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Should the bowler's end umpire be unable to decide
whether a catch was taken from a bump ball or not,
he shall first consult with the square leg umpire. |
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b
Should both on-field umpires be unable to make a
decision, the bowler's end umpire shall be entitled
to refer the decision to the third umpire to review
a TV replay(s) of the batsman's stroke as in Clause
3.2.2 (b). |
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c
The third umpire has to determine whether the ball
was a bump ball or not. However, when reviewing
the television replays(s), if it is clear to the
third umpire that the batsman did not hit the ball
he shall indicate that the batsman is not out. |
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d
The third umpire shall communicate his decision
by the system as in Clause 3.2.2 (c). |
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3.2.4
Boundary Decisions |
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a
The on-field umpire shall be entitled to refer to
the third umpire for a decision about whether the
fieldsman had any part of his person in contact
with the ball when he touched or crossed the boundary
line or whether a six or super-six (10) had been
scored. A decision is to be made immediately and
cannot be changed thereafter. |
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b
An on-field umpire wishing the assistance of the
third umpire in these circumstances shall communicate
with the third umpire by use of a two-way radio
and the third umpire will convey his decision to
the on-field umpire by this method. |
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c
The third umpire may initiate contact with the on-field
umpire by two-way radio if TV coverage shows a boundary
line infringement or incident as envisaged under
this clause. |
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3.2.5
Batsmen Running to the Same End a In the event of
both batsmen running to the same end and the umpires
are uncertain over which batsmen made his ground
first, the on-field umpire may refer the decision
to the third umpire. |
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b
The procedure in Clause 3.2.4 (b) shall apply. |
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3.3
Rules 3.2 - Change of Umpire |
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The
following shall apply in place of Rules 3.2: |
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An
umpire shall not be changed during the match, other
than in exceptional circumstances, unless he is
injured or ill. |
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3.4
Rules 3.4 To inform captains and scorers |
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The
following shall apply Rules 3.4 (i) |
The
host country may provide for the ringing of a bell,
which shall be rung 5 minutes before the termination
of an interval, when the umpires shall go to the
wickets. The host country shall inform the visiting
country at the start of the tour that this practice
is to be adopted. |
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3.5
Rules 3.8 - Fitness of Ground, Weather and Light
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Rules
3.9 - Suspension of play for adverse conditions
of ground, weather or light Rules 3.8 and 3.9 shall
apply subject to the following: |
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3.5.1
If conditions during a rain stoppage improve and
the rain is reduced to drizzle, the umpires must
consider if they would have suspended play in the
first place under similar conditions. If both on-field
umpires agree that the current drizzle would not
have caused a stoppage, then play shall resume immediately.
In these circumstances the provisions of Rules 3.9
(b) (i) and 3.9 (c) (i) shall not apply. |
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3.5.2
The umpires shall disregard any shadow on the pitch
from the stadium or from any permanent object on
the ground. |
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3.5.3
If a shadow from the fielder falls across the strikers
half of the pitch, the fielder must remain stationary
from the time the bowler commences his run up until
the striker has received the ball. In the event
of a fielder moving before the striker receives
the ball, the umpire shall call and signal 'dead
ball' if he considers the striker has been disadvantaged
by the action. |
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3.6
Rules 3.10 Exceptional Circumstances. |
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The
following shall apply Rules 3.10: |
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3.6.1
Play may be suspended due to safety and security
concerns by the umpires on the advice of the ISCC
Match Referee, the head of the relevant ground authority,
the head of ground security or the police. |
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3.6.2
Where play is suspended under Clause 3.6.1 above
the decision to abandon or resume play shall be
the responsibility of the ISCC Match Referee who
shall act only after consultation with the head
of ground security and the police. |
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3.7
Light Meters |
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3.7.1
It is the responsibility of each National Super-Cricket
Federation (NSCF) to supply light meters to all
umpires standing in international matches in accordance
herewith. |
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3.7.2
Two light meters should be passed to the ISCC Match
Referee when he arrives in the country of his appointment. |
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3.7.3
The ISCC Match Referee will retain the light meters
throughout the tour, passing it to the umpires for
each ODISC. |
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3.7.4
At the completion of the tour the meters are to
be returned to the National Super-Cricket Federation
(NSCF). |
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3.7.5
The following procedure will apply for the use of
light meters on the field of play: |
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a
Once the umpires have judged the light to be unfit
for play, the umpires shall offer the light to the
batting side and immediately take a reading of the
light level. |
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b
The reading should be taken from the pitch, pointing
the light meter (if the hand held version) at the
sightscreens and in any other direction as the umpires
see fit. |
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c
Once the umpires have agreed the reading it should
be noted and used as a benchmark reading for the
remainder of the stoppage. |
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d
Only when the reading has subsequently increased
above the benchmark reading should the umpires consider
the light level is sufficient for play to resume. |
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3.8
Use of lights |
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If
in the opinion of the umpires, natural light is
deteriorating to an unfit level, they shall authorize
the ground authorities to use the available artificial
lighting so that the match can continue in acceptable
conditions. |
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In
the event of power failure or lights malfunction,
the provisions relating to the delay or interruption
of play due to bad weather or light shall apply. |
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3.9
Day Night matches |
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3.9.1
Pads and players' and umpires' clothing shall be
coloured. |
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3.9.2
Sight screens will be black. |
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4
Rules 4 - The Scorers |
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4.1
Rules 4.2 - Correctness of scores |
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Attention
is drawn to Clause 21. |
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5
Rules 5 - The Ball |
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5.1
Rules 5.2 - Approval and control of balls |
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The
following shall apply: |
The
National Super-Cricket Federation (NSCF) shall provide
super-cricket balls of an approved standard for
ODISC and spare used balls for changing during a
match, which shall also be of the same brand. Note:
The National Super-Cricket Federation (NSCF) shall
be required to advise the visiting National Super-Cricket
Federations (NSCFs) of the brand of ball to be used
in the match(es) at least 30 days prior to the start
of the match(es). |
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The
fielding captain or his nominee may select the ball
with which he wishes to bowl from the supply provided
by the National Super-Cricket Federation (NSCF).
The fourth umpire shall take a box containing at
least 6 new balls to the dressing room and supervise
the selection of the ball. |
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The
umpires shall retain possession of the match ball(s)
throughout the duration of the match when play is
not actually taking place. During play umpires shall
periodically and irregularly inspect the condition
of the ball and shall retain possession of it at
the fall of a wicket, a drinks interval, or any
other disruption in play. Where day/night matches
are scheduled in a series white balls will be used
in all matches (including day matches). Each fielding
team shall have one new ball for its innings. |
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5.2
Rules 5.4 - New ball in match of more than one day's
duration |
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Rules
5.4 shall not apply. |
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5.3
Rules 5.5 - Ball lost or becoming unfit for play |
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The
following shall apply: |
In
the event of a ball during play being lost or in
the opinion of the umpires, being unfit for play
through normal use, the umpires shall allow it to
be replaced by one that in their opinion has had
a similar amount of wear. |
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In
the event of the ball becoming wet and soggy as
a result of play continuing in inclement weather
or it being affected by dew, or a white ball becoming
significantly discoloured and in the opinion of
the umpires being unfit for play, the ball may be
replaced for a ball that has similar amount of wear,
even though it has not gone out of shape. |
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If
the ball is to be replaced, the umpire shall inform
the batsman. Either batsman or bowler may raise
the matter with the umpires and the umpires' decision
as to a replacement or otherwise will be final. |
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5.3
Rules 5.6 - Specifications |
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Rules
5.6 shall not apply. |
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6
Rules 6 - The Bat |
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6.1
Rules 6.1 - Width and length |
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The
following shall apply Rules 6.1 |
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7
Rules 7 - The Pitch |
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7.1
Rules 7.3 - Selection and preparation |
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7.1.1
The ground staff shall ensure that during the period
prior to the start of play and during intervals,
the pitch area shall be roped off so as to prevent
unauthorised access.( The pitch area shall include
an area at least 3 metres beyond the rectangle made
by the crease markings at both ends of the pitch). |
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7.1.2
The fourth umpire shall ensure that, prior to the
start of play and during any intervals, only authorised
ground staff, the ISCC match officials, players,
team coaches and authorised television personnel
shall be allowed access to the pitch area. Such
access shall be subject to the following limitations: |
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a
Only captains and team coaches may walk on the actual
playing surface of the pitch area (outside of the
crease markings). |
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b
Access to the pitch area by television personnel
shall be restricted to one camera crew (including
on two television commentators) of the official
licensed television broadcaster(s) (but not news
crews). |
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c
No spiked footwear shall be permitted. |
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d
No one shall be permitted to bounce a ball on the
pitch, strike it with a bat or cause damage to the
pitch in any other way. |
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e
Access shall not interfere with pitch preparation. |
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7.1.3
In the event of any dispute, the ISCC Match Referee
will rule and his ruling will be final. |
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7.2
Rules 7.4 - Changing the pitch |
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Rules
7.4 shall be replaced by the following: |
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7.2.1
In the event of a pitch being considered too dangerous
for play to continue in the estimation of the on-field
umpires, they shall stop play and immediately advise
the ISCC Match Referee. |
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7.2.2
The on-field umpires and ISCC Match Referee shall
consult with both captains. |
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7.2.3
If the captains agree to continue, play shall resume.
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7.2.4
If the decision is not to resume play, the on-field
umpires shall consider one of the options in the
following sequence: |
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a
whether the existing pitch can be repaired. Repair
work will only be considered if there has been malicious
damage to a non-crucial part of the pitch; |
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b
whether the alternative pitch can be used; |
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c
whether the match has to be abandoned. |
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7.2.5
When such a decision is made, the ground authority
shall make a public announcement as soon as possible
following that decision. |
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7.2.6
In the event of a decision being taken in favour
of Clauses 7.2.4 (a) or 7.2.4 (b) above, the supervision
of the remedial or new preparatory work shall be
the responsibility of the on-field umpires and the
representative of the ground authority. |
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7.2.7
The rescheduled starting time and the rescheduled
cessation time, together with any make-up procedures
herein provided, shall be the responsibility of
the on-field umpires. |
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7.2.8
In the event that the existing pitch can be made
playable after suitable remedial work in Clause
7.2.4 (a) above, the match shall continue from the
point stopped. |
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7.2.9
If a new pitch is prepared as in Clause 7.2.4 (b)
above, the match shall be restarted from the first
ball (but see Clause 7.2.7 above). |
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7.2.10
If the decision is to abandon the match as in Clause
7.2.4 (c) above, the relevant officials from the
Federations involved shall agree on whether the
match can be replayed within the existing tour schedule. |
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7.3
Rules 7.5 - Non-turf pitches |
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Rules
7.5 shall not apply. |
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8
Rules 8 - The Wickets |
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8.1
Rules 8.2 - Size of stumps |
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The
following shall apply Rules 8.2: |
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For
televised matches the National Super-Cricket Federation
(NSCF) may provide a slightly larger cylindrical
stump to accommodate the stump camera. When the
larger stump is used, all three stumps must be exactly
the same size. |
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9
Rules 9 - The Bowling, Popping and Return Creases
and No Playing Zone Area: |
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9.1
Rules 9.3 - The Popping Crease |
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Rules
9.3 shall apply'. |
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9.2
Additional Crease Markings |
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The
following shall apply in addition to Rules 9: As
a guideline to the umpires for the calling of wides
on the offside the crease markings detailed in Appendix
D shall be marked in white as each end of the
pitch. |
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10
Rules 10 - Preparation and Maintenance of the Playing
Area |
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10.1
Rules - 10.1 Rolling |
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The
following shall apply Rules 10.1: |
10.1.1
Prior to tossing for choice of innings the artificial
drying of the pitch and outfield shall be at the
discretion of the groundsman. Thereafter and throughout
the match the drying of the outfield may be undertaken
at any time by the groundsman, but the drying of
the affected area of the pitch shall be carried
out only on the instructions and under the supervision
of the umpires. The umpires shall be empowered to
have the pitch dried without reference to the captains
at any time they are of the opinion that it is unfit
for play. |
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10.1.2
The umpires may instruct the groundsman to use any
available equipment, including any roller for the
purpose of drying the pitch and making it fit for
play. |
