Lancashire League Handbook 2025

LCL Handbook 2025 105 23.5 If following an interruption, on resumption the total number of Field Restriction or“Power- Play”overs for the innings has already been exceeded, then there will be no further Field Restriction or “Power-Play” deliveries bowled in the innings. Note that this is the only circumstance under which the Field Restriction status can be changed during an over. 23.6 In the event of an infringement of any of the above fielding restrictions, the striker’s end Umpire shall call and signal ‘No Ball’. 23.7 In the event of the striker’s end Umpire failing to call and signal No Ball when the fielding restrictions in this playing condition have been breached or when Law 41.5 has been breached (at the point of delivery, not more than two fielders other than the wicketkeeper shall be behind the popping crease on the on side), immediately the ball becomes dead the striker may draw the matter to that Umpire’s attention. If the striker’s end Umpire is able to verify the breach he shall call and signal No Ball. If the striker’s end Umpire is unable to verify the breach then he shall confirm that the events of the delivery shall be unchanged. 24. FAIR AND UNFAIR PLAY - SHORT PITCH BOWLING There shall be no more than one Short Pitched Delivery per over. 25. ISSUES Any issues not covered by these playing conditions can be referred in the first instance to either the Assistant Secretary or the Deputy Chairman. CODE OF CONDUCT AND SPIRIT OF CRICKET 2.1 Code of Conduct 2.1.1 The League is committed to maintaining the highest standards of behaviour and conduct at cricket matches both on and off the field. All Clubs, officials, members and players, by virtue of their registration with the League, explicitly agree to abide by this Code of Conduct, which incorporates The Spirit of Cricket, and are bound by the provisions in these Regulations. 2.1.2 The Captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the Spirit of Cricket as well as within the Laws. 2.1.3 Players and Club officials must at all times accept the Umpire’s decision. Players and Club officials must not show dissent at the Umpire’s decision or react in a provocative or disapproving manner towards another player or spectator. 2.1.4 Players and Club officials shall not intimidate, assault or attempt to intimidate or assault an Umpire, another Player, a Club official or a spectator.