Bassetlaw and District Cricket League Handbook 2022

Disciplinary Regulations P a g e | 63 12 Level 1 Offences & Action by Umpires 12.1 Any of the following actions by a player shall constitute a Level 1 offence: i. Wilfully mistreating any part of the cricket ground, equipment or implements used in the match ii. Showing dissent at an umpire’s decision by word or action iii. Using language that, in the circumstances, is obscene, offensive, or insulting iv. Making an obscene gesture v. Appealing excessively vi. Advancing towards an umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing vii. Any other misconduct, the nature of which is, in the opinion of the umpires, equivalent to a Level 1 offence 12.2 If such an offence is committed, the following shall be implemented as appropriate, according to whether it is the first offence at any Level: i. The umpire shall call Time, if necessary ii Together the umpires shall summon and inform the offending player’s captain that an offence at this Level has occurred. iii. If the Level 1 offence is the first offence, at any Level, by that team, the umpire shall: a. Issue a first and final warning which shall apply to all members of the team for the remainder of the match b. Warn the offending player’s captain that any further Level 1 offence by any member of their team shall result in the award of 5 Penalty runs to the opposing team c. If the Level 1 offence follows an offence, at any Level, by that team, the umpire shall award 5 Penalty runs to the opposing team d. As soon as practicable the umpire shall call Play e. The umpires together shall report the occurrence as soon as possible after the match to the Executive of the offending player’s team and to any Governing Body responsible for the match, who shall take such further action as is considered appropriate against the captain, any other individuals concerned and, if appropriate, the team. 12.3 The following penalties should be expected for offences at LEVEL 1: i. A possible ban from all ECB cricket for up to 6 weeks and possible fines and/or point deductions. Any sanction can be immediate, suspended, or both. The offender may be given a warning and/or asked to write a formal letter of apology.