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NORTHWEST CRICKET LEAGUE NWCL 3 Preamble: The Spirit of Cricket 2. Fair and unfair play According to the Laws the umpires are the sole judges of fair and unfair play. The umpires may intervene at any time and it is the responsibility of the captain to take action where required. 3. The umpires are authorized to intervene in cases of: Time wasting Damaging the pitch Dangerous or unfair bowling Tampering with the ball Any other action that they consider to be unfair 4. The Spirit of the Game involves RESPECT for: Your opponents Your own captain and team The role of the umpires The game’s traditional values
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NWCL Umpiring Class AgendaNWCL Umpiring Class Agenda
• Pre-Seminar Quiz 60 mins• Pre-amble: The Spirit of Cricket 15 mins• Law 3: Umpires 40 mins• Field craft: Positioning and Duties 20 mins• Law 25: Wide Ball 20mins• Law 24: No Ball 20 mins• Law 36: Leg Before Wicket 20 mins• NWCL Playing Laws 45 mins• Woolmer Video 15 mins• Post-Seminar Quiz 60 mins• Law 2000 Video 75 mins
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Preamble: The Spirit of CricketCricket is a game that owes much of its unique appeal to the fact that it should be played not only within its Laws but also within the Spirit of the Game. Any action which is seen to abuse this spirit causes
injury to the game itself. The major responsibility for ensuring the spirit of fair play rests with the captains.
1. There are two Laws which place the responsibility for the team’s conduct firmly on the captain.
Responsibility of captainsThe captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the Spirit of the Game as well as within the Laws.
Player’s conductIn the event of a player failing to comply with instructions by an umpire, or criticizing by word or action the decisions of an umpire, or showing dissent, or generally behaving in a manner which might bring
the game into disrepute, the umpire concerned shall in the first place report the matter to the other umpire and to the player’s captain, and instruct the latter to take action.
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Preamble: The Spirit of Cricket2. Fair and unfair playAccording to the Laws the umpires are the sole judges of fair and unfair play.The umpires may intervene at any time and it is the responsibility of the captain to take action where required.
3. The umpires are authorized to intervene in cases of:Time wastingDamaging the pitchDangerous or unfair bowlingTampering with the ballAny other action that they consider to be unfair
4. The Spirit of the Game involves RESPECT for:Your opponentsYour own captain and teamThe role of the umpiresThe game’s traditional values
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Preamble: The Spirit of Cricket5. It is against the Spirit of the Game:To dispute an umpire’s decision by word, action or gestureTo direct abusive language towards an opponent or umpireTo indulge in cheating or any sharp practice, for instance:a) to appeal knowing that the batsman is not outb) to advance towards an umpire in an aggressive manner when appealingc) to seek to distract an opponent either verbally or by harassment with persistent clapping or unnecessary noise under the guise of enthusiasm and motivation of one’s own side
6. ViolenceThere is no place for any act of violence on the field of play.
7. PlayersCaptains and umpires together set the tone for the conduct of a cricket match. Every player is expected to make an important contribution to this.
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Law 3: The Umpires1. Appointment and attendance• Before the match, two umpires shall be appointed, one for each end, to control the game as required by the Laws, with absolute impartiality. The
umpires shall be present on the ground and report to the Executive of the ground at least 45 minutes before the scheduled start of each day’s play.
2. Change of umpire• An umpire shall not be changed during the match, other than in exceptional circumstances, unless he is injured or ill. If there has to be a change of
umpire, the replacement shall act only as the striker’s end umpire unless the captains agree that he should take full responsibility as an umpire.
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Law 3: The Umpires3. Agreement with captainsBefore the toss the umpires shall (a) ascertain the hours of play and agree with the captains (i) the balls to be used during the match. See Law 5 (The ball).(ii) times and durations of intervals for meals and times for drinks intervals. See Law 15 (Intervals).(iii) the boundary of the field of play and allowances for boundaries. See Law 19 (Boundaries).(iv) any special conditions of play affecting the conduct of the match.(b) inform the scorers of the agreements in (ii), (iii) and (iv) above.
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Law 3: The Umpires4. To inform captains and scorers• Before the toss the umpires shall agree between themselves and inform both captains and both scorers
(i) which clock or watch and back-up time piece is to be used during the match.(ii) whether or not any obstacle within the field of play is to be regarded as a boundary. See Law 19 (Boundaries).
5. The wickets, creases and boundariesBefore the toss and during the match, the umpires shall satisfy themselves that(i) the wickets are properly pitched. See Law 8 (The wickets).(ii) the creases are correctly marked. See Law 9 (The bowling, popping and return creases).(iii) the boundary of the field of play complies with the requirements of Law 19.2 (Defining the boundary – boundary marking).
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Law 3: The Umpires6. Conduct of the game, implements and equipmentBefore the toss and during the match, the umpires shall satisfy themselves that(a) the conduct of the game is strictly in accordance with the Laws.(b) the implements of the game conform to the requirements of Law 5 (The ball) and Law 6 (The bat), together with either Law
8.2 (Size of stumps) and 8.3 (The bails) or, if appropriate, Law 8.4 (Junior cricket).(c) (i) no player uses equipment other than that permitted. See Appendix D.(ii) the wicket-keeper’s gloves comply with the requirements of Law 40.2 (Gloves).
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Law 3: The Umpires7. Fair and unfair playThe umpires shall be the sole judges of fair and unfair play.
8. Fitness of ground, weather and lightThe umpires shall be the final judges of the fitness of the ground, weather and light for play. See 9 below and
Law 7.2 (Fitness of the pitch for play).
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Law 3: The Umpires9. Suspension of play for adverse conditions of ground, weather or light (a) (i) All references to ground include the pitch. See Law 7.1 (Area of pitch). (ii) For the purpose of this Law and Law 15. (b)(ii) (Intervals for drinks) only, the batsmen at the wicket may deputize for their captain at any appropriate
time.(b) If at any time the umpires together agree that the condition of the ground, weather or light is not suitable for play, they shall inform the captains and, unless (i) in unsuitable ground or weather conditions both captains agree to continue, or to commence, or to restart play, or (ii) in unsuitable light the batting side wish to continue, or to commence, or to restart play, they shall suspend play, or not allow play to commence or to
restart.
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Law 3: The Umpires9. Suspension of play for adverse conditions of ground, weather or light (c) (i) After agreeing to play in unsuitable ground or weather conditions, either captain may appeal against the conditions
to the umpires before the next call of Time. The umpires shall uphold the appeal only if, in their opinion, the factors taken into account when making their previous decision are the same or the conditions have further deteriorated.
(ii) After deciding to play in unsuitable light, the captain of the batting side may appeal against the light to the umpires before the next call of Time. The umpires shall uphold the appeal only if, in their opinion, the factors taken into account when making their previous decision are the same or the condition of the light has further deteriorated.
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Law 3: The Umpires9. Suspension of play for adverse conditions of ground, weather or light (d) If at any time the umpires together agree that the conditions of ground, weather or light are so bad that there is obvious and foreseeable risk to the
safety of any player or umpire, so that it would be unreasonable or dangerous for play to take place, then notwithstanding the provisions of (b)(i) and (b)(ii) above, they shall immediately suspend play, or not allow play to commence or to restart. The decision as to whether conditions are so bad as to warrant such action is one for the umpires alone to make.The fact that the grass and the ball are wet and slippery does not warrant the ground conditions being regarded as unreasonable or dangerous. If the umpires consider the ground is so wet or slippery as to deprive the bowler of a reasonable foothold, the fielders of the power of free movement, or the batsmen of the ability to play their strokes or to run between the wickets, then these conditions shall be regarded as so bad that it would be unreasonable for play to take place.
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Law 3: The Umpires9. Suspension of play for adverse conditions of ground, weather or light (e) When there is a suspension of play it is the responsibility of the umpires to monitor the conditions. They shall make inspections as
often as appropriate, unaccompanied by any of the players or officials. Immediately the umpires together agree that conditions are suitable for play they shall call upon the players to resume the game.
(f) If play is in progress up to the start of an agreed interval then it will resume after the interval unless the umpires together agree that conditions are or have become unsuitable or dangerous. If they do so agree, then they shall implement the procedure in (b) or (d) above, as appropriate, whether or not there had been any decision by the captains to continue, or any appeal against the conditions by either captain, prior to the commencement of the interval.
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Law 3: The Umpires10. Exceptional circumstances
The umpires shall have the discretion to implement the procedures of 9 above for reasons other than ground, weather or light if they consider that exceptional circumstances warrant it.
11. Position of umpires The umpires shall stand where they can best see any act upon which their decision may be required. Subject to this over-riding consideration the umpire at the bowler's end shall stand where he does not interfere with either the bowler's run up or the striker's view. The umpire at the striker's end may elect to stand on the off side instead of the on side of the pitch, provided he informs the captain of the fielding side, the striker and the other umpire of his intention to do so.
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Law 3: The Umpires12. Umpires changing ends
The umpires shall change ends after each side has had one completed innings. See Law 14.2 (Forfeiture of an innings). 13. Consultation between umpires
All disputes shall be determined by the umpires. The umpires shall consult with each other whenever necessary. See also Law 27.6 (Consultation by umpires).14. Signals (a) The following code of signals shall be used by umpires. (i) Signals made while the ball is in play
Dead ball - by crossing and re-crossing the wrists below the waist. No ball - by extending one arm horizontally. Out - by raising an index finger above the head. (If not out the umpire shall call Not out.) Wide - by extending both arms horizontally.
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Law 3: The Umpires14. Signals (a) The following code of signals shall be used by umpires. (i) Signals made while the ball is in play
Dead ball - by crossing and re-crossing the wrists below the waist. No ball - by extending one arm horizontally. Out - by raising an index finger above the head. (If not out the umpire shall call Not out.) Wide - by extending both arms horizontally.
(ii) When the ball is dead, the signals above, with the exception of the signal for Out, shall be repeated to the scorers. The signals listed below shall be made to the scorers only when the ball is dead. Boundary 4 - by waving an arm from side to side finishing with the arm across the chest.Boundary 6 - by raising both arms above the head. Bye - by raising an open hand above the head.Commencement of last hour - by pointing to a raised wrist with the other hand.
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Law 3: The Umpires(ii) The signals listed below shall be made to the scorers only when the ball is dead. Boundary 4 - by waving an arm from side to side finishing with the arm across the chest.Boundary 6 - by raising both arms above the head. Bye - by raising an open hand above the head.Commencement of last hour - by pointing to a raised wrist with the other hand.Five penalty runs awarded to the batting side - by repeated tapping of one shoulder to the batting side with the opposite hand.Five penalty runs awarded to the fielding side - by placing one hand on the opposite to the fielding side shoulder. Leg bye - by touching a raised knee with the hand. New ball - by holding the ball above the head. Revoke last signal - by touching both shoulders, each with the opposite hand.Short run - by bending one arm upwards and touching the nearer shoulder with the tips of the fingers.
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Law 3: The Umpires(ii) The signals listed below shall be made to the scorers only when the ball is dead. Leg bye - by touching a raised knee with the hand. New ball - by holding the ball above the head. Revoke last signal - by touching both shoulders, each with the opposite hand.Short run - by bending one arm upwards and touching the nearer shoulder with the tips of the fingers.
(b) The umpires shall wait until each signal to the scorers has been separately acknowledged by a scorer before allowing play to proceed
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Law 3: The Umpires
Umpire’s Signal
From Tom Smith’sCricket Umpiring & Scoring
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Law 3: The Umpires
Umpire’s Signal
From Tom Smith’sCricket Umpiring & Scoring
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Law 3: The Umpires15. Correctness of scores
Consultation between umpires and scorers on doubtful points is essential. The umpires shall satisfy themselves as to the correctness of the number of runs scored, the wickets that have fallen and, where appropriate, the number of overs bowled. They shall agree these with the scorers at least at every interval, other than a drinks interval, and at the conclusion of the match. See Laws 4.2 (Correctness of scores), 21.8 (Correctness of result) and 21.10 (Result not to be changed).
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Umpires’ Duties During Play
Bowler’s End Umpire• Call Play at the Start of the Match and after resumption of Play after every interval or interruption• Counts the number of balls in the over• Watches bowler’s feet movement during delivery• Judges balls as fast short-pitches deliveries or high full pitches one• Call and Signals no balls within his jurisdiction and all wides• Watches for, calls and signals short runs at his end• Signals all Penalty Runs to the scorers• Reports all appropriate signals to the scorers including No ball called by his colleague• Answers appeals for Bowled, Caught, Handled the Ball, Hit the Ball Twice, LBW, Obstructing
the Field, Timed Out and when it is at his end, Run Our• Calls and Signals Dead Ball, when applicable• Calls Over at the stipulated time• Observes position of batsmen with regards to when they cross on each run and particularly when
action indicates possible run out may occur at the other end• Watches close fielders for pitch encroachment
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Umpires’ Duties During Play…continued
Bowler’s End Umpire• Signals to scorers when last hour is to commence• Watches for all forms of unfair play and takes appropriate action• Ascertains reasons for departure of fielder if not told, gives permission for a
fielder to return• Calculates time to elapse before returning fielder can bowl• Checks the Correctness of the Scores as play proceeds• Calls Time at the cessation of play before every interval or interruptions and at
the end of the match
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Umpires’ Duties During Play…continued
Striker's End Umpire• Counts the number of balls in the over as a check to support colleague• Watches for, calls and signals short runs at his end• Checks number of on side fielders in total and behind popping crease at the moment of
delivery• Checks the position of the wicketkeeper from the ball coming into play until it comes
into contact with striker, or passes wicket or striker attempts a run• Calls and signals No Ball within his jurisdiction. His colleague will repeat the signal to
the scorer• Observes position of batsmen with regards to when they cross on each run and
particularly when action indicates possible run out may occur at the other end or when his colleague may have to adjudicate under another dismissal, such as Caught
• Watches for all forms of unfair play and takes appropriate action when required by the Laws
• Checks the correctness of scores as play proceeds• Observes all the action of play to be ready at all times to assist his colleague
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Positioning of the Umpires
Bowler’s End UmpireAs the ball is being delivered, he must be able to see:• Where the bowler’s feet land in the delivery stride• The line between wicket and wicket; ie he must be able to see both sets of wicket in
line• The flight of the ball after delivery without head movement, only swiveling of the eyesHe must not impede • the bowler in his run up • the striker's view of the bowler running upHe must stand far enough back of the Bowler’s end wicket to:• see the back foot land• not to obscure his own view of the near wicket • for a bowler coming round the wicket not to emerge from behind him at the last
moment.
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Positioning of the Umpires
Bowler’s End Umpire….continued• Seeing the ball in flight as soon as possible after the bowler's feet have
landed is crucial. The umpire must be watching the exact path of the ball:• For a possible LBW appeal,• for a possible touch on the bat, • to see whether the ball rises too sharply after pitching• to see whether it is a high full pitch ball• to see whether it is or could have been within the striker's reach• to see whether the batsman makes an attempt to play the ball or to avoid
being hit by it He must not let his attention dwell on the bowler's feet once they have
landed, even if he has to call No ball for unfair foot placement.
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Positioning of the Umpires
Bowler’s End Umpire….continuedIf the Ball goes into the field, he must be ready to move very quickly to a position side on to
the creases to watch for :• completion of each run,• if the wicket is put down it is fairly put down• What is happening to the ball in the field• When the batsman cross• To see all of this he should be far enough from the stumps to see the wicket and the
popping crease at the same time. • He will normally go to the same side as the ball, so that he is not unsighted by a fielder
taking the throw in. • He will break this rule if he is likely to get in the way of a fielder close to the wicket, or if
there is a runner• He must keep his head still when trying to judge run outs or any other line decisions• he must be sure that his colleague is ready and in a position to observe events before
allowing the bowler to commence his run-up or bowling action
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Positioning of the Umpires
Striker’s End UmpireAs the ball is being delivered, he must be able to see:• the bowler's arm action in the delivery swing • the wicket-keeper's position and actions in relation to the stumps • that there are no more than two on side fielders behind the
popping crease at the moment of delivery • the striker's position in relation to the popping crease• if the wicket is put down, by what agency and in what manner
this was done• where the runner is, if there is one, as well as the creases• He must not impede the fielders
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Positioning of the Umpires
Striker’s End UmpireHis position will be square on to the creases, normally at square leg He will go to the off side for one of three reasons • there is some impediment to his vision, such as a close square
fielder, or low sun making it difficult to see the crease markings • .to obtain a different view of the howler, action if he feels it
necessary • .if there is a runner, whom he will place at square leg to be out of
the fielders' way.When he moves, he is to inform the captain of the fielding side, the
striker and the other umpire
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Positioning of the Umpires
Striker’s End UmpireIf the Ball goes into the field, he must to watch for :• completion of each run,• if the wicket is put down it is fairly put down• What is happening to the ball in the field• When the batsman crossHe will already be side on, so no movement is necessary
unless a fielder obscures his view in some way
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Law 25: Wide Ball1. Judging a Wide(a) If the bowler bowls a ball, not being a No ball, the umpire shall adjudge it a Wide if according to the definition in (b) below, in his opinion, the ball passes wide of the striker where he is standing and would also have passed wide of him standing in a normal guard position.(b) The ball will be considered as passing wide of the striker unless it is sufficiently within his reach for him to be able to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke.
2. Delivery not a WideThe umpire shall not adjudge a delivery as being a Wide(a) if the striker, by moving,either (i) causes the ball to pass wide of him, as defined in 1(b) aboveor (ii) brings the ball sufficiently within his reach to be able to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke.(b) if the ball touches the striker’s bat or person.
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3. Call and signal of Wide ball(a) If the umpire adjudges a delivery to be a Wide he shall call and signal Wide ball as soon as the ball passes the striker’s wicket. It shall, however, be considered to have been a Wide from the instant of delivery, even though it cannot be called Wide until it passes the striker’s wicket.(b) The umpire shall revoke the call of Wide ball if there is then any contact between the ball and the striker’s bat or person.(c) The umpire shall revoke the call of Wide ball if a delivery is called a No ball. See Law 24.10 (No ball to over-ride Wide).
4. Ball not deadThe ball does not become dead on the call of Wide ball.
5. Penalty for a WideA penalty of one run shall be awarded instantly on the call of Wide ball. Unless the call is revoked (see 3 above), this penalty shall stand even if a batsman is dismissed, and shall be in addition to any other runs scored, any boundary allowance and any other penalties awarded.
Law 25: Wide Ball
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Law 25: Wide Ball6. Runs resulting from a Wide – how scoredAll runs completed by the batsmen or a boundary allowance, together with the penalty for the Wide, shall be scored as Wide balls. Apart from any award of a 5 run penalty, all runs resulting from a Wide ball shall be debited against the bowler.
7. Wide not to countA Wide shall not count as one of the over. See Law 22.4 (Balls not to count in the over).
8. Out from a WideWhen Wide ball has been called, neither batsman shall be out under any of the Laws except Law 33 (Handled the ball), Law 35 (Hit wicket), Law 37 (Obstructing the field), Law 38 (Run out) or Law 39 (Stumped).
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Comparison of Three Wide Ball Laws
Document Description of Law or Regulation pertaining to Judging of a Wide Ball MCC 2000 Code of Laws
1. Judging a Wide (a) If the bowler bowls a ball, not being a No ball, the umpire shall adjudge it a Wide if according to the definition in (b) below, in his opinion, the ball passes wide of the striker where he is standing and would also have passed wide of him standing in a normal guard position. (b) The ball will be considered as passing wide of the striker unless it is sufficiently within his reach for him to be able to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke. 2. Delivery not a Wide The umpire shall not adjudge a delivery as being a Wide (a) if the striker, by moving, either (i) causes the ball to pass wide of him, as defined in 1(b) above or (ii) brings the ball sufficiently within his reach to be able to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke. (b) if the ball touches the striker’s bat or person.
ICC ODI Regulations
Any offside or legside delivery, which in the opinion of the umpire does not give the batsmen a reasonable opportunity to score, shall be called wide. As a guide, on the leg side a ball landing clearly outside the leg stump going further away shall be called wide.
Laws Governing NWCL Cricket Matches
a) Leg Side Wide Ball: If a ball pitches outside the leg stump and passes down the leg side of the striker without touching any part of the person or equipment of the striker, the umpire shall call and signal ‘wide ball’ (even if the striker makes an attempt to play the ball) b) Off Side Wide Ball: If the striker has made an attempt to play at the ball and the ball passes under or above the Striker’s bat, the umpire shall not call and signal wide ball. c) If the striker has moved to the off side from his normal guard position when the ball passes him, the umpire shall not call and signal ‘wide ball’ if in his opinion, the ball would have struck the striker’s person or his equipment had he remained in the normal guard position.
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Creases and New NWCL Off-side Wide Rule
Two Off-side Wide-Marker lines, 1 foot in length, will be drawn perpendicular to the Bowling crease, towards the Popping crease, 29.5 inches from the edge of each outer stump. One of these lines is fora right handed batsman and the other for a left handed batsman.
If a ball, not being a no ball, passed outside this line or crosses this line during its flight after having pitched outside the off-stump, the umpire shall call and signal wide ball. Whether the batsman attempts to play the ball or brings it within reach is immaterial.
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Off Side Wide Ball Examples
Wide Balls based on Proposed Law Legal Deliveries based on Proposed Law
Point where ball pitches
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Law 24: No Ball1. Mode of delivery(a) The umpire shall ascertain whether the bowler intends to bowl right handed or left handed, over or round the wicket, and shall so inform the striker.It is unfair if the bowler fails to notify the umpire of a change in his mode of delivery. In this case, the umpire shall call and signal No ball.(b) Underarm bowling shall not be permitted except by special agreement before the match.
2. Fair delivery – the armFor a delivery to be fair in respect of the arm the ball must not be thrown. See 3 below.Although it is the primary responsibility of the striker’s end umpire to ensure the fairness of a delivery in this respect, there is nothing in this Law to debar the bowler’s end umpire from calling and signaling No ball if he considers that the ball has been thrown.(a) If, in the opinion of either umpire, the ball has been thrown, he shall(i) call and signal No ball.(ii) caution the bowler, when the ball is dead. This caution shall apply throughout the innings.(iii) inform the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket, the captain of the fielding side and, as soon as practicable, the captain of the batting side of what has occurred.
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Law 24: No Ball2. Fair delivery – the arm(b) If either umpire considers that after such caution, a further delivery by the same bowler in that innings is thrown, the umpire concerned shall repeat the procedure set out in (a) above, indicating to the bowler that this is a final warning. This warning shall also apply throughout the innings.(c) If either umpire considers that a further delivery by the same bowler in that innings is thrown,(i) the umpire concerned shall call and signal No ball. When the ball is dead he shall inform the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and, as soon as practicable, the captain of the batting side of what has occurred.(ii) the umpire at the bowler’s end shall direct the captain of the fielding side to take the bowler off forthwith. The over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over nor be allowed to bowl the next over. The bowler thus taken off shall not bowl again in that innings.(iii) the umpires together shall report the occurrence as soon as possible to the Executive of the fielding side and any Governing Body responsible for the match, who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and bowler concerned.
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Law 24: No Ball3. Definition of fair delivery – the armA ball is fairly delivered in respect of the arm if, once the bowler’s arm has reached the level of the shoulder in the delivery swing, the elbow joint is not straightened partially or completely from that point until the ball has left the hand. This definition shall not debar a bowler from flexing or rotating the wrist in the delivery swing.
4. Bowler throwing towards striker’s end before deliveryIf the bowler throws the ball towards the striker’s end before entering his delivery stride, either umpire shall call and signal No ball. See Law 42.16 (Batsmen stealing a run). However, the procedure stated in 2 above of caution, informing, final warning, action against the bowler and reporting shall not apply.
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Law 24: No Ball5. Fair delivery – the feetFor a delivery to be fair in respect of the feet, in the delivery stride(i) the bowler’s back foot must land within and not touching the return crease.(ii) the bowler’s front foot must land with some part of the foot, whether grounded or raised, behind the popping crease.If the umpire at the bowler’s end is not satisfied that both these conditions have been met, he shall call and signal No ball.
6. Ball bouncing more than twice or rolling along the groundThe umpire at the bowler’s end shall call and signal No ball if a ball which he considers to have been delivered, without having previously touched the bat or person of the striker,either (i) bounces more than twiceor (ii) rolls along the groundbefore it reaches the popping crease.
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Law 24: No Ball7. Ball coming to rest in front of striker’s wicketIf a ball delivered by the bowler comes to rest in front of the line of the striker’s wicket, without having touched the bat or person of the striker, the umpire shall call and signal No ball and immediately call and signal Dead ball.
8. Call of No ball for infringement of other LawsIn addition to the instances above, an umpire shall call and signal No ball as required by the following Laws.Law 40.3 - Position of wicket-keeperLaw 41.5 - Limitation of on side fieldersLaw 41.6 - Fielders not to encroach on the pitchLaw 42.6 - Dangerous and unfair bowlingLaw 42.7 - Dangerous and unfair bowling – action by the umpireLaw 42.8 - Deliberate bowling of high full pitched balls.
9. Revoking a call of No ballAn umpire shall revoke the call of No ball if the ball does not leave the bowler’s hand for any reason.
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Law 24: No Ball10. No ball to over-ride WideA call of No ball shall over-ride the call of Wide ball at any time. See Law 25.1 (Judging a Wide) and 25.3 (Call and signal of Wide ball).
11. Ball not deadThe ball does not become dead on the call of No ball.
12. Penalty for a No ballA penalty of one run shall be awarded instantly on the call of No ball. Unless the call is revoked this penalty shall stand even if a batsman is dismissed. It shall be in addition to any other runs scored, any boundary allowance and any other penalties awarded.
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Law 24: No Ball13. Runs resulting from a No ball – how scoredThe one run penalty for a No ball shall be scored as a No ball extra. If other penalty runs have been awarded to either side, these shall be scored as in Law 42.17 (Penalty runs). Any runs completed by the batsmen or a boundary allowance shall be credited to the striker if the ball has been struck by the bat; otherwise they also shall be scored as No ball extras.Apart from any award of a 5 run penalty, all runs resulting from a No ball, whether as No ball extras or credited to the striker, shall be debited against the bowler.
14. No ball not to countA No ball shall not count as one of the over. See Law 22.4 (Balls not to count in the over).
15. Out from a No ballWhen No ball has been called, neither batsman shall be out under any of the Laws except Law 33 (Handled the ball), Law 34 (Hit the ball twice), Law 37 (Obstructing the field) or Law 38 (Run out).
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Fair Delivery: Front Foot has landed within the back edge of the popping crease & back foot is not touching the return crease
Fair Delivery: Front Foot heel has landed within the back edge of the popping crease though it is raised & back foot is not touching the return crease
No Ball Situations With Regards to Positioning of the Bowler’s Feet
Part of Bowler's Foot touching the ground
Part of Bowler's Foot raised off the ground
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No Ball : No part of the Front Foot whether grounded or raised is within the back edge of the popping crease
Fair Delivery: Front Foot heel has landed within the back edge of the popping crease though it is raised & back foot is not touching the return crease
No Ball Situations with regards to positioning of the Bowler’s Feet
Part of Bowler's Foot touching the ground
Part of Bowler's Foot raised off the ground
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No Ball : No part of the Front Foot whether grounded or raised is within the back edge of the popping crease
No Ball: The Back Foot has landed outside the return creases
No Ball Situations with regards to positioning of the Bowler’s Feet
Part of Bowler's Foot touching the ground
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No Ball Situations with regards to positioning of the Bowler’s Feet
Part of Bowler's Foot touching the ground
Part of Bowler's Foot raised off the ground
Fair Delivery: Front Foot has landed within the back edge of the popping crease (though it is touching the bowling crease) & back foot is not touching the return creases
Fair Delivery: Front Foot has landed within the back edge of the popping crease & back foot is not touching the return crease (though it is raised over it)
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LAW 36: Leg Before Wicket1. Out LBW The striker is out LBW in the circumstances set out below.(a) The bowler delivers a ball, not being a No balland (b) the ball, if it is not intercepted full pitch, pitches in line between wicket and wicket or on the off side of the striker’s wicketand (c) the ball not having previously touched his bat, the striker intercepts the ball, either full-pitch or after pitching, with any part of his personand (d) the point of impact, even if above the level of the bailseither (i) is between wicket and wicketor (ii) is either between wicket and wicket or outside the line of the off stump if the striker has made no genuine attempt to play the ball with his batand (e) but for the interception, the ball would have hit the wicket.
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LAW 36: Leg Before Wicket2. Interception of the ball(a) In assessing points (c), (d) and (e) in 1 above only the first interception is to be considered.(b) In assessing point (e) in 1 above, it is to be assumed that the path of the ball before interception would have continued after interception, irrespective of whether it might have pitched subsequently or not.
3. Off side of wicketThe off side of the striker’s wicket shall be determined by the striker’s stance at the moment the ball comes into play for that delivery.
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LAW 36: Leg Before Wicket
EXPLANATIONFor the case of the Striker Attempting to Play the ball:On appeal, the umpire has to deliberate 4 questions before answering it: - Did the ball pitch or was intercepted on the full between wicket and wicket or did the ball pitch on the off side?.... ball pitching on the leg side is NOT OUT- Did the ball first intercept any part of his person dress or equipment?... intercepting bat or had holding the bat is NOT OUT; consider only first contact, no subsequent contacts - Is this point of first intercept in a straight line between wicket and wicket?... If outside the line then it is not out... it can still be OUT if contact is above the wicket-Would the Ball have hit the wicket?.... this is the only question which requires a judgment!...angle of delivery, height of bounce, point of contact should all be considered before deciding on this question
-For the case of the Striker NOT Attempting to Play the Ball:- Same questions as before for the case where the batsman does not attempt to play the ball but...- the batsman is still OUT in this case if point of first intercept is outside the off stump!
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LBW: What's Your Decision?
Path of the ball
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LBW: What's Your Decision?
Path of the ball
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LBW: What's Your Decision?
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LBW: What's Your Decision?
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Time Sequence of NWCL Matches
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NWCL Playing Laws
Field• As required by the Laws of Cricket, the Umpires are required to check
the creases, wickets and other implements of the game before the toss for innings. If the umpires find even one of the creases either not marked, or improperly marked, or the wickets improperly pitched, one penalty point will be deducted from the home team for that match. IF requested by the umpires, the Home Team for a match shall provide them with a tape measure or equivalent distance measuring device to aid the umpire in determining whether the creases, etc are properly marked.
• Two off-side “wide-marker lines”, 1 foot in length, will be drawn perpendicular to the Bowling crease, towards the Popping crease, 29.5 inches from the edge of each outer stump. One of these lines is for a right-handed batsman and the other for a left-handed batsman.
• The boundary must be clearly marked so that it is easily visible to the Umpires standing at the wicket.
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NWCL Playing Laws
Field…continued• The Home Team is responsible for providing a suitable wicket on
which to play cricket. This may take the form of a mat, a Flix pitch or artificial turf. If a grass wicket is to be used for league games then it must receive an official assessment by the NWCL Management or a person they appoint for this purpose.
Players• A match shall be played with a minimum of 8 players from each club,
except for matches in which WSU CC is a participant. A minimum of 7 players from each club is required for matches in which WSU CC is a participant.
Substitutes• If one club has less than 11 players nominated for a match, the captain
of this club can request the opposing Captain to take substitute fielders to make 11.
• The opposing Captain cannot refuse this request, unless the substitute fielders requested are members of his club.
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NWCL Playing Laws
Substitutes…continued• If the opposing Captain agrees to provide one or more of his players as
substitute fielders for a fielding side, the opposing Captain shall pick the members of his club to field for the other team. The requesting captain cannot object to the fielder being supplied.
Umpires• In the event of one of more neutral umpires not being available or
present, dedicated umpires, as defined by individuals who are members of the contesting clubs, but who are not playing in that particular match, are the next desirable option.
• In the event of both neutral and dedicated umpires not being available or present, the Captain of the batting side can assign players in his side as umpires. It is urged that the interchanging of umpires in such a case be kept to a minimum.
• If a Captain has an objection to one or more members of the opposing side acting as an umpire, he needs to inform the opposing Captain about this before the toss for innings.
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NWCL Playing Laws
Umpires…continued• From the 2001 Season neutral umpiring is mandatory for NWCL games.
The league shall hold the club responsible if the individual they had assigned to umpire does not show up at the game. The club shall be penalized 5 points and 20 dollars for the first such offense. For each successive offense, the penalty shall be double of the previous amount both in terms of points and fine.
Scoring• Dot ball scoring is the norm for NWCL matches. Dot ball scoring is
defined as the recording of every ball received by each batsman, as well as every ball bowled by each bowler.
• First and Last names of all players shall be recorded in the score sheets with the Captain (*) and wicket-keeper (+) of each side identified.
• Names of the Umpires and the team that won the toss.• Extras scored in each innings, separated by byes, leg byes, wides and no
balls• Fall of wickets and Over # for each wicket that falls and the batsman the
got out.
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NWCL Playing Laws
Scoring……continued• The names of players effecting a dismissal shall be recorded. This
includes players taking a catch or affecting a run out dismissal.• Bowling Analysis for each bowler, which shall include Overs, Maidens,
Runs, Wickets, Wides and no balls.• The score sheet for each game must be submitted to the person handling
the league statistics by the first Thursday following the game. Also, any corrections requested must be provided by the first Sunday following a request from the statistician. If a club defaults on either of these grounds it shall incur a fine of $10 payable by the end of the calendar year (for each such incidence). This will apply even to incomplete score sheets sent on time if the club fails to send a proper correction by the second deadline. Each captain is responsible for the score sheet of the innings when his team is batting. However it is preferable that each captain submits score sheets from both innings.
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NWCL Playing Laws
Balls• Four piece balls shall be used.• The balls shall be of the following makes: Crown County, Kookaburra,
Platypus. Umpires and Captains should ensure that no other brands are used.
• A new ball shall be used at the start of each innings.• If a team does not have a new ball of the acceptable makes listed in b)
above, they shall purchase one (from the opposing team or anyone else who has one) before taking the field.
Innings• A match shall be of one innings of each side.• Each innings will be of 40 overs.• A bowler can bowl a maximum of 8 overs. If there is a reduction in the
number of overs before the match has started (as defined by `Play` being called by the Umpire), the maximum number of overs bowled by a bowler will be calculated by dividing the number of overs to be bowled per innings by 5 and rounded up to the nearest whole number.
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NWCL Playing Laws
Innings…continued• As stated in the ICC Rules, no more than 5 players may field on the leg-
side at any one time. The MCC rule that no more than 2 players may field behind square leg at any one time still is in effect.
Start of Play• Unless decided otherwise by the Captains, all matches shall start at 11:30
am in the months from May to August and at 11:00 am in the months of September and October. If there are restrictions on the availability of a ground the Home Captain must indicate these to the Visiting Captain 2 days prior to the game.
• The Captains should make arrangements to be in contact with each other via telephone on the morning of the match, lest the start of the match is affected by weather or travel delays. The captain of the home club shall be accessible via phone or otherwise within 60 minutes of the scheduled starting time of the match.
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NWCL Playing Laws
Start of Play…..continued• If the visiting club cannot make it to the ground 15 minutes before the
scheduled start of play, then the home club should be informed of this at least 30 minutes before the start of play. Failure to do this will result in the visiting club being penalized one over in their innings for every 4 minutes (or part thereof) of delay in the start of the match. This requirement does not apply for unforeseen circumstances, such as accidents and major traffic jams, where it is not possible to get to a phone before the required deadline.
• If the match does not start on time for reasons of ground and/or pitch not being prepared, or the home club members not being present on the ground, then the home club will be penalized one over in their innings for every 4 minutes (or part thereof) of delay in the start of the match.
• If a match starts after 1:00 pm in the months from May to August and 12:30 pm in the months of September and October, due to reported travel delays for the visiting club or due to weather interference or due to unforeseen circumstances, one over would be deducted from each innings for every delay of 8 minutes or part thereof.
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NWCL Playing Laws
Intervals• There shall be an interval of 20 minutes between each innings. In case the
home team serves lunch between the innings, the interval shall be 30 minutes long.
• One break of 10 minutes shall be taken after the completion of the 20th over in each innings.
• The Captains have an option of deciding to take two breaks of 5 minutes each after the 15th and 30th over of the innings, provided this decision is made before the toss for innings and the umpires are informed of it before the start of play.
• Each team must complete its bowling quota of 40 overs in 3 hours max (including the time for drinks breaks). If the side bowling first does not complete its 40 overs in the 3-hour time limit, the Umpires will note the number of overs completed at 3 hours. The bowling side will complete the 40 overs but will only be permitted to bat the number of overs that it bowled within the 3-hour limit. The umpires are solely responsible for determining the speed of play and for enforcing this rule.
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NWCL Playing Laws
Interruptions of Play• If there is an interruption of play, due to weather or otherwise, overs will
be deducted from one or more innings based on the following calculations.i. If the interruption is less than the amount of minutes between the time of
start of play and 1 pm for the months from May to August, and 12:30 pm for the months of September and October, then no overs will be deducted for the interruption.
ii. If the interruption does not meet the requirement in (i) and the first innings is in progress, then one over will be deducted from the innings in progress as well as the next innings for every 8 minutes lost or part thereof. If the second innings is in progress then one over will be deducted for every 4 minutes lost or part thereof. The target shall be revised to the product of the overall scoring rate of the first innings and the number of overs in the second innings. This calculation is made on the basis of an end-time of 7pm.
iii. Rain curtailed games are treated as completed so long as at least 20 overs have been bowled in each innings.
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NWCL Playing Laws
ResultWinner gets 20 points.Loser can get a maximum of 10 bonus points as follows.• 1 point if 2 wickets have been taken in the opponent's completed innings
or before target run total reached• 2 points if 4 wickets have been taken in the opponent's completed innings
or before target run total reached• 3 points if 6 wickets have been taken in the opponent's completed innings
or before target run total reached• 4 points if 8 wickets have been taken in the opponent's completed innings
or before target run total reached• 5 points if 10 wickets have been taken in the opponent's completed
innings• 1 point if team total of completed innings is between 60 and 89 runs• 2 points if team total of completed innings is between 90 and 119 runs• 3 points if team total of completed innings is between 120 and 149 runs• 4 points if team total of completed innings is between 150 and 179 runs• 5 points if team total of completed innings is 180 runs or larger
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NWCL Playing Laws
Result….continued• In case of a tie, as defined by the scores being level after both teams'
innings have been completed, each team gets 10 points plus the bonus points as stated above in b).
• Games abandoned or conceded are void in the acquisition of points.• A team conceding a match will be deducted 15 points. The team to which
the match is conceded does not garner any additional points.• If, due to weather interruptions, the two innings are of un-equal overs,
then the result of the match will be decided by the scoring rate per over, with the side having the larger scoring rate being declared the winning side.
• (In such a scenario, the bonus points shall be prorated to 40 overs, that is, if both innings are of equal length in terms of overs, the bonus points shall be calculated by scaling the bonus points actually obtained by the ratio of {40/actual overs per innings} … and rounding off (up or down) to the nearest whole number. If the innings are of different number of overs … then bonus points for batting and for bowling are considered separately … each is scaled up to a 40 overs scenario (without rounding off) … then the sum is rounded off (up or down) to the nearest whole number.)
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NWCL Playing Laws
Wide Ball• Leg Side Wide Ball: If a ball pitches outside the leg stump and passes
down the leg side of the striker without touching any part of the person or equipment of the striker, the umpire shall call and signal ‘wide ball’ (even if the striker makes an attempt to play the ball).
• Off Side Wide Ball: If a ball, not being a no ball, passes outside the “wide marker line” or crosses this line during its flight after having pitched outside the off-stump, the umpire shall call and signal wide ball. Whether the batsman attempts to play the ball or brings it within reach is immaterial
Protective Equipment• All protective equipment usually worn under clothing (thigh pad, box,
chest guard etc) must be worn under clothing and not visible to the umpires. If a batsman wears such equipment in view, the umpires must instruct him to either wear it under his clothing or remove it altogether. Failure to concede to this request shall be treated as a mark of indiscipline and the umpire must report the player to the league.
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The Wicket is Down• When Spring-back Stumps are used, it is not possible to strike the stumps
out of the ground as is required by Law when both bails are off. In such a case, the decision as to when a stump is struck out of the ground is one for the umpires to decide on the facts before them.
• When Spring-back Stumps are used, the bails are often dislodged when the ball hits the cast iron support base of the stumps. If this is so, the bails will not be considered dislodged and the wicket is not down for the purposes of this Law.
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Criteria For Cancellation Of Matches Due To Weather Prior to Start of the Match
• For matches between teams in the same Metropolitan area, the Captains (or their representatives) from the two teams shall inspect the ground the day before the match. If, based on present field conditions and weather forecasts, a decision is reached at that time to abandon the match, then the Secretary shall be informed of it. If the Captains do not agree on a decision at that time to abandon the match, then the decision will be postponed to the morning of the match, one hour before its scheduled start. If a decision is reached at that time to abandon the match, then that decision is final, and the Secretary should be informed of it promptly. If, at that time the Captains’ still do not agree and there are no neutral umpires present, then the Home Captain’s decision is final. If neutral umpires are present, then they shall make a decision and inform the Captains.
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Criteria For Cancellation Of Matches Due To Weather Prior to Start of the Match…..continued
• For matches between teams from different Metropolitan areas (i.e., matches entailing travel of 50 miles or more), the Home Captain (or his representative) shall inspect the field on the day prior to the day of the match, make a decision based on present field conditions and weather forecasts and inform the Opposing Captain of his decision by 6 pm on that day. If the decision is to abandon the match, the Secretary should be informed promptly. If the match is not abandoned at that time, the Home Captain (or his representative) shall inspect the field in the morning of the match and if he decides to abandon the match, he shall inform the Opposing Captain immediately. The Secretary shall also be informed promptly.
• With regard to matches for which WSU is a participating side, the Home Captain shall make a decision 24 hours before the start of the match based on present field conditions and weather forecasts, and inform the Opposing Captain of this decision. This decision is Final and shall be communicated promptly to the Secretary by the Home captain.
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Criteria For Cancellation Of Matches Due To Weather Prior to Start of the Match…..continued
• Per the Laws, after the toss of innings, the umpires are the sole judges of the weather and other conditions, and the decision to abandon a match rests with the umpires. If neutral or dedicated umpires are not present, then the Captains shall be the sole judges of the conditions. If they cannot agree then the status quo will continue.
Determination of the Standings in the League Table• The Teams shall be ranked in the League Table according to average
points per completed match (to the second decimal place).
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ICC 30 Yard Semicircles Law
• Two semi circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The semi circles have as their center the middle stump at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the semi circles is 30 yards (27.5m). 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 seven inches (18cm) in diameter.
• For the first 12 overs only two fieldsman are permitted to be outside the field restriction marking at the instant of delivery. For the remaining overs only five fieldsman are permitted to be outside the field restriction marking at the instant of delivery.
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ICC 30 Yard Semicircles Law
• In circumstances where the number of overs for the team batting first is reduced, the number of overs in regard to the restrictions in 5.3 and 5.5 above shall be reduced proportionally in a ratio of 15:50 (30%) in accordance with the table below. Fractions are to be ignored in all calculations re the number of overs.
Total overs in innings No. of overs for which fielding restrictions apply20-22 523-24 625-26 727-29 830-33 934-36 1037-39 11• Where the number of overs for the team batting second is reduced, the
restrictions above will apply for the same proportion of the second innings as applied in the first innings (fractions to be ignored).
• In the event of an infringement, the Striker's End Umpire "shall call and and signal 'No Ball'".
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30 Yard Semicircle Markings
30 yards30 yards
30 yards 30 yards
Discs:5 yards apartMax 7 inch dia
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