Cheshire Cricket League Handbook 2021

UKFast Cheshire Cricket League Match Rules 1st & 2nd XI Divisional League Championship f) No club may play an unregistered overseas player in any 2nd XI match without the prior approval of the Executive Committee of the League. The Executive Committee have the right at any time to require evidence and to determine any dispute regarding a player’s eligibility for registration or to continue to be registered. g) Should the last two 2nd team games of the season involve championship honours (Promotion or Relegation) no player who has played in 6 or more matches for a higher rated team, (this means in a higher division anywhere in the Cheshire Integrated League Structure) during the current season, shall be allowed to play in either, or both of these matches, unless he has played not less than 4 second team championship matches in this season. Up-to-date information concerning League positions can always be obtained from the Fixtures and Results Secretary. •Additionally permission could be sought during the last two games to play a player that would otherwise be ineligible but is of the appropriate standard. •This permission will be given on the understanding that the captain must make this player known to the opposition captain. •In the case of the opposition captain thinking that this player is of a higher standard the captain can ask for a review of eligibility by the Exec. •The Exec will then look at playing history for the current season only. If the Exec finds that the player is of a higher standard and was played unfairly then the player will be deemed ineligible and the sanctions detailed in the rules will be applied accordingly. 19. Transfers may be made by: a) Written/e-mail submission to the Fixtures and Results Secretary including where necessary clearance from a previous club prior to the player’s first appearance in the League Championship. b) Telephone to the Fixtures and Results Secretary. This form of registration applies to one appearance only and written confirmation of registration together with any necessary clearance from a previous club must be received by the Fixtures and Results Secretary within 5 days and before any further appearance by the player. c) No player may make his first appearance of the season in the last 2 games of the season, in the case of 2nd XI cricket, a player is allowed to make his first appearance if neither of these last two games affects promotion or relegation. 95