Alliance Midweek Cricket League Handbook 2015

35 16. CONDITIONS OF PLAY (i) The visiting team shall bat first. (ii) All matches shall commence at 6.15 pm or earlier by mutual consent of both sides. (iii) If a match is started later than 6.15 pm due to the fault of one team, a specified number of overs may be deducted from the batting period of the offending team. Such deductions shall be accordance with the reference table printed in the League Handbook and must be arranged before actual play commences and if neutral umpires are present then they shall adivse the club captains of such deductions. (iv) Players must have arrived and on the field of play by the completion of the 8th over to either bat or bowl in a game. The captain must inform the opposing captain and umpires of any late players arrival. (v) No player may bowl than 3 overs in a game except as follows: In games of 13 overs per side one player per side may bowl a maximum of 4 overs In games of 14 overs per side two players per side may bowl a maximum of 4 overs In games of 15 overs per side three players per side may bowl a maximum of 4 overs In games of 16 overs per side no player may bowl more than 4 overs. (vi) Each Home club shall provide a working scoreboard that is clearly visible from the wickets. The batting side shall ensure the accuracy of the scores indicated on the scoreboard and that it is maintained on a regular basis throughout the game. 17. DURATION OF GAME. LATE STARTS Each side shall bat a maximum of sixteen 8-ball overs and a minimum of twelve 8-ball overs. In the event of a late start due to inclement weather, a minimum of ten 8-ball overs may be played. No game may start after 6.45 pm. 18. LAWS OF THE GAME Except where alternative provisions are made within the rules of the League, all games shall be played within the MCC Laws of the Game. Laws 42.3, 42.5, 42.4, 42.9, 42.10, 42.13 and 42.14 will only apply in games where neutral umpires appointed by the League are present. 19. FALL OF WICKET The incoming batsman shall meet the outgoing batsman and there shall be not more than 10 minutes interval between innings. 20. BOWLING ATTIRE No player shall be allowed to bowl unless in suitable cricketing costume. This rule will be strictly enforced. 21. SUITABILITY OF PLAY Unless neutral umpires are provided by the League, the Captains shall decide as to the suitability of the weather conditions being fit for play. If the captains are unable to agree, the then present state of the game shall continue. 22. UNSPORTING BEHAVIOUR All games should be played in accordance with the ECB Code of Conduct and Spirit of Cricket which is published in the League Handbook each year. 23. DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE A Disciplinary Committee consisting of three members of the Management Committee shall consider all matters of misconduct. Any club or player found guilty of misconduct shall be punished in accordance with guidelines issued by the Management Committee. Any appeal against a decision made by the Disciplinary Committee shall be made in writing to the League Secretary within 7 days of the decision and shall be accompanied by an appeal fee. Three different members of the Management Committee will hear the appeal and their decision shall be final. The appeal fee will be forfeit if the original decision is upheld.