Lancashire League Handbook 2022

75 8. In the event of the League Executive Committee deciding that to allow the Competition to proceed it is impracticable for a match to be completed, and each team has bowled at least 20 overs, the target score to be achieved by the side batting second shall be calculated on the Duckworth Lewis Stern method. The DLS par score shall be displayed on or near the scoreboard throughout the second innings. 9. In all the rounds, the opposing Captains must exchange lists of the eleven players selected at least 15 minutes before play commences and before the toss takes place and no substitute on the first day or any succeeding day shall be allowed to bat or bowl or keep wicket. In the case of no play on the first or next succeeding day or days, the list may be altered by either side on the day when actual play commences. 10. The net receipts from all matches, except the Semi-Finals and Final ties, shall be divided equally between the two Competing Clubs . The net receipts in Semi-Final and Final ties shall be divided between the League and the two Clubs concerned in the proportion of one third to the League and one third to each of the two Clubs concerned. Balance sheets of all the matches must be sent by the Home Club Secretary to the League Treasurer and to the away club’s Treasurer within fourteen days. The Home club will send a cheque (or cheques) to the opponent (and to the League when appropriate) within 7 days from the Hon. Treasurer’s approval of the Balance Sheet . The League Executive shall fix for each Season a fixed allowance which the Home Club may deduct as expenses before dividing the net proceeds. Failure to adhere to this Rule will attract a fine of (Category 2 (Rule 5)(5)(v)) payable as per League Rule 10. 11. In all Senior League K.O. Cup matches, where a professional is absent under the conditions of League Rule C3, that rule shall apply, but in the case of absence from any other cause a substitute must be approved by the League Executive Committee. The cost of the substitute shall not be charged as part of the expenses of the match. 12. Covering and Rolling of Pitches. Senior League Rule 5 shall apply. 13. Bad Weather - In case of bad weather, 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. In the absence of a majority, play shall not commence. When a match has been commenced and then stopped by rain, the question of 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 consultation with any other party.