Bassetlaw and District Cricket League Official Handbook 2019

4 Constitution, Rules & Playing Conditions 43  3.8.2 A minimum of 7 players per side must be present before a game can start.  If  8 players are not present within one hour after the scheduled start, the game  shall be called off and the Umpire(s) shall report the fact to the LMC.  In the  event of no umpires being present, the Captain(s) should make the report.  3.9  Wearing Apparel  No players shall be allowed to play unless they are wearing recognised white  cricket apparel. 3.10 Boundaries  3.10.1 The boundaries on all grounds must have a boundary line clearly defined with  a rope or a white line and plastic markers for extra visability.  Metal or wooden stakes are not allowed due to the possibile risk of injury to  a fielder through their use.  3.10.2 No part of any sightscreen should be within the field of play.  To comply with the MCC Laws of Cricket 2017, a rope should be placed on the  ground around a sightscreen, with sufficient space to allow for the movement  of over and around bowling actions, where an obstruction prevents the  sightscreen being positioned outside the normal boundary line.  3.10.3 Where the frequent movement of a sightscreen is required the batting side  should provide the necessary persons to achieve this with the minimum of  delay.  3.10.4 Boundary hits shall count as four runs, except for a ball hit full pitch on to, or  clear of, the boundary line shall count six runs, unless otherwise mutually  agreed by the Captains before the commencement of play.  3.11 Ground Criteria  3.11.1   For entry to the Championship, the following ten requirements must be  in place by the last day of November in the year/season in which the right  to promotion to the Championship has been earned:  3.11.1.1  The outfield shall be flat with the grass cut short.  The minimum distance  to all boundaries should be 35 yards (32 metres).  3.11.1.2  There should be sightscreens at each end of effective height and width.   They should be clean and white (or eggshell blue).  3.11.1.3  Boundaries to be clearly defined with a continuous rope or white line.  3.11.1.4  A competent scorer should be available for all matches.  The scoring  accommodation should be separate, with a manual or electronic system  accessible to the scorers.