Bassetlaw and District Cricket League Official Handbook 2019

4 Constitution, Rules & Playing Conditions 61  7.4.2.2   Player’s conduct  In the event of a player failing to comply with instructions by an Umpire,  or criticising by word or action the decisions of an Umpire, or showing  dissent, or generally behaving in a manner which might bring the game  into disrepute, the Umpire concerned shall in the first place report the  matter to the other Umpire and to the player’s Captain, and instruct the  latter to take action.  7.4.3  Fair and Unfair Play According to the Laws the Umpires are the sole judges of fair and unfair play.   The Umpires may intervene at any time and it is the responsibility of the  Captain to take action where required.  7.4.3.1   The Umpires are authorised to intervene in cases of:  Time wasting   Damaging the pitch   Dangerous and unfair bowling   Tampering with the ball   Any other action that they consider to be unfair  7.4.3.2   The Spirit of the Game involves RESPECT for:  Your opponents   Your own team Captain and team   The role of the Umpires   The game and its traditional values  7.4.3.3   It is against the Spirit of the Game:  To dispute an Umpire’s decision by word, action or gesture   To direct abusive language towards an opponent or Umpire   To indulge in cheating or any sharp practice, for instance:  ‐  To appeal knowing that the batsman is not out  ‐  To advance towards an Umpire in an aggressive manner when  appealing  ‐  To seek to distract an opponent either verbally or by  harassment with persistent clapping or unnecessary noise  under the guise of enthusiasm and motivation of one’s own  side  7.4.3.4   Violence There is no place for any act of violence on the field of play.  7.4.3.5   Players Captains and Umpires together set the tone for the conduct of a cricket  match.  Every player is expected to make an important contribution to  this.