Lancashire League Handbook 2022

59 7.2. An incoming batsman must pass the outgoing batsman on the field of play. Umpires shall report any defaulting player in this respect or one who wastes time unduly on the field of play. 7.3. A fieldsman shall not be allowed to leave or return to the field of play without the consent of the umpires and then can return only at the end of an over or at the fall of a wicket. The field of play shall mean that part of the field within the boundary. 8. ADVERTISING ON CLOTHING 8.1. No advertising by word or logo shall be allowed on clothing worn on the field of play other than - the logo (if any) of the clothing manufacturer - the logo (or similar) of a club’s sponsor and only then within the size/shape limits set by E.C.B. for first-class cricket, such logo to appear only on the breast pocket and/or sleeve and/or collar and/or centre of cricket shirt, and/ or the centre below the ‘v’ and/or sleeve of sweater. A small sponsor/advertising logo on the back of players’ shirts / sweaters (not exceeding 20 square inches) is allowed. 9. COLLECTIONS 9.1. A collection may be taken at any time after one or more of the following performances has been achieved by any player in any one innings:- Batting - Scoring 50 runs Bowling - Hat trick (3 or more wickets with consecutive deliveries) 5 or more wickets (amateur only) 6 or more wickets (professional) Wicket Keeping - 5 or more victims Fielding - 5 or more catches 9.2. The decision whether or not to take a collection shall be in the absolute and unfettered discretion of the Committee of the Club to which the player belongs and for whose personal benefit the collection is to be taken. Such collections shall be taken by the players or responsible authorised persons connected with the Club in question and any player accepting the proceeds of any collection not so taken shall be dealt with as the League Committee may determine. 9.3. Acollection for the benefit of any player on any occasion or for any other object must receive the sanction of the League Committee before being made. 9.4. Save as aforesaid no amateur shall receive any payment and/or benefit of any kind for playing for a Club or for expenses incurred in playing for that Club whether that payment or benefit is made or given directly or indirectly and by whomsoever it is made or given. Any amateur receiving any such payment and/or benefit will be ineligible to play in the League and he and the Club for which he plays will be dealt with accordingly under the Rules.