JOHNIEWALKERS CUP ’17 RULEBOOK

PARTICIPANTS

A total number of 12 teams across

Melbourne will be participating in the

JohnieWalkers CUP ‘17

JohnieWalkers CC.Inc

Reg No: A0091981X

Dandenong Rangers

Dandenong Royals

FMCC

Johniewalkers

Malabar Warriors

Melbourne Mavericks

Northmen CC

Soorya

Sunblazers

TS XI

Udaya

Western Tigers

INDEX

1. RULES & REGULATIONS

2. FIXTURES

3. JW CUP ’17 PLAYING FORMAT

RULES AND REGULATIONS JW CUP ’17 adopts the rules from The Laws of Cricket (2000 Code 5th Edition – 2013 and these rules apply except as varied here under the playing format or advised by JOHNIEWALKERS CC.Inc TournamentCommittee/ Management.

JW CC.Inc reserves the right to change or modify the rules as deemed appropriate before or during the tournament. Any changes made will be conveyed to all team captains (or the nominated person) and umpires.

All players and officials taking part in JW CUP ’17 should agree to therules & regulations outlined. Any player or team in breach of the rules, spirit of cricket or bringing JW CUP ’17 into disrepute will be terminated from participating in the this Tournament.

FIXTURESMatch schedules shall be determined by JW CUP ‘17 Committee and may change during

the tournament. Any changes made will be formally conveyed to all team captains (or thenominated person) and umpires.

JW CUP ’17 PLAYING FORMAT1. Participation of teams, players & substitutes. The minimum number of players required to

register a team is 11 players. The maximum number of players in a squad allowed forteam is 17 players. A Maximum of 5 non Malayalee players are allowed in the 17 mensquad out of there can be a maximum of 2 non Indian player. Also there can be amaximum of 4 non Malayalee players in the playing 11 in any combination (Indian/nonIndian)

2. No additions can be made to the team squad after the stated cut-off date and/or commencement of the tournament.

A. If a player is found to be representing multiple teams in the tournament, the player(s)including involved teams/parties may be excluded from taking any further part in thetournament.

B. Umpires and tournament officials can ask for Identity proof at any time of the tournament/match. All players required to keep their Identity documents handy for such requests. Otherwise you will be given 24hrs to submit the ID proof and failure to do so will result in a match forfeit for the team involved.

3. Before commencement of each match the playing squad should be nominated by writing. Substitutes should have to be clearly mentioned.

4. All matches will consist of one innings per side, with each innings limited to a maximum of twenty overs, unless the batting side is dismissed beforehand.

5. There must be a minimum of 8 players and maximum of 11 from each team. The teamsshall not take the field with less than 8 players.

6. All teams may use substitute players already registered and part of the team’s squad. Theumpire needs to be notified about the reason before substituting players and may decideagainst allowing the substitution if under their opinion is not used for acceptable reasonsor against the spirit of the game.

7. All substitutes for every match need to be included on the official team lists and handed tothe umpires and the scorers prior to the commencement of the match. At no time shall aplayer who is not on the official squad lists be made a substitute in a match. Umpiresshould take extra care to ensure they are aware of any changes. If any such malpracticesare noticed the team shall be disqualified from the match with immediate effect.

8. Refer to ICC Standard Twenty20 International Match Playing conditions Law 2.5 in relationto a fielder absent or leaving the field. Teams contravening and misusing substitutefielders should be officially cautioned and may be penalised including loss ofpoints/tournament progression. (Substitute players should also be wearing the teamjersey).

9. Substitute runners are not allowed at any circumstances. An injured batsman who is not able to run between the wickets could leave the field and can return if he if is fit on the fall of next wicket or subsequent wickets.

10. The duties of the captain are outlined below:

A. Fills out and hands a copy of the team sheet to the umpire and opposing captain.

B. Hands the game ball to umpires at the conclusion of the match.

C. Ensure that the team and all players play within the Spirit of Cricket and adhere to the rulesand regulations outlined.

D. Ensure that the team maintains over-rates.

11. Toss Rules

A. The decision on first batting/bowling by a team shall be decided based on toss of a coin.The on-field umpires along with the two captains shall be involved in process of tossingthe coin.

B. The playing captains can mutually take a decision on who would toss the coin. In an eventof a conflict, the on-field umpire shall make a decision by asking a specific captain to tossthe coin.

C. The toss of coin to decide on who bats/bowls first shall take place 15 minutes prior to thestart of the game.

D. A toss of coin shall also be used to decide on who will bat/bowl first during in a situation ofa super-over.

12. Matches will consist of one innings per side with each innings being limited to 20 overs perside excluding extras.

13. Each innings of 20 overs shall have an allotted time of Maximum 90 minutes; however the innings is required to be completed in 80 minutes. Slow over (Any time over 90 minutes) -rates may induce Penalties .The on-field umpire shall be the sole judges of these penalties. Where the start of play is delayed or play is suspended, overs maybe reduced by the umpires.

A. If the team bowling first fails to finish over in 90 minutes of their allocated time. One overwill be deducted for every 5 minutes lost.

B. If the team bowling second fails to finish in 90 minutes of their allocated time. 5 penalty runs will be awarded to the batting team for every 5 minutes lost.

14. Overs shall be reduced if the match is not started on time.

15. There will be no extra times awarded, except for the special circumstances. Umpires shall be the sole judges of the award of extra time.

16. The minimum over-rate expected to be achieved is 1 over in 4 Minute.

17. If there is time wastage by the fielding side a decision will be made by Umpire as per existing T20 cricketing laws

18. If there is time wastage by the batsman a decision will be made by Umpire as per existing T20 cricketing laws

19. Minimum Number of Overs Required for a Result:

A. If a match is delayed or interrupted, 5 overs per side will constitute a minimum match requirement. If there are less than 5 overs per side, the match will be declared as a ‘no-result’ unless in the case of a forfeit.

20. If the side batting second completes less than 5 completed overs and no other result has been obtained, the match shall be declared a ‘no-result’ and teams will share points.

21. Refer to the ‘Fixtures’ announced by the JW CUP ‘17 Tournament Committee for up to date start times for matches.

22. Each innings interval shall be no more than 10 minutes in duration for all matches.

23. There will be only one 2 minute formal drinks break after 10 overs in each innings. However, under the discretion of umpires, players may be permitted to take a drinks break. An individual may be given a drink either on the boundary edge or at the fall of a wicket, provided that no playing time is wasted. In certain limited cases, batsmen can call for drinks between overs with the approval of the umpires. No players are allowed to step into the ground without the permission of umpire.

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24. The Ball

A. The official tournament ball will be Kookaburra crown red 2pc 156gm cricket balls and shall be provided by JW CUP match official before the start of the match.

B. There will be 1 new ball to be used for each innings.

C. In the instance where the ball may be lost or is unfit for play a replacement ball should be used.

D. If there is no replacement ball available, the umpire may choose an appropriate ball.

E. All match balls shall be returned to JW CUP match officials present on the ground at the end of the match.

25. The Result

A. When there is no interruption after play has commenced and when both sides have had the opportunity of batting for the same agreed number of overs, the team scoring the higher number of runs shall be declared the winner.

B. Refer to Law 21.2 in the ‘ICC Standard Twenty20 International Match playing conditions’. A result can be achieved if both teams have had the opportunity of batting for at least 5 overs. Where this is not possible the match shall be declared no-result.

C. A match shall be lost by the team which:

(I) Concedes defeat.

(II) Forfeits the match (due to arriving late, not being able to play, late withdrawal from thetournament, disciplinary reasons or any other reasons deemed fit by the umpire and JWCUPOfficials present on the ground).

(III) Correctness of result – Umpires shall be responsible to review the scores at the inningsbreak as well as at the close of play. Any query or concern on the score or result of thematch shall be resolved as soon as possible and a final decision made by umpires at close ofplay.

26. The JW CUP ‘17 Tournament will be using nxCricket-HD as the official scoring app of the tournament. Umpires should check with the scorer at the interval and the end of the match to ensure that the scores are accurate. A manual scoring book shall also be used to capture the match scores along with this app.

27. If the match cannot be conducted for any reason the points shall be shared in the group matches.

28. Tie & Super Over

A. In the Group stage and Super 8 stage of the tournament, if there is a tie, a ‘Super Over’will be played. Each team will nominate three batsmen and one bowler to take part inthe super over. The team that scores the most number of runs wins. If a team loses twowickets, their over is finished and the opposition bats.

B. If the scores in the Super Over are tied, the match is won by the team that has scoredthe most sixes in their innings.

C. If the Super-over is a tie and both teams have an equal number of sixes, the team with the most boundaries wins (sixes and fours).

D. In the unlikely case where the Super-over and boundaries of both teams are equal, the team that lost fewer wickets in the match wins.

29. Awarding a Match in an Tournament of a Forfeit

A. If after 45 minutes from the official start time of the match, a team has less than 8players present or is not in a position to start the match that team shall have to forfeit thematch and no points will be awarded.

B. If for any circumstance a team either:

I. refuses to play;

II. does not present itself for the match;

III. does not have the required number of players;

IV. did not advise JW CUP ’17 Tournament Committee of the above situations; or

V. has breached the spirit of cricket or code of conduct.

The umpires shall award the match to the other side on forfeit.

30. Points, Progression & Player Qualifications

A. A team that wins a match shall be awarded 2 points.

B. A team that loses shall receive 0 points.

C. In the case of a tie, a Super Over will be played as per Clause 28 in the rule book.

D. In the instance where a team has forfeited, the opposition will secure a win and 2 pointswill be awarded.

E. The format of the JW CUP ‘17 T20 tournament will be: Group Stage, Super 8 Stage andSemi Final & Grand Final.

F. Top teams from each group (A,B&C) will qualify to Super 8 as Rank 1,2&3 based onpoints and NRR

G. The next best 5 teams considering all groups(A,B&C) will qualify as Rank 4,5,6,7&8 basedon points and NRR. The Super 8 stage will be properly explained in another section

H. In an unlikely event of 2 or more teams having equal points and NRR, then these teamswill be allocated rankings based on draw.

31. Net Run-Rate & Associated Calculation

A. A team’s net run rate is calculated by deducting from the average runs per over scored by that team, the average runs per over scored against that team.

B. In the tournament of a team being out in less than its full quota of overs, the calculation of its net run rate shall be based on the full quota of overs to which it would have been entitled and not on the number of overs in which the team was dismissed.

32. Inclement Weather, Bad Light & Condition of Ground

A. In case of extreme weather conditions and unable to start/complete the match, no reserve days are allocated for any of the matches.

B. In the tournament that it is drizzling or there is some light rain, matches should still start as scheduled –however the umpires will remain the final judge. Player safety is of utmost importance to JW CUP organisers and the umpires will base their decisions to commence play after considering player safety, fitness of the ground, weather and light for play.

C. The umpires shall be the final judges of the fitness of the ground, weather and light for play.

D. Where there is a suspension of play, it is the responsibility of the umpires to monitor the conditions and keep a track of time. Match times should not be extended under any circumstances –however overs can be reduced (1 over every 4 minutes). Efforts should be made to ensure completion of the match on the same day.

33. Match Over Reduction & Inclement Weather Score Calculation

A. If the match is delayed or interrupted during the innings of the team batting first, the overs requirement shall be reduced by 1 over for each 4 minutes of time lost or part thereof.

B. Inclement weather –calculation of deciding score for team batting second:

Where the overs received or to be received by the side batting second are not fewer than 5 completed overs, the deciding score shall be the aggregate of all runs made from the first batting side’s highest scoring overs equivalent in number to the second side’s overs less 0.5% runs for each over of the difference between the maximum set for the first side and the overs for the second side.

If the first side is dismissed in less than the set number, the remained shall be deemed to have been received as nil scoring overs and included in the calculation as such.

A = Overs entitlement for first sideB = Overs for second sideC = Excess overs for first side (A-B)D = Percentage reduction to E (0.5% * C) %

E = Runs from highest scoring overs equal to overs in BF = Runs to be deducted from E (E*D)G = Deciding score unless Penalty runs apply (E-F disregarding final fraction) H = Penalty Runs to be added (G+H)I = Deciding score

C. JW CUP ‘17 will be using nxCricket-HD and scoring through a mobile application. Theapplication automatically calculates the Duck-Worth Lewis par score and offers projections. If this system is operational and in place, it can be used. If not, the above method outlined should be followed.

34. Bowling

A. No bowler is permitted to bowl more than 4 overs in an innings. This is not inclusive of the super over in the case of a tie, which is applicable from the ‘knock- out’ stages of the tournament.

B. In the tournament that the match is played where the overs are reduced, a bowler shall not bowl more than one-fifth of the total overs allowed.

C. If a bowler cannot complete an over due to injury or being penalised, the remaining balls in the over will be bowled by another bowler.

D. If in doubt, umpires should liaise with scorers and any miscounting of balls/overs or number of overs that can be bowled by a particular bowler should be avoided.

(I) A bowler is limited to one short-pitched delivery per over. A short-pitched delivery is defined as a ball which passes or would have passed above the shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease.

(II) A high short-ball may be called a wide.

(III) Repeated short-pitched deliveries in an over will be called a no-ball and the bowler warned.

(IV) If after two warnings, the bowler continues to bowl short in an over, the umpire shall call and signal no-ball and when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler out of the attack and not be allowed to bowl gain in that innings.

(V) Ball pitching outside the Pitch(Grass area) it will be called as a No-Ball. 3.37.4.6 Bowling of high full pitched balls remains the same as laws of cricket Law 42.6(b).

(VI) The decision to no-ball the bowler rests with the main on-field umpire upon consultation with the square leg umpire.

35. Free Hit from a Front-Foot No-Ball & Dismissal off a No-Ball

The delivery following a no ball called for a foot fault (Law 24.5) shall be a free hit for whicheverbatsman is facing it. If the delivery for the free hit is not a legitimate delivery (any kind of no ball or a wide ball), then the next delivery will become a free hit for whichever batsman is facing it. For any free hit, the striker can be dismissed only under the circumstances that apply for a No Ball (24.16. Out from a No ball), even if the delivery for the free hit is called wide ball. Field changes are not permitted for free hit deliveries unless there is a change of striker. The umpires will signal a free hit.

36. Fielding Restrictions

A. Fielding restrictions shall apply to the first 6 overs of each innings.

B. During the Fielding Restriction Overs only two fieldsmen shall be permitted outside the 30 Yard Circle/inner circle at the instant of delivery.

C. During the non-Fielding Restriction Overs, no more than 5 fieldsmen shall be permitted outside the 30 Yard Circle.

D. At the instant of delivery, there may not be more than 5 fieldsmen on the leg side.

E. A no-ball shall be awarded to the batting team for any infringement by the fielding team of the above fielding restrictions. This no-ball is recorded as an ‘extra’ in the scorebook and not under the bowler’s name.

37. Uniform/Team Jerseys

A. All players shall be required to wear the team Jersey preferably.

B.Batsmen protective gears should not be displayed except hand gloves, helmet, arm guard and Batting pads. (Chest guard, Thigh Guard etc. should be worn inside)

C.If any team is wearing red jersey and the opposition team has a genuine problem regarding the visibility of the ball, JW CUP tournament committee may ask the team to wear a different coloured uniform or whites from the next game onwards.

38. Player Conduct

A. Umpire may report any player for misbehavior, being in breach of tournament rules or going against the spirit of cricket. Wherever possible and as soon as practicable after the occurrence of the tournament to which a report relates, an umpire shall inform the player so reported, the captain of his team as well as JW CUP Tournament Committee. According to the severity of the issue the JW CUP management and umpire will together take the disciplinary action against the player / a warning will be issued. If any further incident occurs from the player he will be suspended from the next match.

B. As the captain is responsible for the conduct of the player, he would be provided two formal warnings. If there is an occurrence of third incident he shall be suspended from the next match.

C. The team can appeal against the decision and will be reviewed by JW CUP management and umpire if necessary.

40. Timed Out

A. Law 31 will apply except that the incoming batsman must be in position to take guard or for his partner to be ready to receive the next ball within 1 minute 30 seconds (1.5 minute) of the fall of the previous wicket. The incoming batsman is expected to be ready to make his way to the wicket immediately a wicket falls.

41. Super 8 round

Super 8 round consists of 8 teams qualified from the group stage as per below

• Top teams from each group (A,B&C) will qualify to Super 8 as Rank 1,2&3 based onpoints and NRR

• The next best 5 teams considering all groups(A,B&C) will qualify as Rank 4,5,6,7&8 basedon points and NRR.

• The top 4 team in the ranking list will be Gold Group

• The bottom 4 team in the ranking list will be Silver Group

• In an unlikely event of 2 or more teams having equal points and NRR, then these teamswill be allocated rankings based on draw.

The Super 8 format is explained using a diagram here. We have assumed 8 teams have qualifiedto Super eight and named them Rank-1 to Rank-8 respectively.

Super 8 sample scenario

Super 8 sample scenario