Cheshire Cricket League Handbook 2018

shall include press, radio, television, external websites, club websites and social networking sites. 1.1.10 In the case of any breach of the provisions of these Regulations clubs must institute disciplinary proceedings against the player or players concerned in accordance with their own disciplinary procedures, whether or not a disciplinary report has been raised to the League. 1.1.11 The League actively encourages the use of Websites and other Social Media facilities and readily appreciates that they are very efficient, quick and cost effective communication tools. On the other hand, we are equally aware of unacceptable usage which can give rise to anxiety, embarrassment and offence. Clubs should be very clear that they have a duty to make their members aware that the League will not tolerate incidents which might be classed as follows :- • Offensive • Indecent • Threatening • False • Distressing • Embarrassing The League reserves the right to take action against Clubs, officials or players for breaches of acceptable comment 1.1.12 Players and club officials shall not disclose or comment upon any alleged breach of this Code. 1.2 Spirit of Cricket Cricket is a game which owes much of its unique appeal to the fact that it should be played not only within its Laws, but also within the Spirit of the Game. Any action which is seen to abuse this spirit causes injury to the game itself. The major responsibility for ensuring the spirit of fair play rests with the captains. 1.2.1 There are two Laws which place the responsibility for the team’s conduct firmly on the captain. Responsibility of Captains The captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the Spirit of the game as well as within the Laws. Player’s Conduct In the event of any player failing to comply with the instruction of an umpire, criticising his decision by word or action, showing dissent, or generally behaving in a manner which might bring the game into disrepute, the umpire concerned shall in the first place report the matter to the other umpire and to the player’s captain, requesting the latter to take action. 1.2.2 Fair and Unfair Play According to the Laws the umpires are the sole judges of fair and unfair play. The umpires may intervene at any time, and it is the responsibility of the captain to take action where required. 1.2.3 The umpires are authorised to intervene in cases of: • Time Wasting 113