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The Preamble – the Spirit of Cricket The Preamble – The Spirit of Cricket Cricket owes much of its appeal and enjoyment to the fact that it should be played not only according to the Laws, but also within the Spirit of Cricket. The major responsibility for ensuring fair play rests with the captains, but extends to all players, umpires and, especially in junior cricket, teachers, coaches and parents. Respect is central to the Spirit of Cricket. Respect your captain, team-mates, opponents and the authority of the umpires. Play hard and play fair. Accept the umpire’s decision. Create a positive atmosphere by your own conduct, and encourage others to do likewise. Show self-discipline, even when things go against you. Congratulate the opposition on their successes, and enjoy those of your own team. Thank the officials and your opposition at the end of the match, whatever the result. Cricket is an exciting game that encourages leadership, friendship and teamwork, which brings together people from different nationalities, cultures and religions, especially when played within the Spirit of Cricket. 1 Table of Contents 1 THE PLAYERS ................................................................................... 4 2 THE UMPIRES ................................................................................... 5 3 THE SCORERS ................................................................................ 12 4 THE BALL ......................................................................................... 12 5 THE BAT........................................................................................... 14 6 THE PITCH ....................................................................................... 16 7 THE CREASES ................................................................................ 18 8 THE WICKETS ................................................................................. 19 9 PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PLAYING AREA .. 20 10 COVERING THE PITCH .................................................................. 23 11 INTERVALS ...................................................................................... 24 12 START OF PLAY; CESSATION OF PLAY ...................................... 25 13 INNINGS ........................................................................................... 28 14 THE FOLLOW-ON ............................................................................ 32 15 DECLARATION AND FORFEITURE ............................................... 32 16 THE RESULT ................................................................................... 32 17 THE OVER ....................................................................................... 37 18 SCORING RUNS .............................................................................. 39 19 BOUNDARIES .................................................................................. 44 20 DEAD BALL ...................................................................................... 48 21 NO BALL........................................................................................... 51 22 WIDE BALL ...................................................................................... 55 23 BYE AND LEG BYE ......................................................................... 58 24 FIELDER’S ABSENCE; SUBSTITUTES .......................................... 59 25 BATTER’S INNINGS ........................................................................ 62 26 PRACTICE ON THE FIELD.............................................................. 64 27 THE WICKET-KEEPER .................................................................... 66 28 THE FIELDER .................................................................................. 68 2 29 THE WICKET IS DOWN ................................................................... 72 30 BATTER OUT OF HIS/HER GROUND ............................................ 74 31 APPEALS ......................................................................................... 75 32 BOWLED .......................................................................................... 77 33 CAUGHT........................................................................................... 77 34 HIT THE BALL TWICE ..................................................................... 79 35 HIT WICKET ..................................................................................... 80 36 LEG BEFORE WICKET .................................................................... 81 37 OBSTRUCTING THE FIELD ............................................................ 82 38 RUN OUT ......................................................................................... 83 39 STUMPED ........................................................................................ 85 40 TIMED OUT ...................................................................................... 86 41 UNFAIR PLAY .................................................................................. 86 42 PLAYERS’ CONDUCT ................................................................... 103 APPENDIX A ............................................................................................ 106 APPENDIX B ............................................................................................ 113 APPENDIX C ............................................................................................ 117 APPENDIX D ............................................................................................ 121 APPENDIX E ............................................................................................ 124 APPENDIX F............................................................................................. 127 APPENDIX G ............................................................................................ 128 APPENDIX H ............................................................................................ 131 APPENDIX I .............................................................................................. 132 APPENDIX J ............................................................................................. 133 3 2017/18 T20 Match Playing Conditions (Incorporating the MCC Laws of Cricket 2017 Code) NOTE: Cricket Australia shall appoint a Match Referee who may meet with the umpires and captains prior to the commencement of the match to secure uniform interpretation of these Playing Conditions (unless otherwise specified) and to adjudicate, if necessary, should there be any dispute. 1 THE PLAYERS 1.1 Number of players 1.1.1 A match is played between two sides, each of eleven players, one of whom shall be captain. 1.2 Nomination and replacement of players 1.2.1 Each captain shall nominate his/her players (including the selected emergency fielder/s) in writing to the Match Referee before the toss. No player may be replaced after the nomination without the consent of the opposing captain, apart from the Concussion Substitute which will be managed in accordance with Appendix C. NOTE: The captains are not required to nominate the Concussion Substitute/s at this time. Concussion Substitute/s will be managed on a case by case basis in accordance with Appendix C. 1.2.2 The 12th player, or any other emergency fielder, must wear a distinguishing top from the players on the field when walking inside the fence but outside the boundary rope. 1.2.3 Any eligible player may act as a substitute (including as a Concussion Substitute provided that is managed in accordance with Appendix C). 1.3 Captain 1.3.1 If at any time the captain is not available, a deputy shall act for him/her. 1.3.2 If a captain is not available to nominate the players, then any person associated with that team may act as his/her deputy to do so. See 1.2. 4 1.3.3 At any time after the nomination of the players, only a nominated player can act as deputy in discharging the duties and responsibilities of the captain as stated in these clauses, including at the toss. See clause 13.4 (The toss). 1.4 Responsibility of captains The captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within The Spirit of Cricket as well as within the clauses. See The Preamble – The Spirit of Cricket and clause 41.1 (Fair and unfair play – responsibility of captains). 2 THE UMPIRES 2.1 Appointment and attendance Cricket Australia will appoint all umpires. 2.2 Change of umpire 2.2.1 Where an injury or illness occurs to an umpire, and he/she must leave the field for treatment, the other umpire shall officiate at the bowler's end. The local State Association shall provide a competent person to stand at the striker's end until the injured umpire is able to resume or a suitable replacement has been appointed. 2.2.2 However, for a televised match the following applies: 2.2.2.1 Where an injury or illness occurs to an umpire, and he/she must leave the field for treatment, the third or fourth umpire (if available) shall officiate in his/her place, as determined by Cricket Australia (in its absolute discretion). 2.2.2.2 The match shall continue without a third/fourth umpire until the injured/ill umpire is able to take the third umpire's role or a suitable replacement is appointed. 2.3 Consultation with captains Before the toss the umpires shall: 2.3.1 meet with the captains and the umpires shall determine: 2.3.1.1 the balls to be used during the match. See clause 4 (The ball). 5 2.3.1.2 the hours of play and the times and durations of intervals for meals. See clause 11 (Intervals).
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