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Wills Trophy, 1998-99

Playing Conditions


Tournament to be played annually between - last years winners of the Ranji Trophy matches played on one day limited overs league basis from each zone, Presidents XI and Wills XI - on limited overs basis.

  1. Laws of Cricket
  2. Duration of matches
  3. Hours of play, intervals and minimum overs in the day
  4. Appointment of Umpires
  5. Length of innings
  6. Restriction on the placement of fieldsmen
  7. Number of overs per bowler
  8. No ball (Short pitched bowling)
  9. Wide bowling - Judging a wide
  10. The ball (including Law 5 amendment and Law 5.5)
  11. The Result
  12. Draw, Dates and Venues
  13. Substitutes
  14. Law 3.8 - Fitness of Ground, Weather and light
  15. The Bat
  16. The Pitch (Law 7.2)
    The Popping Crease (Law 9.2)
  17. The Pitch (Law 10)
  18. Covering the pitch
  19. Drying of pitch and Ground
  20. Practice on the field (Law 15.2)
  21. Boundaries (Law 19)
  22. Bowler incapacitated or suspended during on over (Law 22.7)
  23. No ball - mode of delivery
    Fair delivery - The Arm (Law 24.2)
  24. No balls (Law 24.8) and Wide balls (Law 25.6)
  25. Bowled (Law 30.)
  26. Helmets (and protective equipment's)
  27. Lifting the seam (Law 42.4)
    Changing the condition of the ball (Law 42.5)
  28. The bowling of fast, high, full Pitched balls
    (Law 42.9)
  29. Hitting up
  30. Danger Area [Law 42 - Note (C)]
  31. Players damaging the pitch (Law 42.11)
  32. Players Conduct
  33. Mopping of the outfield
  34. Umpires Report
  35. Captains Report On Umpires
  36. Referees Report
  37. Score Sheets
  38. Day/Night Match

  1. 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:

  2. 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.

  3. HOURS OF PLAY, INTERVALS AND MINIMUM OVERS IN THE DAY

    3.1   Start and Cessation Times

    1. Hours of play would normally be as follows for Day Matches:

      9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.FIRST SESSION
      12.30 p.m. to 1. IS p.m.LUNCH INTERVAL
      1.15 p.m. to 4.45 p.m. SECOND SESSION

    2. Hours of play would normally be as follows for Day and Night match (Finals)

      3.30 p.m.to 7. 00 p.m. FIRST SESSION
      7. 00 p. m.to 7.45 p. m. LUNCH INTERVAL
      7.45 p.m.to1.15 p.m. SECOND SESSION

    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 lostInterval
    Upto 60 minutes 30 minutes.
    Between 60 and 120 minutes20 minutes
    More than 120 minutes10 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 onto the field shall be dressed in proper cricket attire.

    3.4  Time Keeping

    A clock on the ground shall be used to regulate the hours of play and intervals. The Umpires must notify the ground authorities which clock is to be followed so that the spectators and the representatives of the media may be informed. If the clock on the ground is 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.

  4. 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.

  5. LENGTH OF INNINGS

    5.1   Uninterrupted match:

    1. Each team shall bat for 50 (six balls) over unless all out earlier. A team shall not be permitted to declare Ks innings closed.

    2. 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

    3. 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).

    4. If the team batting first is dismissed in less than 50 avers, the team batting second shall be entitled to bat for 5O overs except as provided in (c) above.

    5. If the team fielding second fails to bowl 50 avers or the number of avers 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 avers has been bowled or a result achieved.

    6. 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:
      1. 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.

      2. If the number of overs bowled short is above 5 overs, the penalty to be levied will be 30% of the financial allowance prescribed by the Board for members of the team for the match.

        Only eleven players participating in the team will be subject to an 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 the Honorary Treasurer will withhold payment of grants and subsidies to the concerned Association.

    5.2  Delayed or interrupted Matches

    5.2.1  General

    1. 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.

    2. If the team fielding second fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled cessation time, the hours of play shall be extended until the overs has been bowled or a result achieved.

    3. 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 over

    4. 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:

    1. 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)

    2. If the team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled time for cessation of the first session, play shall continue until the required number of overs has been bowled, and 5.1 (b) shall apply.

    3. If the team batting first is all out and the last wicket falls at or after the scheduled time for the interval, 5.1 (c) shall apply.

      5.2.3  Delay or Interruption to the Innings of Team batting Second.

      If it is not possible for the team batting second to have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs as "team batting first, the overs to be bowled shall be reduced at the rate of 1 5 overs per hour for time lost

  6. 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 inches (18cm) in diameter.

    At the instant of delivery. there may not be more than five fieldsmen on the leg side.

    For the first 15 overs, only 2 fieldsmen are permitted to be outside the field restriction marking at the instant of delivery. For the remaining overs only five fieldsmen are permitted to be outside field restriction marking at the instant of delivery.

    Two inner circles shall be drawn on the field of the play. The circles have as their centres the centre point of the popping crease at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the circles is 15 yards (13.72 metres). The field restriction areas should be marked by dots. The segment of the circle reserved for the slip positions shall not be demarcated.

    In the first 15 overs there must be a minimum of two stationary fieldsmen within the 15 yards field restriction of the striker at the instance of delivery. The two stationary fieldsmen may be permitted to stand deeper than 15 yards (in the undemarcated area) provided only that they are standing in orthodox slip positions.

    Where play is delayed or interrupted affecting the innings of the team batting first and the total number of overs available is reduced, the number of overs in regard to field restrictions shall be reduced proportionately. Fractions are to be ignored.

    In the event of an infringement the square leg Umpire shall call and signal 'No Ball.'

  7. NUMBER OF OVERS PER BOWLER

    No bowler shall bowl more than 10(six ball) overs in an innings.

    In a delayed or interrupted match where the overs are reduced for both teams or for the team bowling second , no bowler may bowl more than one fifth of the total overs allowed. This restriction shall not apply to the team fielding second where the provisions of Clause 5.1(b) have been applied.

    Where the total overs is not divisible by 5, one additional over shall be allowed to the maximum number per bowler necessary to make up the balance.

    In the event of the bowler breaking down and being unable to complete an over, the remaining balls will be bowled by another bowler. Such part of an over will count as a full over only in so far as each bowlers limit is concerned.

    The scoreboard shall show the total number of overs bowled and the number of overs bowled by each bowler.

  8. NO BALL

    Short Pitched Bowling - If the ball passes or would have passed above the shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the cre ase, either Umpire shall call and signal No Ball.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

    In the event of the match ends in a Tie or No Result in the preliminary matches, the same will be decided by the spin of coin in the presence of the Umpires.

    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 calculate as follows:

    The score of the team batting first shall be multiplied by the percentage factor for the number of overs to be bowled to the team batting second as set out on the Target Score Calculation Chart (Appendix A). Fractions shall be rounded to the next higher whole number.

    The percentage factor has been derived from a detailed mathematical analysis of a database of one day matches with the object of establishing "normal performance (Appendix B).

    11.4.   Final Match

    In the event of than match ends in a Tie or No Result in the finals, then both the finalists shall be declared as joint winners for that year and the prize money, if any, will be shared between the two final teams.

  12. DRAWS, DATES AND VENUES:

    1. Draws and dates of the matches to be fixed by the Tour, Programme and Fixtures Committee. Venues to-be decided by the representatives of the Zone conducting the tournament.

    2. Matches should be played only at the Headquarters or at the established centres of the Staging Association.

    3. On the plea that the players of any member are due to participate in the Inter University Tournament or against the touring side the dates of Wills Trophy Tournament as already fixed shall not be changed.

    4. Postponement of dates could be done only in case of unforseen circumstances such as civil unrest, flooding of the place due to heavy rains whereby the opposite side is not able to reach the venue or if later on it is found that the date clashes with important festivals then the Honorary Secretary may permit change of dates and venues.

    5. Any centre that would be holding the Wills Trophy match must have a proper infrastructural facilities and holding of such matches in these centres must have the prior approval of the Board.

      It is imperative for all the Staging Association to ensure that their respective grounds are well maintained. In view of this, the Staging Association must possess the following ground equipments :

      1. a set of hand driven rollers-heavy (1.5 tonnes) and light (1 tonne)

      2. hand driven machines to trim wicket grass.

      3. proper pitch covers.

      4. proper sight screens.

      In case the Referee reports about lack of equipments or proper infrastructural facilities, as per the guidelines forwarded to the Associations for Staging domestics 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 due of the Subsidy Fund or any dues to be paid by the Board to the member. Besides the venue at which the match was played to be scraped for a period of four years.

  13. SUBSTITUTES

    13.1  Law 2.1 will apply as modified

    In normal circumstances, a Substitute shall be allowed to field only for a player who satisfies the Umpires that he has been injured or become ill during the match. However, in very exceptional circumstances the Umpires may use their discretion to allow a Substitute for a player who has to leave the field or does not take the field for wholly acceptable reasons, subject to consent being given by the opposing Captain. If a player wishes to change his shirt, boots etc., he may leave the field to do so (no changing on the field), but no substitute will be allowed.

    13.2  Law 2.6 (Runner's Equipment) will apply as modified

    The player acting as Runner for an injured batsman shall at all times wear similar external clothing and protective equipment as the injured Batsman.

    13.3  Law 2.8 - Fieldsman leaving the Field:

    In place of Law 2.8, the following will aplly:

    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 falls to return after an interval and is absent from the field longer than 15 minutes:

    1. the player shall not be permitted to bowl in that innings after his return untill he has been on the field for at least that length of playing time for which he was absent.

    2. the player shall not be permitted to bat unless or until, in the aggregate, he has returned to the field and/or his side's innings has been in progress for at least that length of playing time for which he has been absent or, if earlier when his side has lost five wickets.

    The restriction in (i) and (ii) above shall not apply if the player has suffered an external blow (as opposed to an internal injury such as a pulled muscle) whilst participating earlier in the match and consequently been forced to leave the field. Nor shall it apply if the player has been absent for very exceptional and wholly acceptable reasons (other than injury or illness) and consent for Substitute has been granted by the opposing Captain. Note: In the event of a 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.

  14. 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 batsrnan. Amongst the facts to be considered are background, sightscreens and the type of bowling Before deciding to suspend play or not to resume play after an interval on account of bad light (but for no other reason) the Umpire shall establish whether the Captain of the batting team (the batsmen at the wicket may deputise for their captain) wishes to continue in unfit conditions, if so. his wishes shall be met

    14.2  Add the following to the last sentence of 3.8 (a) (ii):

    .... or, as a consequence of a change of bowlers, if batting conditions have become more dangerous.

    14.3  The Umpires shall disregard any shadow on the pitch from the stadium or from any permanent object on the ground.

  15. 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.

  16. LAW 7 - THE PITCH

    In addition to the Law 7.2, the following will apply Captains, Umpires, Referee and Groundsmen should co-operate to ensure that, prior to the start of day's play, no one bounces a ball on the pitch or strikes it with a bat to assess its condition or for any other reason, or causes damage to the pitch in any other way.

    Prior to the commencement of a day's play, TV commentator and camera crew of the official licenced TV 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.

  17. 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, it 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.

  18. LAW 11 - COVERING THE PITCH - BEFORE AND DURING A MATCH

    In place of law 11.1 and 1.1.2, 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

  19. DRYING OF PITCH AND GROUND

    1. Prior to tossing for choice, the artificial drying of the pitch and outfield shall be at the discretion of the Groundsmen. Thereafter and throughout the match the drying of the outfield may be undertaken by the Groundsmen, but the drying of the pitch shall be carried out only on the instructions and under the supervision of the Umpires. The Umpires shall be empowered to have the pitch dried without reference to the Captains if at any time are of the opinion that it is unfit for play.

    2. 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.

  20. LAW 15.2 PRACTICE ON THE FIELD:

    At no time on any day of the match shall there be any bowling or batting practice on the pitch or the square, except in official netted practice pitch areas. In addition there shall be no bowling or batting practice on any pat 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 the 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.

  21. BOUNDARIES (Law 19)

    21.1  The boundary shall be the fence or a rope inside the fence. The pitch shall be a minimum 60 yards from one boundary square of the pitch. When this minimum distance is used, the pitch has to be minimum 80 yards from the opposite square boundary, The straight boundary at both ends of the pitch shall be minimum of 60 yards. Distances shall be measured from the centre of the pitch to be used.

    If an unauthorised person enters the playing area and handles the ball, the Umpire at the bowler's end shall be the sole judge of whether the boundary allowance should be scored, and the ball be treated as still in play 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

    1. bounce more than twice of

    2. rolls along the ground or

    3. 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 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 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)

  26. 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.

  27. 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 choobe 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.

  28. LAW 42.9 - THE BOWLING OF FAST, HIGH FULL PITCHED BALLS

    Law 42.9 shall be replaced by the following :

    The bowling of fast high full pitched balls is unfair.

    A fast high full pitched ball shall be defined as a ball that passes, or would have passed, on the full above waist height of a batsman standing upright at the crease. Should a Bowler bowl a fast high pitched ball, either Umpire shall call and signal no ball.

    In the event of such unfair bowling the Umpire at the Bowler's end shall adopt the procedures of caution, final warning, action against the Bowler and reporting as set out in Law 42.8

  29. "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.

  30. LAW 42 - NOTE (0) - 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 I feet/30.48 cm on either side of that middle stumps.

  31. 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 an the pitch, the Umpire at the bowlers end shall take the following action:

    1. 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.

    2. In the second instance the Umpire will ask the batsman to remove the spiked boots arid wear rubber soled boots.

    3. 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.

    4. 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.

    5. 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.

  32. PLAYERS CONDUCT (Law 42.13)

    1. 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.

    2. 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.

    3. Players and Team Officials shall not in any way be concerned in the use or distribution of illegal drugs.

    4. 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.

    5. Players and Team Officials shall not make any public pronouncement or media comment which is detrimental to the game which is taking place.

    6. In the event of a bowler being found guilty of gross misbehaviour or of using offensive comments on the field such as

      1. swearing at the Umpires, batsman or any other player or spectators

      2. showing public dissent at the Umpire decision

      3. manhandling: an Umpires. the batsman or the spectator

      4. 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 Sall and suspend the bowler from further bowling in that innings, and allow another bowler to complete the over from the same end, provided this bowler shall not bowl two overs or part thereof consecutively in that innings.

    7. If a fielder other than the bowler indulges in such act 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 (f) and (g) above, the Umpire shall also report the occurance to the Captain of the batting side as soon as the players leave the field for an interval. The Umpires shall also report to the Executive authority of the fielding side and to the governing body responsible for the conduct of the match as well as to the Referee to take any action against the concerned bowler or player.

    8. In the event of the batsman being found guilty of gross misbehaviour or using offensive convnents on the field such as:

      1. swearing at the Umpires bowler or any other player or a spectator.

      2. showing public dissent at the Umpires decision.

      3. manhandling an Umpires, the bowler, the fielder or a spectator

      4. Kicking the stumps or hitting the stumps with the bat when given out or indulging in any ungentelemanly and unsupporting conduct which might bring the game in to disrepute.

      the Umpires at the bowlers end shall report the occurrence to the executive of the batting side and to any governingbody responsible for that match as well as to the Referee who shag take appropriate action against the player concerned.

  33. MOPPING OF THE OUTFIELD,

    The Umpires would have to satisfy themselves that best endeavours have been made by the Staging Association for mopping of the outfield grass every day before the start of the match.

  34. UMPIRES' REPORT-:

    The two Umpires shall give separate reports regarding

    1. Administration and ground arrangements including the condition of the pitch and outfield and also about any untoward incident affecting the match.

    2. Number of overs required to be bowled by the team and the number of overs bowled short by the team after days play along with the reasons for the team having bowled overs short on the day.

    3. Whether the match was played in fair and competitive spirit? If not, state the reasons and details.

    4. 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.

    5. 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.

    6. 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.,

    7. 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. 26,000/- for being responsible for the underprepared pitch and this amount to be adjusted against any dues to be paid by the Board to the member. Besides, the venue at which the match was played to be scrapped for a period of 4 years.

  35. CAPTAINS REPORT ON UMPIRES:

    The two Captains shall give separate reports on the Umpires officiating in the match. The responsibility of getting the Captains Report on Umpires duly filled in and signed by them separately soon after the conclusion of the match lies with the Association to whom the Captain represents.

    Immediately after conclusion of the match, the Secretary of the Association to whom the Captain represents, shall see that he gets the Captains Report duly filled in and signed and the same is forwarded to the Executive 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 Honorary Joint Secretary to the Honorary Treasurer of the Board for necessary action.

  36. REFEREES REPORT:

    Referees to be appointed by the Board for matches in domestic Tournaments.

    To accompany the two Captains to supervise the toss. In the absence of Referee the two Umpires to accompany the two Captains and supervise the toss.

    Immediately after the conclusion of the match the Referee shall prepare his report covering all the points as drawn under 'The Duties and Responsibilities of the Referee together with all the relevant papers connected in the matter and forward the same to the Executive Secretary of the Board within 15 days from the conclusion of the match under registered post acknowledgement due.

    The Referee is responsible for keeping a record of all reports furnished by him.

  37. SCORE SHEETS

    1. Honorary Secretary of the Staging Association will appoint two local official Scorers.

    2. Scorer to be made responsible for making proper entries in the score sheets and the score sheet should be completed in ill respect

    3. 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.

    4. 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.

    5. The two Scorers will then hand over the Score sheet to the Honorary Secretary of the Staging Association.

    6. Honorary Secretary of the Staging Association under whose jurisdiction the match was played to see that both the Score sheets are forwarded to the Executive Secretary of the Board within 15 days of the completion of the match by registered post acknowedgement due.

    7. Scorers to be paid remuneration as fixed by the Board and the same to be reimbursed by the Board.

  38. DAY NIGHT MATCH

    1. Pads and Players and Umpires clothing shall be coloured.

    2. Sight screens will be black.

    3. If during a DAY/NIGHT match, in the opinion of the Umpires, natural light is deteriorating to an unfit level, they may authorise the ground authority to use the available artificial lighting so that the match can continue in acceptable conditions.

    4. Normally, the flood lights will be operative in case of DAY and NlGHT matches from 1600 hours.

    5. Time required for the floodlights to operate at their full intensity is 16 to 36 minutes from switch on.

    6. The decision of the Umpires regarding operation of flood light shall be final and binding.

    7. The lose of playing time upto 60 minutes shall not be taken into account.


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