Lancashire League Handbook 2025

LCL Handbook 2025 89 there is a change of striker save that in all circumstances, any fielder within 15 yards of the striker may retreat to a position on the same line no more than 15 yards from the striker. When the ball is dead, the Umpire at the bowlers end shall signal a free hit (after repeating the appropriate No-Ball signal) by extending one arm straight upwards and moving it in a circular motion. 7. In the event of a tie then (1) the result shall be decided in favour of the side losing the least number of wickets, (2) if both sides have lost the same number of wickets the side with the higher overall scoring rate shall be the winner, (3) if the result cannot be decided by (1) or (2) the winner shall be the side with the higher score (a) after 40 overs, or if still equal (b) after 30 overs, or if still equal (c) after 20 overs, or if still equal (d) after 10 overs. 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. An admission charge according to that set by the AGM must be made at the semi-finals and final. Other than the semi-final and final, the home club will keep all gate receipts and absorb match costs such as umpires and teas. 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 clubs concerned. Balance sheets of all the matches must be sent by the home club secretary to the League Treasurer and to the away clubs Treasurer within fourteen days. The home club will send a cheque to the opponent within seven days from the Honorary Treasurers 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.