Bassetlaw and District Cricket League Official Handbook 2017

10 Appendices 209  Appendices These Appendices are correct at the time of going to print.  For any  subsequent changes visit www.ecb.co.uk and www.play ‐cricket.com.   Appendix 1 – ECB Fast Bowling Directives Age  Maximum overs per spell  Maximum overs per day  Up to U13  5 overs per spell  10 overs per day  U14, U15  6 overs per spell  12 overs per day  U16 to U19  7 overs per spell  18 overs per day  For the purpose of these Directives a fast bowler is defined as a bowler to whom a  wicket keeper in the same age group would in normal circumstances stand back to  take the ball.  Having completed a spell the bowler cannot bowl again, from either end, until the  equivalent number of overs to the length of his* spell have been bowled from the  same end.  A bowler can change ends without ending his current spell provided that  he bowls the next over that he legally can from the other end.  If this does not happen  his spell is deemed to be concluded.  If play is interrupted, for any reason, for less  than 40 minutes any spell in progress at the time of the interruption can be continued  after the interruption up to the maximum number of overs per spell for the  appropriate age group.  If the spell is not continued after the interruption the bowler  cannot bowl again, from either end, until the equivalent number of overs to the length  of his spell before the interruption have been bowled from the same end.  If the  interruption is of 40 minutes or more, whether scheduled or not, the bowler can  commence a new spell immediately.  Once a bowler covered by these Directives has bowled in a match he cannot exceed  the maximum number of overs per day for his age group even if he subsequently  bowls spin.  He can exceed the maximum overs per spell if bowling spin, but cannot  then revert to bowling fast until an equivalent number of overs to the length of his  spell have been bowled from the same end.  If he bowls spin without exceeding the maximum number of overs in a spell the  maximum will apply as soon as he reverts to bowling fast.  Captains, Team Managers  and Umpires are asked to ensure that these Directives are followed at all times.  For guidance it is recommended that in any 7 day period a fast bowler should not  bowl more than 4 days in that period and for a maximum of 2 days in a row.  Age groups are based on the age of the player at midnight on 31 st  August in the year  preceding the current season.  *Any reference to he/his should be interpreted to include she/her.