Cheshire Cricket League Handbook 2022

Cheshire Cricket League Match Rules 1st & 2nd XI League KnockOut b) If a match cannot be played on the set date due to inclement weather: In the case of group stage games, matches can be rearranged on any date up to seven days before the beginning of the KO stage by mutual agreement. If agreement cannot be reached the tie shall, without exception, be played seven days after the original set date. Each side will receive 2 points each if the game cannot be rearranged. In the case of KO games, other than the final, the Clubs concerned may by mutual agreement play the tie on any date up to seven days before the date set for the following round. If any tie is not completed (subject to conditions in Rule 16) seven days before the following round the winner shall be decided by the toss of a coin or by a bowl out (ECB rules will apply) with all players and umpires being present. The FINAL shall be rearranged by mutual agreement as many times as is necessary to ensure a game under the conditions in Rule 16. 9. The final tie of each Competition shall be played on the same day on a ground chosen by the Executive Committee. 10. Club Secretaries shall be responsible for:- a) Receiving notification of the initial draw for the Competitions and the scheduled dates for the playing of each tie. b) If drawn with home advantage, arranging the starting times for each tie with their opponents. (No later than 6.15 p.m. in the case of evening matches). c) If successful in any tie, ascertaining and then notifying their next round opponents, with 48 hours of the completed match in order that arrangements can be made for the subsequent tie to be played. 11. The draw for the Competitions rounds and 1st XI group stage shall be made at the commencement of the season by the Executive Committee. The draws shall then be circulated to Club Secretaries together with the scheduled dates. 95