Bassetlaw and District Cricket League Official Handbook 2021

Disciplinary Regulations Document E P a g e | 5 a. appeal knowing the batsman is not out b. advances towards an umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing c. seeks 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. 5 Violence There is no place for any act of violence on the field of play. 6 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. 7 Breaches & Reporting For clarity, all initial reports of breach of the Code of Conduct must be sent to the Secretary of the League responsible for the match. 7.1 Any participant in breach of the Code of Conduct shall be liable to penalties in the manner prescribed in the Disciplinary Regulations. 7.2 A breach of the Code of Conduct will normally be categorised as Level 1, 2, 3 or 4, as set out in Rule 6. 7.3 Reporting of Breaches by Umpires: i. Any alleged breach of the Code of Conduct subject to a report by an umpire must first be advised, by the umpire(s), to the player and his captain or an executive of the player’s club, on the day of the alleged offence, prior to leaving the ground. ii. Any such alleged breach of the Code of Conduct subject to a report, will then be notified by the umpire by telephone to the League Secretary, or his nominated deputy, of the relevant League within 24 hours of the end of the match. The written report should be sent, preferably by email, (using the standard NCDG discipline form) to the League Secretary or nominated deputy of the relevant League and be received within 72 hours of the end of the match. The offending club or player must be given the opportunity to see the full report and submit comment, should they wish, either by the umpire on the day of the game or by the relevant League Secretary thereafter, within the 72-hour window from the end of the match.