Cheshire Cricket League Handbook 2018

Following the FRO and for the remainder of the innings, at the instant of delivery, a minimum of four fielders plus the bowler and wicket-keeper must be within the fielding circle. In the event of any infringement to these restrictions, the striker’s end Umpire shall call and signal no ball. 24. Incoming and outgoing batsmen must cross on the field of play. 25. All difficulties or disputes arising from the operation or interpretation of these Rules shall be referred to the Executive Committee and their decision shall be final and binding. CHARTS TO AID UMPIRES AND CAPTAINS 1. MAX OVERS PER BOWLER 2. MAX TIME PERMITTED (see Rule 13) TO BOWL OVERS 20 overs: 4-4-4-4-4 75 mins 19 overs: 4-4-4-4-3 71 mins 18 overs: 4-4-4-3-3 68 mins 17 overs: 4-4-3-3-3 64 mins 16 overs: 4-3-3-3-3 60 mins 15 overs: 3-3-3-3-3 56 mins 14 overs: 3-3-3-3-2 53 mins 13 overs: 3-3-3-2-2 49 mins 12 overs: 3-3-2-2-2 45 mins BOWL-OUT RULES (see Rule 8): Five players from each side will bowl two overarm deliveries each at a wicket (conforming to Law 8) from a wicket pitched at a distance of 22 yards with, if practicable, bowling, popping and return creases marked (conforming to Law 9). The side, which bowls down the wicket (as defined in Law 28.1a) the most times, shall be the winner. If the scores are equal, the same players will bowl one ball each alternately to achieve a on a ‘sudden death’ basis. The following shall also apply in respect of bowl-outs: • The same suitably acceptable ball (not a new one) will be used by both teams. If this ball becomes wet, it may be changed subject to the umpires’ approval. • If a bowler bowls a No Ball it will count as one of the two deliveries but will not count towards the score of the team. 100