Cheshire Cricket League Handbook 2021

Cheshire Cricket League Disciplinary Regulations 1.2.1 There are 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. Players’ Conduct In the event of any player failing to comply with the laws relating to Player Conduct or Unfair Play the umpires shall summon and inform the offending player’s captain that an offence has occurred and will request that they take appropriate action. Players Captains and umpires together set the tone for the conduct of a cricket match. Every player is expected to make an important contribution to this. 1.2.3 The umpires are authorised to intervene in cases of: • Damaging the ball • Distracting the batsman • Unfair bowling • Time wasting • Damaging the pitch • Non striker leaving the ground early • Penalty runs Any other action that they consider to be unfair 1.2.2 Unfair Play According to the Laws, the umpires shall be the sole judges of fair and unfair play. If either umpire considers an action, not covered by the Laws, to be unfair he/she shall intervene without appeal and, if the ball is in play, call and signal dead ball and implement the procedure as required. 123