The Tournament shall be open to all members and associate members
except Cricket Club of India, National Cricket Club, Association of
Indian Universities, Services Sports Control Board.
The match shall ordinarily be completed by end of February each year
as may be decided by the Board on the recommendations of the Tour,
Programme & Fixtures Committee.
The Match shall be played on such dates as may be decided by the Board
upon the recommendations of the Tour, Programme and Fixtures
Committee, Venue fixed by the Association, who has won the Vijay
Merchant Trophy for the current year, will be the head quarters of the
Staging Association.
On the plea that players of any member are due to participate in the
Inter University tournament or against the touring side, the dates of
the match as already fixed shall not be changed.
Postponement of date could be done only in case of unforseen
circumstances such as civil unrest, flooding of the place due to heavy
rains whereby the opposite team is not able to reach the venue or if
later on, it is found that the dates clash with important festivals,
when the Hon. Jt. Secretary may permit change of dates and venues.
All the matches will be six hours duration each day.
Hours of play would normally be as follows:
9.30 am
to
12.00 noon
First Session
12.00 noon
to
12.40 pm
Lunch
12.40 pm
to
2.40 pm
Second Session
2.40 pm
to
3.00 pm
Tea
3.00 pm
to
4.30 pm
Last Session
On the last day of the match, the play shall commence at 9.15 am
to complete the mandatory overs.
If the match commences at 10.00 am as arranged by the Member
staging the match then the member will have to inform the Manager
and the Captain of the visiting team and the Umpires the time of
start of the match no sooner they arrive at the place where the
match is being played. On the last day of the match the play shall
commence at 9.30 am to complete the mandatory overs.
Minimum overs in a day:
Play shall continue on each day until the completion of a
minimum number of overs or until the scheduled or
reschedule cessation time which ever is the later.
The minimum number of overs to be completed, unless are
innings ends or an interruption occurs, shall be :
on days other than the last day - a minimum of 90 overs.
on the last day - a minimum of 75 overs (or 15 overs per
hour) for playing time other than the last hour when Clause
(e) below shall apply.
Additional hour:
Subject to weather and light, except in the last hour of the
match, in the event of play being suspended for any reason other
than normal intervals, the playing time on that day shall be
extended by the amount of time lost up to a maximum of one hour.
In these circumstances, the minimum number of overs to be bowled
shall be in accordance with the provisions of this clause and the
cessation time shall be re-scheduled accordingly. If play has been
suspended for 30 minutes or more prior to the commencement of the
scheduled tea interval, the tea interval shall be delayed for half
an hour.
When an innings ends a minimum number of overs shall be bowled
from the start of the new innings. The number of overs to be
bowled shall be calculated at the rate of one over for each full
four minutes to enable a minimum of 90 overs to be bowled in a
day, and the time of close of play shall be rescheduled
accordingly. The last hour of the match shall be excluded from
this calculation when Clause (e) shall apply.
Where a change of innings occurs during a days play, in the event
of the team bowling second being unable to complete its overs by
the scheduled cessation time, play shall continue until the
required number of overs have been completed.
Where there is change of innings during a days play (except at
lunch or tea), 2 overs will be deducted from the minimum number of
overs to be bowled.
Except in the last hour of the match, for which Clause (e)
makes provisions if play is suspended due to adverse weather or
light for more than one hour in aggregate on any day, the minimum
number of overs shall be reduced by one over for each full 4
minutes of the aggregate playing time lost.
On the last day, if any of the minimum of 75 overs, or as
recalculated, have not been bowled when one hour of scheduled
playing time remains, the last hour of the match for the purpose
of Clause (e) shall be the hour immediately following the
completion of those overs.
Law 17.6 and 17.7 will apply except that a minimum of 15 (six
ball) overs shall be bowled in the last hour and all calculations
with regard to suspension of play or the start of a new innings
shall be based on one over for each full 4 minutes. If, however,
at any time after 30 minutes of the last hour have elapsed both
Captains (the batsmen at the wicket may act for their Captain)
accept that there is no prospect of a result to the match, they
may agree to cease play at that time.
Notwithstanding any other provision, there shall be no further
play on any day, other than the last day, if a wicket falls or a
batsman retires or if the players have occasion to leave the field
during the last minimum over within 2 minutes of the scheduled or
rescheduled cessation time or thereafter.
An over completed on resumption of a new day's play shall be
disregarded in calculating minimum overs for that day.
Except on the final day, if in the event of ground, weather or
light conditions causing a suspension of play and/or if the
players are already off the field at the re-scheduled cessation
time or any time thereafter, stumps shall be drawn.
Fractions are to be ignored in all calculations regarding the
number of overs.
The scoreboard shall show:
the total number of overs bowled with the ball currently in
use: and
the minimum number of overs remaining to be bowled in a day.
Penalties shall apply for slow over rates (refer under Penalty
for slow over rates)
Either Captain may decide to play 30 minutes (a minimum eight
overs) extra time at the end of any day other than the last day
if, in their opinion, it would bring about a definite result on
that day (This is in addition to the maximum one hours extra time).
If it is decided to play such extra time on one or more of these
days, the whole period shall be played out even though the
possibility of finishing the match may have disappeared before the
full period has expired. The time by which play is extended on any
day shall be deducted from the total number of hours of play
remaining, and the match shall end earlier on the final day by the
amount of time by which play was previously extended.
Lunch Interval:
Law 16.2 shall be replaced by the following:
Lunch interval will be of 40 minutes duration from 12.00 Noon to
12.40 pm. Where an innings concludes, or there is a break in play,
within 10 minutes of the scheduled interval, the interval will
commence at that time and be limited to 40 minutes.
Tea Interval:
Tea interval will be of 20 minutes duration from 2.40 pm to 3.00
pm or at the conclusion of the over in progress at the above time
subject to circumstances provided for in Law 16.3, 16.4, and 16
Note (b). Law 16 5 shall not apply.
Intervals for Drinks:
The provisions of Law 16.6 shall be strictly observed except that
under conditions of extreme heat the Umpires may permit extra
intervals for drinks.
An individual player may be given a drink either on the boundary
edge or at the fall of a wicket, on the field, provided that no
playing time is wasted. No other drinks shall be taken onto the
field without the permission of the Umpires. Any player taking
drinks onto the field shall be dressed in proper cricket attire.
Each day there shall be three drink intervals, one between the
commencement of play and lunch, the second between lunch and tea
and the third between tea and close of play. Except on the last
day of the match in the last session, the drink interval shall not
be taken unless the game has been in progress for 6O minutes since
last break/interval nor between 15 minutes before the next
interval, However on the last day of the match in the last
session, drinks shall be taken after 75 overs or as calculated,
has been bowled to enable the Umpires to commence the mandatory
overs.
Time Keeping:
A clock on the ground shall be used to regulate the hours of play
and intervals. The Umpires must notify the ground Authority which
clock is to be followed, so that the spectators and
representatives of the media may be informed. If the clock on the
ground is out of order, the watches of the Umpires shall determine
the time.
The home Association may provide for the ringing of a bell and
shall inform the visiting Association at the start of the match.
The bell will be rung 5 minutes before the termination of an
interval, when the Umpires shall go to the wicket.
The Captain of the fielding side shall have the choice of taking a
new ball any time after 80 overs have been bowled with the
previous ball. In calculating the number of overs bowled, an over
not completed by one Bowler and completed by another bowler shall
count as one. The over during which a new ball is taken,
irrespective of at what stage of that over, shall be the first
over in respect of the calculation for the next new ball.
Penalty for the number of overs bowled short shall be as follows:
The number of overs bowled short will be calculated at the end
of each innings for the purpose of levying penalty.
If the number of overs bowled short is upto 5 overs, the
penalty to be levied will be 15% of the financial allowance
prescribed by the Board for the members of the team for the match.
Number of overs bowled short is above 5 overs, the penalty to
be levied will be 30% of the financial allowance prescribed by the
Board for members of the team for the match. Only eleven players,
participating in the team will be subject to over rate fine.
Honorary Secretary of the concerned Association will be
responsible to see that the amount deducted as penalty is
immediately forwarded to the Honorary Treasurer of the Board under
advice to the Honorary Secretary and the Executive Secretary of
the Board. In case of any default by the concerned Association,
the Honorary Treasurer will withhold payment of grants and
subsidies to the concerned Association.
A penalty may be reviewed by the Referee if, after consultation
with the Umpires he is of the opinion that events beyond the
control of the fielding side, including time wasting by the
batting side, prevented that team from bowling the required number
of overs, the batting side may be fined at the same rate as the
fielding side if, in the opinion of the Referee, the batting side
is guilty of slowing down the over rate.
The batsman will not leave their respective creases for
consultations with each other during an over in progress. They may
proceed for consultations in between the overs provided both the
batsmen are back in their respective creases when the bowler is
ready to start his bowling run up.
The match shall be of four days duration of 6 hours of play each
day and the match shall be decided on the result of two innings.
If two innings are not completed, the match shall be decided on
the result of first innings, but if the first innings is not
completed or if there is a tie on the result of the first
innings, or both the innings, the result shall be decided as
under :-
The number of runs scored by a team shall be divided by the overs
bowled by the opponent and average obtained. Similarly the number
runs scored by the other team shall be divided by the overs
bowled by the opponent and average obtained. The team obtaining
higher average shall be declared as winner. A part of the over
bowled shall not be taken into account as a full over. For the
purpose of obtaining an average the side batting second must bat
for a minimum of 30 overs. If these averages are equal, then both
the teams shall be declared as joint winners for the year. The
match which is abandoned without a ball being bowled shall not be
replayed. Both the teams shall be declared as joint winners for
the year.
The match which is abandoned at a stage where average rule cannot
be applied, the finalists shall be declared as joint winners for
the year.
The match which is abandoned after the game has been in progress
due to the digging/tampering of the pitch on which the match was
being played, then the visiting team will be declared as winners
of the match irrespective of the position of the match.
The players eligible to participate will be Under-19 years
of age as on 1 st September of the year of the Tournament. Those
who complete the age of 19 years on or before 31st August of the
year of the tournament are not eligible to participate.
For Under-19 age shall be the only criterion for
participating in the tournament. The player need not necessary be
a student:
A player shall represent the member in whose jurisdiction he
is born, residing, studying or employed and sons of employees of
Railways.
If any player in course of his bonafide change of residence
or studies or employment is transferred from the jurisdiction of
one member to the jurisdiction of another member/associate
member, on or before lst October of the year of the tournament,
shall be Permitted to. play for the member/associate member to
whose jurisdiction he is transferred on production of
satisfactory proof. Application for transfer in such cases shall
be made by the concerned player or the member/associate member
concerned to the Honorary Joint Secretary of the Board with a
copy to the Executive Secretary on or before 1st October of the
year of the tournament.
Special cases of changes of residence, studies, employment,
transfers after lst October of the year of the tournament shall
be consider on merits of the case by a special committee
consisting of the President and the Honorary Joint Secretary of
the Board. Their decision shall be final and binding.
As regards verification of age, school certificate, birth
certificate or Service Certificate will hold good.
NOTE: Those who are eligible to play for the above tournament on
1 st September of the year, if they cross the prescribed age
during the course of the tournament, they can play for that year
till the end of the tournament. No change or alteration in the
date of birth once registered with the Board shall be accepted on
any ground whatsoever, including change by an affidavit.
Rest of India under-19 will normally be selected at the venue
where the final of the Cooch Behar Trophy is being played.
Players to be selected will only be from the list of 30 players
submitted by each Association before commencement of the Cooch
Behar Trophy Tournament. Honorary Joint Secretary who is the
convenor of the Junior Selection Committee will forward in a
statement the names of the players selected along with the names
of their Association and their date of birth certificate to the
organising Secretary where the M. A. Chidambaram Trophy
Tournament is to be played.
A copy of this statement also at the same time to be forwarded to
the Board's Office, Bombay for their record.
Manager of the Association, which has won the Cooch Behar
Trophy, will be required to produce the certified age certificate
of the players for inspection, if required, at the venue of the
tournament.
Regarding the players of the Rest of India XI, the
Member/Associate Member of the concerned player shall see that
the forms of the players along with their certified age
certificate and passport size photographs are carried by them to
the venue of the tournament.
A cricketer who is under a ban passed by any
member/associate member or the Board shall not be eligible to
play in the Tournament.
If any player who is not qualified under these rules to play
for a member/associate member plays for such a member/associate
member the player shall be disqualified from playing in any other
tournament played under the auspices of the Board for the next
two years.
The member to whom the player belongs shall have to pay a
penalty of Rs. 5,000/- to the Board.
The team conceding a match shall be disqualified and the
opponent shall be declared as the winner of the match.
Captain responsible for conceding the match shall be
debarred for two years from participating in any tournament
conducted by the Board or by any member of the Board.
Walkover in a match:
The team giving a walkover in a match shall be disqualified and
the opponent shall be declared as the winner of the match.
The captain of the batting side may declare innings closed at any
Time during a match irrespective of the duration.
EXPLANATION:-
The above rule provide an option to the Captain of the batting
side only and it is not the intention that any declaration should
become the subject of an agreement between the Captain. If the
Umpires have grounds to believe that any agreement has taken
place, they shall immediately report to the Referee. If the
Referee is satisfied that an agreement has taken place, then the
Captain responsible for having made such agreement shall be
debarred for the next two years from participating in any
tournament conducted by the Board or by any member of the Board.
No match shall be played on a newly laid turf pitch straightway
Unless some local matches are played on this pitch and the same
duly Certified by the Association concerned.
The Umpires would have to satisfy themselves that best endeavours
have been made by the Staging Association for mopping of the
outfield grass every day before the start of the match.
Unless otherwise decided by the Board, Member/Associate Member not
participating in the tournament shall not be entitled to receive
subvention or grant, if any, granted by the Board.
In normal circumstances, a substitute shall be allowed to field
only for a player who satisfies the Umpires that he has become
injured or become ill during the match.
However, in very exceptional circumstances, the Umpire may use
their discretion to allow a substitute for a player who has to
leave the field or does not take the field for other wholly
acceptable reasons, subject to consent being given by the opposing
Captain. If a player wishes to change his shirt, boots, etc., he
may leave the field to do so (no changing on the field) but no
substitute will be allowed.
Law 2.6 (Runners Equipment) will apply as modified:
The Player acting as runner for an injured batsman shall at all
times wear similar external clothing and protective equipment as
the injured batsman.
2.8 Fieldsman Leaving the field
In place of Law 2.8 the following will apply.
No fieldsman shall leave the field or return during a session of
play without the consent of the Umpire at the bowlers end. The
Umpires consent is also necessary if a substitute is required for
a fieldsman at the start of play or when his side returns to the
field after an interval. If a member of the fielding side does not
take the field at the start of play, leaves the field or fails to
return after an interval and is absent from the field longer than
15 minutes:
the player shall not be permitted to bowl in that innings
after his return until he has been on the field for at least that
length of playing time for which he was absent. In the event of a
follow on, this restriction will, if necessary, continue into the
second innings.
the player shall not be permitted to bat unless or until, in
the aggregate, he has returned to the field and/or his sides
innings has been in progress for at least that length of playing
time for which he has been absent or, if earlier, when his side
has lost five wickets.
The restriction in (i) and (ii) above shall not apply if the
player has suffered an external blow (as opposed to an internal
injury such as a pulled muscle) whilst participating earlier in
the match and consequently been forced to leave the field. Nor
shall it apply if the player has been absent for very exceptional
and wholly acceptable reasons (other than injury or illness) and
consent for a substitute has been granted by the opposing Captain.
NOTE:- In the event of a fieldsman already being off the field at
the commencement of an interruption in play through ground,
weather or light conditions, he shall be allowed to count any such
stoppage time as playing time, provided that he personally informs
the Umpires when he is fit enough to take the field had play been
in progress.
Add the following to paragraph (a) and delete clause (i).
The Umpires will suspend, or continue to suspend play for bad
light when they consider that there is a risk of serious physical
injury to the batsman. Amongst the facts to be considered are
background, sight screens and the type of bowling. Before deciding
to suspend play, or not to resume play after an interval on
account of bad light (but for no other reason), the Umpire shall
establish whether the Captain of the batting team (the batsman at
the wicket may deputise for their Captain) wishes to continue in
unfit conditions, if so, his wishes shall be met.
Add the following to the last sentence of 3.8(a) (ii) .... or,
as a consequence of a change of bowler, if batting conditions have
become more dangerous.
The Umpires shall disregard any shadow on the pitch from the
stadium or from any permanent object on the ground.
Cricket Balls approved by the Board of Control for Cricket in
India shall be used viz., SG-TEST, SONEX, SPRING BOX, SAMRAT and
others as and when approved by the Board.
For all Senior Tournaments and First Class Matches SG Test Cricket
Balls and others as and when approved by the Board shall be used.
The fielding Captain or his nominee may select the ball with which
he finishes to bowl from the supply provided by the home
Association. Such selection must take place in the presence of the
Umpires
Members staging the match will have to keep in stock used balls
approved by the Board and the same will have to be Shown and
approved by the Umpires officiating in the match before the start
of the game.
The umpires shall also mention in their report whether the above
instructions, were carried out by the member staging the match.
Umpires shall retain possession of the match ball(s) throughout
the duration of the match when play is not actually taking place.
During play umpire shall periodically and irregularly inspect the
condition of the ball and shall retain possession of it at the
fall of a wicket, a drinks interval, at the end of each Over, or
any other disruption in Play.
In the event of a ball becoming wet and soggy as a result of Play
continuing in inclement weather or it being affected by dew and in
the of the Umpires being unfit for play, the ball may be replaced
for a ball that has had a similar amount of wear, even though it
has not gone out of shape.
Either bowler or batsman may raise the matter with the Umpires and
the Umpires decision as to a replacement or otherwise will be
final.
In the event of a ball during play being lost or, in the opinion
of the Umpires, being unfit for play through normal use, the
Umpire shall allow it to be replaced by one that in their opinion
has had a similar amount of wear. If the ball is to be replaced,
the Umpires shall inform the Batsmen.
The bat overall shall not be more than 38 inches/96.5 cm in
length; the blade of the bat shall be made of wood, shall have a
conventional flat face and shall not exceed 41/4 inches/10.8 cm at
the widest part.
In addition to the Law 7.2 the following will apply.
Captain, Umpires, Referee and Groundsmen should co-operate to
ensure that, prior to the start of any days play, no one bounces a
ball on the pitch or strikes it with a bat to assess its condition
or for any other reason, or causes damage to the pitch in any
other way.
Prior to the commencement of a days play, one TV commentator and
camera crew of the official licensed TV broadcaster/s (but not
news crew) may be permitted to inspect the pitch and surrounds
subject to the following:
a ball must not be bounced on the pitch.
a key or knife may only be inserted in the pitch in
the area between the popping and bowling creases.
In the event of any dispute, the Referee in
consultation with the Home Association will rule and
his ruling will be final.
Prior to the start of play on any day, only the Captain and team
Coach may walk on the pitch to assess its condition. Spiked
footwear is not permitted.
Law 9.2 - THE POPPING CREASE
The popping crease, which is the back edge of the crease marking,
shall be in front of and parallel with the bowling crease. It
shall have the back edge of the crease marking 4 ft./l.22m from
the centre of the stumps and shall extend to a minimum of 15 yards
on either side of the wicket.
The popping crease shall be considered to be unlimited in length.
Law 10.1 will apply, but add the following sentence to the first
paragraphs:
However, if in the opinion of the Umpires, the delay has had no
significant effect upon the state of the pitch, they shall refuse
any request for the rolling of the pitch.
In addition the Umpires are empowered to authorize the Groundsman
to roll, sweep and otherwise treat the pitch by such manner and
means which they, bearing in mind the advice of the Groundsman,
consider will return the state of the pitch as near as possible to
that pertaining when the choice of the innings was made.
Maintenance of Foot Holes: (Law 10.6)
The Umpires shall see that wherever possible and whenever it is
considered necessary, action is taken during all intervals in play
to do whatever is practicable to improve the bowlers foot holes.
As soon as possible after the conclusion of each days play,
bowlers footholes will be repaired.
Mowing Of the outfield (Law 10) - Notes (b)
The above law shall not apply and will be modified to the extent
as under:
There will be no mowing of the outfield during the period of the
match.
In place of Law 11.1 and 11.2 the following shall apply
In all matches, the pitch shall be entirely protected against rain
up to the commencement of play and for the duration of the period
of the match. It shall be wholly covered at the termination of
each days play or providing the weather is fine, within a period
of two hours thereafter.
The covers shall be removed no earlier than 5.00 am and no later
than 7.00 am on each morning of the match provided it is not
raining at the time, but they will be replaced if rain falls prior
to the commencement of play.
Note:- The covers must totally protect the pitch and also the
pitch surroundings, a minimum of 5 meters either side of the pitch
and any worn or soft areas in the outfield, as well as the bowlers
run ups to a distance of at least 10 x 10 meters.
Attention is drawn to Law 3 Note (c) and Law 11.3.
Prior to tossing for choice of innings the artificial drying
of the pitch and outfield shall be at the discretion of the
Groundsman. Thereafter and throughout the match the drying of the
outfield may be undertaken at any time by the Groundsman, but
drying of the affected area of the pitch shall be carried out only
on the instructions and under the supervision of the Umpires. The
Umpires shall be empowered to have the pitch dried without
reference to the Captains at any time they are of the opinion that
it is unfit for play.
The Umpires may instruct the Groundsman to use any available
equipment, including any roller for the purpose of drying the
pitch and making it fit for play.
Note :- An absorbent roller may be used to remove water from the
covers including the cover on the match pitch.
At no time on any day of the match shall there be any bowling or
batting practice on the pitch or the square, except in official
netted practice pitch areas. In addition there shall be no bowling
or batting practice on any part of the square or the area
immediately parallel to the match pitch after the commencement of
play on any day. Any fieldsman contravening this Law may not bowl
his next over.
No practice may take place on the field if, in the opinion of the
Umpires, it could result in a waste of time.
The boundary shall be the fence or a rope inside the fence. The pitch
shall be a minimum 60 yards from one boundary square of the pitch.
When this minimum distance is used, the pitch has to be a minimum 80
yards from the opposite square boundary. The straight boundary at both
ends of the pitch shall be a minimum of 60 yards. Distances shall be
measured from the centre of the pitch to be used.
If an unauthorized person enters the playing arena and handles the
ball, the Umpire at the bowlers end shall be the sole judge of
whether the boundary allowance should be scored or the ball be
treated as still in play or called dead ball if a batsman is
liable to be out as a result of the unauthorized person handling
the ball.
Sight screens shall be provided at both ends of all grounds. Sight
screens provided for the match should confirm to the following
specifications.
Statis (40 x 15) feet minimum
Mobile (20 x 15) feet minimum
If the sight screen have to be shifted then the Staging
Association to see that enough men are kept near the screen all
the time during the game so that there is no loss of time for,
shifting the screen. The Staging Association should also see that
the screen canvas/cloth is thick so that the shadow of the People
walking behind the screen does not disturb the batsman and also
due to the wind does not flicker or sway.
If for any reason, a bowler is incapacitated while running up to
bowl the first ball of An over, the umpire shall call and signal
dead ball and another bowler shall bowl or complete the from the
same end, provided only that he shall not bowl two overs, or part
thereof, consecutively in one innings
Law 24.1 will apply except that the bowler may not deliver the
ball Underarm. If a bowler, bowls a ball underarm the Umpire
Shall call and signal dead ball.
In addition, the Umpire at the bowlers end shall call and signal
no ball if a ball which the Umpire considered to have been
delivered:
bounces more than twice or
rolls along the ground or
comes to rest before it reaches the striker or, if not
otherwise played by the striker before it reaches the popping
crease If the ball comes to rest in such circumstances, the
Umpire will call No Ball and Law 25.3 shall apply.
LAW 24.2 - FAIR DELIVERY -THE ARM
For a delivery to be fair the ball must be bowled not thrown - see
Note (a) below. If either Umpire is not entirely satisfied with
the absolute fairness of a delivery in this respect he shall call
and signal no ball instantly upon delivery
The Umpire shall also adopt the procedures of caution, final
warning, action against the Bowler and reporting as set out in Law
42.8
The following shall apply in place of Law 30. 1 (b)
He plays the ball, or if it touches his person, then hits or
kicks it into and breaks his wicket and in the Umpires judgement
an attempt to Protect the wicket has been made the striker will be
given out on appeal - bowled. Completion of the stroke will not be
considered if an attempt is made to protect the wicket.
In addition to Laws 23.1(e), 32.2(e), 38 Note (c) and 41.4 the
following shall apply.
The striker is out under this Law if the ball is deflected from
his bat onto his own protective helmet and he is subsequently
caught. Runs may be scored off deflections from the batsman's or
fielders helmet.
A batsman may call for a helmet to be brought out to him at any
time. He must then wear or carry it personally all the time while
play is in progress, or can have it taken off the field at the
fall of a wicket, or at the end of the over, or at any drinks
intervals.
In all cases, no actions involving helmets are to waste playing
time. Umpires are not to hold helmets.
The exchange of protective equipment between members of the
fielding side on the field shall be permitted provided that the
Umpires do not consider that it constitutes a waste of playing
time. A batsman may only change other items of protective
equipment (e.g. batting gloves etc) provided that there is no
waste of playing time.
In the event that the ball has been interfered with and requires
replacement, the batsman at the wicket shall chose the replacement
ball from a selection of six other balls of various degrees of
usage (including a new ball) and of the same brand as the ball in
use prior to the contravention.
Experimental Conditions (3 years from October 1994)
A bowler shall be limited to two fast short pitched deliveries
per over.
A fast short Pitched ball is defined as a ball which passes or
would have passed above the shoulder height of the batsman
standing upright at the crease.
In the event Of a bowler bowling more than two fast short
pitched deliveries in an over, either umpire shall call and signal
no ball on each occassion.
The penalty for a fast short pitched no ball shall be two
runs, plus any runs scored from the delivery
A different signal shall be used to signify a fast short
pitched delivery. The Umpire Shall call and signal no ball and
then raise the other arm across the chest.
Where a bowler delivers a third fast short pitched ball in one
over which is also a no ball under Law 24 e.g. front foot no ball.
the penalty will be 2 runs plus any runs scored from that delivery
i.e., the greater penalty will apply.
If a bowler delivers a third fast short pitched bail in an over,
not only must the Umpire call no ball, but he must invoke the
procedures of law 42.8(a) in regard to cautioning the bowler
If a bowler is no balled a second time in the innings for the same
offence the Umpire shall advise the bowler this is his final
warning, as provided for in Law 42.8 (b).
A third such offence in the same innings shall cause the Umpire to
invoke Law 42.8(d) i.e., the bowler shall be removed forthwith and
cannot bowl again in that innings.
The above is not a substitute for Law 42.8 (as amended below)which
Umpires are able to apply at any time.
Law 42.8 (as amended experimentally)
The bowling of fast short pitched balls is unfair if the Umpire at
the Bowlers end considers that by their repetition and taking into
account their length, height and direction, they are likely to
inflict physical injury on the striker, irrespective of the
protective clothing and equipment he may be wearing. The relative
skill of the striker shall also be taken into consideration.
In the event of such unfair bowling the Umpire at the bowlers end-
shall adopt the following procedure:
In the first instance the Umpire shall call end signal no
ball, caution the bowler and inform the other Umpire, the Captain
of the fielding side and the batsmen of what has occurred.
If this caution is ineffective, he shall repeat the above
procedure and indicate to the bowler that this is a final warning.
Both the above caution and final warning shall continue to
apply even though the bowler may later change ends.
Should the above warnings prove ineffective, the Umpire at the
bowlers end shall:
At the first repetition call and signal no ball and when the
ball is dead direct the Captain to take the bowler off forthwith
and to complete the over with another bowler, provided that the
bowler does not bowl two overs or part thereof consecutively.
See Law 22.7 (Bowler Incapacitated or Suspended during an Over).
Not allow the bowler thus taken off, to bowl again in the
same innings.
Report the occurrence to the Captain of the batting side as
soon as the players leave the field for an interval.
Report the occurrence to the Executive of the fielding side
and to any governing body responsible for the match who shall take
any further action which is considered to be appropriate against
the bowler concerned.
The bowling of fast high full pitched balls is unfair.
A fast high full pitched ball shall be defined as a ball that
passes, or would have passed, on the full above waist height of a
batsman standing upright at the crease. Should a bowler bowl a
fast high pitched ball, either Umpire shall call and signal no
ball.
In the event of such unfair bowling the Umpire at the bowlers end
shall adopt the procedures of caution, final warning, action
against the bowler and reporting as set out in Law 42.8.
Law 42-Note (c) - Danger area
The danger area on the pitch which must be protected from damage
by a bowler shall be regarded by the Umpires as the area
contained by an imaginary line 5 ft from the popping crease, and
parallel to it, and within two imaginary and parallel lines drawn
down the pitch from Points on that line 1 feet / 30.48 Cm on
either side of the Middle Stumps
In the event of a batsman damaging the Umpires at the bowler end
shall follow the procedure of caution, final warning and reporting
as set out in Law 42.10 (c)
In the event of the batsman running on the Pitch, the Umpire at
the bowlers end shall take the following action
In the first instance be shall caution the batsman and inform
the other Umpire atonce. Also the Captain of the batting side as
soon as the players leave the field for an interval of what has
occurred
In the second instance the Umpire will ask the batsman to
remove the spiked boots and wear rubber soled boots.
Time lost in changing the boots will not be taken into
account when calculating the number of overs to be bowled by the
bowling side.
The batting side to be fined at the same rate as the fielding
side if the batting side is guilty of slowing down the over rate.
The Umpire shall report the occurrence to the Executive of the
batting side and to any governing body responsible for the match
who shall take appropriate action against the player concerned.
Teams are required to observe Ground Authority regulations and to
Exercise the utmost care and caution when engaging in practice and
pre-match warm up and hitting-up activities so as to avoid the
risk of injury to members of the public, damage to the centre
wicket region and to perimeter fencing.
The Captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that
play is conducted within the spirit of the game as well as within
the Laws.
Players and Team Officials shall not at any time engage in
conduct which could bring them or the game into disrepute.
Players and Team Officials shall not in any way be concerned in
the use or distribution of illegal drugs.
Players and Team Officials shall not disclose or comment upon
any alleged breach of the Code or upon any hearings, report or
decision arising from such breach.
Players and Team Officials shall not make any public
pronouncement or media comment which is detrimental to the game
which is taking place.
In the event of a bowler being found guilty of gross
misbehaviour or of using offensive comments on the field such as:
swearing at the Umpires, batsman or any other player or
spectators.
showing public dissent at the Umpires decision.
manhandling an Umpire, the batsman or the spectator
kicking the stumps and indulging in any ungentlemanly and
unsporting conduct which might bring the game into disrepute
The Umpire concerned shall announce and call and signal Dead
Ball and suspend the bowler from further bowling in that
innings, and allow Another bowler to complete the over from the
same end, provided this bowler shall not bowl two overs or part
thereof consecutively in that innings.
If a fielder other than the bowler indulges in such acts as
stated above, the Umpire shall direct the Captain of the fielding
side to send the concerned fielder off the field for that session
and no substitute shall be allowed in his absence.
In addition to taking action as stated in paras (f) and (g) above,
the Umpire shall also report the occurrence to the Captain of the
batting side as soon as the players leave the field for an
interval. The Umpires shall also report to the Executive authority
of the fielding side and to the governing body responsible for the
conduct of the match as well as to the Referee to take any action
against the concerned bowler or player.
In the event of the batsman being found guilty of gross
misbehavior or using offensive comments on the field such as:
swearing at the Umpires, bowler or any other player or a
spectator.
showing public dissent at the Umpires decision.
manhandling an Umpire, the bowler, the fielder or a
spectator
kicking the stumps or hitting the stumps with the bat when
given out or indulging in any ungentlemanly and unsporting
conduct which might bring the game into disrepute
the Umpires at the bowlers end shall report the occurrence to
the executive of the batting side and to any governing body
responsible for that match as well as to the Referee who shall
take appropriate action against the player concerned,
The two Umpires shall give separate reports regarding:
Administration and ground arrangements including the condition
of the pitch and outfield and also about any untoward incident
affecting the match.
Number of overs required to be bowled by the team and the
number of overs bowled short by the team after each days play
along with the reasons for the team having bowled overs short on
the day.
Whether the match was played in fair and competitive spirit?
If not, state the reasons and details.
Also to give the runs scored in each Innings overs bowled in
each innings and total time taken in minutes, overs bowled short
in an innings, total overs bowled short in a match points secured
by the team and result of the match.
Immediately after the conclusion of the match each Umpire
shall prepare the report and dispatch them to the Executive
Secretary within l5 days from the conclusion of the match, under
Registered post acknowledgement due. Umpires who do not send
completed Reports within 15 days of the completion of the match
may not be considered for posting for the next season.
The Umpires should see before the start of the match that the
stock of old balls of different wear are kept ready by the
Association staging the match. The Umpires will also add in their
report to the Board information regarding the quality of balls,
availability of old balls, etc..
If the two Umpires are of the opinion that the pitch prepared
by the member on whose ground the match was played was
underprepared, then the Umpires, immediately on conclusion of the
match, shall submit a report to the Referee about the pitch being
underprepared, with a copy to the member staging the match. If the
Referee is convinced that the pitch was underprepared then the
member will be fined Rs. 25,0001/- for being responsible for the
underprepared pitch and this amount to be adjusted against any
dues to be paid by the Board to the member. Besides, the venue at
which the match was played to be scrapped for a period of 4 years.
Referees to be appointed by the Board for matches in domestic
tournaments.
To accompany the two Captains to supervise the toss, In the
absence of Referee, the two Umpires to accompany the two Captains
and supervise the toss.
Immediately after the conclusion of the match the Referee shall
prepare his report covering all the points as drawn under 'The
Duties and Responsibilities of the Referee', together with all the
relevant papers connected in the matter and forward the same to
the Executive Secretary of the Board within 15 days from the
conclusion of the match under registered post acknowledgement due.
The Referee is responsible for keeping a record of all reports
furnished by him.
Honorary Secretary of the Staging Association will appoint two
local official Scorers.
Scorer to be made responsible for making proper entries in
the score sheets and the score sheet should be completed in all
respect.
Score sheets thus prepared by the Scorers, each score sheet
to be signed by both of them after tallying all the details
entered in the score sheet.
Scorers to obtain the signatures of the two Umpires on the
score sheets after the match is over and before they leave the
place of the match.
Scorers will then hand over the Score sheet to the Honorary
Secretary of the Staging Association
Honorary Secretary of the Staging Association under whose
jurisdiction the match was played to see that both the Scorer
sheets are forwarded to the Executive Secretary of the Board
within 15 days of the Completion of the match by registered post
acknowledgement due.
Scorers to be paid remuneration as fixed by the Board and
the same to be re-imbursed by the Board.
The team shall consist of sixteen members including the Manger. The
Manager for the Rest of India Under-19 team shall be appointed by the
Centre staging the match and shall be a local man.
Selection of Rest of India team:
The All India Junior Selection Committee shall select the Rest of
India Under-19 team.
Expenses of Selection
Expense of the members of the All India Junior Selection Committee shall be
met by the Board in accordance with the schedule that the board may fix from
time to time forth members attending the meeting of the sub committee
of the Board.
Members conducting the tournament shall be reimbursed the following
expenses by the Board:
Boarding and lodging of the visiting teams at the rate of Rs. 200/-
per head per day for the duration of the match and one day before
and one day after.
The boarding and lodging expenses shall not include expenses on
laundry, alcoholic drinks, trunk and STD Calls and entertainment of
guests incurred by the players and Managers and will be at their cost.
Cost of lunches, tea and soft drinks during the matches on the
ground only for not more than 40 persons at the rate of Rs. 60/- per
head per day.
Transport expenses at the rate of Rs. 20/- per
head per day for the duration of the stay of the teams.
Medical expenses, if any, not exceeding Rs. 120/- per match.
Expenses for ground arrangements for practice and matches limited to a
maximum of Rs. 250/- per day, if incurred.
Cost of cricket balls not exceeding Rs. 720/- per match. Balls for
practice shall be provided by the member staging the match,
Incidental expenses, if any, not exceeding Rs. 120/- per match.
Rs. 600/- per head as allowance to team members for the duration of the match.
Travelling and journey expenses of the visiting teams to the venue
of the tournament and back shall be reimbursed by the staging
association in the first instance, and later reimbursed by the Board
to the staging association.
The team will travel by I st Class/Two tier A.C./Luxury Bus and Rs. 75/- for
every 12 hours or part thereof as journey expenses both ways will be paid
to them.
It will be obligatory on the part of the staging Association to
see that the return rail booking luxury bus of the visiting team is arranged by
them.
NOTES: Local boys where the tournament is played will
be paid Rs. 600/- per head as allowance for the duration of the match
and Rs. 2o/- per head per day as conveyance allowance.
Travelling expenses and allowances for Umpires :-
First class/two tier A.C./Luxury Bus return fare from his place of residence.
Rs. 75/-. as journey expenses for every 12 hours or part thereof
Rs. 2500/- as Umpiring allowance for the four day match.
Rs. 50/- as pocket money including conveyance allowance per day for
the duration of the match plus one day before and one day after.
Towards boarding and lodging the member staging the match shall pay at
the rate of Rs. 600/- per day per Umpire for the duration of the match
and one day before and one day after.
Rs. 50/- per day as pocket money including conveyance allowance for
the duration of the match plus one day before and one day after to the local
Umpires apart from the Umpires allowance as stated in para (iii) above.
NOTES: All the expenses of the Umpires under clauses (i) to (vi) above shall
at first instance be paid by the Staging Association.
The above expenses shall later be reimbursed to the Staging Association by the
Board.
All disputes of any nature shall be referred to the Junior
Cricket Committee within 10 days of the completion of the match.
The Junior Cricket Committee shall not be bound to give any
reasons for its decision.
If there is any dispute in regard to the age, School
Certificate or Birth Certificate or Service Certificate will hold
good. The examination by the Medical Board to determine the proof
of age was considered not necessary.
All protests shall be made to the Honorary Joint Secretary of
the Board and shall be accompanied by a protest fee of Rs. 15,000/-
The protest shall be made within 10 days of the completion
of the match. Such protests shall be dealt with at the earliest by
the Junior Cricket Committee.
In case the protests is rejected, the fee of Rs. 15,000/- shall
not be refunded. The Committee shall not be bound to give reasons
for its decisions.
The winner of the match shall be awarded the M. A. Chidambaram Trophy.
A certificate to be issued to the winner of M. A. Chidambaram Trophy.
The Honorary Secretary of the Staging Member shall see that the M. A.
Chidambaram Trophy presented to the winner is returned to the Board's
Office at Bombay within one month of the completion of the tournament.
NOTE: The Honorary Secretary of the Staging Association, within
15 days of the conclusion of the tournament, shall inform the Board's
office, Bombay, the winner and runner up of the match, name and
designation of the person who handed over the trophy and photograph,
if any, taken of the winning side with the trophy.
Except as herein modified, altered or added to, all the matches
shall be played in accordance with the Laws of Cricket framed from
time to time by the ICC as modified by the experimental laws
approved by the Board.
