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DIGICEL 2-DAY LEAGUE PLAYING CONDITIONS
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Except as varied hereunder, the Laws of Cricket (2000 Code 2nd Edition - 2003) shall apply.
Refer Appendix B for Summary.
1. LAW 1 THE PLAYERS
1.1 Law 1.3 Captain
The following shall apply in addition to Law 1.3 (a):
The deputy must be one of the nominated players.
2. LAW 2 SUBSTITUTES AND RUNNERS
2.1 Law 2.5 Fielder absent or leaving the field
Law 2.5 shall be replaced by the following:
If a fielder fails to take the field with his side at the start of the match or at any later time, or leaves the field during a session of play, the umpire shall be informed of the reason for his absence, and he shall not thereafter come on to the field during a session of play without the consent of the umpire. (See Law 2.6 as modified). The umpire shall give such consent as soon as practicable.
If the player is absent from the field for longer than 8 minutes:
2.1.1 the player shall not be permitted to bowl in that innings after his return until he has been on the field for at least that length of playing time for which he was absent. Such absence or penalty time absent shall be carried over into a new day?s play and in the event of a follow-on or forfeiture, this restriction will, if necessary, continue into the second innings.
2.1.2 the player shall not be permitted to bat unless or until, in the aggregate, he has returned to the field and/or his side?s innings has been in progress for at least that length of playing time for which he has been absent or, if earlier, when his side has lost five wickets.
The restriction in Clauses 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 above shall not apply if the player has suffered an external blow (as opposed to an internal injury such as a pulled muscle) whilst participating earlier in the match and consequently been forced to leave the field. Nor shall it apply if the player has been absent for very exceptional and wholly acceptable reasons (other than injury or illness).
In the event of a fieldsman already being off the field at the commencement of an interruption in play through ground, weather or light conditions or for other exceptional circumstances, he shall be allowed to count any such stoppage time as playing time, provided that he personally informs the umpires when he is fit enough to take the field had play been in progress.
3. LAW 3 THE UMPIRES
3.1 Law 3.1 Appointment and attendance
The following shall apply in place of Law 3.1:
3.1.1 Two umpires shall be appointed, one for each end to control the game as required by the Laws and Playing Conditions.
3.1.2 The Bermuda Umpires Association (BUA) will be responsible for the appointment of the umpires.
3.1.3 Neither team will have a right of objection to an umpire?s appointment.
3.1.4 The umpires shall be present at the ground at least one hour before the scheduled start of the first days play, and at least 45 minutes before the scheduled start of each succeeding days play.
3.2 Law 3.2 Change of umpire
The following shall apply in place of Law 3.2:
3.2.1 An umpire shall not be changed during the match, other than in exceptional circumstances, unless he is injured or ill. The BUA will appoint the replacement umpire.
3.3 Law 3.8 Fitness of Ground, Weather and Light Law 3.9 Suspension of play for adverse conditions of ground, weather or light
Law 3.8 and 3.9 shall apply subject to the following:
3.3.1 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 Laws 3.9 (b) (i) and 3.9 (c) (i) shall not apply.
3.3.2 The umpires shall disregard any shadow on the pitch from the stadium or from any permanent object on the ground.
3.3.3 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.
3.4 Law 3.10 Exceptional Circumstances.
Law 3.10 shall apply.
4. LAW 4 THE SCORERS
4.1 Law 4.2 Correctness of scores
Attention is drawn to Clause 21.2.
5. LAW 5 THE BALL
Law 5 shall apply subject to the following:
5.1 Law 5.2 Approval and control of balls
Law 5.2 shall be replaced by the following:
The Home Board shall provide four-piece cricket balls of an approved standard for First Class cricket and spare used balls for changing during a match, which shall also be of the same brand
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.
5.2 Law 5.4 New ball in a match of more than one day?s duration Law 5.4 shall be replaced by the following:
The captain of the fielding side shall have the choice of taking a new ball at any time after 80 overs have been bowled with the previous ball. The umpires shall indicate to the batsman and the scorers whenever a new ball is taken into play.
5.3 Law 5.5 Ball lost or becoming unfit for play
The following shall apply in addition to Law 5.5:
However, if the ball needs to be replaced after 110 overs for any of the reasons above, it shall be replaced by a new ball. If the ball is to be replaced, the umpire shall inform the batsmen.
5.4 Law 5.6 Specifications
Law 5.6 shall not apply.
6. LAW 6 THE BAT
6.1 Law 6.1 Width and length
The following shall apply in addition to Law 6.1:
The blade of the bat shall have a conventional "flat" face.
7. LAW 7 THE PITCH
Law 7 shall apply subject to the following:
7.1 Law 7.3 Selection and preparation
The following will apply in addition to Law 7.3:
Captains, umpires, and groundsmen shall co-operate to ensure that, prior to the start of any day?s play, no one bounces a ball on the pitch or strikes it with a bat to assess its condition or for any other reason, or causes damage to the pitch in any other way. Spiked footwear is not permitted.
7.2 Law 7.4 Changing the pitch
Law 7.4 shall be replaced by the following:
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 Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB).
7.2.2 The on-field umpires shall consult with both captains.
7.2.3 If the captains agree to continue, play shall resume.
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:
(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;
(b) whether an alternative pitch can be used;
(c) whether the match has to be abandoned.
7.2.5 When such a decision is made, the ground authority shall make a public announcement as soon as possible following that decision.
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.
7.2.7 The rescheduled starting time and the rescheduled cessation time, together with any make-up procedures as provided herein, shall be the responsibility of the on-field umpires.
7.2.8 In the event that the existing pitch can be made playable after suitable remedial work as in Clause 7.2.4 (a) above, the match shall continue from the point stopped.
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).
7.2.10 If the decision is to abandon the match as in Clause 7.2.4 (c) above, the relevant officials from the Boards involved shall agree on whether the match can be replayed within the existing event schedule.
7.3 Law 7.5 Non-turf pitches
Law 7.5 shall not apply.
8. LAW 8 THE WICKETS
8.1 Law 8.2 Size of stumps
Law 8.2 shall apply.
9. LAW 9 THE BOWLING, POPPING AND RETURN CREASES
9.1 Law 9.3 The popping crease
Law 9.3 shall apply.
10. LAW 10 PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PLAYING AREA
10.1 Law 10.1 Rolling
The following shall apply in addition to Law 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.
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.
10.1.3 An absorbent roller may be used to remove water from the covers including the cover on the match pitch.
10.2 Law 10.6 Maintenance of footholes
The following shall apply in addition to Law 10.6:
The umpires shall see that wherever possible and whenever it is considered necessary, action is taken during all intervals in play to do whatever is practicable to improve the bowler?s foot holes. As soon as possible after the conclusion of each day?s play, bowler?s foot holes will be repaired.
9. COVERING THE PITCH
11.1 Law 11.1 Before the match
The following shall apply in addition to Law 11.1:
The pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to the commencement of play.
11.2 Law 11.2 During the match
Law 11.2 shall be replaced by the following:
The pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to the commencement of play and for the duration of the period of the match. It shall be wholly covered at the termination of each day?s play or providing the weather is fine, within a period of two hours thereafter.
Note: the covers must totally protect the pitch.
11.3 Law 11.3 Covering bowlers? run ups
Law 11.3 shall be replaced by the following:
The bowler?s run-ups shall be covered to a distance of at least 5 x 5 metres.
11.4 Law 11.4 Removal of covers
Law 11.4 shall be replaced by the following:
The covers shall be removed no later than 8.00am on each morning of the match provided it is not raining at the time, but they will be replaced if rain falls prior to the commencement of play.
12. LAW 12 INNINGS
12.1 Number of innings
Law 12 shall apply subject to the following:
12.1.1 Law 12.1 (a) shall be replaced by the following:
A match shall be two innings per side subject to the provisions of Law 13.1 and 12.1.3 below.
12.1.2 Law 12.1 (b) shall apply subject to the following:
Matches shall be of two days scheduled duration.
The first innings of each side will be restricted to 60 overs.
12.1.3 If the match commences on the second day, the first innings of each team will automatically be forfeited and the match will commence with the second innings. Each team shall face a maximum of 60 overs. Play will commence 30 minutes earlier on day 2 to ensure extra 8 overs can be played. Overs in day 2 would be 120.
13. LAW 13 THE FOLLOW-ON
Law 13 shall apply.
The side which bats first and leads by at least 100 runs shall have the option of requiring the other team to follow their innings.
14. LAW 14 DECLARATION AND FORFEITURE
Law 14 shall apply.
When a team batting first declares its innings prior to batting 60 overs, the overs not used will not pass to the team batting 2nd.
This does not apply in the event of a match that commences on day 2 (ie. No play possible on day 1) nor if a team is bowled out.
15. LAW 15 INTERVALS
Law 15 shall apply subject to the following:
15.1 Law 15.3 Duration of intervals 15.1.1 Luncheon Interval: The interval shall be of 40 minutes duration.
15.1.2 Tea Interval: the interval shall be of 20 minutes duration.
15.2 Law 15.8 Tea interval-9 wickets down
Law 15.8 shall be replaced by the following:
If at the scheduled time for the tea interval, the ninth wicket of the innings in progress is already down, or it falls at, or after that time, or falls when less than two minutes remain before that time, play will continue for a period of 30 minutes unless the players have cause to leave the field of play, or the innings is concluded earlier.
15.3 Law 15.9 Intervals for Drinks
The provisions of Law 15.9 shall be strictly observed except that under conditions of extreme heat the umpires may permit extra intervals for drinks. 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 cricket attire.
16. LAW 16 START OF PLAY; CESSATION OF PLAY
Law 16 shall apply subject to the following:
Start and Cessation Times: 11:00 to 13:20, 14:00 to 16:20, 16:40 to 19:30
Lunch: 40 minutes at 13:20 Tea: 20 minutes at 16:20
16.1 Minimum Overs in the Day
16.1.1 Play shall continue on each day until the completion of a minimum number of overs or until the scheduled cessation time, whichever is the later. The minimum number of overs to be completed, unless an innings ends or an interruption occurs, shall be:
(a) On the first day - a minimum of 112 overs
(b) On the 2nd day - a minimum of 96 overs (or a minimum of 16 overs per hour) for playing time other than the last hour of the match when Clause 16.1.5 below shall apply.
(c) If play has been suspended for 30 minutes or more prior to the commencement of the scheduled or rescheduled tea interval, the tea interval shall be delayed for half an hour.
16.1.2 When an innings ends a minimum number of overs shall be bowled from the start of the new innings. The rescheduled cessation time shall be calculated at the rate of one over for each full four minutes to enable a minimum of 112 overs to be bowled in a day. The last hour of the match shall be excluded from this calculation when Clause 16.1.5 shall apply.
Where a change of innings occurs during a day?s play, in the event of the team bowling second being unable to complete its overs by the scheduled cessation time, play shall continue until the required number of overs have been completed.
Where there is a change of innings during a day?s play (except at lunch or tea or when play is suspended due to unfit ground, weather or light conditions or for exceptional circumstances), 2 overs will be deducted from the minimum number of overs to be bowled.
16.1.3 Except in the last hour of the match, for which Clause 16.1.5 makes provision, if play is suspended due to adverse weather or light for more than one hour in aggregate on any day, the minimum number of overs shall be reduced by one over for each full 4 minutes of the aggregate playing time lost
16.1.4 On the last day, if any of the minimum of 96 overs, or as recalculated, have not been bowled when one hour of scheduled playing time remains, the last hour of the match for the purposes of Clause 16.1.5 shall be the hour immediately following the completion of those overs. 16.1.5 Laws 16.6, 16.7 and 16.8 will apply except that a minimum of 16 overs shall be bowled in the last hour and all calculations with regard to suspensions of play or the start of a new innings shall be based on one over for each full 4 minutes (refer Clause 16.1.9 below).
16.1.6 Notwithstanding any other provision, there shall be no further play on any day, other than the last day, if a wicket falls or a batsman retires or if the players have occasion to leave the field during the last minimum over within 2 minutes of the scheduled cessation time or thereafter.
16.1.7 An over completed on resumption of a new day?s play shall be disregarded in calculating minimum overs for that day.
16.1.8 Fractions are to be ignored in all calculations re the number of overs except where there is a change of innings in a day?s play, when the over in progress at the conclusion shall be rounded up.
16.1.9 The scoreboard shall show:
(a) the total number of overs bowled with the ball currently in use: and
(b) the minimum number of overs remaining to be bowled in a day.
16.2 Extra Time The umpires may decide to play 30 minutes (a minimum of eight overs) extra time at the end of day 1if requested by either captain if, in the umpires opinion, it would bring about a definite result on that day. If the umpires do not believe a result can be achieved no extra time shall be allowed.
If it is decided to play such extra time on one or more of these days, the whole period shall be played out even though the possibility of finishing the match may have disappeared before the full period has expired.
Only the actual amount of playing time up to the maximum 30 minutes extra time by which play is extended on any day shall be deducted from the total number of hours of play remaining, and the match shall end earlier on the final day by the amount of time by which play was previously extended under this clause.
Time lost on day 1 can be made up by commencing play on day 2 up to a maximum 60 minutes earlier than the scheduled start. The umpires will indicate to both captains at the end of day 1 what the day 2 starting time would be. The minimum No. of overs to be bowled will not change. It will remain at 96 plus 16 in the final hour.
13. LAW 17 PRACTICE ON THE FIELD
13.1 Law 17.1 Practice on the field
The following shall apply in addition to Law 17.1:
The use of the square for practice on any day of any match will be restricted to any netted practice area on the square set aside for that purpose.
14. LAW 18 SCORING RUNS
Law 18 shall apply.
15. LAW 19 BOUNDARIES
Law 19 shall apply subject to the following:
Law 19.3 Scoring a boundary
The following shall be added to Law 19.3:
If an unauthorized person enters the playing arena and handles the ball, the umpire at the bowler?s end shall be the sole judge of whether the boundary allowance should be scored or the ball be treated as still in play or called dead ball if a batsman is liable to be out as a result of the unauthorized person handling the ball. See also Law 19.1 (c).
16. LAW 20 LOST BALL
Law 20 shall apply.
17. LAW 21 THE RESULT
Law 21 shall apply subject to the following:
21.1 Law 21.2 A win-one innings match
Law 21.2 shall not apply
21.2 Law 21.8 Correctness of result
Any query on the result of the match as defined in Laws 21.1, 21.3, 21.4, 21.5, 21.8 and 21.10 shall be resolved as soon as possible and a final decision made by the umpires at close of play.
18. LAW 22 THE OVER
Law 22 shall apply.
19. LAW 23 DEAD BALL
Law 23 shall apply.
20. LAW 24 NO BALL
Law 24 shall apply subject to the following:
24.1 Law 24.1 Mode of delivery
Law 24.1 (b) shall be replaced by the following:
The bowler may not deliver the ball underarm. If a bowler bowls a ball underarm the umpire shall call and signal no ball, and the ball is to be rebowled overarm.
21. LAW 25 WIDE BALL
25.1 Law 25.1 Judging a Wide
Law 25 shall apply with the following addition to Law 25.1 (Judging a wide):
For bowlers attempting to utilise the rough outside a batsman?s leg stump, not necessarily as a negative tactic, the strict limited over wide interpretation shall be applied.
For bowlers whom umpires consider to be bowling down the leg side as a negative tactic, the strict limited over wide interpretation shall be applied.
22. LAW 26 BYE AND LEG BYE
Law 26 shall apply.
23. LAW 27 APPEALS
Law 27 shall apply.
24. LAW 28 THE WICKET IS DOWN
Law 28 shall apply.
25. LAW 29 BATSMAN OUT OF HIS GROUND
Law 29 shall apply.
26. LAW 30 BOWLED
Law 30 shall apply.
27. LAW 31 TIMED OUT
Law 31 shall apply.
28. LAW 32 CAUGHT
Law 32 shall apply.
29. LAW 33 HANDLED THE BALL
Law 33 shall apply. LAW 34 HIT THE BALL TWICE
Law 34 shall apply.
35. LAW 35 HIT WICKET
Law 35 shall apply.
36. LAW 36 LEG BEFORE WICKET
Law 36 shall apply.
37. LAW 37 OBSTRUCTING THE FIELD
Law 37 shall apply.
38. LAW 38 RUN OUT
Law 38 shall apply.
39. LAW 39 STUMPED
Law 39 shall apply.
40. LAW 40 THE WICKET-KEEPER
Law 40 shall apply.
41. LAW 41 THE FIELDER
Law 41 shall apply subject to the following:
41.1 Law 41.1 Protective equipment
In addition to Law 41.1:
The exchanging of protective equipment between members of the fielding side on the field shall be permitted provided that the umpires do not consider that it constitutes a waste of playing time.
42. LAW 42 FAIR AND UNFAIR PLAY
42.1 Law 42.3 The match ball - changing its condition
Law 42.3 shall apply, and in addition:
(a) In the event that a ball has been interfered with and requires replacement the batsman at the wicket shall choose the replacement ball from a selection of six other balls of various degrees of usage (including a new ball) and of the same brand as the ball in use prior to the contravention.
42.2 Law 42.4 Deliberate attempt to distract striker
Law 42.4 shall apply.
42.3 Law 42.5 Deliberate distraction or obstruction of batsman
Law 42.5 shall apply.
42.4 Law 42.6 Dangerous and Unfair Bowling
42.4.1 Law 42.6 (a) The Bowling of Fast Short Pitched Balls
Law 42.6 (a) shall be replaced by the following:
(a) A bowler shall be limited to two fast short-pitched deliveries per over.
(b) A fast short-pitched delivery is defined as a ball, which passes or would have passed above the shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the crease.
(c) The umpire at the bowlers end shall advise the bowler and the batsman on strike when each fast short pitched delivery has been bowled.
(d) In addition, for the purpose of this regulation and subject to Clause 42.4.1 (f) below, a ball that passes above head height of the batsman, that prevents him from being able to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke shall be called a wide.
(e) For the avoidance of doubt any fast short pitched delivery that is called a wide under this playing condition shall also count as one of the allowable short pitched deliveries in that over.
(f) In the event of a bowler bowling more than two fast short-pitched deliveries in an over as defined in Clause 42.4.1 (b) above, the umpire at the bowlers end shall call and signal no ball on each occasion. A differential signal shall be used to signify a fast short pitched delivery. The umpire shall call and signal "no ball" and then tap the head with the other hand.
(g) If a bowler delivers a third fast short pitched ball in an over, the umpire, after the call of no ball and when the ball is dead, shall caution the bowler, inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen at the wicket of what has occurred. This caution shall apply throughout the innings.
(h) If there is a second instance of the bowler being no balled in the innings for bowling more than two fast short pitched deliveries in an over, the umpire shall advise the bowler that this is his final warning for the innings.
(i) Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal no ball and when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof, nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof.
(j) The bowler thus taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.
(k) The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as possible to the captain of the batting side.
(l) The umpires will then report the matter to the BCB who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play ? Responsibility of the Captains.)
The above is not a substitute for Clause 42.5 below which umpires are able to apply at any time.
42.4.2 Law 42.6 (b) Bowling of High Full Pitched Balls
Law 42.6 (b) shall be replaced by the following:
(a) Any delivery, other than a slow paced one, which passes or would have passed on the full above waist height of the striker standing upright at the crease is deemed dangerous and unfair, whether or not is it likely to inflict physical injury on the striker.
(b) A slow delivery, which passes or would have passed on the full above shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the crease, is to be deemed dangerous and unfair, whether or not it is likely to inflict physical injury on the striker.
(c) In the event of a bowler bowling a high full pitched ball as defined in Clauses 42.4.1(a) and 42.4.2 (b) above (i.e. a beamer), the umpire at the bowler?s end shall, in the first instance, call and signal no ball and when the ball is dead, caution the bowler and issue a first and final warning. The umpire shall inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen at the wicket of what has occurred.
(d) Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal no ball and when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof, nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof.
(e) The bowler thus taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in &nb g) The umpires will then report the matter to the BCB who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play ? Responsibility of the Captains.)
42.6 Law 42.8 Deliberate bowling of High Full Pitched Balls
Law 42.8 shall be replaced with the following:
If the umpire considers that a high full pitch delivery, which is deemed dangerous and unfair as defined in Clause 42.4.2 was deliberately bowled, then the caution and warning process shall be dispensed with.
The umpire at the bowlers end shall:
42.6.1 Call and signal no ball.
42.6.2 When the ball is dead, direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith.
42.6.3 Not allow the bowler to bowl again in that innings.
42.6.4 Ensure that the over is completed by another bowler, provided that the bowler does not bowl two overs or part thereof consecutively.
42.6.5 Report the occurrence to the other umpire, to the captain of the batting side and the BCB who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play ? Responsibility of the Captains).
42.7 Action by the umpires for dangerous and unfair Bowling
Should the umpires initiate the caution and warning procedures set out in Clauses 42.4.1, 42.4.2 42.5 and 42.6 such cautions and warnings are not to be cumulative.
42.8 Law 42.9 Time Wasting by the Fielding Side Law 42.9 shall apply subject to Law 42.9 (b) being replaced by the following:
42.8.1 If there is any further waste of time in that innings, by any member of the fielding side the umpire shall:
(a) Call and signal dead ball if necessary, and;
(b) Award 5 penalty runs to the batting side (see Law 42.17).
(c) Inform the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as possible the captain of the batting side of what has occurred.
(d) Report the occurrence to the BCB who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the team concerned under the BCB Code of Conduct.
42.9 Law 42.10 Batsman Wasting Time
Law 42.10 shall apply, subject to the following:
42.9.1 In addition, the umpires will report the incident to the BCB under the BCB Code of Conduct.
43 Points for a Win, Draw and Tie
(Refer Appendix B and C for Point Summary and Point Scenario?s).
43.1 For a win, 20 points, plus any bonus points scored in either innings.
43.2 If the match ends in a draw, each side to score any bonus points accumulated in addition to the following:
43.2.1 Draw - first innings wins -10 points
43.2.2 Draw - first inning loss - 3 points
43.2.3 Draw - 2nd day rained out each team - 5 points
43.2.4 Draw-tie first innings each team - 6 points
43.3 If the match ends in a 2 innings tie, each side to score 10 points, plus any bonus points scored in either innings.
43.4 If a team loses outright but won the 1st innings then it shall be awarded 5 points for the first innings win.
44 Bonus Points
44.1 Bonus points may be earned in the first innings only.
44.2 Batting Points:
A maximum of 5 batting points per innings to be awarded, on the following basis of: Breakdown: 125 runs = 1 point 150 runs = 2 point 175 runs = 3 points 200 runs = 4 points 250 runs = 5 points
44.3 Bowling Points: A maximum of 5 bowling points per innings to be awarded, 1 points at the fall of wicket No. 2,4,6,8 and 10.
44.4 First innings bonus points will be awarded and retained whatever the result of the match.
45 Points in Abandoned Matches (see clause 12.1.3)
If a match is abandoned without a ball being bowled, each side to score 5 points.
46 Points ? General
46.1 At the completion of the league matches, the teams will be placed in a league table in order of merit based on the number of points gained in the league matches.
46.2 Should any sides in the league table be equal on points, the right to be placed in the higher position in the league table will be decided in the following order of priority:
a) Most outright wins b) The highest net runs per wicket ratio.
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