Lancashire League Handbook 2015

59 (I) It is expected that at least 16 overs per hour shall be bowled in every match under the jurisdiction of the League. The League Executive reserves the right to call any club to explain the reasons if it fails to achieve this expectation. 5. BADWEATHERAND DRAWS The captains shall decide as to the fitness of the ground for the commencement of a match. In the event of their disagreement a majority of the captains and umpires shall decide, and should disagreement still continue the match shall then be abandoned. When amatch has been commenced and then stopped by rain the question of the resumption of play shall be decided by the Umpires only . During the Match the Umpires shall be in complete control deciding all questions relating to the fitness of the ground, weather and light for play without the need for consultationwith any other party. 6. No bowler may bowl more than 10 overs. 7.UMPIRES - Each club is responsible for providing their own umpire, failure to do so will result in a fine (Category 2 (Rule 5(5)(v)) being imposed. If an umpire from the League list is engaged the fee payable shall be £25. A list of Umpires available for 3rd team matches can be obtained from the Umpires Secretary. 8 (a)Any player in the ECB U18 age group shall be eligible to play for a 3rd XI. (b) Subject to 8a only one player not in the Under 18 age group who has played more than two 1st XI games during the current season shall be eligible to play for a 3rd XI. Any such player shall not bowl or keep wicket and must bat at number 11 or at last in the event that injury prevents some other batsman from batting. This is to enable junior members to play 3rd XI cricket even though theymay have been selected for more than two first teamgames. 9. TEAMS COMPLETE - In the case of a Third Eleven Division Teamplaying fewer than elevenmen, the League Committee shall have power to deal with the offending Club by way of being fined (Category 2 (Rule 5)(5)(v)), and with the absentee players by way of suspension or any other method they may deem advisable. 10. SPECIAL THIRD ELEVEN NOTE - In the event of any Club being compelled to play an Unregistered Amateur Member, who has the other necessary qualifications, the Club so playing him must register him within seven days of the match taking place, and must explain the circumstances at the next meeting of the Committee. 11. POINTS The points to govern the competition shall count as follows:- In the second innings bonus points shall be awarded to the losing team as