Cil III Rules

CRICK-IT INTERLEAGUE – SEASON 3

Competitive Cricket Within Corporates

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Rules and Regulations for “Crick- IT” Inter league (CIL) – III Entry Fee and Trophy details:

The entry fee per team is $200.

Winners and Runners Trophy. Individual prizes/recognition:

Best Batsman of the tournament.

Best Bowler of the tournament.

Player of the week (will be determined by CIL). This is just to encourage the

players and there is no reward for the same). Tournament Format:

1) All matches will be played with the "Hard Tennis"(Red) cricket ball (with an

exception of any matches played under lights).

2) Balls will be provided by CIL (only for CIL scheduled matches).

3) All the matches will be played on baseball field. 4) Winning team will be awarded “two” points. If there is a “Tie”, then one point

will be rewarded to both the team. 5) In case of “No result” match one point will be equally shared by both the team.

6) Each team will play one match against all the teams in league stage. Top four

teams will play “Play offs” (calculated based on points and net run rates). 7) Umpires for all the matches will be duly assigned by CIL. Please page 15 for umpiring duties and rules. 8) All the matches will be scheduled only on Saturday (may be revised based on

ACL schedule) and should be played only on the allotted time & Date.

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9) Ground(s) will be reserved by CIL and schedule will be published based on

ground’s availability. 10) Request’s for rescheduling matches will not be entertained.

11) If there is a rain interruption/ wet field due to overnight rain on scheduled

date/time, matches will not be rescheduled/pushed. Points will be equally shared

by both the teams and the m atch wi ll be consi dered as “No result”.

a) Scenario where there is a rain at 10 AM, but rain stops at 12:00 PM then

10 AM match will not be rescheduled/pushed to 12 PM. However the 12 PM

match will/can be played as per the schedule. b) Alternatively if both the team captains are in mutual agreement and

feels that point share is not fair then they can very well reschedule the match and

play any time on or before the following “Wednesday”.

c) CIL is not responsible to coordinate/follow up on the matches where

captains/teams agreed to play other than the proposed CIL schedule. However

CIL could help to block the reserved slots if scheduled match is abandoned due to

rain, if both team captains agree upon to play certain date/time (on or before

following Wednesday), however reschedule will not happen beyond

Wednesday(unused slots can be reused by the same teams outside of CIL

tournament based on their convenience). In an instance where the teams

decided to play outside of the proposed schedule please communicate the

decision to CIL at the earliest.

d) If team A is available on the scheduled date/time whereas team B is not

available, then “Team A” will be considered as “Winners” (there won’t be any

change in NRR but points will be awarded). This scenario is not applicable for the

matches that are rescheduled based on captain’s mutual agreement. In the

scenario where both the captains mutually agreed to reschedule the matches






based on other team availability and if they couldn’t play on or before Wednesday

then points will be shared.

e) CIL reserves all rights to reschedule the matches. 12) Playoff’s/Finals will be played on reserve days if the match is abandoned due

to above point(s). CIL reserve rights to schedule the matches on reserve days

(based on ground availability).

13) One player can play for only one team in the tournament. If it comes to the

organizer’s notice that a team has a player who has played for another team in

the tournament, then both the team will be penalized. The penalty could range

from reducing 10 runs from their overall NRR. This is completely the committee’s

discretion.

14) Home team will be responsible to setup the fields on any given match. a) Home team will have an advantage to spin the toss. b) Home team will have an advantage to take the dug out behind the wicket keeper. c) The creases and boundaries shall be distinctly marked by the designated home team. d) We advise the visiting team to be present at the grounds 15 minutes before start time to have their input on setting of the field and boundaries

15) Net run rate will play important factor when points are same at the end of

league stages.

16) Play offs and Finals umpiring will be assigned by CIL (need cooperation from

non-playing teams)

17) The thumb rule is the players should have at least played two matches(30% of

overall league matches) in the league if they want to play in Playoff’s and Finals.

18) CIL will coordinate the schedule and enter scores/net run rates and publish

every week.






Play Off format

a) Qualifier 1 will be played by Top 1 and Top 2

b) Winners of Qualifier 1 will directly qualify for “Finals”.

c) Eliminator will be played by Top 3 and Top 4.

d) Winners of Eliminator and Loser of Qualifier 1 will play “Qualifier 2”.

e) Winners of Qualifier 2 will be qualified for Finals. Scorecard:

Make sure the scores are tracked correctly. It is Winning Teams’ responsibility to share the actual Scorecard or snap shot of the scorecard (of both the teams) to CIL. Failure to provide the score sheets/match results to CIL before Monday/by Thursday morning will affect the net run rate and Player of the week.

Match Format/Game Rules:

1. Playing team(s) need to bring bat/stumps/cones etc. 2. Each game shall be played between two teams of nine players each.

3. Each game will have 15 overs per side.

4. Each bowler can bowl a maximum of 4 overs.

5. The overs shall only be bowled from one end of the pitch, as determined.

6. There will be no LBWs. However, leg byes will be permitted as long as there is

no deliberate padding by the batsman.

7. No last man batting is allowed. 8. At any point, there should not be more than 4 players on either side of the

pitch (Offside or leg side).

9. A ball bowled shall be deemed a wide, by the umpire, if At the point at which it crosses the batsman (in normal batting stance and

hasn't touched the ball).






It is more than one and Half Bat in length away from the middle stump on

the offside, or if It’ on the leg side of the batsman and away from Leg

stump.

The umpire has the final word on each call. However, the umpire/captains

shall mark the pitch with a chalk (or tape), measuring 36 inch one and Half

Bat from the middle stump on the off side area of the batsman to help make

the decision easier. 10. A ball shall be deemed a no-ball if:

The bowler has over-stepped the popping crease, i.e. entire foot should be

outside at the time of landing, or

The back leg should be considered for a no ball for return crease (side

lines).

The ball is a full-toss above the waist height of the batsman - in normal

stance, or

The ball is over the shoulder of the batsman after one bounce.

There is no warning for a No ball over the shoulder.

There is no Free Hit after a No Ball 11. Substitute fielder shall be permitted only for an injured player - if he cannot

return to the game. A substitute player cannot bowl or bat or be a wicket keeper.

A Maximum of one substitute player shall be allowed at any given time.






12. If a fielder retires in the middle of the match for some overs, then the player

has to spend a minimum one over on the field before he can bowl.

13. By Runner - If opposition captain agree then an injured player can be allowed

to have a runner when batting.

A player acting as a runner for a batsman should be member of batting

team and if possible should have already completed batting in that innings.

The regular run out and stumping rules are applicable to the player acting

as a runner 14. Wicket keeper is allowed to bowl and he can do it any time

Ground/Field Rules

1) All the CIL reserved matches will be/should be played at “Cobb” ground. 2) Leaning on or touching the fence while catching.

A fielder may take a catch leaning/touching the fence which

Otherwise would have been a direct hit/going over for 1D, 2D or 4D.

This catch is valid.

For regular boundary, if the fielder touches the fence, then it’s not a valid catch.






3) Ball getting stuck in the Fence:

If the ball gets stuck in the fence then batsman will be awarded

the runs that are declared as a result of either direct hit to the

fence or ball going over the fence in the area where ball is stuck.

In the area where we have declared runs for both “Direct Hit to

the Fence” and “Ball going over the Fence”, Runs given for “Direct

Hit to the Fence” would be considered.

4) Players shall be allowed to use any regulation cricket equipment including

gloves (batting and keeping), pads (leg and elbow), loin guards, etc.

5) Players are not allowed to wear metal spikes. Spring stumps must be used.

6) Each Team has to pick up their trash after their match and should leave the

ground in similar condition in which it was before the match.

7) CIL will take disciplinary action in the event any Team fails to follow this.

8) Smoking or consumption of alcohol on the field or on the premises including

the parking lots and the area surrounding the fields is prohibited and all the park rules apply while playing. If penalty issued by park management/someone else, CIL is not responsible for the same.






Cobb ground Specifications/Recommended field set.

Requirement Rules Off side fence/boundary more than 135 ft

Regular boundary

Off side fence more than 100 ft and less than 135ft

a) Direct Hit is a 4D b) Over the fence is 4D c) If the ball pitches and goes outside of fence it

will be considered as 2D

Off side fence between 80 to 100 ft

a) Direct hit and Over the fence is 2 D b) If the ball pitches and goes outside of

fence it will be considered as 2D

Offside Less than 80 feet

a) Over the fence is 1D b) If the ball pitches and goes outside of fence it

will be considered as 1D Leg side more than 165 feet Regular boundary

Leg side more than 100 feet over fence on backside

a) Over the fence is 2D b) If the ball pitches and goes outside of fence it

will be considered as 2D c) If the ball goes over the fence in the direction

of 2D and reaches the boundary(full/roll) still it will be considered as 2D

*Please see the ground map below.











Additional Rules 1) Both wide-balls and no-balls shall count as 1 extra run and an extra ball will

have to bowl in the over. Any runs (byes, leg-byes, etc) scored off wides or

no-balls will be credited as well.

2) A batsman can be, stumped off a wide ball and run-out off a wide or a

no ball.

3) If a bowler bowls a ball that makes two bounces before the bowling crease

on the batting side i.e. the stumps on the batting side, then the ball may be

called a Dead ball by the umpire. Any kind of batsman dismissal, scoring

rule is invalid with Dead Ball. An extra ball should be bowled. No runs will be

counted for dead ball.

4) In a situation where all the stumps are knocked down and the batsmen are

looking to run an extra run (in an over throw situation), if there is a

possibility of a run-out again - the fielders have to fix at least one stump

back in an upright normal position and then knock the stumps down again

or carry one of the stumps together with the ball in hand. In case of spring

stumps, the stumps need to be on upright position or can be considered as

Single stump

5) Mankadding is NOT allowed. However umpire can warn and give out if

it’s more than 1 times by non-striker and appealed by the opposite team

player/captain.

6) Its umpire responsibility to ask the bowler if they didn’t tell “Guard” before the

over starts/side change. No ball will not be rewarded if the bowler didn’t tell

“Guard”.






Rain Intervention rules/unavoidable circumstances When there is a rain intervention or if there are any unavoidable circumstances

during the middle of match and if the situation is not ideal to continue the play,

then that particular match will be called off. Captains need to make a call whether

or not to wait until the rain stops/continue the match/decide based on pitch

conditions etc. As mentioned above, points will be shared equally by both the

teams in this instance (unless captains mutually agree to reschedule the match

before following Wednesday or reduce the no. of overs based on allotted time). In the event of rescheduled match due to above instance, then it will be a re-

match/re-toss.

Most important point that we request everyone to adhere:

If you see the weather turns out to be good (not raining/light drizzle) on

that particular day (even when there is an overnight rain) please go and

visit the ground before making the decision to call off the match.






Super Over rules

SUPER OVER will be used ONLY FOR PLAY OFF/Final matches.

In the event of a tied match - when both teams have an identical

number of runs at the end of the allotted overs - the winner shall

be determined using SUPER OVER. SUPER OVER does not apply to

round robin matches.

A new toss will be done for Super Over and will be called by the team

captain who did not call at the match toss.

Each team decides a bowler to bowl and three batsmen to bat

during one over named as the super over. The same ball used in the

match/innings will be used in super over.

The umpires will decide which of the ball (from either innings).

Both the teams need to provide three batsmen and a bowler before the toss for

Super Over.

Team A will score some runs in the first over and team B

needs to chase it successfully to win the Match. In case, it is

unable to chase, team A wins.

In case scores are level, the team hitting maximum sixes in

the match will win. If it is also the same, then team with

maximum four wins the match.






If still the same then the team that got higher number of wickets will be considered as winner.

If still same, then one more super over will be played

(above rules will be applicable)

No last man batting will be allowed for Super Over.

If two batsmen are out then the team is considered all out for Super Over.

Super over Runs will not be counted towards Net Run Rate.

Runs scored/wickets taken in Super Over will not be considered

for individual player statistics. Start Time and Duration

CIL Match Play Times are all EDT.

The start time is 8:30 AM until unless notified of changes.

Start time for the second match in the same field is 11:30 AM which

is followed by another match at 3:00 PM.

o 08:30 AM to 11:10 AM (10 minutes of grace period

included for breaks/change over).

o 11:30 AM to 2:10 PM (10 minutes of grace period







o 03:00 PM to 05:40 PM (10 minutes of grace period


The home team is responsible for setting up the field and

boundary markers as per CIL ground rules before the start time of

the match.

The toss shall be conducted no later than 5 minutes before the

match start time if both teams present on the ground.

Immediately following the toss, the toss-winning captain MUST let the opposing captain and umpire know of his team’s decision right then and there

Umpire/scorers need to specify this in the score sheet and it will

help to track. At the time of the toss, if one of the teams is not ready

to play, which means at least 6 players are not present and

accounted for at the ground, then the toss will be awarded to the

team that is ready to play.

After the toss is over, if a team is still not ready to play 15 minutes

after start time, the defaulting team shall lose an over for first 10

minute delay and another over for next 5 minute delay. If a team is

not ready to play 15 minutes after start time (two overs loss is

maximum penalty) the match & points will be awarded to the

opponent team, provided the other team is ready to play.

The neutral umpire/CIL will make the final decision. It will be

considered as forfeit.






A team can start playing with minimum 6 players in field. However a

player has to join the team before the completion of 5 overs

otherwise he cannot bat or bowl.

If both teams are not ready to play 30 minutes after start time, the

overs will be reduced in order to make up for the time.

If both teams are not ready to play 60 minutes after start time,

then the match will be counted as a loss for both teams, and no

points will be awarded to both the teams.

In case of a delayed start, both the captains should agree to the

start time of the game and the number of overs to be bowled per

innings. Since it is a reserved field reservation time needs to be

considered.

The maximum overs per inning cannot be modified once the game has started.

At least one party (any playing team captain) should complain to

CIL to take necessary action.

Event Match #1 Match #2 Match #3

Toss Time 8.25 AM 11.25 AM 2.55 PM

1st Innings Start Time 8.30 AM 11.30 AM 3.00 PM

1st Innings End Time 9.45 AM 12.45 PM 4.15 PM

Break 10 Mins 10 Mins 10 Mins 2nd Innings Start Time

9.55 AM

12.55 PM

4.25 PM

2nd Innings End Time 11.10 AM 2.10 PM 5.40 PM






Umpiring Rules

Umpires for all the matches will be duly assigned by CIL.

Each team will be assigned to do umpiring for 3 matches.

Umpire’s decision is final and Umpire's decision will be always final

(in case captains cannot reach an agreement).

The neutral umpire(s) is/are the sole judge(s) of fair and unfair play.

Umpiring Team should provide the Umpire’s name, Contact(Phone#

& email) and communicate to CIL on or before Wednesday for the

upcoming weekend match

Ground dimensions: Umpires have to follow/double confirm with

captains if the field is set up as per CIL specified dimensions before

the start of match.

The home team is responsible for setting up the pitch, field, and

boundaries. If the setup is not agreeable by the opposite team, then

umpire must make a call on the field setup following the CIL

guidelines. Umpires decision will be final in the event of field setup

dispute between teams. Captains and umpires must follow CIL

ground rules for setting up the field and boundaries.

It is umpires responsibility to check that CIL provided balls have been

used in both the innings. Always new innings should start with new

ball. If new balls have been used in the middle of an innings (ball lost,

broken) by the playing team(s), please notify CIL on the same.

In case of a potential or real dispute regarding a hit for 4/6 runs

and/or a catch at the boundary, fielders are advised to stay put and






help the umpire make the decision by holding their ground. Benefit

of doubt shall always go to the batsman.

There is no place for any act of violence on the field of play. CIL

reserves the right to decide the penalty against the team(s) and/or

player(s) and/or umpire(s).

The neutral umpires are empowered to oversee the behavior of the

teams during the game. In case of dissent shown by any player during

the game such as using abusive language, fighting on the field, too

many appeals to the umpires, vehemently disagreeing with the

umpires decision, the umpires reserve the right to call the captain of

the team involved in such an act and warn the particular player

involved. If the umpire gives 2 warnings to a player and if it continues

for the 3rd time, the player would be sent out of the game and he

cannot be replaced by a substitute nor can he bat if he hasn’t done

so already. In case of the team being a batting team and if the

batsman has already finished his batting and if such a scenario has

been reported by the umpire, the player will be banned from playing

the next game. If it is a batting team and if it is during a playoff game,

the team will be penalized 1 over of play.

It is umpires responsibility to call both the captains for toss (15

minutes before the start time) and ensure there are no delays to

start the game as per the schedule. IN case an umpire did not arrive

before or on time of the game start, his team will be penalized. CIL

advice both team to file a complaint on Umpires availability.






The umpire(s) may intervene at any time and it is the responsibility of

the captain(s) to take action when required. Umpires must intervene

for:

o Deliberate wasting of time by either team.

o Damaging the pitch by either team.

o Dangerous or unfair bowling by either team. Batsman can

report to both umpires if the bowling action looks like chucking

and umpire can review the action and make a final call if the

bowler can continue bowling or not.

o Tampering with the ball by either team.

o Any other action that the umpire(s) may consider to be unfair.

In case of time delays, when the ball is lost or a player is injured, it is

the duty of the neutral umpire to make note of the time. It is a good

practice for both captains to also make a note and remind the

neutral umpire. Either way, the neutral umpire’s decision, as in all

cases, will be final or no requests can be made to reconsider time

delay issues.

Umpires are solely responsible to ensure that no side intentionally or

unintentionally causes significant delay to the game in progress.

Umpires should also take the delays due to rain, bad light, lost ball,

and injury on the field into consideration before making a decision if

a bowling side needs to be penalized for slow over rate.






If umpires are late for an assigned game (before 15 minutes of start

time), then CIL reserve rights to impose penalty to the umpiring team

by losing 5/10 runs in their team NRR as violation. If an umpire

doesn’t show up for an assigned game then the penalty is to reduce

20 runs from umpiring team NRR. If an umpire doesn’t show up for 2

matches then the umpiring team will be losing 1 point as a penalty.

The team will also be considered for disqualification from the league

and cannot participate in any games for the rest of the season if this

continues to happen for more than two matches. The decision on

penalty will be made by CIL committee depending on the situation.

In the absence of an assigned umpire the teams have an option to

provide their own umpires, agreeable to the opposite captains, and

play the game. However CIL does not guarantee to provide umpires

in case of rescheduled matches. In any case the team assigned to

send in neutral umpires will be penalized and also captains should

take a responsibility to provide the score sheets.

Once a batsman is declared out by the umpire, umpire can revoke

the decision before batsman gets out of the field or the fielding

captain can recall the batsman.

Umpires MUST sign a completed scorecard and ensure that both

captains also sign it.

The square-leg umpire shall be a playing member of the batting team

(unless there are 2 neutral umpires from the designated umpiring

team)






If the square-leg umpire from batting team appears to have made a

clear error in judgment, then the official CIL umpire has the authority

to reverse that decision. If the official umpire finds the square leg

umpire to be incompetent, he may request to have him replaced

Umpires can change position between each over (this is not

mandatory CIL rule) and this can be decided based on their ease.

If a game is played under protest, this should be mentioned on the

report. Any and all other issues (e.g., delays, misconduct, umpire

incompetence, smoking etc.) must also appear on the score sheet.

Please feel free to use back of the score sheet to add the comments

Team captains may lodge a complaint with CIL committee in case

they are not satisfied with the standard of umpiring (only if umpire is

officiating under the instructions of CIL).

No one is allowed on the field during play other than the batsmen,

the fielding side and the officials. In case of an injury or substitution

or bringing in drinks or equipment, the umpire must be notified. In

case of any arguments/conflicts/for any appeal only the team

captains are allowed to come inside the field and talk with umpires.

We advise all the Umpires to keep a hard copy/soft copy of CIL rules

while umpiring.

*** At any point, CIL committee has all rights to revise the rules and regulations


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