Bassetlaw and District Cricket League Official Handbook 2021

Generic Rules Document B P a g e | 8 The scorers must document the fielder’s name if the batsman is out caught, stumped, or run out. 13.4 After the match and prior to the teams departing the ground it is incumbent upon the two captains to ensure that the scorebook is completed correctly with all the necessary information to comply with Rule 16. 13.5 It shall be the responsibility of the batting side to ascertain the details of the score, wickets, and overs from the scorers and to see that the scoreboard is brought up to date with this information at least at the end of every over – if no official means of updating the scoreboard is in place. 13.6 The target score for the end of the current over should be displayed on or close to the scoreboard, or if not possible relayed verbally to the batting side. This should be updated immediately at the fall of any wickets that occur mid over. 13.7 The scoreboard must always be unobstructed. 14 Late Start & Absent Players 14.1 In the event of a late start, notwithstanding Rule 16, Document F or Rule 18, Document G, 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. Teams unable to start at the scheduled time shall receive a sanction as determined by the League Management Committee. 14.2 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 League Management Committee. In the event of no umpires being present, the Captain(s) should make the report. 14.3 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. 15 Personnel 15.1 An incoming batsman should pass an outgoing batsman on the field of play. 15.2 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.