Bassetlaw and District Cricket League Official Handbook 2013

5 Rules & Playing Conditions 55 (ii) The passage of overs shall be indicated by a reducing number on the scoreboard. (iii) The scoreboard must be unobstructed at all times. 3.8 Ball (i) All balls will be stamped as a BDCL ball and must be purchased through League arrangements as communicated. Each club shall provide its own balls for use when fielding. In the Championship, the match ball shall be new. In all other Divisions, the match ball may not be new, but in all Divisions, the spare ball must not be new. In the Championship, the match ball must be: a) Reader Sovereign In all other Divisions, the match balls must be one of the following: a) Reader Sovereign b) Reader County Match c) Reader League Special (ii) The balls (match and spare) to be used must be submitted to, and approved by the Umpires and Captains before the toss of the coin when indication shall be given as to which is the first ball. 3.9 Replacement Ball If and when the spare or any subsequent ball(s) are brought into play, they shall be brought into play in their present condition. 3.10 Late Start (i) In the event of a late start, notwithstanding Rule 3.5, the Umpires must intimate to the Captain(s) of the offending team(s) that a complaint will be made to the League Secretary. In the event of no umpires being present, the Captain(s) should make the complaint. The LMC shall have the power to impose a fine not exceeding £20.00 on the offending club(s), with a deduction of 1 point for each over lost up to a maximum of 5 points. (ii) A minimum of 7 players per side must be present before a game can start. If 7 players are not present within one hour after the scheduled start, the game shall be called off and the umpires shall report the fact to the LMC. 3.11 Wearing Apparel No players shall be allowed to play unless they are wearing recognised white cricket apparel.