| ISCC
Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials |
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ISCC
Code of Conduct for Players and Team Officials |
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E
THE REPORTING/NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE |
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1
General |
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1.1
An alleged breach of the Rules of Conduct can be reported
by: |
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a
the umpires, including the third or any further umpires
appointed for an ODISC Match or a Tour Match; |
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b
the team manager, either on his own behalf or on behalf
of any of his Players participating in an ODISC Match
or a Tour Match; |
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c
the President of the National Super-Cricket Federation
of a Member Country participating in an ODISC Match
or a Tour Match; |
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d
the ISCC Chairman. |
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1.2
A report must be made in writing, signed and dated
by the person(s) making the report and, if possible,
be on such form as may be provided from time to time
by the ISCC for the making of reports. |
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2
Reports relating to alleged breaches of the Rules
of Conduct committed on the field of play during an
ODISC Match: |
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2.1
If any person eligible to lodge a report decides to
lodge a report relating to an alleged breach of the
Rules of Conduct committed on the field of play during
an ODISC Match that person must lodge the report with
the Referee within eighteen hours of the close of
the day's play or prior to the start of the next days
play, which ever is the sooner, save in the case of
the ISCC Chairman, who must lodge any such report
with the Referee within 5 days of the close of the
day's play. |
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2.2
A Referee who has received a report lodged under Section
E 2.1 shall give notification of his receipt of the
report, as soon as reasonably practicable: |
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a
in the event of the person named in the report being
a Player to that Player's team captain or team manager; |
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b
in the event of the person named in the report being
the team captain to the team vice-captain or team
manager; |
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c
in the event of the person named in the report being
the team manager to the team captain; |
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d
in the event of the person named in the report being
a Team Official (other than the team manager) to the
team manager; |
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e
in the event of the persons named in the report being
both the team manager and the team captain to such
person as the Referee shall in his absolute discretion
think appropriate. |
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3
Reports relating to breaches of the Rules of Conduct
committed otherwise than on the field of play but
within the precincts of the ground on any day of ODISC
Match. |
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3.1
If any person eligible to lodge a report decides to
lodge a report relating to an alleged breach of the
Rules of Conduct committed off the field of play but
within the precincts of the ground, on any day of
ODISC Match, that person must give the report to the
Referee as soon as reasonably practice able. |
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3.2
A Referee who receives a report under Section E 3.1
shall give notification of his receipt of the report,
as soon as reasonably practicable, in the same manner
as specified in Section E 2.2. |
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4
A Breach of Rule CC 2.4 of the Rules of Conduct. |
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4.1
If any person eligible to lodge a report decides to
lodge a report relating to an alleged breach of Rule
CC 2.4 of the Rules of Conduct wheresoever committed
but where the alleged breach occurred during the period
commencing at the start of the first scheduled day
of the first ODISC Match of the Tour and ending at
the end of the last day of the last ODISC Match of
the Tour, that person must give the report to the
Referee as soon as reasonably practicable. |
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4.2
A Referee who receives a report under Section E4.1
shall give notification of his receipt of the report,
as soon as reasonably practicable, in the same manner
as specified in Section E2.2. |
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A Breach of the Rules of Conduct where the Referee
does not have jurisdiction in accordance with Section
D 11 |
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5.1
If any person eligible to lodge a report relating
to an alleged breach of the Rules of Conduct in circumstances
where the Player's and or Team Official's National
Super-Cricket Federation has jurisdiction, that person
must give the report to the President of the said
National Super-Cricket Federation as soon as reasonably
practicable. |
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5.2
The National Super-Cricket Federation which receives
a report under Section E 5.1 shall give notification
of its receipt of the report, as soon as reasonably
practicable, in the same manner as specified in Section
E 2.2. If a National Super-Cricket Federation of any
Member decides to refer an alleged breach of the Rules
of Conduct to the Referee pursuant to Section D 12
it shall do so as soon as reasonably practicable,
but in any event before the last day of the last ODISC
Match of the Tour. In the event of the breach occurring
on the last day of the last ODISC match of that Tour,
the referral should be made within 1 hour of the close
of play on that day. |
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5.3
A Referee who receives a referral pursuant to Section
D 12 shall give notification of receipt of the referral,
as soon as reasonably practicable, in the same manner
as if he was giving notification having received a
report as specified in Section E2.2. |
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6
Once the notification procedures set out above have
been complied with the Player and/or Team Official
in respect of whom notification has been given shall
be deemed to have been charged with a breach of the
Rules of Conduct. |
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7
In the event of an alleged breach of Rule CC2.10,
where it is not possible to identify the particular
Player(s) who has breached the Rules of Conduct the
team captain may be the person charged and, if appropriate,
sanctioned. |
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8
It shall be the Referee's or the National Super-Cricket
Federation's responsibility, as the case may be, to
keep a written record of all reports lodged, as well
as a written record of the action taken by him/them
pursuant to receipt of the reports. |
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9
Copies of the written records kept by the Referee
or the National Super-Cricket Federation, as the case
may be, in accordance with Section E 8 shall be forwarded
as soon as reasonably practicable to the ISCC Chairman. |
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F
PROCEDURAL ALLOCATION |
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1
Any breach of Rule C3 and/or C4 of the Rules of Conduct
shall be referred to the ISCC Code of Conduct Commission
for investigation and determination. |
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2
Save in respect of a breach of such ISCC Regulations
as may be in force from time to time relating to minimum
over rate requirements, which shall be determined
in accordance with the procedure set out in Section
J below, any report lodged relating to an alleged
breach of any of the Rules of Conduct other than Rules
C3 & C4 shall be investigated and determined in accordance
with the procedure set out in Section G below. |
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G
THE DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE |
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1
As soon as reasonably practicable (and in any event,
where the hearing falls under the jurisdiction of
the Referee, within 15 hours) after notification under
Section E, the adjudicator shall provide written particulars
of the Rules of Conduct it is alleged have been breached
(based on the particulars notified to him). The particulars,
in addition to identifying which of the Rules of Conduct
it is alleged have been breached, shall give a brief
statement of how it is alleged they have been breached
(also based on the particulars notified to him). If
more than one breach is alleged, whether of the same
or separate Rules of Conduct, each alleged breach
must be individually identified. |
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2
The adjudicator shall hold a hearing as soon as reasonably
practicable and where the hearing falls under the
jurisdiction of the Referee, unless exceptional circumstances
apply, it shall be heard no later than 36 hours after
notification under Section E. Details of the time
and place of the hearing shall be given no later than
at the time when the written particulars referred
to in Section G 1 are provided by the adjudicator. |
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3
For the purposes of Sections G 1 and G 2 the adjudicator
must provide the written particulars and details of
the time and place of the hearing to both the person
charged and the person notified pursuant to Section
E. |
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4
In fixing the time for the hearing the adjudicator
shall have regard to the seriousness of the alleged
breaches of the Rules of Conduct and the requirement
for both himself and the person charged to be able
to consider such evidence they may wish to be brought
before the hearing and the time it will take to obtain
such evidence given: |
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a
the requirement to give each of the others two hours
notice of such evidence in accordance with Section
G 5; and |
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b
the requirement to have a hearing, in the absence
of exceptional circumstances, within 36 hours after
notification in accordance with Section G 2. |
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5
At least two hours prior to the hearing, the person
lodging the report leading to the charge and the person
charged shall have provided certain information to
each other and the adjudicator, namely: |
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a
If the person lodging the report or any person charged,
wishes to call any witness evidence at the hearing,
that person shall let each of the others know the
identity of such witnesses. Such witnesses do not
include the person charged who shall be at liberty
to give evidence in any event, or of whom the adjudicator
may ask questions in any event. If time permits and
it is possible to do so, the person lodging the report
and the person charged should each provide a written
statement from any witness they intend to call to
give evidence at the hearing or a note giving the
gist of the evidence the witness shall give. The person
charged should also give such a written statement/note
if time permits and it is possible, if he intends
to give evidence on his own behalf. |
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b
The person lodging the report and the person charged
shall inform each other and the adjudicator if they
intend to rely upon or refer to any video evidence
during the hearing. |
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c
The person lodging the report and the person charged
shall inform each other and the adjudicator if they
intend to rely upon or refer to any written documents
at the hearing (save for this Code of Conduct, the
Rules of Super-Cricket and any ISCC Regulations in
force at that time which shall be deemed to be documents
which may be referred to) and if so should(if possible)
provide copies of such documents to each of the others.
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6
If any person charged wishes to have a hearing earlier
than would otherwise be permitted, given the requirements
in Sections G1, G 2 and G 5, he may, at any time,
ask the adjudicator to waive the requirements of Sections
G 1 and/or G 2 and/or G 5, which application the adjudicator
shall determine as a matter of his absolute discretion. |
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7
The adjudicator shall be entitled, on behalf of the
person lodging the report or on behalf of the person
charged, to require the attendance at the hearing
of any person to whom this Code of Conduct applies,
or any umpire, for the purposes of giving evidence.
Failure on the part of any Player or Team Official
to attend a hearing to give evidence when requested
by the adjudicator to do so shall itself be liable,
in the absence of exceptional circumstances, to be
considered as a breach of Rule C 2 of the Rules of
Conduct. |
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8
Subject to any express provision in this Code of Conduct,
the conduct of the hearing shall be a matter to be
determined by the adjudicator in his absolute discretion,
provided that at all times the hearing is conducted
in accordance with the principles of natural justice.
Guidelines on the Principles of Natural Justice are
annexed to this Code of Conduct. |
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9
In addition to the adjudicator the persons present
at the hearing shall be: |
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a
the person charged; |
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b
the person who lodged the report with the Referee
(in the case of the ISCC Chairman, either the Chairman
himself or his nominee); b if the person charged is
a Player, his team captain and team manager (or, if
the player charged is the team captain, his team vice-captain
and team manager); |
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c
if the person charged is a Team Official, the relevant
team captain and team manager (or, if the person charged
is the team manager, his team captain and one other
person nominated by the Team Official's National Super-Cricket
Federation). |
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10
None of the persons mentioned in Section G 9 shall
be denied the right to be at the hearing or make representations
to the adjudicator. However, if such a person fails
to attend the hearing and the adjudicator has complied
with the requirements of Sections G 1 - G 3 the hearing
may, at the adjudicator's absolute discretion, proceed
in the absence of any or all such persons. |
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11
Any other person may be allowed to be present at the
hearing if given permission by the adjudicator, such
permission to be a matter for the adjudicator's absolute
discretion. Any such person may also, at the adjudicator's
absolute discretion, be allowed to make representations
on behalf of the person charged. |
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12
If the adjudicator decides to use video evidence to
assist him in determining whether the person charged
is in breach of the Rules of Conduct (whether at the
request of the person lodging the report or the person
charged), the adjudicator shall only be entitled to
use such evidence in making his decision if he has
considered the video evidence in the presence of the
person charged, giving the person charged, or any
person on his behalf, an opportunity to make such
comments, if any, as they wish to make on the video
pictures. |
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13
If the provisions of Section G 5 have not been complied
with (save where waived in accordance with Section
G 6) by any person other than the adjudicator, it
shall be a matter in the adjudicator's discretion
whether or not to allow any further evidence (namely
evidence not identified in accordance with Section
G 5) to be brought before the hearing. |
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14
If the provisions of Section G 5 have not been complied
with (save where waived in accordance with Section
G 6) by the adjudicator, but the person lodging the
report or the person charged wishes to bring before
the hearing further evidence (namely evidence not
identified in accordance with Section G 5), they shall
only be entitled to do so by seeking an adjournment
in accordance with Section G15. If such an adjournment
is sought it should be granted for a reasonable period
considering the nature of the further evidence, but
in any event for a period of not less than thirty
minutes. |
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15
The adjudicator shall be entitled to adjourn the hearing
if he considers, in his absolute discretion, whether
pursuant to an application by or on behalf of the
person charged, that further evidence ought to be
obtained, that further time is needed to consider
the evidence in advance of the hearing or for any
other reason he thinks appropriate. The person charged
and the person lodging the report should be informed
of the reason for the adjournment. |
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16
At the hearing of the alleged breach of the Rules
of Conduct the person charged and the person lodging
the report shall be entitled to cross examine any
witnesses called. |
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17
The adjudicator is entitled, if in his absolute discretion
it is required, to seek legal advice prior to or during
any hearing (for which purpose the adjudicator is
entitled to adjourn the hearing) and/or prior to giving
his decision. |
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H
THE ADJUDICATOR'S DECISION |
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1
At the end of the hearing and prior to the announcement
of the adjudicator's decision there shall be an adjournment.
The adjournment, during which the adjudicator shall
consider his decision, shall be: |
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(a)
for a minimum period of 30 minutes; and |
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(b)
for a maximum period of 24 hours. |
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2
Following the adjournment in H1 the hearing shall
re-convene and the adjudicator shall announce his
decision and the reason(s) for his decision. |
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3
After the adjudicator has given his decision and the
reason(s) for his decision the person charged shall
be given the opportunity to make a statement prior
to the pronouncement of any sanction/penalty. |
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4
If the person charged requests an adjournment prior
to the pronouncement of any sanction/penalty, for
the purposes of preparing such a statement, then an
adjournment for a maximum of 30 minutes shall be granted.
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5
After listening to the statement (if any) from the
person charged the adjudicator shall pronounce any
sanction he has imposed as a consequence of his decision. |
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6
The adjudicator is entitled to give his decision and
announce the sanction (if any) orally. However in
such a case the adjudicator must as soon as reasonably
practicable but within 48 hours provide a written
statement of his decision and the reason(s) for his
decision and sanction (if any). |
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7
In the event of an adjudicator determining that a
Player or Team Official is in breach of the Rules
of Conduct the adjudicator shall inform the President
of the relevant National Super-Cricket Federation
and the ISCC Chairman of his finding and the sanction
(if any) he has imposed. |
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8
The President of the relevant National Super-Cricket
Federation, or his nominee, shall advise the media
of the decision. |
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9
The adjudicator shall be entitled to make a statement
and/or comment upon his decision within the scope
of any limitations set by ISCC in this respect from
time to time. The adjudicator must not, however, discuss
or comment upon his decision beyond what is permitted
by such limitations set by ISCC. |
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10
The adjudicator's decision in respect of Level 1 and
Level 2 offences is final and binding. Appeals in
respect of Level 3 and 4 offences are permissible
as provided for in sections H11 and H12 |
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11
For matches other than ISCC Super-Cricket World Cup,
the ISCC Champions Trophy, ISCC Women World Cup and
other Events, the ISCC Under 19 Super-Cricket World
Cup and the ISCC Trophy and Ansar Trophy etc., the
following appeals system applies: |
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a
A Player or Team Official charged or the ISCC Chairman
shall be permitted to appeal against an adjudicator's
finding and/or penalty in respect of a Level 3 or
Level 4 Offence. |
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b
The relevant Player or Team Official or the ISCC Chairman
seeking to appeal against a decision (the appellant)
is to lodge with ISCC Legal Counsel written notice
of appeal setting out the grounds of the appeal within
24 hours of notification to the Player or Team Official
of the Referee's decision. |
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c
Within 48 hours of receiving the appellant's notice
of appeal, the ISCC Legal Counsel shall appoint a
member of the ISCC Code of Conduct Commission (the
Appeals Chief) from a country other than those playing
in the match in which the incident giving rise to
the appeal occurred to hear and determine the appeal. |
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d
The adjudicator shall provide a written statement
to the ISCC Legal Counsel setting out all relevant
circumstances within 48 hours of a notice of appeal
being lodged. A copy of this statement shall be forwarded
to the appellant within 24 hours of its receipt by
ISCC Legal Counsel. |
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e
The Appeals Chief shall hear and determine the appeal
within 7 days of his appointment by the ISCC Legal
Counsel. |
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f
The process for conducting the hearing shall be left
in the discretion of the Appeals Chief. In most cases,
he will make his decision on the basis of the written
submissions of the appellant and the adjudicator. |
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it is available, he shall view video tape of the incident
that is the subject matter of the appeal. In an exceptional
case, he shall have the power to conduct a hearing
by telephone conference. In any such case, the appellant
and the adjudicator shall be given the opportunity
to listen to all of the evidence and to question any
witnesses. |
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g
The Appeals Chief shall provide a written decision
to ISCC which shall be forwarded to the appellant,
the adjudicator and the ISCC Chairman. |
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h
The Appeals Chief shall have the power to increase,
decrease, amend or otherwise substitute his own decision
from that of the adjudicator if he thinks appropriate
to do so. |
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i
Pending resolution of an appeal, a Player shall be
permitted to play in a match that is scheduled to
commence prior to the announcement of the Appeals
Chief's decision. |
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j
The decision of the Appeals Chief shall be final and
binding. |
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12
For matches that are part of the ISCC Super-Cricket
World Cup, the ISCC Champions Trophy, ISCC Women World
Cup and other Events, the ISCC Under 19 Super-Cricket
World Cup and the ISCC Trophy and Ansar Trophy etc.,
the following appeals system applies: |
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a
A Player or Team Official charged or the ISCC Chairman
shall be permitted to appeal against an adjudicator's
finding and/or penalty in respect of a Level 3 or
Level 4 Offence. |
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b
Prior to the commencement of the ISCC Event the ISCC
Executive Federation shall appoint a panel of three
persons who are either legally qualified or experienced
in dealing with matters of super-cricket discipline
to act as Appeals Chief. Each of the Appeals Chief
shall be a resident of a different country. |
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c
The relevant Player, Team Official or the ISCC Chairman
seeking to appeal against a decision (the appellant)
is to lodge with ISCC Legal Counsel or her nominee
written notice of appeal setting out the grounds of
the appeal within 3 hours of notification to the Player
of the adjudicator's decision. |
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d
Within 12 hours of receiving the appellant's notice
of appeal, ISCC Legal Counsel shall appoint one of
the Appeals Chief from a country other than those
playing in the match in which the incident giving
rise to the appeal occurred to hear and determine
the appeal. |
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e
The adjudicator shall provide a written statement
to the Appeals Chief setting out all relevant circumstances
within 12 hours of a notice of appeal being lodged.
A copy of this statement shall be forwarded to the
appellant as soon as possible after its receipt by
the Appeals Chief. |
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f
The Appeals Chief shall hear and determine the appeal
as soon as possible and before the next match in which
the Appellant is scheduled to play. |
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g
The process for conducting the hearing shall be left
in the discretion of the Appeals Chief. In most cases,
he will make his decision on the basis of the written
submissions of the appellant and the adjudicator.
Where it is available, he shall view video tape of
the incident that is the subject matter of the appeal.
In an exceptional case, he shall have the power to
conduct a hearing in person or by telephone conference.
In any such case, the appellant and the adjudicator
shall be given the opportunity to be present at or
listen to all of the evidence and to question any
witnesses. |
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h
Provided that notice has been given to the Appellant
of the time and place for any hearing, the hearing
shall not be delayed or adjourned by reason of the
fact that the appellant does not attend. |
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i
The Appeals Chief shall provide a written decision
to ISCC which shall be forwarded to the appellant,
the Referee and the ISCC Chairman. |
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j
The Appeals Chief shall have the power to increase,
decrease, amend or otherwise substitute his own decision
from that of the adjudicator if he thinks appropriate
to do so. |
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k
Pending resolution of an appeal, a Player shall be
permitted to play in a match that is scheduled to
commence prior to the announcement of the Appeals
Chief's decision. |
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l
The decision of the Appeals Chief shall be final and
binding |
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I
PENALTIES TO BE IMPOSED BY THE ADJUDICATOR |
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1
Breaches under Rule C3 and C4 of the Rules of Conduct
must be referred to the Code of Conduct Commission. |
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2
Fines shall be calculated based on the match fees
determined on an annual basis by the ISCC in consultation
with the relevant National Super-Cricket Federations
in accordance with the ISCC Regulations which may
be in force from time to time. |
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3
The match fee of the Team Officials shall be considered
equivalent to that of the Players as determined in
accordance with Clause I 2 above. |
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Bans |
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4
The maximum ban that can be imposed on a Player is
a life ban, which shall mean a ban for a minimum period
of 20 years. |
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5
If necessary the ban will carry over into the Member
Country's next series ODISC Matches. |
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6
Save for bans imposed under rules C3 and C4 bans imposed
on a Player pursuant to this Code of Conduct shall
not affect the Player's ability to participate in
any super-cricket other than ODISC Matches. |
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7
The maximum ban that can be imposed on a Team Official
is a life ban, which shall mean a ban for a minimum
period of 20 years. |
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8
Save for Bans imposed under rules C3 and C4 bans imposed
on a Team Official pursuant to this Code of Conduct
shall not affect the Team Official's ability to participate
in any super-cricket other than ODISC Matches. |
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J
MINIMUM OVER RATES |
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Calculation |
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1
The minimum over rate to be achieved by the fielding
team in an ODISC matches shall be as prescribed in
the ISCC Regulations in force from time to time. |
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a
2 minutes for every wicket taken; |
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b
the actual time taken where treatment is given by
authorised medical personnel to a Player on the field
of play; |
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c
the actual time taken for a Player to leave the field
of play in the event of a serious injury; |
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d
4 minutes for one drinks break taken in any session; |
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e
the actual time taken for third umpire referrals;
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f
the actual time lost due to any other circumstances
beyond the control of the Players. |
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3
In calculating the minimum over rate for an ODISC
Match, as determined by the ISCC Regulations in force
from time to time, the following time allowances shall
be made: |
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a
the actual time taken where treatment is given by
authorised medical personnel to a Player on the field
of play; and |
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b
the actual time taken for a Player to leave the field
of play in the event of a serious injury; |
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c
the actual time taken for third umpire referrals; |
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d
the actual time lost due to any other circumstances
beyond the control of the Players. |
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4
The over-rate will be calculated at the end of the
match by the Referee. If the over-rate is calculated
as being under the minimum over rate required by ISCC
Regulations the following shall apply: |
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a
as soon as reasonably practicable the Referee shall
inform the team captain and/or team manager of the
relevant fielding team that the ISCC Regulations have
been breached and that the prescribed sanction in
accordance with Section J 5 (c) shall be applied (subject
to Section J 4 (b) ). |
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b
if, after consultation with the umpires, the Referee
is of the opinion that the minimum over rate was not
achieved by the fielding team by reason of events
beyond its control, including (but not limited to)
time wasting by the batting team, the Referee shall
be entitled to reduce the penalties prescribed in
Section J 5 (c) in such manner as in his absolute
discretion he thinks fit. |
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c
in the event of the Referee being of the opinion that
the conduct of the batting team has prevented the
fielding team from bowling the minimum over rate,
the Referee is entitled to impose a fine on the batting
team, the maximum fine that can be imposed being one
in accordance with Section J 5. |
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5
Sanction |
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a
No sanction may be imposed in respect of minimum over
rates in an ODISC Match in the event of the batting
team being bowled out within the time determined for
that innings under the Standard ODISC Playing Conditions.
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b
The Referee having determined, at the end of an ODISC
Match the over rates applicable, in the event of the
over rate being below that required by ISCC Regulations
in force from time to time the Referee shall (subject
to Section J 4 (b) above) impose the following sanctions
at the end of the match: |
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i
for each of the first 5 overs short of the minimum
overs required 5% of each Player's match fee in the
fielding side, in the case of the captain the amount
shall be 10% of the match fee; |
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ii
for the sixth and any subsequent over short of the
minimum overs required 10% of each Player's match
fee in the fielding side, in the case of the captain
the amount shall be 20% of the match fee; |
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iii
if the over rate is more than 5 overs short of the
minimum overs required in more than 2 overs in an
ODISC Match, the captain will in addition to sanctions
imposed in accordance with (i) and (ii) be charged
under C1 of the Code of Conduct, conduct contrary
to the spirit of the game, on the basis of time wasting.
(Level 2 offence) d Each Player's match fee shall
be determined in accordance with Section I .2. and
I.3 |
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K
PENALTIES - GENERAL |
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1
Once the adjudicator has informed the person found
to be in breach of the Rules of Conduct of the sanction,
if any, he is applying, the adjudicator shall inform
the ISCC Chairman, the President of the relevant National
Super-Cricket Federation and (unless the person charged
was the team manager) the team manager in writing
of the sanction to be imposed. If the person found
in breach of the Rules of Conduct was informed of
the sanction orally he shall also be provided with
confirmation of the sanction in writing. |
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2
The adjudicator, in providing the written notification,
shall - |
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a
clearly identify when any ban commences; |
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b
clearly identify any fine ordered to be paid; |
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c
clearly identify the name of the person to whom the
sanction applies or, in the case of a fine being imposed
for breach of ISCC Regulations applicable to an entire
team, the identity of all persons fined or by reference
to whom a cumulative fine has been calculated. |
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3
All fines shall be paid by the person(s) found to
be guilty of a breach of the Rules of Conduct within
one calendar month of written notification being given
in accordance with Section K 1. |
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4
Any Player or Team Official fined shall make payment
within the period prescribed by Section K 3 to the
relevant National Super-Cricket Federation who shall
be responsible for forwarding such fines to the ISCC
Chairman as soon as reasonably practicable but in
any event within 31 days of written notification having
been given in accordance with Section K 1. |
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5
If any Player or Team Official fails to pay any fine
imposed upon him within the prescribed period that
Player's or Team Official's National Super-Cricket
Federation shall ensure that the relevant Player shall
not be selected for ODISC Match or Tour Matches until
the fine is paid and that any Team Official shall
not be entitled to undertake any of their duties in
so far as the same relates to ODISC Match or Tour
Matches. |
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MISCELLANEOUS |
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1
Any section headings in this Code of Conduct are for
convenience only and shall not affect the interpretation
of the substantive provisions contained within each
section. |
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2
This Code of Conduct shall be governed by and construed
in accordance with INOC Constitution and the laws
of Indian and Lucknow. |
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3
Every reference in this Code of Conduct in the masculine
shall be deemed, for the purposes of interpretation,
to include a reference to the feminine gender. |
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4
Where the context so permits references in the singular
shall be deemed to include references in the plural
even though not expressly stated. |
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GUIDELINES
FOR OFFENCES |
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Preface |
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The
schedule of offences contained in the ISCC Code of
Conduct has been drafted in clear and plain English.
These guidelines are intended as an illustrative guide
only and in the case of any doubt as to the interpretation
of the Code, the provisions of the Code itself shall
take precedence over the provisions of the guidelines.
The guidelines should not be read as an exhaustive
list of offences or prohibited conduct. |
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Level
1 Guidelines |
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1.1
Breach of Logo Policy save This offence relates to
breaches of for breaches relating to a the regulations
regarding national commercial logo or player's logos
i.e. logos of the country or bat logo Federation and
manufacturers' logos. |
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The
umpire shall first require the offending person to
remove or cover up the illegal logos and if this warning
is ignored at any time during that match or any subsequent
match in the series the player should be reported.
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1.2
Abuse of super-cricket equipment or Includes actions
outside the course clothing, ground equipment of normal
super-cricket actions such as or fixtures and fittings.
hitting or kicking the wickets and actions which intentionally
or negligently result in damage to the advertising
boards, boundary fences, dressing room doors, mirrors,
windows and other fixtures and fittings. |
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1.3
Showing dissent at an Includes excessive, obvious
umpire's decision by action disappointment with an
umpire's or verbal abuse decision or with an umpire
making the decision. Obvious delay in resuming play
or leaving the wicket. |
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1.4
Using language that is This includes swearing and
obscene obscene, offensive or insulting gestures which
are not directed at and/or the making of an another
person such as swearing obscene gesture. in frustration
at one's own poor play or fortune. |
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Level
1 (continued) Guidelines |
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This
offence is not intended to penalise trivial behaviour.
The extent to which such behaviour is likely to give
offence shall be taken into account when assessing
the seriousness of the breach. |
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1.5
Excessive appealing Excessive shall mean repeated
appealing when the bowler/fielder knows the batsman
is not out with the intention of placing the umpire
under pressure. It is not intended to prevent loud
or enthusiastic appealing. |
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However,
the practice of celebrating a dismissal before the
decision has been given may also constituteexcessive
appealing. |
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1.6
Pointing or gesturing Self explanatory. towards the
pavilion in an aggressive manner by a bowler or other
member of the fielding side upon the dismissal of
a batsman. |
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Level
2 Guidelines |
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2.1
Repeat of any Level 1 offence within 12 months of
such offence. |
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2.2
Showing serious dissent at an Dissent should be classified
as serious umpire's decision by action or where the
dissent is expressed by a verbal abuse. specific action
such as the shaking of the head, snatching cap from
umpire, pointing at pad or inside edge, other displays
of anger or abusive language directed at the umpire
or excessive delay in resuming play or leaving the
wicket. |
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2.3
Breach of Logo Policy relating This offence relates
to breaches of the to a commercial logo or a regulations
pertaining to commercial player's bat logo. logos
and player's bat logos. |
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In
the event of the breach relating only to dimensions/placements
of the logo, the umpire shall first require the offending
person to remove or cover the illegal logos. Only
if the warning is ignored at any time during that
match or any subsequent match in that series should
the player be reported. Deliberate breaches of the
regulations with the intention of giving exposure
to an unapproved commercial entity shall be reported
without warning. |
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2.4
Public criticism of, or Without limitation, players
and team inappropriate comment on a officials will
breach this rule if they match related incident or
publicly criticise the match officials match official.
or denigrate a player or team against which they have
played in relation to incidents which occurred in
a match. |
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2.5
Inappropriate and deliberate Without limitation, players
will breach physical contact between this regulation
if they deliberately Players in the course of play.
walk or run into or shoulder another player. |
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2.6
Charging or advancing towards Self explanatory the
umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing. |
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Level
2 (continued) Guidelines |
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2.7
Deliberate and malicious Self explanatory distraction
or obstruction on the field of play. |
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2.8
Throwing the ball at or near a This regulation will
not prohibit a Player, umpire or official in fielder
or bowler from returning an inappropriate and/or the
ball to the stumps in the dangerous manner. normal
fashion |
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2.9
Using language that is This is any language or gesture
which obscene, offensive or of a is directed at another
person or generally insulting nature to persons. In
exercising his judgement another Player, umpire, as
to whether the behaviour has fallen Referee, Team
Official or below an acceptable standard, the spectator.
(It is acknowledged umpire seeking to lay a charge
shall that there will be verbal be required to take
into account the exchanges between Players in context
of the particular situation and the course of play.
Rather than whether the words or gesture are seeking
to eliminate these likely to: exchanges entirely,
umpires obe regarded as obscene; or may look to lay
charges when ogive offence; or this falls below an
acceptable oinsult another person. standard. In this
instance, language will be interpreted This offence
is not intended to to include gestures). penalise
trivial behaviour. The extent to which such behaviour
is likely to give offence shall be taken into account
when assessing the seriousness of the breach. |
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2.10
Changing the condition of Deliberately throwing the
ball into the ball in breach of Rules 42.3 ground
for the purpose of roughening as read with the Standard
it up and the application of moisture ODISC Playing
to the ball save for perspiration and Conditions clause
42.1 (this saliva shall not be permitted. supplements
and does not replace the provisions of the Rules and
Playing Conditions) |
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2.11
Any attempt to manipulate a Self explanatory match
in regard to the result, net run rate, bonus points
or otherwise. The captain shall be held responsible. |
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Level
3 Guidelines |
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3.1
Repeat of any Level 2 offence within 12 months of
such offence. |
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3.2
Intimidation of an umpire or Includes appealing in
an aggressive Referee whether by language or threatening
manner or conduct. |
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3.3
Threat of assault on another Self Explanatory Player,
Team Official or spectator. |
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3.4
Using any language or In assessing the seriousness
of a gesture that offends, insults, breach the degree
to which the humiliates, intimidates, behaviour was
likely to give offence threatens, disparages or (to
the ordinary person) and whether vilifies another
person on the it was directed specifically towards
basis of that person's race, any person or persons
shall be religion, gender colour, descent taken into
account. or national or ethnic origin. |
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Level
4 Guidelines |
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4.1
Repeat of any Level 3 offence within 12 months of
such offence. |
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4.2
Threat of assault on an umpire or Referee. |
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4.3
Physical assault on another Player, umpire, Referee,
official or spectator. |
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4.4
Any act of violence on the field of play. |
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4.5
Using any language or See comments under 3.4 above
in gesture that seriously offends, relation to the
seriousness of insults, humiliates,...another the
breach. person on the basis of that person's race...
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Clause
Conduct Contrary to the This is meant as a general
catch all |
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C1
Spirit of the Game clause. Conduct which will be prohibited
under the clause includes using an illegal bat or
illegal wicket keeping gloves, time wasting, cheating
during play (includes deliberate attempts to mislead
the umpire), failure to comply with the provisions
of clause 7.1 of the Standard Playing Conditions and
any conduct which is considered 'unfair play' under
Rules 42. Clause Conduct unbecoming their This is
another catch all clause and is |
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C2
status or which brings the intended to include serious
or game into disrepute. repeated criminal conduct,
public acts of misconduct, unruly public behaviour
and inappropriate public comment which falls outside
of Clause CC 2.4 and which is detrimental to the interests
of the game. In this respect any comment which denigrates
another member country or another player, official,
umpire or referee shall be prohibited under this regulation. |
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GUIDELINES
FOR OFFENCES |
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Preface |
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The
schedule of offences contained in the ISCC Code of
Conduct has been drafted in clear and plain English.
These guidelines are intended as an illustrative guide
only and in the case of any doubt as to the interpretation
of the Code, the provisions of the Code itself shall
take precedence over the provisions of the guidelines.
The guidelines should not be read as an exhaustive
list of offences or prohibited conduct. |
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