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Ranji Trophy, 1998-99

Rules


  1. Interpretation
  2. Name of the Tournament
  3. Eligibility
  4. Period
  5. Zones
  6. Zonal placement of members
  7. Running of the Tournament
  8. Entry Fee
  9. Dates and Venues
  10. Hours of play, intervals and minimum overs in a day
  11. Appointment of Umpires
  12. New Ball (Law 5.4)
  13. Overs to be bowled (over rates)
  14. Penalties for slow over rates
  15. Players Selected
  16. Duration of play
  17. Qualifications
  18. Disqualifications
  19. Conceding, Walkover in a Match
  20. Declaration of innings
  21. Turf
  22. Mopping of the outfield
  23. Substitutes
  24. Fitness of ground, weather and light
  25. The Ball
  26. Ball lost or becoming unfit for play (Law 5.5)
  27. The Bat
  28. The Pitch (Law 7) - Selection/Preparation
    ThePitch (Law 9.2) - The Popping Crease
  29. The Pitch (Law 10) - Rolling of Pitch (10.1) maintenance of
    foothole (10.6) mowing of outfield (Law 10.3(d) and Note -b)
  30. Covering of the pitch - before and during the match
  31. Drying of the pitch and ground
  32. Practice on the field (Law 15.2)
  33. Boundaries (Law 19)
  34. Sight Screens (Law 19 - Note (a))
  35. Bowler incapacitated or suspended during an over (Law 22.7)
  36. No Ball- mode of delivery (Law 24.1) - Fair Delivery -The Arm (Law 24.2)
  37. Penalty (Law 24.8)
  38. No Ball (Law 24.8) and Wide ball (Law 25.6)
  39. Bowled (Law 30)
  40. Helmets (and Protective Equipment)
  41. Lifting of seam (Lav. 42.4) and Changing the condition
  42. The bowling of fast short pitched balls (Law 42.8)
  43. The bowling of fast, high, full pitched balls (Law 42.9)
    Law 42 - Note (c) - Danger Area
  44. Players damaging the pitch (Law 42.11)
  45. Hitting up
  46. Players conduct
  47. Umpires report
  48. Captains report on Umpires
  49. Referee Report
  50. Score Sheet
  51. Team
  52. Schedule of expenses
  53. Gate
  54. Complimentary passes
  55. Disputes/Protests
  56. Presentation of trophy
  57. Laws of Cricket

  1. INTERPRETATION:

    1. BOARD shall mean the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

    2. PRESIDENT shall mean the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

    3. SECRETARY shall mean the Honorary Secretary and Honorary Joint Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

    4. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY shall mean a Secretary appointed and so designated by the Board.

  2. NAME OF THE TOURNAMENT:

    The tournament shall be named as " RANJI TROPHY"

  3. ELIGIBILITY

    The Tournament shall be open to full members of the Board except the Cricket Club of India, National Cricket Club and Association of Indian Universities.

  4. PERIOD:

    The tournament shall as a rule be played every year between lst October and 15th April. The Tour, Programme and Fixtures Committee may however extend the period for sufficient reason upto April end.

  5. ZONES:

    The five zones hereafter referred to in these rules shall be (a) North, (b) South, (c) East, (d) West, (e) Central.

  6. ZONAL PLACEMENT OF MEMBERS:

    For the purpose of the tournament, the participating member shall be placed in various zones as under

    1. NORTH ZONE:

      Delhi & District Cricket Association Punjab Cricket Association Services Sports Control Board Haryana Cricket Association Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association

    2. SOUTH ZONE:

      Tamil Nadu Cricket Association Karnataka State Cricket Association Hyderabad Cricket Association Kerala Cricket Association Andhra Cricket Association Goa Cricket Association

    3. EAST ZONE:

      Cricket Association of Bengal Bihar Cricket Association Orissa Cricket Association Assam Cricket Association Tripura Cricket Association

    4. WEST ZONE:

      Mumbai Cricket Association Maharashtra Cricket Association Baroda Cricket Association Gujarat Cricket Association Saurashtra Cricket Association

    5. CENTRAL ZONE:

      Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association Vidarbha Cricket Association Rajasthan Cricket Association Railway Sports Control Board

  7. RUNNING OF TOURNAMENT:

    The tournament shall be played

    1. Matches at league level (4 days) and One Day Limited Overs, will be played with each member in the zone against the other member once normally between 20th October to 31st December.

    2. The three top teams qualifying from each zonal level league stage, will play super league in the three groups i.e, 15 teams in three groups of 5 teams.

      Care will be taken to see that the two teams from the same zone shall not be in the same group. Matches to be played in the three groups at super league level wi11 be of 4 days duration.

    3. Two top teams from each three groups will play two quarter finals and winners of each match play semifinals against the two teams having byes in quarter finals.

      Matches to be played in the three groups at knock-out level will be of 5 days duration.

    4. The two winning teams in the semi finals will play finals of 5 day duration for the Ranji Trophy Tournament.

    5. The winners of the matches between members in each of the five zones on limited overs basis, each member in a zone playing against the other member once, will play in the Wills Trophy.

  8. ENTRY FEE:

    1. Before 15 March each year the Executive Secretary shall forward to each member eligible to participate in the tournament an entry form specifying there in the last date for receiving the entry which shall be 30th April of that year.

    2. Members eligible to participate in the tournament shall fill and sign the entry form and shall deliver or cause the same to be delivered to the Executive Secretary on or before 30th April each year along with an entrance fee of Rs. 100/-.

    3. An entry form which is not accompanied by the fee shall not be accepted.

    4. The entry form of a member who has not paid annual subscription of the Board for the year shall not be accepted and the member concerned will not be eligible to participate in the tournament that year.

  9. DATES AND VENUES

    1. Before the end of June, representatives in each zone shall meet and draw the programme of the tournament with dates and venues to be played within the respective zones for the year.

      Convenor of the meeting should not necessarily be from test centre(s)only and it should be fixed on principle of rotation. So also the venue of the meeting should be fixed on principle of rotation. Care to be taken to see that the convenor and the venue for the meeting is from the same Association for that year.

      All the expenses of the representatives such as travelling, boarding and lodging expenses shall be borne by the respective members. If the convenor fails to convene the meeting before 30th June, the Honorary Secretary of the Board shall convene the meeting at a venue within the zone. The Board shall not be responsible for the payment of expenses of the representatives of the Members attending the meeting. The dates and venues fixed at a meeting of the representatives of the members shall be final and binding on the members except for unforseen circumstances such as civil unrest, flooding of the place due to heavy rains whereby the opposite side is not able to reach the venue or if later it is found that the dates clash with important festivals when the Honorary Secretary may permit change of dates and venues.

      The programme with dates and venues must reach the Honorary Secretary of the Board, with copy to the Boards Office at Bombay before 1st August. If the Association fails to inform the venue at the meeting of the representatives in each zone, then the same must reach the Honorary Secretary of the Board, with a copy to the Boards Office, Bombay, before 1st September. If this is not done then the defaulting Association will be fined Rs. 5,000/- and the Honorary Secretary of the Board to fix the venue of the match.

    2. Unless otherwise decided by the members, venue shall be fixed according to the principle of rotation. In case a venue of a match decided earlier is changed, the Staging Association should undertake every responsibility to ensure that playing conditions at the new venue are fully satisfactory.

      In case it is noticed at the eleventh four that a match cannot be played at a venue fixed earlier, the match should be played only at the Head Quarters of the Staging Association.

    3. All the matches in each of the zones shall under normal circumstances be completed by 31st December in each year.

    4. If two members meet for the first time, then the match shall be played at the venue of the senior member, the seniority being decided by the date of affiliation with the Board as full member. In the event of both the members being affiliated to the Board on the same date, the venue shall be decided by the President by drawing lots.

    5. On the plea that players of any member are due to participate in the Inter University tournaments or against the touring side, the dates of the Ranji Trophy matches as already fixed shall not be changed Postponement of dates 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 Honorary Secretary may permit change of dates and venues.

    6. It shall be always open to the competing members to interchange the location of the match by mutual consent with prior approval of the Honorary Secretary. When a member entitled to stage a match forgoes his right to do so by mutual agreement, the member forgoing such right shall not be entitled to the choice of the venue when the two members concerned meet next.

    7. The dates and draws for the tournament at the super league level and knock-out level shall be fixed by the Tour, Programme and Fixtures Committee to be ratified by the Board. The venue however shall be fixed on the basis of rotation.

      While taking out the draws at super league level and knock-out level, the Committee shall ensure that

      1. the three top teams of the same zone shall not be placed in the same group to avoid meeting before the knock-out round

      2. the two top teams of the same zone shall not as far as possible be placed in the same halves to avoid two teams of the same zone meeting in the same half before reaching the semi final or final.

      3. lots shall be drawn accordingly.

    8. Any centre that would hold a Ranji Trophy match must have a proper infrastructure facilities and holding of such matches in these centres must have the prior approval of the Board.

      It is imperative for all Staging Association to ensure that their respective grounds are well maintained. In view of this the Staging Associations must possess the following ground equipment:

      1. A set of hand driven rollers - heavy 1.5 tonnes and light tonne.

      2. Hand driven machines to trim wicket grass

      3. Proper pitch covers

      4. Proper sight screens

        In case the Referee reports about lack of equipment or proper infrastructural facilities, as per the guidelines forwarded to the Associations for Staging domestic tournaments at the venue of the match, the Association concerned will be fined upto a maximum of Rs. 25,000/- for being responsible and this amount to be adjusted from and out of the Ranji Trophy subsidy fund or any dues to be paid by the Board to the members. Besides the venue at which the match was played to be scrapped for a period of four years.

    9. When a new venue of the match is fixed by the Association concerned, the match could be staged at this venue only after getting the approval of the Board who will first check the infrastructure as to the suitability of the place for staging the match.

    10. Matches in the knock-out stages shall be played only at established centres or at the headquarters of the Staging Association.

  10. HOURS OF PLAY INTERVALS AND MINIMUM OVERS IN A DAY

    1. Start and Cessation time:

      1. All the matches will be six hours duration each day. Hours of play would normally be as follows for Day Matches:
        9.30 am to 12.00 noon First Session
        12.00 noon to 12.40 pmLunch
        12.40 pm to2.40 pm Second Session
        2.40 pm to3.00 pm Tea
        3.00 pm to 4.30 pmLast 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.

      2. Hours of play would normally be as follows for Day and Night match.

        3.30 pmto 6.00 pm First Session
        6.00 pm to 6.40 pm Interval
        6.40 pm to 8-40 pm Second Session
        8.40 pm to 9.00 pm Interval
        9.00 pm to 10.30 pm Last Session

    2. Minimum overs in a day:

      1. Play shall continue on each day until the completion of a minimum number of overs or until the schedule or reschedule cessation time which ever is the later.

        The minimum number of overs to be completed, unless an innings ends or an interruption occurs, shall be :

        1. on days other than the last day - a minimum of 90 overs.

        2. 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.

      2. 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 a charge 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.

      3. Except in the last hour of the match, for which Clause 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.

      4. 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.

      5. 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.

      6. Not withstanding 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.

      7. An over completed on resumption of a new day's play shall be disregarded in calculating minimum overs for that day.

      8. 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.

      9. 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.

      10. Penalties shall apply for slow over rates (refer sender Penalty for slow over rates)

      11. 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.

    3. 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.

      For Day/Night match interval will be of 40 minutes from 6.00 p.m. to 6.40 p.m.

    4. 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, 16.5 and 16 Note (b). Law 16.5 shall not apply.

      For Day/Night match the interval will be of 20 minutes from 8.40 P.M. to 9.00 P.M.

    5. 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 day. Except on the last day of the match in the last session, the drink interval shall not betaken unlessthe 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.

    6. 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 hall go to the wicket.

  11. APPOINTMENT OF UMPIRES:

    The Umpires Committee of the Board shall appoint Umpires from the Boards Panel of Umpires and they shall normally be neutral Umpires. Neutral Umpires means Umpires from the zone other than the zone of the contesting member.

    In Day and Night match, the Umpires clothing will be coloured.

  12. NEW BALL

    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.

  13. OVERS TO BE BOWLED (OVER RATES)

    1. Over rates shall be assessed on 15 overs per hour i.e. minimum of 90 overs in a six hour day, subject to the following deductions.

    2. minutes  Per wicket taken
    actual time  where treatment by authorised medical personnel is required on the Ground and also for a Player leaving the field due to serious injury.
    4 minutes  for one drinks break per session.

  14. PENALTIES FOR SLOW OVER RATES

    Penalty for the number of overs bowled short shall be as follows:

    1. The number of overs bowled short will be calculated at the end of each innings for the purpose of leaving penalty.

    2. If the number of overs bowled short is upto 5 overs, the penalty to belevied will be 15% of the financial allowance prescribed by the Board for the members of the team for the match.

    3. Number of overs bowled short is above 5 overs, the penalty to belevied will be 30% of the financial allowance perscribed by the Board for members of the team for the match.

      Only eleven players participating in the team will be subject to an over-rate fine.

    4. 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.

    5. 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.

    6. 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.

  15. PLAYERS SELCTED:

    Before the toss of innings, the Captain shall nominate his players who may not thereafter be changed without the consent of the opposing Captain.

  16. DURATION OF PLAY:

    1. On league basis at zone level and at Super league level
      1. Matches in each of the five zones shall be four days duration of six hours of play each day and each member in a zone playing against the other member once.

        Also there will be One Day Limited overs match and each member in a zone playing against the other member once.

      2. Matches to be played in the three groups at Super League level will be of four days duration of six hours of play each day and each member in each group playing against the other member of the same group, once.

      1. Match points :
        (a) Outright win 8 points
        (b) Team leading on the first innings and both innings not completed 5 points
        (c) Team losing in the first innings and both innings not completed 3 points
        (d)For a tie where both teams have completed two innings 4 points each
        (e)For a tie on the first innings and no outright result 3 points each
        (f)Drawn match with no first innings result 3 points each
        (g)Abandoned match without a ball being bowled 2 points each

      2. Abandoned match:

        (After the game has been in progress)

        If the match is abandoned after the game has been in progress due to digging/tampering of the pitch on which the match was being played, then the visiting team shall be given outright win and score 8 match points.

        The home team will not score any match points although they may have scored at the stage when the match was abandoned.

      3. Points being equal

        It two or more members in a zone secure equal number of points, then their relative position in the table of points shall be determined as under:-

        1. In the event of an equality of points the higher number of outright wins will determine the position in the table of points.

        2. Should there be equality in both points and wins, the position shall be determined by the average calculated thus :

          1. divide the total number of runs scored by an Association by the total number of wickets lost by it

          2. divide the total number of runs scored against an Association by the total number of wickets taken by it

          3. divide the former (i) by the latter (ii)

            and the team having the higher percentage shall be considered to have the better performance

          4. For the purpose of the calculations and for individual averages, a team declaring the innings closed shall be deemed to have lost only the number of wickets which have actually fallen.

        Note: The permanent test centre in a zone shall immediately on the conclusion of the Ranji Trophy matches at league level inform the Honorary Secretary with a copy to Boards Office, Bombay by telegram/telex/FAX/telephone followed by a letter, the winner and runner up in their zone along with the total points secured by them. Also position of other teams along with total points secured by them.

        At super league level the Staging Association to immediately after the match send the following information by Fax/Telex/Telephone/Telegram to the Executive Secretary-

        1. Runs scored and wickets lost.

        2. points secured by each team.

          If two or more members in a group secure equal number of points, then relative position in table of points shall be determined as stated in Rule No. 16 - sub para- 'C'.

    2. On knock-out basis:

      Two top teams from each three groups will play matches on, knock-out basis.

      The quarter finals, semi finals and finals shall be of 5 days duration of 6 hours of play each day without rest day in between and shall be decided on the result of two innings. If two innings are not completed in 5 days in quarterfinals, semi finals and final, the match shall be decided on the result of the 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:

      1. For quarter finals, and semi-finals matches:-

        The number of runs scored by a team shall be divided by the overs bowled by the opponent and average obtained. Similarly, the number of runs scored by the other team shall be divided by overs bowled by the opponent and average obtained. The team obtaining high 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 the result shall be decided by the spin of coin which shall take place in the presence of the Umpires immediately after the close of play.

        The match which is abandoned without a ball being bowled shall not be replayed. The result shall be decided by the spin of coin which shall take place in the presence of the Umpires.

        The match which is abandoned at a stage where average rule cannot be applied, shall be decided by the spin of coin which shall take place in the presence of the Umpires.

        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.

      2. Final Match :

        The number of runs scored by a team shall be divided by the overs bowled by the opponent and average obtained. Similarly the number of 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 the averages are equal, then the finalists shall be declared as joint winners for that year.

        The match which is abandoned without a ball being bowled shall not be replayed. Both the finalists 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 that 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.

  17. QUALIFICATION:

    A cricketer shall be eligible to play for a member on the basis of:

    1. Birth qualification:

      A member within whose jurisdiction he is born.

    2. Residential/Bonafide service qualification :

      A member within whose jurisdiction he has been residing or is in service from 1st October of the year prior to the year of Championship.

    3. Bonafide change of residence or studies-.

      If any cricketer in course of his bonafide change of residence or studies is transferred from limits of one member to the limits of another member on or before 1st October of the year of the tournament, he shall be permitted to play for the member to whose limit he is transferred on production of proper satisfactory proof. Applications in such cases should be made by the concerned cricketer to the Honorary Secretary of the Board before 1st October of try year of the tournament.

    4. Transfer of Service :

      If any cricketer changes his residence from the limits of one member on a bonafide employment or transfer on or before 1st October of the year of the tournament, he shall be permitted to play for the member within whose limit he is employed or transferred on production of proper satisfactory proof.

      Applications in such cases should be made by the concerned cricketer to the Honorary Secretary of the Board on or before lst October of the year of the tournament.

    5. Inter Association Transfer:

      A member will be allowed to have maximum three players from outside their jurisdiction to play for them. Such a player seeking transfer shall inform the parent member and obtain their written approval before opting to play for another member. Application for transfer should be made by the concerned player and the member to which transfer is being sought, along with the approval letter from the parent member, to the Honorary Secretary of the Board on or before 1st October of the year of the tournament.

      Such a player shall also be eligible to play for their respective zones in which the member is located.

    6. Special Cases :

      Special cases of changes of residence, transfer, employment, after 1st October of the year of the tournament shall be considered on merits of the case by a special committee consisting of the President and the Honorary Secretary of the Board. Their decision shall be final and binding.

    7. It would be obligatory for all Test Cricketers to play in all Ranji Trophy matches conducted by the Board when they are not playing for the country.

      Non playing of a match in domestic tournaments would have to have valid reasons certified by the concerned Association and only the President, BCCI would have the power of granting exemption if he is satisfied that there is a valid reason for such absence.

  18. DISQUALIFICATIONS:

    1. No cricketer shall be eligible to play for more than one member in any one year of the tournament.

    2. A cricketer who is under a ban passed by any member or the Board shall not be eligible to play in the tournament.

    3. If any player who is not qualified under these rules to play for a member, plays for such a member the player shall be disqualified from playing in the rest of the tournament as well as in any other tournament played under the auspices of the Board for the next two years.

      The member shall be disqualified from participating in the rest of the tournament and also shall forfeit all the points, if any, scored. The points, if any, earned by the member against such disqualified member shall also be cancelled.

      The member to whom the player belongs shall have to pay a penalty of Rs. 5,000/- to the Board.

  19. CONCEDING, WALKOVER IN A MATCH:

    1. Conceding a match:

      1. A member conceding a match in the league matches of the tournament shall be disqualified for further participation in the tournament and shall forfeit all the points so far scored in the tournament. Also the points already scored by the members against the member team being disqualified shall not be taken into consideration.

      2. Such member, who has conceded the match, shall be debarred from participating in the tournament for the next one year.

      3. A Captain responsible for conceding the match shall be debarred for next two years from participating in any tournament conducted by the Board or by any member of the Board.

      4. A member conceding a match in the knock out match of the tournament shall be disqualified for further participation in the tournament and the opponent shall be declared as winner of the match.

      5. Such member who conceded the match shall be debarred from participating in the tournament for the next one year.

      6. A 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.
    2. Walkover in a match:

      1. A member giving a walkover in the league match of the tournament shall be disqualified for further participation in the tournament and shall forfeit all the points so far scored in the tournament. Also the points already scored by the members against the member team being disqualified shall not be taken into consideration.

      2. Such member who has been disqualified shall be debarred from participating in the tournament for the next one year.

      3. A member giving a walkover in the knock out match of the tournament shall be disqualified for further participation in the tournament and the opponent shall be declared as the winner of the match.

      4. Such a member who has been disqualified shall be debarred from participating in the tournament for the next one year.

  20. DECLARATION OF INNINGS:

    The Captain of the batting side may declare innings closed at any time during a match irrespective of the duration.

    EXPLANATION:

    The above rule provides 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 Captains. If the Umpires have grounds to believe that any agreement has taken place, they shall immediately report to the Referee and if he is satisfied that the agreement is proved, any points scored will not be counted in the tournament.

    If in the knock out stage of the tournament the Umpires have grounds to believe that any agreement has taken place, they should immediately report to the Referee, and if he is satisfied that the agreement is proved, the Captain responsible in such case will be debarred for next two years from participating in any tournament conducted by the Board or by any member of the Board.

  21. TURF :

    1. All matches at the league stage and knock out stage of the Ranji Trophy shall be played on turf.

    2. No match will be played on a newly laid turf pitch straight away unless some local matches are played on this pitch and the same duly certified by the Association concerned.

    3. If a visiting team is doubtful about the preparation of the pitch by the home team then they would request the Board to send an Observer three days in advance to the venue of the match so that he could supervise over the preparation of the pitch and see that it is properly prepared. All the expenses of the observer shall be borne by the requesting Association.

  22. MOPPING OF THE OUTFIELD:

    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.

  23. SUBSTITUTES :

    Law 2.1 will apply as modified.

    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 circusmtances, 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 substitue 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.

    Law 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:

    1. 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.

    2. 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.

  24. FITNESS OF GROUND, WEATHER AND LIGHT (Law 3.6)

    1. 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.

    2. 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.

    3. The Umpires shall disregard any shadow on the pitch from the stadium or from any permanent object on the ground.

    4. If during Day/Night match, in the opinion of the Umpires, natural light is deteriorating to an unfit level, they may authorise the local ground authorities to operate the flood lights so that the match can continue under acceptable conditions.

      Normally the flood lights will be operative in case of Day and Night match from 4.00 p.m.

      Time required for the flood lights to operate at their full intensity is 15 to 35 minutes from switch on.

      The decision of Umpires regarding operation of flood lights shall be final and binding.

  25. THE BALL (Law 5)

    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.

    In Day and Night match, white balls duly approved by the Board of Control for Cricket in India will be used.

    The fielding Captain or his nominee may select the ball with which he wishes 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 "II 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 tire 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 opinion 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.

  26. BALL LOST OR BECOMING UNFIT FOR PLAY (Law 5.5)

    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.

  27. THE BAT

    (Law 6) Law 6.1 will apply as modified.
    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.

  28. THE PITCH (Law 7)

    Law 7.2 - Selection and Preparation

    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 3 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./1.22m 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.

  29. THE PITCH(Law 10)-ROLLING, SWEEPING, MOWING, WATERING THE PITCH AND RE-MARKING OF CREASES:

    1. Rolling of the pitch (10.1)

      Law 10.1 will apply, but add the following sentence to the first paragraph :

      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 authorise 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.

    2. 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.

    3. Mowing of the Outfield (Law 10) Notes (b)

      The above law shall not apply and will be modifed to the extent as under:

        There will be no mowing of the outfield during the period of the match.

  30. COVERING THE PITCH - BEFORE AND DURING A 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 is not raining at the time, but they will be replaced if rain falls prior to the commencement of pay.

    Note:

      The covers must totally protect the pitch and also the pitch surroundings, a minimum of 5 metres 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 1O x 10 metres. Attention is drawn to Law 3 Note (c) and Law 11.3.

  31. DRYING OF PITCH AND GROUND:

    1. 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 through out 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 carded 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 is unfit for play.

    2. 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.

  32. PRACTICE ON THE FIELD (Law 15.2)

    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, A could result in a waste of time.

  33. BOUNDARIES (Law 19)

    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 meassured from the centre of the pitch to be used.

    If an unauthorised person enters the playing area 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 a batsman is liable to be out as a result of the unauthorised person handling the ball.

  34. SIGHT SCREENS (Law 19 - Note (a))

    With addition as under, - 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

    In Day and Night match the sight screens provided will be black.

  35. BOWLER INCAPACITATED OR SUSPENDED DURING AN OVER (Law22.7)

    If for any reasons, a bowler is incapacitated while running up to bowl the first ball of an over, or is incapacitated or suspended during an over the Umpire shall call and signal dead ball and another bowler shall bowl or complete the over from the same end, provided only that he shall not bowl two overs. or part thereof, consecutively in one innings.

  36. NO BALL - MODE OF DELIVERY (Law 24.1)

    Law24.1 will apply except that the bowler may not deliver the ball under arm. 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:

    1. bounces more than twice or
    2. rolls along the ground or
    3. 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 circusmtances, 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 bell 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

  37. PENALTY (Law 24.8)

    Except as provided for in Clause 28 (the bowling of fast short pitched balls), Law 24.8 shall apply.

  38. NO BALL (Law 24.8) AND WIDE BALL (Law 25.6)

    In addition the following shall apply:

    No ball and wide balls not scored from shall be included in the bowling analysis of the bowler responsible.

  39. BOWLED (Law 30)

    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.

    See Law 34.1 (out Hitting the Ball Twice).

  40. HELMETS (AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT)

    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.

  41. LIFTING OF SEAM (Law 42.4) AND CHANGING THE CONDITON OF THE BALL (Law 42.5)

    In the event that the ball has been interfered with and require 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.

  42. THE BOWLING OF FAST SHORT PITCHED BALLS (Law 42.8)

    1. Experimental Conditions (3 years from October 1994)

      1. A bowler shall be limited to two fast short pitched deliveries per over.

      2. 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.

      3. 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.

      4. The penalty for a fast short pitched no ball shall be two runs, plus any runs scored from the delivery.

      5. A differential 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 ball 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.

    2. 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:

      1. In the first instance the Umpire shall call and signal no ball, caution the bowler and inform the other Umpire, the Captain of the fielding side and the batsmen of what has occured.

      2. If this caution is ineffective, he shall repeat the above procedure and indicate to the bowler that this is a final warning.

      3. Both the above caution and final warning shall continue to apply even though the bowler may later change ends.

      4. Should the above warnings prove ineffective, the Umpire at the bowlers end shall:

        1. 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 there of consecutively.

          See Law 22.7 (Bowler Incapacitated or Suspended during an Over).

        2. Not allow the bowler thus taken off, to bowl again in the same innings.

        3. Report the occurance to the Captain of the bafting side as soon as the players leave the field for an interval.

        4. Report the occurance 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.

  43. THE BOWLING OF FAST, HIGH, FULL PITCHED BALLS (Law 42.9)

    Law 42.9 shall be replaced by the following :

    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 (e) - 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.

  44. PLAYERS DAMAGING THE PITCH (Law 42.11)

    Will read as under:

    In the event of a batsman damaging the pitch the Umpire at the bowlers 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 :

    1. In the first instance be shall caution the batsman and inform the other umpire at once. Also the Captain of the batting side as soon as the players leave the field for an interval of what has occured.

    2. In the second instance the Umpire will ask the batsman remove the spiked boots and wear rubber soled boots.

    3. 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.

    4. 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.

    5. The Umpire shall report the occurance 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.

  45. HITTING UP

    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.

  46. PLAYERS CONDUCT (Law 42.13)

    1. 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.

    2. Players and Team Officials shall not at any time engage in conduct which could bring them or the game into disrepute.

    3. Players and Team Officials shall not in any way be concerned in the use or distribution of illegal drugs.

    4. 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.

    5. Players and Team Officials shall not make any public pronouncement or media comment which is detrimental to the game which is taking place.

    6. In the event of a bowler being found guilty of gross misbehaviour or of using offensive comments on the field such as

      1. swearing at the Umpires, batsman or any other player or spectators.

      2. showing public dissent at the Umpires decisions

      3. Manhandling an Umpire, the batsman or the spectator

      4. 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 there of consecutively in that innings.

    7. 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 (o) and (g)above the Umpire shall also report the occurance to the Captain of the batting side as soon as the players leave the field for an interval. The Umpire 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.

    8. In the event of the batsman being found guilty of gross misbehaviour or using offensive comments on the field such as

      1. swearing at the Umpires, bowler or any other player or a spectator.

      2. showing public dissent at the Umpires decision.

      3. manhandling an Umpire, the bowler, the fielder or a spectator

      4. 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.

  47. UMPIRES REPORT:

    The two Umpires shall give separate reports Regarding

    1. Administration and ground arrangements including the condition of the pitch and outfield and also about any untoward incident affecting the match.

    2. 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.

    3. Whether the match was played in fair and competitive spirit? If not, state the reasons and details.

    4. 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.

    5. Immediately after the conclusion of the match each Umpire shall prepare the report and despatch them to the Executive Secretary within 15 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.

    6. 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.,

    7. 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 under prepared then the member will be fined Rs. 25,0001- for being responsible for the underprepared pitch and this amount to be adjusted from and out of the Ranji Trophy subsidy fund or any dues to be paid by the Board to the member. Besides, the venue at which the match was played to be scraped for a period of four years.

  48. CAPTAINS REPORT ON UMPIRES:

    The two Captains shall give separate reports on the Umpires officiating in the match.

    The responsibility of getting the Captains Report on Umpires duly filled in and signed by them separately soon after the conclusion of the match lies with the Association to whom the Captain represents.

    Immediately after conclusion of the match, the Honorary Secretary of the Association to whom the Captain represents, shall see that he gets the Captains Report duly filled in and signed and the same is forwarded to the Executive Secretary of the Board within 15 days from the conclusion of the match under registered post acknowledgement due.

    In case of non compliance of the above requirement the defaulting Association will have to pay a penalty of Rs. 5,000/- to the Board for each such default. This amount will be deducted from and out of the Subsidy fund or any other amounts due and payable to such Association by the Board.

    The list of defaulting Associations will be furnished by the Hon. Jt. Secretary to the Hon. Treasurer of the Board for necessary action.

  49. REFEREES REPORT:

    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.

    Referee to give seperate reports for One Day Limited Overs matches.

  50. SCORE SHEETS:

    1. Honorary Secretary of the Staging Association will appoint two local official corers.

    2. Scorer to be made responsible for making proper entries in the score sheets and the score sheet should be completed in all respect.

    3. 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.

    4. 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.

    5. Scorers will then hand over the Score sheet to the Honorary Secretary of the Staging Association.

    6. 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.

    7. Scorers to be paid remuneration as fixed by the Board and the same to be reimbursed by the Board.

  51. TEAM:

    The team shall consist of sixteen members including the Manager.

  52. SCHEDULE OF EXPENSES:

    For matches played at league and knock-out stage

    1. Expenses and allowances to team members

      1. The players of the visiting team will, as far as possible, travel by railway first class two tier A/C Luxury bus and will be paid actuals plus Rs. 75/- as journey expenses for every 12 hours or part thereof, to be met by the visiting Association.

        The Association snould endeavour to make block booking for railway journey by contacting top railway authorities.

      2. Boarding and lodging arrangements to be made by the visiting Association.

      3. Allowance to be paid to each of the team members by their respective Associations will be as under :-

        1. For matches upto knock-out stage Rs. 2,000/- for 4 days match plus Rs. 750/- for One Day Limited Overs match, which is inclusive of transport from residence to station/airport and back

        2. For matches at knock-out stage Rs. 3,000/- per match and quarter final matches, Rs. at pre quarter final 4,000/- per match at semi final matches and Rs. 5,000/- in the Finals which is inclusive of transport from residence to Station/Airport and back.

      4. Expenses on account of transportation and porterage charges to and from the station and. from hotel to ground and back to be met by the visiting Association.

      5. Lunch, tea and soft drink expenses during the match on the ground will be borne by the Association staging the match.

      6. All ground expenses will be met by the staging Association.

      7. Visiting Association to meet the medical expenses of their team members.

      8. Administrative expenses and miscellaneous expenses to be met by the Staging Association.

      9. Staging Association to provide for cricket balls for the match and practice.

        Note:-

          The Players allowance at the proposed rate to be paid by each Associaton out of the subsidy amount. Subsidy will be paid to all the Associations having participated in the tournament by the Board as under:

        1. Rs. 50000- (fixed) per match to all the Associations at league level

        2. Rs. 65000- (fixed) per match at pre quarter, quarter final matches

        3. Rs. 85,000/- (fixed) per match at semi final matches

        4. Rs 1,10,000/-(fixed) for finals

        5. Rs. 20,000/- (fixed) per match per Association in One Day Limited Overs matches.

        Subsidy will be paid to the Members by the Board on match basis, subject to the members submitting a certificate to the Honorary Secretary of Board with a copy to the Executive Secretary to the effect that their teams travelled by First Class/Two Tier A.C./Luxury bus and out of pocket allowance as indicated above has been paid to their respective players for the duration of the match.

    2. Expenses and allowances to Umpires:-

      1. First Class/Two tier A.C./Luxury bus return fare from his place of residence.

        Honorary Joint Secretary is authorised to permit air travel of the Umpires standing in the knock-out stage of the Ranji Trophy if there is no sufficient time to make rail booking or in instance where there is no sufficient time for communication from the Board or in any emergency.

      2. Rs. 75/- as journey expenses for every 12 hours or part thereof.

      3. Rs. 3,000/- as Umpires allowance foc a four days match at league level followed by One Day Limited Overs match; and. Rs. 3,000/- for five day match at knock out level of the tournament.

      4. Rs. 50/- as pocket money including conveyance allowance per day for the duration of the match plus one day before and one day after.

      5. 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.

      6. 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 Asociation by the Board.

  53. GATE:

    The matches may be played under gates.

  54. COMPLIMENTARY PASSES

    1. The visiting team shall be entitled to 75 complimentary passes besides badges to players and Manager.

    2. Each Umpire shall be entitled to 4 complimentary passes besides his own badge.

  55. DISPUTES AND PROTESTS:

    1. All disputes of any nature All disputes of any nature shall be referred to the Senior

      Tournament Committee within 10 days of the completion of the match. The Senior Tournament Committee shall not be bound to give any reasons for its decision.

    2. All protests :

      Al protests shall be referred to the Honorary 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 Senior Tournament 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.

  56. PRESENTATION OF TROPHY: -

    The champions shall be awarded the Ranji Trophy and runners up the Imperial Tobacco Trophy.

    Replica of the Ranji Trophy to be awarded to the vanners of the Ranji Trophy.

    Certificates and medals to be awarded to the winner of. the Trophy.

    The Honorary.Secretary of the Staging Member shall see that the Ranji Trophy presented to the winner and imperial Tobacco Trophy presented to the runner-up are returned to the Boards Office, Bombay, within one month of the completion of the tournament. If the trophies are carried away by the teams who are the winner and runner of the tournament, then the Honorary Secretary of the Association concerned shall see that the trophy is returned to the Boards Office, Bombay, within one month of the conclusion 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 an runner-up of the tournament, name and designation of the person who handed over the trophy and photograph, if any, taken of the winning side with the trophy. The Honorary Secretary of the Staging Association shall also inform the Board's Office, Bombay, whether the respective trophies were carried away by the teams who were the winners and runners-up of the tournament.

  57. LAWS OF CRICKET:

    Except as here in 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.



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