Bassetlaw and District Cricket League Official Handbook 2015

74  8.4 Personnel  (i)  If, at the toss of the coin, a player or players have not arrived at the ground the  Captain should inform his opposite numbers and the Umpires giving the name  of any missing player, who may not therefore be changed without the consent  of the opposing Captain.  (ii)  An incoming batsman should pass an outgoing batsman on the field of play.  (iii) In the case of illness or injury during the game a substitute, or a runner, is  allowed of right; and at the discretion of the Umpires for other wholly  acceptable reasons.  It is a sporting gesture for the batting side to offer a substitute to the fielding  side when the latter has nobody available.  8.5 Insurance  Each club is strongly recommended to ensure that it has Public Liability,  including employer’s Liability, Insurance cover for a minimum of £2,000,000.  Clubmark Accredited Clubs, or those wishing to gain Clubmark Accreditation,  will need to possess the minimum amount as specified by the ECB.  8.6 Scorers  (i)  In all games, each team shall provide their own competent, non‐playing scorer.  If a team fails to provide a scorer, the scoring duties shall be provided by the  players, when available.  In instances where no player is available to score due  to fielding duties, the Captain is to ensure that the scorer is aware of all Players  names where necessary.  It is the responsibility of both teams to ensure that all the information required  is provided in order to comply with Rule 2.7.  (ii)  The scorers must accept the umpire’s signals and instructions and, though it is  no part of their duty to dictate to the umpires, mutual consultation to clear up  doubtful points is, at all times, permissible and welcome.  (iii) The scorers must give the bowler’s name if the batsman is out bowled, caught,  stumped, leg before wicket or hit wicket.  The scorers must give the fielder’s name if the batsman is out caught, stumped  or run out.  (iv) If a batsman is caught, no run is scored, even though the batsman might have  crossed but, if a batsman is run out attempting a second or subsequent run, the  completed run(s) count.