(i)
the umpire shall be informed of the reason for his
absence. |
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(ii)
he shall not thereafter come on to the field during
a session of play without the consent of the umpire.
See 6 below. The umpire shall give such consent
as soon as is practicable. |
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(iii)
if he is absent for 10 minutes or longer, he shall
not be permitted to bowl thereafter. |
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6.
Player returning without permission: |
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If
a player comes on to the field of play in contravention
of 5(ii) above and comes into contact with the ball
while it is in play, the ball shall immediately
become dead and the umpire shall award 10 penalty
runs to the batting side. See Rules 42.17 (Penalty
runs). The umpire shall inform the other umpire,
the captain of the fielding side, the batsmen and,
as soon as practicable, the captain of the batting
side, of the reason for this action. 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 player concerned. |
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7.
Runner : |
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The
player acting as a runner for a batsman shall be
a member of the batting side and shall, if possible,
have already batted in that innings. The runner
shall wear external protective equipment equivalent
to that worn by the batsman for whom he runs and
shall carry a bat. |
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8.
Transgression of the Rules by a batsman who has
a runner: |
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A
batsman's runner is subject to the Rules. He will
be regarded as a batsman except where there are
specific provisions for his role as a runner. See
7 above and Rules 29.2 (Which is a batsman's ground).
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9.
Batsman leaving the field or retiring: |
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A
batsman may retire at any time during his innings.
The umpires, before allowing play to proceed, shall
be informed of the reason for a batsman retiring. |
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10.
Commencement of a batsman's innings: |
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Except
at the start of a side's innings, a batsman shall
be considered to have commenced his innings when
he first steps on to the field of play, provided
Time has not been called. The innings of the opening
batsmen, and that of any new batsman at the resumption
of play after a call of Time, shall commence at
the call of Play. |
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Rules
3: |
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The
Umpires : |
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1.
Appointment and attendance: |
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Before
the match, two umpires shall be appointed, one for
each end, to control the game as required by the
Rules, 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. |
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2.
Change of umpire: |
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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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3.
Agreement with captains: |
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Before
the toss the umpires shall |
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(a)
ascertain the hours of play and agree with the captains
(i) the balls to be used during the match. See Rules
5 (The ball). (ii) times and duration's of intervals
for meals and times for drinks intervals. See Rules
15. (iii) The boundary of the field of play and
allowances for boundaries. See Rules 19 (Boundaries).
(iv) Any special conditions of play affecting the
conduct of the match. |
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(b)
inform the scorers of the agreements in (ii), (iii)
and (iv) above. |
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4.
To inform captains and scorers: |
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Before
the toss the umpires shall agree between themselves
and inform both captains and both scorers |
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(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 Rules 19 (Boundaries). |
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5.
The wickets, creases and boundaries: |
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Before
the toss and during the match, the umpires shall
satisfy themselves that (i) the wickets are properly
pitched. (ii) the creases are correctly marked.
(iii) the boundary of the field of play complies
with the requirements of Rules 19.2 (Defining the
boundary - boundary marking). |
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6.
Conduct of the game, implements and equipment:
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Before
the toss and during the match, the umpires shall
satisfy themselves that (a) the conduct of the game
is strictly in accordance with the Rules. (b) the
implements of the game conform to the requirements
of Rules 5 (The ball) and Rules 6 (The bat), together
with either Rules 8.2 (Size of stumps) and 8.3 (The
bails) or, if appropriate, Rules 8.4 (Junior super-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 Rules 40.2
(Gloves). |
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7.
Fair and unfair play: |
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The
umpires shall be the sole judges of fair and unfair
play. |
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8.
Fitness of ground, weather and light The umpires
shall be the final judges of the fitness of the
ground, weather and light for play. |
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| 9.
Suspension of play for adverse conditions of ground,
weather or light: |
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(a)
(i) All references to ground include the pitch.
See Rules 7.1 (Area of pitch). (b) For the purpose
of this Rules and Rules 15. |
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10.
Exceptional circumstances: |
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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. |
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11.
Position of umpires: |
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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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12.
Umpires changing ends: |
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The
umpires shall change ends after each side has had
one completed innings. |
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13.
Consultation between umpires: |
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All
disputes shall be determined by the umpires. The
umpires shall consult with each other whenever necessary.
See also Rules 27.6 (Consultation by umpires). |
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14.
Signals: |
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(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
Six (6) - by waving an arm from side to side finishing
with the arm across the chest. Boundary Super Six
(10) - 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. Ten penalty runs awarded to the
batting side - by repeated tapping of one shoulder
to the batting side with the opposite hand. Ten
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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(b)
The umpires shall wait until each signal to the
scorers has been separately acknowledged by a scorer
before allowing play to proceed. (c) NPZ-Non-Playing
Zone- by extending both arm middle of the chest
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15.
Correctness of scores: |
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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 a drinks interval,
and at the conclusion of the match. See Rules 4.2
(Correctness of scores), 21.8 (Correctness of result)
and 21.10 (Result not to be changed). |
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Rules
4: |
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The
Scorers |
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1.
Appointment of scorers: |
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Two
scorers shall be appointed to record all runs scored,
all wickets taken, and, where appropriate, number
of overs bowled and number of played ball in no
playing zone area. |
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2.
Correctness of scores: |
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The
scorers shall frequently check to ensure that their
records agree. They shall agree with the umpires,
at least at a drinks interval, and at the conclusion
of the match, the runs scored, the wickets that
have fallen and, where appropriate, the number of
overs bowled and number of played ball in no playing
zone area.. See Rules 3.15 (Correctness of scores).
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3.
Acknowledging signals: |
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The
scorers shall accept all instructions and signals
given to them by the umpires. They shall immediately
acknowledge each separate signal. |
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Rules
5: |
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The
Ball:- |
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1.
Weight and size: |
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The
ball, when new, shall weigh not less than 51/2 ounces/155.9g,
nor more than 53/4 ounces/163g, and shall measure
not less than 8 13/16 in/22.4cm, nor more than 9
in/22.9cm in circumference. |
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2.
Approval and control of balls: |
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(a)
All balls to be used in the match, having been approved
by the umpires and captains, shall be in the possession
of the umpires before the toss and shall remain
under their control throughout the match. |
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(b)
The umpire shall take possession of the ball in
use at the fall of each wicket, at the start of
any interval and at any interruption of play. |
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3.
New ball: |
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Unless
an agreement to the contrary has been made before
the match, either captain may demand a new ball
at the start of each innings. |
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4.
Ball lost or becoming unfit for play: |
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If,
during play, the ball cannot be found or recovered
or the umpires agree that it has become unfit for
play through normal use, the umpires shall replace
it with a ball which has had wear comparable with
that which the previous ball had received before
the need for its replacement. When the ball is replaced
the umpires shall inform the batsmen and the fielding
captain. |
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5.
Specifications: |
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The
specifications as described in 1 above shall apply
to men's super-cricket only. The following specifications
will apply to (i) Women's Super-cricket Weight:
from 4 15/16 ounces/140g to 5 5/16 ounces /151g
Circumference: from 81/4 in/21.0cm to 8 7/8 in/22.5cm
(ii) Junior super-cricket - under 13 Weight: from
4 11/16 ounces/133g to 5 1/16 ounces/144g Circumference:
from 8 1/16 in/20.5cm to 8 11/16 in/22.0cm |
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Rules
6: |
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The
Bat: |
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1.
Width and length: |
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The
bat overall shall not be more than 38 inches/96.5cm
in length. The blade of the bat shall be made solely
of wood and shall not exceed 4 1/4 inches/10.8cm
at the widest part. |
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2.
Covering the blade: |
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The
blade may be covered with material for protection,
strengthening or repair. Such material shall not
exceed 1/16 inches/1.56mm in thickness, and shall
not be likely to cause unacceptable damage to the
ball. |
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3.
Hand or glove to count as part of bat: |
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In
these Rules |
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(a)
reference to the bat shall imply that the bat is
held by the batsman. |
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(b)
contact between the ball and either |
(i)
the striker's bat itself or |
(iii)
any part of a glove worn on the striker's hand holding
the bat shall be regarded as the ball striking or
touching the bat, or being struck by the bat |
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Rules
7: |
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The
Pitch: |
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1.
Area of pitch: |
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The
pitch is a rectangular area of the ground 21.37m
in length and 12ft/3.66m in width. It is bounded
at either end by the bowling creases and on either
side by imaginary lines, one each side of the imaginary
line joining the centres of the two middle stumps,
each parallel to it and 6ft/1.83m from it. See Rules
8.1 (Width and pitching) and Rules 9.2 (The bowling
crease). |
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2.
Fitness of the pitch for play: |
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The
umpires shall be the final judges of the fitness
of the pitch for play. See Rules 3.8 (Fitness of
ground, weather and light) and 3.9 (Suspension of
play for adverse conditions of ground, weather or
light). |
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3.
Selection and preparation: |
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Before
the match, the Ground Authority shall be responsible
for the selection and preparation of the pitch.
During the match, the umpires shall control its
use and maintenance. |
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4.
Changing the pitch: |
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The
pitch shall not be changed during the match unless
the umpires decide that it is unreasonable or dangerous
for play to continue on it and then only with the
consent of both captains. |
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5.
Non-turf pitches: |
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In
the event of a non-turf pitch being used, the artificial
surface shall conform to the following measurements:
Length - a minimum of 58ft/17.68m Width - a minimum
of 6ft/1.83m See Rules 10.8 (Non-turf pitches).
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Rules
8: |
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The
Wickets: |
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1.
Width and pitching: |
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Two
sets of wickets shall be pitched opposite and parallel
to each other at a distance of 21.37m between the
centres of the two middle stumps. Each set shall
be 12.63 in/32.07cm wide and shall consist of four
wooden stumps with three wooden bails on top. See
Appendix A. |
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2.
Size of stumps: |
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The
tops of the stumps shall be 28 inches/71.1cm above
the playing surface and shall be dome shaped except
for the bail grooves. The portion of a stump above
the playing surface shall be cylindrical, apart
from the domed top, with circular section of diameter
not less than 1 3/8 in/3.49cm nor more than 11/2
in/3.81cm See Appendix A. |
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3.
The bails: |
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(a)
The bails, when in position on the top of the stumps,
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(i)
shall not project more than 1/2 in/1.27cm above
them. |
(ii)
shall fit between the stumps without forcing them
out of the vertical. |
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(b)
Each bail shall conform to the following specifications.
See Appendix A. Overall length: - 4 5/16
in/10.95cm Length of barrel: - 2 1/8 in/5.40cm Longer
spigot: - 1 3/8 in/3.49cm Shorter spigot: - 13/16
in/2.06cm |
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4.
Junior super-cricket: |
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In
junior super-cricket, the same definitions of the
wickets shall apply subject to following measurements
being used. |
Width:
- 11.63 in/29.54cm |
Pitched
for under 13: - 19.20m |
Pitched
for under 11: - 18.29m |
Pitched
for under 9: - 16.46m |
Height
above playing surface: - 27 in/68.58cm |
Each
stump |
Diameter:
- not less than 1 1/4 in/3.18cm |
nor
more than 1 3/8 in/3.49cm |
Each
bail |
Overall:
- 3 13/16 in/9.68cm |
Barrel:
- 1 13/16 in/4.60cm |
Longer
Spigot: - 1 1/4 in/3.18cm |
Shorter
Spigot: - 3/4 in/1.91cm |
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5.
Dispensing with bails: |
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The
umpires may agree to dispense with the use of bails,
if necessary. If they so agree then no bails shall
be used at either end. The use of bails shall be
resumed as soon as conditions permit. See Rules
28.4 (Dispensing with bails). |
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Appendix
A |
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Rules
9: |
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Bowling,
Popping, Return Creases and No Playing Zone Area: |
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1.
The creases |
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A
bowling crease, a popping crease and two return
creases shall be marked in arrange, as set out in
2, 3 and 4 below, at each end of the pitch. See
Appendix B. |
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2.
The bowling crease |
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The
bowling crease, which is the back edge of the crease
marking, shall be the line through the centres of
the four stumps at that end. It shall be 8ft 8 in/2.64m
in length, with the stumps in the centre. |
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3.
The popping crease |
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The
popping crease, which is the back edge of the crease
marking, shall be in front of and parallel to the
bowling crease and shall be 4ft/1.22m from it. The
popping crease shall be marked to a minimum of 6ft/1.83m
on either side of the imaginary line joining the
centres of the two middle stumps and shall be considered
to be unlimited in length. |
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4.
The return creases |
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The
return creases, which are the inside edges of the
crease markings, shall be at right angles to the
popping crease at a distance of 4ft 4 in/1.32m either
side of the imaginary line joining the centres of
the two middle stumps. Each return crease shall
be marked from the popping crease to a minimum of
8ft/2.44m behind it and shall be considered to be
unlimited in length. |
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5.
No Playing Zone Area |
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The
no playing zone area, which are the inside edges
of the pitch marking, shall be at inside of popping
crease at a rectangular area 10 x 20 fts and on
either side by imaginary lines, one each side of
the imaginary line joining the centres of the two
middle stumps, each parallel to it and 6ft/1.83m
from it. See the APPENDIX B |
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APPENDIX
B |
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Rules
10: |
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1.
Rolling: |
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The
pitch shall not be rolled during the match except
as permitted in (a) and (b) below. (a) Frequency
and duration of rolling During the match the pitch
may be rolled at the request of the captain of the
batting side, for a period of not more than 7 minutes,
before the start of each innings, (b) Rolling after
a delayed start In addition to the rolling permitted
above, if, after the toss and before the first innings
of the match, the start is delayed, the captain
of the batting side may request to have the pitch
rolled for not more than 7 minutes. However, if
the umpires together agree that the delay has had
no significant effect on the state of the pitch,
they shall refuse the request for the rolling of
the pitch. |
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2.
Sweeping: |
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(a)
If rolling is to take place the pitch shall first
be swept to avoid any possible damage by rolling
in debris. This sweeping shall be done so that the
7 minutes allowed for rolling is not affected. |
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(b)
The pitch shall be cleared of any debris between
innings |
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(c)
Notwithstanding the provisions of (a) and (b) above,
the umpires shall not allow sweeping to take place
where they consider it may be detrimental to the
surface of the pitch. |
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3.
Mowing: |
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(a)
The pitch: |
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The
pitch shall be mown on each day of the match on
which play is expected to take place, if ground
and weather conditions allow. |
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(b)
The outfield: |
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In
order to ensure that conditions are as similar as
possible for both sides, the outfield shall be mown
on each day of the match on which play is expected
to take place, if ground and weather conditions
allow. If, for reasons other than ground and weather
conditions, complete mowing of the outfield is not
possible, the Ground Authority shall notify the
captains and umpires of the procedure to be adopted
for such mowing during the match. |
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(c)
Responsibility for mowing: |
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All
mowings which are carried out before the match shall
be the responsibility of the Ground Authority. All
subsequent mowings shall be carried out under the
supervision of the umpires. |
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(d)
Timing of mowing: |
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Mowing
of the pitch on any day of the match shall be completed
not later than 30 minutes before the time scheduled
or rescheduled for play to begin on that day. |
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4.
Watering: |
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The
pitch shall not be watered during the match. |
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5.
Re-marking creases. The creases shall be re-marked
whenever either umpire considers it necessary. |
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6.
Maintenance of footholes. The umpires shall
ensure that the holes made by the bowlers and batsmen
are cleaned out and dried whenever necessary to
facilitate play. In matches of more than one day's
duration, the umpires shall allow, if necessary,
the re-turfing of footholes made by the bowler in
his delivery stride, or the use of quick-setting
fillings for the same purpose. |
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7.Securing
of footholds and maintenance of pitch. During
play, the umpires shall allow the players to secure
their footholds by the use of sawdust provided that
no damage to the pitch is caused and that Rules
42 (Fair and unfair play) is not contravened. |
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8.
Non-turf pitches. Wherever appropriate, the
provisions set out in 1 to 7 above shall apply.
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Rules
11: |
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| Covering
the Pitch |
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1.
Before the match: |
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The
use of covers before the match is the responsibility
of the Ground Authority and may include full covering
if required. However, the Ground Authority shall
grant suitable facility to the captains to inspect
the pitch before the nomination of their players
and to the umpires to discharge their duties as
laid down in Rules 3 (The umpires), Rules 7 (The
pitch), Rules 8 (The wickets), Rules 9 (The bowling,
popping and return creases, no playing zone area)
and Rules 10 (Preparation and maintenance of the
playing area). |
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| 2.
During the match: |
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The
pitch shall not be completely covered during the
match unless provided otherwise by regulations or
by agreement before the toss. |
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3.
Covering bowlers' run ups: |
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Whenever
possible, the bowlers' run ups shall be covered
in inclement weather, in order to keep them dry.
Unless there is agreement for full covering under
2 above the covers so used shall not extend further
than 5ft/1.52m in front of each popping crease.
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4.
Removal of covers |
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(a)
If after the toss the pitch is covered overnight,
the covers shall be removed in the morning at the
earliest possible moment on each day that play is
expected to take place. (b) If covers are used during
the day as protection from inclement weather, or
if inclement weather delays the removal of overnight
covers, they shall be removed promptly as soon as
conditions allow. |
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Rules
12: |
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Innings:
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1.
Number of innings: |
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(a)
A match shall be one innings of each side according
to agreement reached before the match. |
(b)
in a one innings match it shall apply to both innings. |
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2.
Completed innings: |
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(a) in the case of an agreement under 1(b) above,
either |
(i)
the prescribed number of overs has been bowled or
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(ii)
the prescribed time has expired. |
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4.
The toss: |
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The
captains shall toss for the choice of innings on
the field of play not earlier than 30 minutes, nor
later than 15 minutes, before the scheduled or any
rescheduled time for the match to start. |
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5.
Decision to be notified: |
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The
captain of the side winning the toss shall notify
the opposing captain of his decision to bat or to
field, not later than 10 minutes before the scheduled
or any rescheduled time for the match to start.
Once notified the decision may not be altered. |
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Rules
13: |
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1.
Playing disallowed in NPZ - no playing zone area: |
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(1)
Playing on NPZ - no playing zone area, the playing
is disallowed in NPZ - no playing zone area for
batsmen, if any batsmen played stroke in NPZ four
times, batsmen will be awarded Out. If fielding
side appeal with NPZ with umpire for NPZ, and umpire
call third umpire for right decision, the following
provisions shall also adopt (1) if batsmen played
ball by bat in NPZ area four times shall Out. |
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(a)
Playing on NPZ - no playing zone area, the playing
is disallowed in NPZ - no playing zone area for
batsmen, if any batsmen played stroke in NPZ four
times, batsmen will be awarded Out. If fielding
side appeal with NPZ with umpire for NPZ, and umpire
call third umpire for right decision, the following
provisions shall also adopt (1) if batsmen played
ball by bat in NPZ area four times shall Out. |
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(b)
if batsmen played stroke and ball return in NPZ
area without contact with the bat of the batsmen
shall not be counted NPZ. |
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(c)
if batsmen played stroke and ball return in NPZ
area make contact suddenly or intentionally with
a fielder, bowlers in NPZ area shall not be counted
NPZ. |
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(d)
if batsmen tried to play ball but ball no contact
with bat and return into NPZ area, contact with
pad and other part of body so it shall not be counted
NPZ. |
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(e)
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 played in NPZ
area. |
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Rules
14: |
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Scorers
to be informed: |
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The
umpires shall ensure that the scorers are informed
of all agreements about hours of play and intervals,
and of any changes made thereto as permitted under
this Rules |
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Rules
15: |
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1.
Agreement of intervals: |
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(a)
Before the toss: (b) In a match no specific
time need be agreed for the drink interval. (b)
Intervals for drinks may not be taken during the
last hour of the match. |
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2.
Changing agreed times for intervals - Interval between
Innings: |
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The
innings of the team batting second shall not commence
before the scheduled time for commencement of the
second session unless the team batting first has
completed its innings at least 30 minutes prior
to the scheduled interval, in which case a ten minute
break will occur and the team batting second will
commence its innings and the interval will occur
as scheduled. Where play is delayed or interrupted
the umpires will reduce the length of the interval
as provisions Rules 15.3. |
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3.
Time Lost Interval: |
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Up
to 60 minutes 30 minutes between 60 and 120 minutes
20 minutes more than 120 minutes 10 minutes |
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4.
Intervals for drinks: |
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(a)
Two drinks breaks per session shall be permitted,
each 1 hour 10 minutes apart. The provisions Rules
shall be strictly observed except that under conditions
of extreme heat the umpires may permit extra intervals
for drinks. |
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(b)
An individual player may be given a drink either
on the boundary edge or at the fall of a wicket,
on the field, provided that no playing time is wasted.
No other drinks shall be taken onto the field without
the permission of the umpires. Any player taking
drinks onto the field shall be dressed in proper
super-cricket attire. |
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