NOTE: "FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS CODE OF CONDUCT AND REGULATIONS, THE EXPRESSION 'THE PLAYER' SHALL THROUGHOUT BE DEEMED TO MEAN AND INCLUDE NOT ONLY ANY PLAYER, BUT ALSO ANY MEMBER 'OR'- OFFICIAL OF ANY CLUB/ DCA/ TEAM, OR APPROPRIATE, ANY OTHER PERSON INVOLVED IN ANY INCIDENT OF POSSIBLE MISCONDUCT, OCCURRING ON AND/ OR OFF THE FIELD OF PLAY OR ON PRECINCTS OF THE GROUND

01. CODE OF CONDUCT

1.1 By Law it is mandatory that the Captains are responsible at all times to see that, the full implications of Law (42.1) are properly understood and upheld by all players, so that the spirit of the game is observed throughout and the conduct of the game maintained within the Laws, Playing Conditions and Tournament Rules & Regulations, both on and off the field of play.

1.2 A Player shall not fail to comply fully at all times, with all Tournament Rules & Regulations in (PART - A), Playing Conditions & Applicable Laws of the Game in (PART- B), THE BCCSL Code of Conduct & Regulations here in (PART - C) and any other such that may come into effect, for any reason. (See also (14.4) in PART -A).

1.3 A Player shall not at any time, engage in conduct which could bring him, team or the game into disrepute or detrimental to the spirit of the game. It shall be a disciplinary offence for a Player in the course of or in connection with a match/ tournament, to misconduct himself or to act at any time in a manner calculated to prejudice the good name or interest of himself, Club/ DCA, Controlling Body and/ or the game in general, either on or off the field or in the precincts of the ground.

1.4 A Player shall not use crude or abusive language (known as sledging) nor make offensive gestures/ hand signs.

1.5 A Player must at all times, accept the Umpire's decision. A Player must not abuse, dispute, show dissent, react in provocative or disapproving manner, towards an Umpire, his decision or generally following an Umpiring decision.

1.6 A Player shall not intimidate, assault, attempt to intimidate or assualt an Umpire, another Player or a Sepctator.

1.7 A Player shall not disclose or comment upon any alleged breach of the Code or upon any Hearing, report or decision, arising from such breach.

1.8 A Player shall not make any public pronouncement or media comment which is detrimental either to the game in general, any governing body/ club/ association/ DCA, any particular tournament and/ or its conduct, any other player or official or with respect to their actions/ decision.

1.9 A Player shall not use or in any way be concerned in the use or distribution of illegal drugs or illegal narcotics.

1.10 A Player must not engage in public acts of misconduct or unruly public behaviour, whilst representing his team/ club/ district in any BCCSL tournaments conducted by the Tournament Committee and /or DCA'S.

1.11 A Player shall not engage directly or indirectly, in betting, gambling or in any form of financial speculation, on the outcome of any Cricket Match or Tournament to which this code applies and in which the Player is a participant or with which he is associated or on any event which, in the opinion of the Tournament Committee and/ or Disciplinary Committee, shall be connected with any such cricket match/ tournament the purpose (or pretended purpose) of which is to benefit such player, either directly or indirectly, whether financially or otherwise.

1.12 A Player shall not accept any form of inducement which is considered by the Tournament Committee and /or Disciplinary Committee, to be likely to affect the performance of any Player involved in any such cricket match and/ or tournament adversely.

1.13 A Player shall adhere to the ICC Regulations (3A) & (3C) of 1995, with respect to advertising on Cricket Clothing & Equipment in Tournament Cricket, subject to the term "Country" being replaced by "Club/ DCA". Where there is conflict of interest with respect to the logos, the order of priority shall be, Logo of the Sponsors of the individual player, Logo of the Sponsors of the Club/ DCA followed by the logo of the Sponsors or that tournament, (if any).

02. REGULATIONS

2.1 It shall be a disciplinary offence, for a Captain and his Club to fail properly to control or discipline it's players or to act in a manner calculated to prejudice the good name or interest of himself Club/ DCA, Controlling Body or the game in general.

2.2 As per Rule (22(g)(ii) of the BCCSL Constitution, the Disciplinary Committee appointed by the Executive Committee of the BCCSL, shall be responsible for inquiring into reports made against persons/ clubs that may be referred to this Committee and making recommendations to the Executive Committee, after due inquiry, for appropriate action to be taken.

2.3 All disciplinary matters connected with PART - C and/ or otherwise in any way, shall be dealt with as per (2.2) above, under RULE (30) of the BCCSL Constitution.

2.4 A Player shall have no right to be represented by any other personnel, in legal profession or otherwise.

2.5 Inquiries and Disciplinary Actions - See Rule (14) of (PART - A). Stem action shall be taken, on reports dealing with Law (42. 1) and Law (42.13) of Cricket.

2.6 The Umpires - are required to make a joint report,- after or during a match, of any breach of, the Tournament Rules in (PART - A), Playing Conditions in (PART - B) and/ or BCCSL Code of Conduct & these Regulations in (PART - C) and/ or as required under the ten-ns of Law (42) of Cricket, even though the Player's Captain/Team Official, may have taken effective action. See (Law (42.13) and Rule (I 3.5 (a)of PART - A)

2.7 All reports made by the Umpires under (2.6) above, shall be forwarded to the Secretary of the Umpires Committee of the BCCSL. Copies should be forwarded to the Secretary of the Tournament Committee and Secretary of the BCCSL, to reach them not later than two (02) working days after the conclusion of the match.