Bassetlaw and District Cricket League Official Handbook 2021

Rules & Playing Conditions – League Competition Document F P a g e | 4 8 Restrictions of the Placement of Fielders 8.1 At the instant of delivery, there may not be more than 5 fielders on the leg side. 8.2 A fielding circle shall be marked on the field of play by white plastic or rubber disks. The fielding circle shall consist of two semi-circles which shall have as their centre the middle stump at either end of the pitch. The ends of which shall be joined by a straight parallel line. The radius of each semi-circle shall be 30 yards (27.4 metres). 8.3 For the duration of the innings only five fielders are permitted to be outside the field restriction markings at the instant of delivery. 8.4 Rule 8.2 and Rule 8.3 are mandatory for teams competing in the Championship, Division 1, and Division 2. For Division 3 and below this rule is recommended to promote fairness throughout the match for both batting teams. The decision as to use a fielding circle will be at the sole discretion of the home team. Where teams in Division 3 and below do not possess white plastic or rubber disks and do not wish to purchase, the marks may be painted/whitewashed. 8.5 In the event of an infringement of the above fielding restrictions, the Umpire at the striker’s end shall call and signal ‘No Ball’. 9 Matches 9.1 All matches shall be played on the appointed date, as arranged, and published by the League Management Committee. 9.2 Should a club need to concede a match, it may concede any of its teams matches. However, should a higher teams match be conceded, then any player in the lower teams will be deemed ineligible should they have played most of their Saturday cricket at a higher level during the current season. 9.3 In all Matches, the following points shall be awarded: Win 20 points Tie 15 points Abandoned 10 points Cancelled 0 6 points Loss 0 0 points