Cheshire Cricket League Handbook 2019

UKFast Cheshire Cricket League Match Rules 1st & 2nd XI Divisional League Championship c) Division C Only In all League matches bowlers are restricted to a maximum of 25% of the number of overs available to the fielding side at the start of an innings. The maximum number of overs per bowler can be calculated as follows: Available Overs / 4 = xx.yy e.g. 39 overs/4 = 9.75, xx=9 and yy=75 if yy=75: 3 bowlers (XX+1) overs, 1 bowler (xx) overs if yy=50: 2 bowlers (XX+1) overs, 2 bowlers (xx) overs if yy=25: 1 bowler (XX+1) overs, 3 bowlers (xx) overs if yy=00: 4 bowlers (xx) overs e.g. 39 overs/4 = 9.75, xx=9 and yy=75 3 bowlers (xx+1 = 9+1 = 10) and 1 bowler(xx = 9) d) Divisions 1-4, A and B In all League matches bowlers are restricted as follows based on the overs of play at the start 81-90 over match maximum 14 per bowler 71-80 over match maximum 12 per bowler 61-70 over match maximum 10 per bowler 51-60 over match maximum 8 per bowler e) All Divisions 1-4, A,B and C Allowances are not subsequently reduced in matches impacted by weather after play has started. The responsibility for ensuring compliance with these restrictions and the Fast Bowling restrictions for young players lies with the fielding side captain. Failure to observe these restrictions will result in a 2 point penalty for each excess over bowled and may lead to disciplinary action being taken against the fielding side captain. 4. The League shall organise annually a bulk purchase of ‘Grade A’ cricket balls of a make to be decided by the Executive Committee. Clubs shall purchase these balls from the League for use in all Championship matches and shall bowl with their own ball. In 1st XI cricket balls must be new at the start of an innings. A team that breaks this rule will suffer a deduction of 5 points. 5. In all matches played under the auspices of the League players must appear in traditional, predominantly white, clothing. All such clothing and all club kit must be in a clean and presentable condition. 88