fielding side and the batsmen of what has occured.
If this caution is ineffective, he shall repeat the above
procedure and indicate to the bowler that this is a final warning.
Both the above caution and final warning shall continue to
apply even though the bowler may later change ends.
Should the above warnings prove ineffective, the Umpire at the
bowlers end shall:
At the first repetition call and signal no ball and when the
ball is dead direct the Captain to take the bowler off forthwith and
to complete the over with another bowler, provided that the bowler
does not bowl two overs or part there of consecutively.
See Law 22.7 (Bowler Incapacitated or Suspended during an Over).
Not allow the bowler thus taken off, to bowl again in the same
innings.
Report the occurance to the Captain of the bafting side as soon
as the players leave the field for an interval.
Report the occurance to the Executive of the fielding side and
to any governing body responsible for the match who shall take any
further action which is considered to be appropriate against the
bowler concerned.
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 a fast high pitched ball,
either Umpire shall call and signal no ball.
In the event of such unfair bowling the Umpire at the bowlers end
shall adopt the procedures of caution, final warning, action against
the bowler and reporting as set out in Law 42.8 Law 42 - Note (e) -
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 feet / 30.48 cm on either side of
the middle stumps.
In the event of a batsman damaging the pitch the Umpire 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 at once. 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 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.
Teams are required to observe Ground Authority regulations and to
exercise the utmost care and caution when engaging in practice and
pre-match 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.
The Captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play
is conducted within the spirit of the game as well as within the Laws.
Players and Team Officials shall not at any time engage in
conduct which could bring them or the game into disrepute.
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 using offensive comments on the field such as
swearing at the Umpires, batsman or any other player or
spectators.
showing public dissent at the Umpires decisions
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 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 there of 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 (o) 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
Umpire 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 bowler 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
the Umpires at the bowlers end shall report the occurrence to the
executive of the batting side and to any governing body responsible
for that match as well as to the Referee who shall take appropriate
action against the player concerned.
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 each 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
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.
25,0001- for being responsible for the underprepared pitch and this
amount to be adjusted from and out of the Ranji Trophy 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.
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 lies with the Association to whom the Captain represents.
Immediately after conclusion of the match, the Honorary 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 Secretary 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. 5,000/- 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 furnished by the Hon. Jt.
Secretary to the Hon. Treasurer of the Board for necessary action.
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.
Referee to give seperate reports for One Day Limited
Overs matches.
Honorary Secretary of the Staging Association will appoint two
local official corers.
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.
Scorers will then hand over the Score sheet to the Honorary
Secretary of the Staging Association.
Honorary Secretary of the Staging Association under whose
jurisdiction the match was played, to see that both the Scorer sheets
are forwarded to the Executive Secretary of the Board within 15 days
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.
The players of the visiting team will, as far as possible,
travel by railway first class two tier A/C Luxury bus and will be paid
actuals plus Rs. 75/- as journey expenses for every 12 hours or part
thereof, to be met by the visiting Association.
The Association snould endeavour to make block booking for railway
journey by contacting top railway authorities.
Boarding and lodging arrangements to be made by the visiting
Association.
Allowance to be paid to each of the team members by their
respective Associations will be as under :-
For matches upto knock-out stage Rs. 2,000/- for 4 days match
plus Rs. 750/- for One Day Limited Overs match, which is inclusive of
transport from residence to station/airport and back
For matches at knock-out stage Rs. 3,000/- per match and quarter
final matches, Rs. at pre quarter final 4,000/- per match at semi
final matches and Rs. 5,000/- in the Finals which is inclusive of
transport from residence to Station/Airport and back.
Expenses on account of transportation and porterage charges
to and from the station and. from hotel to ground and back to be met
by the visiting Association.
Lunch, tea and soft drink expenses during the match on the
ground will be borne by the Association staging the match.
All ground expenses will be met by the staging Association.
Visiting Association to meet the medical expenses of their
team members.
Administrative expenses and miscellaneous expenses to be met by
the Staging Association.
Staging Association to provide for cricket balls for the match
and practice.
Note:-
The Players allowance at the proposed rate to be paid
by each Associaton out of the subsidy amount. Subsidy will be paid to
all the Associations having participated in the tournament by the
Board as under:
Rs. 50000- (fixed) per match to all the Associations at league
level
Rs. 65000- (fixed) per match at pre quarter, quarter final
matches
Rs. 85,000/- (fixed) per match at semi final matches
Rs 1,10,000/-(fixed) for finals
Rs. 20,000/- (fixed) per match per Association in One Day Limited
Overs matches.
Subsidy will be paid to the Members by the Board on
match basis, subject to the members submitting a certificate to the
Honorary Secretary of Board with a copy to the Executive Secretary to
the effect that their teams travelled by First Class/Two Tier
A.C./Luxury bus and out of pocket allowance as indicated above has
been paid to their respective players for the duration of the match.
Expenses and allowances to Umpires:-
First Class/Two tier A.C./Luxury bus return fare from his place
of residence.
Honorary Joint Secretary is authorised to permit air travel of the
Umpires standing in the knock-out stage of the Ranji Trophy if there
is no sufficient time to make rail booking or in instance where there
is no sufficient time for communication from the Board or in any
emergency.
Rs. 75/- as journey expenses for every 12 hours or part
thereof.
Rs. 3,000/- as Umpires allowance foc a four days match at
league level followed by One Day Limited Overs match; and. Rs. 3,000/-
for five day match at knock out level of the tournament.
Rs. 50/- as pocket money including conveyance allowance per
day for the duration of the match plus one day before and one day
after.
Towards boarding and lodging the member staging the match shall
pay at the rate of Rs. 600/- per day per Umpire for the duration of
the match and one day before and one day after.
Rs. 50/- per day as pocket money including conveyance allowance
for the duration of the match plus one day before and one day after to
the local Umpires apart from the Umpires allowance as stated in para
(iii) above.
Notes: All the expenses of the Umpires under clauses (i)
to (vi) above shall at first instance be paid by the Staging
Association. The above expenses shall later be reimbursed to the
Staging Asociation by the Board.
All disputes of any nature All disputes of any nature shall be
referred to the Senior
Tournament Committee within 10 days of the completion of the match.
The Senior Tournament Committee shall not be bound to give any reasons
for its decision.
All protests :
Al protests shall be referred to the Honorary Secretary of the Board
and shall be accompanied by a protest fee of Rs. 15,000/-.
The protest shall be made within 10 days of the completion of the
match. Such protests shall be dealt with at the earliest by the Senior
Tournament Committee. In case the protests is rejected, the fee of Rs.
15,000/- shall not be refunded. The Committee shall not be bound to
give reasons for its decisions.
The champions shall be awarded the Ranji Trophy and runners up the
Imperial Tobacco Trophy.
Replica of the Ranji Trophy to be awarded to the vanners of the Ranji
Trophy.
Certificates and medals to be awarded to the winner of. the Trophy.
The Honorary.Secretary of the Staging Member shall see that the Ranji
Trophy presented to the winner and imperial Tobacco Trophy presented
to the runner-up are returned to the Boards Office, Bombay, within one
month of the completion of the tournament. If the trophies are carried
away by the teams who are the winner and runner of the tournament,
then the Honorary Secretary of the Association concerned shall see
that the trophy is returned to the Boards Office, Bombay, within one
month of the conclusion of the tournament.
NOTE:
The Honorary Secretary of the Staging Association, within
15 days of the conclusion of the tournament, shall inform the Board's
office, Bombay, the winner an runner-up of the tournament, name and
designation of the person who handed over the trophy and photograph,
if any, taken of the winning side with the trophy. The Honorary
Secretary of the Staging Association shall also inform the Board's
Office, Bombay, whether the respective trophies were carried away by
the teams who were the winners and runners-up of the tournament.
Except as here in modified, altered or added to, all the matches shall
be played in accordance with the Laws of Cricket framed from time to
time by the ICC as modified by the experimental laws approved by the
Board.
