Cil Wl Rules

CIL 2015 – Winter League

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 $50.

Winners and Runners Trophy. Individual prizes/recognition:

Best Batsman of the tournament.

Best Bowler of the tournament. 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 qualify for “Play offs” (calculated based on points and net run rates). o When two teams have equal points and equal net run rate, the team which was the

winner of the head-to head match played between them will be placed in the higher position.

o When more than two teams have equal points and equal net run rate, the team which was the winner of most number of matches played between those teams will be placed in the higher position.

For example, if 3 teams are tied in the following scenario:

· Team A beat team B but lost to Team C Team B lost to A but did not play

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Team C · Head-to-head: Team A is 1-1 (50% win) Team B is 0-1 (0% win) and Team C is

1-0 (100% win) So Team C is ranked higher than Team A and Team A higher than Team B.

· If still equal, the team with the higher number of wickets taken will be placed in the higher position.

· In the highly unlikely event that teams cannot be separated by the above criteria then random draw will be used to choose the winner between the contending teams.

7) Umpires for all the league matches will be done by the playing team themselves i.e two players from the batting team will do the umpiring when their team is batting. CIL will assign neutral umpires for Play offs and final matches. Need cooperation from non-playing teams. Please see page 13 for umpiring duties and rules.

8) Ground(s) will not be reserved by CIL

9) All the matches are scheduled only on Saturday. 10) To make the league flexible, all league matches can be pre-poned and played on any day based on the opponent’s availability. 11) For any reason, the match cannot be played on the allocated date/time, those matches can be postponed and played on any week before end of league stage (1/24). Week 1/23, 1/24 will act as reserve week for league stage. 12) At the end of league stage (1/16 or 1/24), irrespective of the number of

matches played by any team, playoff eligibility will be determined based on the

table position.

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

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






instance where the teams decided to play outside of the proposed schedule

please communicate the decision to CIL at the earliest and share the results &

score sheets to CIL after the match.

b) If there is no mutual agreement between captains regarding

rescheduling of matches (pre-pone/post pone), then the match should be played

on the scheduled date/time given that weather and ground conditions are good to

play. In such case, 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). If weather condition is not

playable, then the points should be shared by both teams. This scenario is not

applicable for the matches that are rescheduled based on captain’s mutual

agreement.

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) 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.

Note that, the player will be considered as part of playing IX, only if he is

available in the field (at least for few overs)

17) 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. As the Point system is not applicable for Play offs or Finals, below rule will be applicable to produce a result:

- If one team is not available to play on scheduled day during Playoffs/Finals,

then the team which is ready to play will be awarded maximum benefit and

will be announced as Winners of that match. This will be applicable even if

any team does walk-over (due to any incidents) in the middle of the game.

- Playoffs/Finals will be played on reserve days if the match is abandoned due

to bad weather. Totally, there will be 5 reserve days option for the playoff

matches.

- Reserve days for Playoffs – 1/30, 1/31, 2/6, 2/7, 2/13 and Finals –2/14, 2/20,

2/21 provided playoff starts on 1/23. CIL reserve rights to schedule the

matches on reserve days.






- If for any reason, playoff matches are not completed in reserve days, then the

team with higher position in Points table during League stage will be the

Winners. For Finals, cups will be shared between finalists in the event of no

match.

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.

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

15. Playing IX for a match from both sides needs to be entered in scorecard and shown to umpires/opponent team captain before toss. Maximum of 2 players (apart from playing IX) can be used as substitute per side in each match whose names also need be submitted to umpires during that time. 16. If a batsman is injured or falls ill while batting or in case of unavoidable situations while playing, he may retire and resume his innings at the dismissal or retirement of another batsman. If he cannot return by the end of the innings, the batting side must close its innings after all other batsmen are dismissed (excluding the not-out batsman) and his innings is to be recorded as ‘Retired - Not Out’. However his runs will be added to his total runs scored in that season.

17. If a batsman retires for any other reason than the ones mentioned in point 16, he may resume his batting only with the consent from umpires. If for any reason he does not resume his batting, his innings is to be recorded as ‘Retired-Out’ and his runs will be added to his match count for calculating statistics. 18. It is each team’s captain’s responsibility to check whether the other team uses CIL provided balls


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Ground/Field Rules

1) Field categories and scoring rules can be decided mutually by the playing teams based on the ground, the match is played.

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) Fielders wearing gloves is not prohibited in this league unless the opponent

team captain raises concern.

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






7) 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.

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

9) 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.

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). 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.


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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 9:00 AM until unless notified of changes.

The home team is responsible for setting up the field and

boundary markers 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.

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.






Umpiring Rules

Umpires for all the league matches will be done by the playing team

themselves i.e two players from the batting team will do the

umpiring when their team is batting. CIL will assign neutral umpires

for Play offs and final matches.

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

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

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 (during playoffs) 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.

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.

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.

**CIL reserves rights to create/change the rules for any exception cases not mentioned above. At

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


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