Lancashire League Handbook 2021

39 2.2.2 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. 2.2.3 Fair and Unfair Play According to the Laws the umpires are the sole judges of fair and unfair play. The Umpires may intervene at any time and it is the responsibility of the captain to take action where required. 2.2.4 The Umpires are authorised to intervene in cases of: Time Wasting Damaging the Pitch Dangerous or unfair bowling Tampering with the ball Any other action that they consider to be unfair 2.2.5 The Spirit of the Game involves RESPECT for: Your opponents Your own captain and team The role of the umpires The game’s traditional values 2.2.6 It is AGAINST the Spirit of the Game: To dispute an Umpire’s decision by word, action or gesture To direct abusive language towards an opponent or Umpire To indulge in cheating or any sharp practice, for instance (a) appeal knowing the batsman is not out: (b) advance towards an Umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing: (c) seek to distract an opponent either verbally or by harassment with persistent clapping or unnecessary noise under the guise of enthusiasm and motivation of one’s own side. 2.2.7 Violence There is no place for any act of violence on the field of play. 2.3 Failure to comply with the provisions of the Code of Conduct may lead to disciplinary action, irrespective of a proven breach being related to a match not under the jurisdiction of the League. 3. BREACHES 3.1 A breach of the disciplinary regulations occurs when: – a. Any player in the course of, or in connection with a match, offends against the Code of Conduct or acts at any time to prejudice the good name or the interests of the League b. Any club fails to properly control or discipline its players or acts in a manner prejudicial to the good name or interests of the League 3.2 Any player or club committing such a breach shall be liable to penalties in the manner prescribed in this document. 3.3 A breach of the Code of Conduct will normally be categorised as Level I, 2, 3 or 4, as set out in Appendix 1. 3.4 Reporting of Breaches