Match Day Handbook For Captains, Players & Officials 2017 www.hertsleague.co.uk 1 A6 Cover 2017.indd 2 06/04/2017 17:29:49 Introduction This book provides all the match day information about the Saracens Hertfordshire Premier Cricket League for captains, players and officials. There are quite a number of different match rules depending on the division in which you are playing and the week of the season. Weeks 1 to 5 and 15 to 18 are played to a Limited Overs format (win/lose), with the other matches being played to a Timed format (win/lose/draw). Please ensure you are looking at the correct set of rules. All Regional Division matches are played to a Limited Overs format. Also included are the various administrative tasks than must take place such as swapping of team sheets and new results reporting procedure. Towards the back of this book are contact details for the umpires and captains. Full contact details for the clubs can be found in the main handbook. Have a great season. Michael Wood Results and Fixture Secretary Key Match Day Contacts In the event of a serious problem that needs to be resolved on the match day then please contact one of the people below. Remember, these people will be involved in a match elsewhere, either umpiring or scoring. Umpires Panel Co-ordinator - Premier & Championship Peter Hinstridge - 01763 837189 / 07710 403524 Email: [email protected] Umpires Panel Co-ordinator - Divisions 1, 2A & 2B Anthony Levy - 0208 441 9297 / 07904 309926 Email: [email protected] Results and Fixture Secretary Michael Wood - 01442 390353 / 07703 394053 Email: [email protected] Facilities Sub-committee Chairman Mark Shepherd - 01895 233630 / 07772 224390 Email: [email protected] 2 Contents Introduction Introduction ......................................................................................... 2 Key Match Day Contacts .................................................................... 2 Playing Rules Playing Rules - Premier Divisions ...................................................... 4 Duckworth Lewis Procedure............................................................. 21 Playing Rules - Divisions One and Below ........................................ 23 Playing Rules - Readers 20/20 Competition .................................... 33 Playing Rules - Readers Herts Trophy ............................................. 40 Playing Rules - Sunday T/20 Trophy ............................................... 46 Welfare Responsibilities for Captains & CWOs ............................... 49 Guidance Substitutes and Runners .................................................................. 50 Ground Weather and Light (GW&L) ................................................. 51 Lightning: What Should You Do? ..................................................... 53 Dealing with Suspect Bowling Actions ............................................. 55 ECB Fast Bowling Directive ............................................................. 57 Safety Guidelines ............................................................................. 58 Safety Measures for Helmets ........................................................... 60 Match Day Procedures Match Day Procedures and Registration ......................................... 61 Other Match Day Requirements ....................................................... 62 Results, Facilities & Umpire Reporting............................................. 63 Facilities Reporting ........................................................................... 68 Disciplinary Regulations ................................................................... 71 Fair Play Reporting Guidelines ........................................................ 78 ECB Fair Play Marking Criteria ........................................................ 79 Contact Information Umpires Panel .................................................................................. 80 Club Directory ................................................................................... 81 Match Ball Information Which Ball to Use? ........................................................................... 91 3 Playing Rules - Premier Divisions 1. Match Rules 1.1 The conduct of all matches will be governed by the Laws of Cricket (6th Edition, 2015) except as stated otherwise in these rules. 1.2 In each Division, all clubs will play each other home and away, matches shall be one innings each. 1.3 Matches in Weeks 6 to 14 will be played under the match rules specified in Section A. 1.4 Matches in Weeks 1 to 5 and 15 to 18 will be played under the 50 Overs match rules specified in Section B. 2. Umpires 2.1 The Umpires Panel will appoint umpires. The method of payment of expenses will be determined by the Executive Committee in consultation with the Umpires Panel. 2.2 Each club will pay one umpire the agreed fee before the Toss. The normal fee is £50 but shall be reduced to £30 in the event that the match is cancelled after the umpires have attended the ground. 2.3 For the Play Off Final the umpires will be paid the agreed fee by the League 3. Scorers & Duckworth-Lewis Match Managers 3.1 All clubs will appoint their own scorers, who shall be qualified or have been granted dispensation by the League. 3.2 Failure to provide a registered scorer for the duration of the match will result in a 5-point penalty and the side will be required to nominate a player to score for the duration of the match. 3.3 The home club is responsible for providing a competent Duckworth-Lewis Match Manager (DLMM), as defined in the Duckworth-Lewis Procedure document and failure to do so will result in a 5-point penalty. The umpires shall be responsible for reporting any breach of this rule and their decision shall be final. 4. Cancellation No game shall be cancelled without the explicit agreement of at least one of the appointed umpires, or a deputy from the Umpires Panel nominated either by one of the appointed umpires or the Umpires Co-ordinator. An umpire attending to inspect the ground may request reasonable travelling expenses not exceeding £10 from the Home club. 5. Ground The umpires shall be responsible for decisions concerning the fitness of the ground for play and the use of covers from one hour before the scheduled start time. 6. Covers Up to one hour before the scheduled start time covers shall be used at the discretion of the home club and its groundsman to protect the pitch. When 4 Playing Rules - Premier Divisions one hour or less remains before the scheduled start time rule 5 will apply. Clubs must make covering available throughout the match day, to be used at the direction of the umpires. The minimum requirement is to cover the pitch; reasonable efforts must be made to cover the bowlers’ run-ups to a minimum of ten (10) yards. The umpires will report any deficiency in covering to the League, which may result in disciplinary action being taken against the club. 7. Clock The home side shall provide a working match clock which is visible and clear from the Square. 8. Team Sheets Captains must pass team sheets to the umpires not later than 30 minutes prior to play commencing. Team sheets will contain names of players and, if applicable, identify players aged under 18 and age group (e.g. U19, U17). 9. Balls 9.1. All league fixtures will be played with cricket balls that have been approved by the League (see inside back cover). 9.2. One new ball will be used from the commencement of each innings. New balls are to be supplied by the Home club. 9.3. Home clubs must ensure that a selection of at least six suitable spare balls of varying ages and use and a spare new ball are available to the umpires prior to the start of the match. The umpires may delay the start of a match if suitable spare balls are not provided. 10. Results 10.1. The standard SHPCL rules will apply to the reporting of match results. 10.2. In addition to 10.1 the home team is responsible for posting the match result on play-cricket, as follows: a) By 10pm on the day of the match: the team totals, wickets taken, overs bowled and result on play-cricket by 10pm of the match day. b) By 11pm on the Tuesday following the match: the full scorecard including names of match Officials c) Failure to meet these requirements will result in a fine of £30 for each occasion, payable by the Home Club to the League. 11. Marking 11.1. Captains will mark umpires’ performance using the facility on Who’s The Umpire, in accordance with the rules set out on page 62. 11.2. Facilities must be marked in accordance with the rules set out on page 68. 11.3. Umpires will mark the pitch, team discipline and facilities as well as reporting any instances of misconduct. 12. Discipline & Disciplinary Points 12.1. The standard SHPCL Disciplinary rules will apply. 12.2. Action by the umpires specified in Law 42.18 shall be amended as follows (see page 76 for level definitions): Playing Rules - Premier Divisions 5 a) For Level 1 offences: On the first occurrence, the captain of the side shall be given a first and final warning. The warning shall apply to all members of that team for the duration of the match. In the event of any repetition five penalty runs shall be awarded to the opposing side. b) For Level 2 offences: Each occurrence shall be reported to the relevant captain of the side, who shall be instructed to take action. The warning shall apply to all members of that team for the duration of the match. Additionally five penalty runs will be awarded to the opposing