The tournament at the Inter Zone level shall ordinarily be
played between lst and 10th February of the year of the
tournament as may be decided by the Board on the
recommendations of the Tour, Programme and Fixtures
Committee.
The tournament shall be played annually and will be
conducted on knock-out basis between the four zones which
shall be (i) East, (ii) North, (iii) West and (iv) South as
defined in the Association of Indian Universities.
The tournament shall be conducted by a Committee called
Vizzy Trophy Committee and its composition and function shall
be as follows:
The President of the Board of Control for Cricket in
India shall be the Ex-Officio member of the Committee and
shall preside over the meeting whenever he attends.
Two members to be nominated by the Board of Control for
Cricket in India.
Two members to be nominated by the Association of
Indian Universities.
Operating through the Assistant Secretary (Sports) A.I.U. who
shall act as the convenor, the Committee will make all administrative
arrangements with regard to the holding of the tournament.
The Committee shall prepare annual budget and submit an annual
report to both the Boards.
Any amendment, alteration, addition to these rules shall be
referred to this Committee.
The dates and draws will be taken out by the Vizzy Trophy
Committee. The venue to be fixed will also be decided by the
Vizzy Trophy Committee.
On the plea that players of any University are due play against a
touring side, the dates of Vizzy Trophy matches as already fixed shall
not be changed.
Postponement of date could be done only in case of
unforeseen 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.
All the matches will be six hours duration each day.
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
Hours of play would normally be as follows:
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 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
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 rescheduled 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.
Where a a change of innings occurs during a days play, in the event
of the team bowling second being unable to complete its overs
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 (a)
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 60 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, as 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 an over-rate fine.
Honorary Secretary of the staging University 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 University, the Honorary
Treasurer will withhold payment of grants and subsidies to the
concerned University.
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 batsmen 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.
All matches, except final, shall be of 3 days duration with 6
hours
of play each day and 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 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 the result shall be decided by the spin
of coin which shall take place in 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 spit of coin which shall take
place in presence of the Umpires.
The match which is abandoned at a stage where average rule cannot be
applied, shall also be decided by the spin of coin which sha11 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, shall be decided by spin of coin which shall take place in the
presence of the Umpires.
The final shall be of 4 days duration with 6 hours of play each
day
and 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 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 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 will be declared as joint
winners.
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 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, the finalists shall be declared as, joint winners for the
year.
A player infringing the rules shall be debarred for period of one
year from participating in all the tournaments conducted by the Board
or by its members/associate members.
If the Vizzy Trophy Committee is satisfied that false information
of any kind, in relation to the players participating in this
tournament has been given, no player of that University shall be
eligible to play for the succeeding one year in any of the tournaments
conducted by the Board or by its Members, Associate Members.
The zonal University in whose team such player has participated
shall concede the match to the opponent.
The team conceding a match shall be disqualified for further
participation in the tournament and the opponent shall be declared as
the winner of the match.
A Captain responsible for conceding the match shall be debarred for
two years from participating in any tournament conducted by the Board
or by its members/associate members.
Walkover in a match :
The team giving a walkover in a match shall be disqualified for
further participation in the tournament 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 Umpire, 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.
The match shall be played on turf pitch. 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 endeavors have
been made by the Staging University for mopping of the outfield grass
every day before the start of the match.
In normal circumstances, a substitute shall be allowed to field only
for a player who satisfies the Umpires that he has 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.
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:
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 Umpires
being unfit for play, 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 deputize 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
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 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 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.
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 Batsman.
The bat overall shall not be more than 38 inches/95.5 cm in
length, the blade of the bat shall be made of wood, shall have
a conventional flat face and shall not exceed 4 1/4
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./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.
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 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 10 x 10 metres.
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 Groundsmen, 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 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.
Law 24.1 will apply except that the bowler may not deliver
the ball under arm. If a bowler bowls a ball underarm the
Umpire shall cal1 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
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 used
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 occasion.
The penalty for a fast short pitched no ball shall be two runs,
plus any runs scored from the delivery.
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. a 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 Law42.8 (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 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 and 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
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 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
In the first instance he 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 anyway 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 misbehavior
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 Umpire's 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 to 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 compete 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
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.
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. 25,000/-
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 University 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 University to see that both the
Score 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 reimbursed by the Board.
A team shall consist of sixteen players, a Manager and a baggageman.
The Manager and baggageman shall be appointed by the Selection
Committee and they shall be persons working in a University and
connected with University Cricket.
Selection of Zonal team:
The Zonal Selection Committee shall consist of four persons of whom
two, including the Chairman, shall be nominated by the BCCI and the
other two shall be nominated by the A.I.U. of whom one shall be the
organizing Secretary of the zonal tournament for the Rohinton Baria
Trophy. He shall also be the convenor of the zonal selection
committee. The Chairman to be nominated by the BCCI shall be a member
of the All India Junior Selection Committee from the zone. Of the two
selectors to be nominated by the A.I.U at least one must have played
competitive cricket at the University level.
Expenses of Selections :
The Selection Committee members including the Chairman will be paid as
under:
First Class/Two Tier A.C./Luxury Bus return fare.
Rs. 200/- per person towards journey and other incidental
expenses.
Rs. 250/- per day as boarding and lodging expenses.
Local Selections will receive Rs. 50/- per day.
National Selectors will be paid as per Board's T.A. and D.A.
rules.
The members of the zonal teams including the Manager and
baggageman shall be paid as under:
lst Class/Two Tier A.C./Luxury Bus return fair Rs. 35/-
per head towards journey expenses both ways for every 12
hours or part thereof.
Towards boarding and lodging expenses of the visiting
teams at the rate of Rs. 150/- 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.
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.
Expenses for the ground arrangements limited to a
maximum of Rs. 250/- per day, if incurred.
Transport expenses at the rate of Rs. 20/- per head per
day for the duration of the stay of the teams.
Actual expenses for the balls used in conducting the
tournament not exceeding Rs. 720/- per match.
Incidental expenses, if any, not exceeding Rs. 120/-
per match.
Medical expenses, if any, not exceeding Rs. 120/- per
match.
Rs. 100/- per head per day as allowance to team members
for the duration of the match.
NOTE: Local boys where the tournament is played will be paid
Rs. 100/- per head per day as allowance for the duration of
the match and Rs. 20/- per head per day as conveyance.
Travelling expenses and allowances for Umpires :-
First class/Two tier A.C./Luxury Bus return fare from his place
of
residence.
Rs. 35/- as journey expenses for every 12 hours or part thereof.
Rs. 1,500/- as Umpiring allowance for a 3 day match and Rs.
2,000/- for a 4 days 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.
REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES:
All expenses for the conduct of the Vizzy Trophy Tournament shall be
borne by the Board of Control for Cricket in India.
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.
