Lancashire League Handbook 2014

54 4.3. The scorer must not interfere with the decision of the Umpires as to close of time of play. If they are of the opinion a mistake has been made they must take careful note of their own time and be prepared to give evidence thereon should any protest arise before the League Committee. 4.4. Each captain shall complete the Captain's Report on the Official form provided and sign the report. 4.5. The home Clubs must ensure that the results of each match, together with Captains' reports are posted for receipt by the Honorary Secretary no later than the Wednesday following the date of the match. Any Club failing to comply with this rule will be fined (Category 2 Rule B5(e)) for each offence. Such fines must be paid by the Club's Representative at the next League meeting. 4.6. If a Match Result Sheet is incorrectly completed the home Club shall pay a fine (Category 2 Rule B5(e)). INSTRUCTIONS TO UMPIRES 1. Umpires must arrive at the ground no later than forty-five minutes before the time scheduled for play commencement, and should be in position at the wickets in time to ensure that start of play is punctual both at the commencement of the match and following the interval. 2. Umpires are to inspect the ball at irregular intervals and at the fall of a wicket. Any complaint must be made to the fielding captain in accordance with Law 42.3.(d)(1). 3. Whenever there is encroachment on the field of play by spectators the game shall be suspended until the playing area is cleared. 4. There should be no practice by the players with bat and/or ball on the field of play during the ten minutes prior to the commencement of the game and during the 20 minute tea interval, nor during any period of delay in the game. Players wishing to use nets or other practice areas or facilities off the field of play must first seek approval of the home club as amatter of courtesy. 5. In the event of the captains agreeing before the commencement of the match as to the conditions of the ground or light, the umpires will, so far, be relieved of their responsibility. It should be noted that no appeal for bad light is permissible, the matter being entirely in the hands of the umpires. In the case of interruption through rain, immediately the rain has ceased, the umpires without further instruction and not wearing their white coats shall inspect the pitch, unaccompanied by any players or officials, and decide upon its fitness. Should it prove unfit, they shall continue to inspect at intervals until they decide that it is fit for play, when they shall call upon the teams to resume the game. Rain affected games: the followingwill apply: please see Rule F3.3. (a) Twenty overs per teamminimumconstitutes a game. (b) One over deducted for every three and a half minutes of lost time. (c) Each side entitled to 50 overs. (d) See Rule F3.4 concerning 2nd innings target.