SRI LANKA DOMESTIC CRICKET HANDBOOK The Official handbook for SLC Officials, Match Referees,

Umpires, Scorers and Club Officials.

EFFECTIVE FROM MAY 2012

Executive Committee h (Core Committee)

President - Upali Dharamadasa

Vice-Presidents - K Mathivanan

- Asanga Seneviratne

Secretary - Nishantha Ranatunga

Asst. Secretary - Hirantha Perera

Treasurer - Nuski Mohamed

Asst. Treasurer - Ajita Pasqual

SLC Officials

CEO - Ajit Jayasekera - 0772662140 Head of Cricket Operations - Ashley de Silva - 0777668600 Manager Tournaments - Chandima Mapatuna - 0772649028 Act. Manager Umpiring - Carlton Bernadus - 0718699416 Head of Marketing/ I.T / R & D - Vajira Dassanayake - 0777751900 Tournament Coordinator - Chinthaka Jayanath - 0772418821 Coordinator - Travis Fernando - 0772418827 Assignment Officer - Ashoka Chandrasekara - 0777537158 Coordinator Ladies Cricket - Vanessa De Silva - 0773951740

Tournament Committee

Umpire Committee

Chairman - Roshan Iddamalgoda - 0777385295

Secretary - Kavindra Liyanage - 0777780016 Committee Members - H D Priyantha Upul – 0777255333

Manuja Kariyapperuma - 0777539204 S Ousmand - 0714239001

Chairman - ARM Arooz

Secretary - Hiran Jayamanna

Committee Members - Dumindu hemal

Lal Ranasinghe

M Jayasekara

Useful Contact

Address : 35, Maitland Place, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka Tel : 94 11 2679568, 2679570. Fax : 94 11 2 697405, 2679572.

Website : www.srilankacricket.lk Email : info@srilankacricket.lk

dco@srilankacricket.lk tournament@srilankacricket.lk chinthaka.jayanath@srilankacricket.lk umpires@srilankacricket.lk operations@srilankacricket.lk

CLUB CONTACTS Name of Clubs Address TEL FAX Mobile Contact Person

1

Antonian Sports Club 156 B/1, Aweriyawatta Road, Wattala

2937331

772418827

Mr. Travis Fernando

716081205 Mr. S Ravindran

2

Ambalangoda Rio CC

28, Kaluwadumulla, Ambalangoda

912258992

777397473 Mr.Aruna Jasenthuliyanage

779506340 Mr. Sahan Ranga

3

Aruna Sports Club 23,MahaAmbalangoda, Ambalangoda

912258018

912258780

773016726

Mr. Lal Helambage

2825490 777938354 Mr. H W Kumara

4

Badureliya Cricket Club

76, Aweriyawatta Road, Wattala

777352388 Mr. P

Algama

777261493

MR.Dumidu Hemal 342244465 777352399 MR.Sumith Perera

5 Bloomfield C& AC 25/A, Reid Avenue, Colombo 7 5335506 777303397 MR. Rohan de Alwis 2597696 777686564 MR. Hitantha Perera

6 Burgher Recreation Club 149, Havelock Road, Colombo 5 2581440 777598310 MR. Anoj Munidasa 2594546 777696743 MR. Asif Bary

7 Colts Cricket Club 17, Park Road, Colombio 5 2581633 077360777 Priyanath Peris

8

Colombo Cricket Club

31, Maitland Cresent, Colombo 7

2691025

5355842

773918700 MR.Buwaneka Colonne

5356934 712280390 MR. Shane Dullewa 9 Chilaw Marians CC 26/1,Kurukulawa, Ragama 2665690 773315672 MR.G.DABARERA

2683374 755000225 MR. M.C MOHIDEEN 10 Crusaders Sports Club 30 Lake Road, Kalutara 342222248 712278666 712278666 Mr.Dunstan Fernando

717131176 Mr. Sunil Saluwada

11

Debarawawa SC 42, Jayamadura, Debarawewa, Tissamaharama

472237337

472220340

714085097

Mr.Prabath Jayasuriya

718181914 Mr. Kasun Udara

12

Galle Cricket Club

1B, Galle Road, Galle

912234005 Mr.Hasitha

Rajapaksha Mr.Nihal Hettiararchci

13

Gesto C C

292 B, Station Road, Ahungalla

912264414

715895704 Mr.Rohitha Nayanakantha

771823602 14 Hambantota S C 50, Barrack Street, Hambantota 472220640 714084724 Mr. S Akram

714300260 Mr. M Shukri 15 Kelaniya S C 283, Old Road, Dalugama, Kelaniya 2911544 2916838 777718304 Mr. Nimal Perera

777347574 Mr. Lucian Merinnage

16

Kalutara Town Club 12/40A "Sandalika" 2nd Lane, Nagoda Road, Kalutara

342225458

2669517

714802665

Mr. W Ariyawickrama

342229638

17

Kandy Youth Cricket Club 68/21, Polwatta, Gohagoda Road, Katugastota

812492451

777810305

Mr. Anton Perera

81224274 777802248 Mr. Roland Perera

18

Kandy Cricket Club

148/B Mapanawatura Road, Kandy

812215294

362267860

777802392 Mr.Chinthaka Girihagama

772381318 Mr. Sursh Peiris

19

Kurunegala Sports Club 42/1 Mihindu Mawatha, Kurunegala.

372232336

372222017

712710740

Mr.Dulitha Malmeewala

20

Kurunegala Youth CC

18/4, Uyanwatta Lane, Welangolla Road,

372225039

372233095

372232817

712767015

712736987

Mr. Claud Perera Mr. Manjula Gunasekara

Kurunegala 777770197 Mr. Naushan Rafeel

21

Kalutara PCC "Jayasanasuma" B A Fernando Mawath, Gorakapola

382299916

715866930

Mr. Praneeth Peiris

773259772 Mr. Sumith Prasanna

22

Lankan Cricket Club 174 B, D D Perera Mawatha, Niwanthidiya, Piliyandala

4765603

4765666

777256847

MR. Hiran Jayamann

715329356 MR. Sumeda de Vas 23 Leo Cricket Club 2/36, Colombo Road, Negombo 312234772 312224664 714276572 Mr. Kasun Fernando

773856545 24 Moors Sports Club 50, Muttiah Road, Colombo 2 2304224 5352136 MR.M. Fazal

777740429 MR. A.K.M Rizvi

25

Moratuwa Sports Club 48, Galpitahaboda Road, Kadalana, Moratuwa

2656889

712729258

MR. Sylvester Perera

MORATUWA 714060995 MR. C Munasinghe 26 Malay Cricket Club "Padang", Kew Road, Colombo 2 2341650 2341650 777689286 Mr. Irfan Allang

27 Matara Sports Club 33/7, Hakmana Road, Matara 412225108 718034328 773712954 Mr. Sunil Mohothi

716004503

Mr.Sisira Weerasinghe

28

Matugama Cricket Club

38, Maddegoda Road, Mathugama

342248694

724159912

Mr.Keerthi Karunanayake

29 Matale Sports Club 9 A, Kaikawela, Matale 662222159 662222053 773079770 Mr. Ravi Punchihewa

775777566 Mr.Chinthaka Ekanayake

30 Maroons S C 4, Self Help H.S, Imbulgoda, Badulla 552224224 552223821 776031125 Mr. Ajith Bandara 772618471 Mr. Ruwan pathirana

31

Narammala S C Negombo Road, Meewawa, Kalugamuwa

375680464

772908962

Mr. S. Jayabahu

773680737 Mr. D T Dasanayake

32

Nomads Sports Club 79, Deans Road, Maradana, Colombo 10

2695599

2673097

714473244

Mr. U Senarath

772612443

Mr.Wasantha Weerasooriya

33

Navy Sports Club

Defence Service Sport Board, PO Box 593

4631401

2958929

Navel Headquarters 4632511 2395057 777776489 Mr. M S Silva

34

Negombo Cricket Club 133 A, St. Jude's Place, Taladuwa, Negombo

312237037

312220159

777650585

Mr.Lal Perera

777583155 Mr. D Dalpadadu

35

Nugegoda S & WC 480/7, Homagama Road, Athurugiriya

2744505

2744505

777780016

Mr. Kavinda Liyanage

36 Nondescripts Cricket Club 29, Maitland Place, Colombo 7 2695293 4721275 723332772 MR.Leo Wijesinghe

2698023 772774962 MR. G Annandappa 37 Old Dharmapalians SC 49/8, Mahalwarawa, Pannipitiya 2843207 2785400 7776832444 Mr. Sajith de Silva

777385009 Mr. Kamal Rohana

38

Old Mazedonians S C

142, Thelagatatha Road, Wattala

4975567

777391374 Mr.Sujith Hettiarachchi

39 Old Marians S C Castle Lanka Ltd., Ranwala, Kegalle 354925659 352231587 777646506 Mr. J S Nawas 774022601 Mr. Denis Peiris

40

Old Vidyalian SC Teachers Quarters, Kegalu Vidyalaya, Kegalle

352222316

352222316

716580280

Mr. S. Indrajith

41 Old Servatians S C 56, Udapeekwella, Matara 412231604 714476564 Mr. T. D. Munasinghe

717226029 Mr. P Galappathi 42 Old Moratu Vidyalian S C 25, Holy Cross Avenue, Moratuwa. 2647586 5359948 777687798 Mr. Deepal Peiris

776281050 Mr.Hasitha Jayasinghe 43 Old Anandian SC Ananda College, Colombo 10 3135636 2657755 714288405 Mr. Lucky Rogers

44

Old Cambrians SC 366/8, Galle Road, Rawatawatte, Moratuwa

2646349

777471177

Mr. Chithral Mendis

776246083 Mr. Piyal Salgado 45 Old Thomian SC 675, Trincomalee Street, Matale 667210750 717771114 Mr. S Godaliyadda

773759554 Mr. Kavinda Bowatta

46

Panadura Sports Club

Cyril Jansz Mawatha, Panadura

384281441

712372100 MR.Ravin Wickramaratne

382231930 777881413 MR.Daminda Cooary 47 Police Sports Club Police Sports Division, Havelock 2587579 2587579

Road, Colombo 5

714499566 MR.Chaminda Liyanage

48

Peterson SC

79, Deans Road, Maradana, Colombo 10

2695599

2624602

718320460

Mr. Hanska Dilan

49

Rajarata Sports Club 618/43, Buddagayawa, Anuradapura

252222791

252222791

718096475

Mr. P S A Ariyathillake

718155591

Mr. Keerthi Gunaratne

50

Ratnapura C C

122, Main Street, Pelmadulla

452275513

452275513

716057649

Mr. Gihan Weerasinghe

773416897 Mr. D lakmal 51 Ragama Cricket Club 861, Kadawatha Road, Ragama 2951000 4614635 773929388 MR.C.Hettiarachchi

777303443 MR.R. Abeysinghe

52

Samagi Sports Club 53/20, Madara Uyana, Outer Circle Road, Puttalam

773675121

Mr. Duminda Niranjan

725295532 Mr. Athula Nishantha 53 Sunflower SC 802, Tibbotuwewa, Kakirawa 257402299 252265324 773777615 Mr. S P Suriyagoda

777783877 Mr. G Weerasena 54 Sri Lanka Air Force SC Air Force Head Quarters, Colombo 2 2441554 714283705 Mr. Migara Perera

773363692 MR. S. Gunaratne

55

Sri Lanka Army SC Army Cricket Committee, Regiment Centre of Artillery

3155283

777896872

S Abeysekara

Panagoda, Homagama 2330646 716896549 M H C Vishwajith

56

Sri Lanka Customs SC 118A, Aswana Junction, Mathammana, Minuwangoda

2320118

2320118

712461461

Mr. Sudath de Silva

2296202

57

Saracens Sports Club 31/1A, St.Anthony's Mawatha, Colombo 3

2573843

2565888

777352366

MR.Shibly

773494735 MR. T. Cooray

58 Singha Sports Club, Ambalangoda

99, Kandewatte Road, Nugegoda

5860547

4201644

777269758

MR. Gavesh Ginige

777151491 Sarath Shantha

59

Singhalese Sports Club

35, Maitland Place, Colombo 7

2695362

5360084

777278003 Mr.Priya Paranavithana

727819686 Mr. Ashan de Silva

60 Singha Cricket Club - Abepussa

Abepussa Army Camp, Abepussa

332273248

332273234

786319225

Mr. Jayawickrama

61

Seeduwa Raddoluwa CC 869, Ganemulla Road, Weligampitiya, Ja-Ela

2236794

777369718

MR. Priyantha Tissera

62 Seevili S C 86/55, Muwagama, Ratnapura 452230705 714722885 Mr. Indika Liyanage

63

Sebastinites Cricket 132, Upper River Road, Horethuduwa, Moratuwa

2645670

2642186

715946659

Mr. Anslem Fernando

777684141

Mr.Rohan Weerasuriya

64 Tamil Union C & AC 301, Leslie Rangala Mawatha, 2693006 772929911 727292991 MR. Mahesh Bopage

Colombo 8

2670820

714123792 MR.Dilipa Wickramasinghe

65 Tri Youth CC "Nivahalsiri" Akuramboda 525672434 717771114 Mr. S Godaliyadda 773759554 Mr. Kavinda Bowatta

66 United Southern Sports Club

394/10, Didiswatta, Dangedara, Galle

914380976

912224640

777771913

Mr.Harsha Munasinghe

772012093 Mr. Tharanga Indika

67

University of Colombo SC Dept: of Physicale Education, University of Colombo,

2502405

2502405

718039728

Mr. Senarath Alwis

Colombo 3 68 U B R S C 147, Wack wella Road, Galle 914380976 912224640 777443059 Mr. Mahash Sanjeewa

69 Uva Cricket Club Spring Valley Estate, Spring Valley 555671000 552223442 777539204 Mr. M Kariyapperuma

773945421 Mr. P Kularatne

70

Wennappuwa SC 21, Jaya Mawatha, Pallansena South,

312274640

773866285

Mr.Chaminda Fernando

Kochchikade. 7773032737 Mr. Viontas Fernando

71

Weera Sports Club

Meewanapalana, Horama.

342255452

777744651

Mr.Gihan Weerasinghe

776016182 Mr. Rohan Perera 72 Xavierites Cricket Club Mailagaha Estate, Marawila 322254268 777348722 773315678 Mr. Sidath Fernando

718014412 Mr. Nishantha Perera

REGULATIONS OF SRI LANKA CRICKET ................................................................................................ 8

PART I ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

ADMINISTRATION OF THE REGULATIONS ...................................................................................... 8 Powers to frame and modify Regulations ......................................................................................... 8 Measures against violations of the Regulations .............................................................................. 9

PART II .................................................................................................................................................... 10

ELIGIBILITY OF CLUBS..................................................................................................................... 10 Registration of unregistered Clubs .............................................................................................. 10 Eligibility for participation in Tournaments................................................................................. 11

PART III ................................................................................................................................................... 12

ELIGIBILITY OF PLAYERS ................................................................................................................ 12 Registration of players...................................................................................................................... 12 Formalities relating to participation in a match................................................................................. 14 Eligibility of a player to represent a Club .......................................................................................... 14 Transfer of players ........................................................................................................................... 15 Relegation of the status of players ................................................................................................... 16

PART IV................................................................................................................................................... 16

CONDUCT OF TOURNAMENTS ........................................................................................................ 16 Fixtures, venues and pitches ........................................................................................................... 16 Change of venue, date and/or pitch ................................................................................................. 18 Responsibilities of the host Club ...................................................................................................... 19 Safety of the players and match officials ......................................................................................... 20 Points and bonus points ................................................................................................................... 20 Score Sheets/Team Cards and Umpires‟ Report............................................................................. 22 Provisions relating to the players of the match ................................................................................ 23 Modalities of calculation of points .................................................................................................... 24 Determination of Group placements and match winners ................................................................. 25 Protests ............................................................................................................................................ 27 Inquiries and disciplinary action ....................................................................................................... 28

PART V.................................................................................................................................................... 29

TOURNAMENT FORMAT AND STRUCTURE ................................................................................... 29

PART VI................................................................................................................................................... 33 RECOURSE TO ARBITRATION......................................................................................................... 33

PART VII STANDARD 2,3,4 DAY PLAYING CONDITIONS…………………………………………………..

REGULATIONS OF SRI LANKA CRICKET

PART I

ADMINISTRATION OF THE REGULATIONS

Powers to frame and modify Regulations

1. These Regulations (hereinafter referred to as “the Regulations”) have been framed by the Executive Committee/Interim Committee of Sri Lanka Cricket (“Sri Lanka Cricket” is hereinafter referred to as “the Board”) by virtue of the powers vested in it in terms of paragraph 13 (a) of the Constitution of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).

2. (1) The Regulations made hereunder, the Playing Conditions and the applicable laws of the game shall apply to the Premier League / limited over Tournament / T20 (Tier A and Tier B), Sara Limited-Over Tournament, Sara League, Under 23 Division I and Division II, qualifying Tournaments, Women‟s Limited- Over Tournament and Donovan Andree Tournament and all other SLC conducted tournaments not mention here in, where necessary. The said Regulations shall enter into force originally with effect from September, 2011, unless amended afterwards. Amendments will be included as addendums or as annual amendments.

(2) Besides these Regulations, separate Regulations have been made applicable to the Division III Tournament. However, the provisions in these Regulations on measures against violations of the Regulations, or any breach of obligations as regards the eligibility of players, the formalities relating to participation in a match, the responsibilities of the host club, the safety of the players and match officials, the Score sheets/Team Cards and Umpires‟ Report, Protests, Inquiries and disciplinary action and recourse to arbitration, shall also be applicable under the Regulations for Division III Tournament.

3. The Board reserves the right to modify the existing Regulations at any time prior to the commencement of a Tournament. Where any modifications to the administrative directives are effected in the course of a Tournament due to unforeseen events (on the basis mainly of directions received from the supreme governing body), such changes shall be ratified by the Executive Committee/Interim Committee of the Board. Such modifications as ratified by the Executive Committee/Interim Committee shall be incorporated as appropriate into the Regulations/CD, as soon as it is possible.

F or the pur p os e of th is Regu lat ion , th e “ s upr em e go vern ing bo d y” m ean s the Executive / Interim committee, Minister in charge of the subject of Sri Lanka Cricket.

4. The Regulations as modified and ratified by the Executive Committee/Interim Committee of the Board shall be communicated in writing to the participating Clubs ten calendar days prior to the commencement of a Tournament. except where the said modifications are made in the course of the Tournament. In the event of the modifications being made in the course of a Tournament, such modifications shall be communicated forthwith. RF

For the purpose of these Regulations , “ modification” includes additions, amendments, changes and deletions.

5. At a meeting convened to finalize the fixtures, the representatives of Clubs participating therein shall acknowledge receipt of the Regulations, by subscribing their signatures to the hard copy of the document / signing the representation book, by the duly authorized representatives. Proper authorizations to be handed over to the Secretary of the Tournament Committee. Regulations will be distributed in CD form / hard copies / e mail.

6. All participating Clubs, individual players, Club officials, coach s match referees, umpires, scorers and all other parties having a stake in the conduct of the Tournament shall be bound by the Tournament Rules, Regulations, the playing conditions, applicable laws of the game and the Sri Lanka Cricket Code of Conduct. Match referees/umpires shall be the sole authority in a game of cricket and their decisions relating thereto shall have an important bearing in all inquiries including those of a disciplinary nature.

7. All players, Clubs, team officials, coach s and match officials including umpires, match referees and scorers pledge to abide by these Regulations, at the time of acceptance of the Tournament Committee‟s invitation to take part and/or officiate in Tournaments governed by these Regulations. All Clubs, players and officials participating in the meeting convened to finalize the fixtures also pledge to abide by the provisions of these Regulations and to support the Board in the conduct of fair and trouble-free tournaments.

Measures against violations of the Regulations

8. The Tournament Committee shall have exclusive power to initiate action on any dispute arising in relation to-

(a) the Tournament Rules, Regulations, playing conditions and Laws applicable to the Tournaments; and

(b) any other matter for which no specific provision has been made in respect of the Tournaments, in these Regulations.

9. In the event of any violation of any Regulation by any Club, the Tournament Committee shall, after affording an opportunity to the concerned Club to be heard, have the power to recommend to the Executive Committee/Interim Committee of the Board any one or more of the following penalties, if it deems it appropriate:

(a) A fine not less than Rs. 10,000/- and not exceeding Rs. 100,000/-; (b) Depriving the Club of not less than five points to a maximum of total points that may be earned in

a match. Where a Club has not earned any points to its credit at the time of violation, the penal points shall be deducted whenever the Club earns them;

(c) Suspension of a team from the Tournament for a period not less than one year / season and not exceeding five seasons/years. Where the suspension relates to a player, it shall be for a period not exceeding two seasons. The effective term of suspension of a team from the Tournament shall be decided by the Tournament Committee which shall specify in its decision if the suspension is applicable only to a particular Tournament or some other or all Tournaments conducted by the Board. Such decision shall be ratified by the Executive Committee/Interim Committee of the Board; Please note, suspension of both teams in the final match will automatically annul the decision of the said match and will treat as null and void. If one team is suspended after the conclusion of the final match, the result of the final match will be decided by the tournament committee based on the inquiries held.

(d) Imposition of any penalty stipulated above in respect of a particular Tournament may be kept suspended until that Tournament concludes. Such suspension shall forthwith stand revoked if the Club, to which the violation relates, further violates any of the Regulations during the period of suspension and further penalties may be imposed on the Club after an inquiry into the second or subsequent violations. The Tournament Committee may also suspend the Club from taking further part in the said Tournament or in any or all Board conducted Tournaments, until a final decision is made:

Provided however, no suspension of a team / player from a Tournament shall take effect until after it has been upheld by the Executive Committee/Interim Committee of the Board.

10. If a team is suspended from the Tournament for one season, such team shall be considered as having concluded last in the season‟s final standing in points and shall be demoted accordingly. Where more than one team is suspended, the Tournament Committee shall have the right to determine the standings with regard to promotion and relegation of teams participating in that particular Tournament. Where a team is suspended from the Tournament for more than one season, it shall be relegated to the

Division immediately lower to the one to which it belonged. The reasons for suspension to be communicated to the respective clubs.

11. In the event of any violation of the Sri Lanka Cricket Code of conduct, such violation shall be dealt with separately by the Tournament Committee of the Board and penalties therefore shall be decided by the Tournament Committee and the Legal Department of the Board. Such decision of the Tournament Committee shall be final upon ratification by the Executive Committee/Interim Committee of the Board. The Executive Committee/Interim Committee shall have power to obtain legal advice prior to deciding on the penalties to be imposed.

12. Any decision or measure taken by the Executive Committee/Interim Committee of the Board in this connection shall be final and binding on all participants of the Tournament including the officials of Clubs and match officials. The final decisions cannot be challenged in a court of law.

13. In the event of a match referee being appointed by the Board for a match or matches, the participating Clubs will be informed of the relevant rules applicable, including his powers as to the imposition of penalties, prior to the commencement of the match. Thereafter the Clubs shall be bound by such Rules and directives. Scoring irregularities or any other irregularities reported during a match shall be inquired into at the venue by the Match Referee and his decision shall be announced to the Team captains or Team Officials on the same day. The match referees decision is final.

14. The expression “Executive Committee/Interim Committee of the Board” shall have the same meaning as in the Constitution of Sri Lanka Cricket.

PART II

ELIGIBILITY OF CLUBS

Registration of unregistered Clubs 15. (1) Any unregistered Club, to become eligible to field a team to compete in any Tournament organized by the Board, shall first register itself with the Board / District associations. For this purpose, the unregistered Club shall submit an application on a Registration Form provided by the Board / association.

(2) The unregistered Club shall furnish its constitution, AGM minutes, bank account details registered e- mail address to which correspondence could be addressed and other relevant details required through associations.

(3) Where the eligibility of an unregistered Club has been established by it to the satisfaction of the Executive Committee/Interim Committee, it shall register such unregistered Club with the Board.

(4) Any newly registered club has to initially start their tournaments by participating in the Div III / lower most tournament in SLC conducted tournaments.

Eligibility for participation in Tournaments 16. The following criteria of eligibility in respect of different categories of Tournaments shall be fulfilled by a registered Club (hereinafter referred to as the “Club”):

(a) Under 23 Divisions I and II Tournaments

(i) A team fielded by a Club, to be eligible to participate in this category of Tournaments, shall have qualified to participate in such Tournaments, in accordance with the Tournament Rules that applied in the previous season;

(ii) The Tournament Committee may however withdraw the invitation extended to a Club if that Club has not participated in a previous or current Under 23 Division Tournament or any other Board conducted Tournament or has withdrawn from it or was suspended from participating in it:

Provided, however, a Club may be permitted to participate in the Tournament if it had been allowed by the Tournament Committee to withdraw from participating in the previous Tournament for one season for reasons acceptable to the Tournament Committee.

(b) Premier League Tournament and Premier Limited-Over Tournament

(i) A Club, to be eligible to participate in this category of Tournaments, shall be a member of the Board or shall have participated in a Board Division I Tournament (Premier League Tournament or Sara League Tournament) in the three (03) immediately preceding seasons, and the team fielded by the Club shall be a team qualified to participate, in accordance with the Tournament Rules of the previous or current season;

(ii) The Tournament Committee may however withdraw the invitation extended to a Club if that Club has not participated in a previous or current Premier League Tournament or Premier Limited- Over Tournament or any other Board conducted Tournament or has withdrawn from it or was suspended from participation in it:

Provided, however, a Club may be permitted to participate in the Tournament if it had been allowed by the Tournament Committee to withdraw from participating in the previous Tournament for one season for reasons acceptable to the Tournament Committee. However the team which finishes last in the tournament will be demoted. Irrespective of the suspension of other teams

(c) Sara League Tournament and Sara Limited-Over Tournament (i) A Club, to be eligible to participate in this category of Tournaments, shall be a member of the

Board or shall have participated in a Board Division I Tournament (Premier League Tournament or Sara League Tournament) in the three (03) immediately preceding seasons, or and the team fielded by the Club shall be a team qualified to participate, in accordance with the Tournament Rules of the previous or current season;

(ii) A Club that is represented in the Premier Division Tournaments shall not however be eligible to field a team in the Sara / Donovan Division Tournaments;

(iii) The Tournament Committee may withdraw the invitation extended to a Club if that Club has not participated in a previous or current Sara League Tournament or Sara Limited-Over Tournament if its team has not participated in a previous or current Sara League Tournament and Sara Limited-Over Tournament or any other Board conducted Tournament or has withdrawn from it or was suspended from participation in it:

Provided, however, a Club may be permitted to participate in the Tournament if it had been allowed by the Tournament Committee to withdraw from participating in the previous Tournament for one season for reasons acceptable to the Tournament Committee. However the team which finishes last in the tournament will be demoted Irrespective of the suspension of other teams

(d) Donovan Andree Tournament (i) A Club, to be eligible to participate in this Tournament, shall be a member of the Board or the

team fielded by the Club shall be a team qualified to participate, in accordance with the Tournament Rules of the previous or current season;

(ii) The Tournament Committee may however withdraw the invitation extended to a Club if that Club has not participated in any Board conducted Tournament or has withdrawn from it or was suspended from participation in it:

Provided, however, a Club may be permitted to participate in the Tournament if it had been allowed by the Tournament Committee to withdraw from participating in the previous Tournament for one season for reasons acceptable to the Tournament Committee. However the team which finishes last in the tournament will be demoted. Irrespective of the suspension of other teams

17. The Tournament Committee may grant a Club deferment from participating in any Board conducted Tournament for a maximum of one season. The Club seeking such deferment shall furnish valid reasons in writing to the Tournament Committee at least fourteen calendar days prior to the meeting convened to finalize the fixtures of the said Tournament. A Club that does not participate in any Board conducted Tournament for two or more consecutive seasons shall relinquish its right to participate in any Board conducted Tournament. “Valid reasons” referred to in this Regulation may include national security, natural disaster, any legal issue or other reason that is acceptable to the Tournament Committee.

PART III

ELIGIBILITY OF PLAYERS

Registration of players 18. (1) A Club shall register with the Tournament Committee players who are qualified and eligible to play in any Board conducted Tournament. The number of players who could be so registered shall be as follows. All players in all tournaments, who are under 18 years of age has to submit a letter of consent from the parents and the letter to be attached to the registration form. -

The squad to be registered shall be notified to the Tournament Committee at least 14 calendar days prior to the commencement of the Tournament. Further registrations, if required shall be allowed only at the discretion of the tournament committee. However, this restriction shall not apply to players who return from overseas/national duty and to overseas players. Please note, players who wish to change clubs after the first registration shall be allowed to do so only within the first two weeks of the commencement of the tournament. Players who has participated more than 50% of the tournament in the previous season for a particular club is required to give 2 weeks prior notice to the club he represented last, if he wishes to change clubs in the new season. Please note, late registrations will be fined as per the the rule 9 .

However, in case of foreign players, only 3 players per team is allowed to register. Out of which only 2 players will be permitted to play in the final eleven. In the case of foreign players, players will have to obtain permission from their originally registered club to change clubs if they wish to do so. However, this is to be done prior to the commencement of the tournament. Once a player has played for a particular club, the player will not be permitted to change clubs in the same season.

(2) The Club shall make individual application for registration of each player, on the Registration Form provided by the Board, in duplicate. The Club shall provide the following details on the players, duly certified by the President and the General Secretary of the Club: (The form to be filled up properly)

(a) Full name of the player (including the first name and surname); (b) A passport sized photograph of the player; (not older than 6 months) (c) Date of birth; (d) Place of birth; (e) A copy of the National Identity Card or the personal data page of the passport; (f) Any other clubs he is registered in the same tournament (g) The signature of the player; and (h) The Club seal. And other areas in the form provided.

(3) The approval for the registration of the players shall be effected under the signature of the Secretary of the Tournament Committee or any other official authorized in that behalf by the Chairman of the Tournament Committee.

(4) The registration of players shall be done not later than fourteen calendar days prior to the commencement of a Tournament. Any late registration may be granted at the discretion of the Tournament Committee/Executive Committee/Interim Committee under the following exceptional circumstances:

(a) intervening national commitments of the player; or (b) the player was abroad at the relevant time; or (c) the player has joined the Club as a new member provided if he has already not played for any

other club in the same season; or (d) any other reason acceptable to the Tournament Committee.

(5) Where a Club seeks to register a player in the course of a Tournament, it shall be the responsibility of the Club to ascertain from the Board if the player has already been registered with a different Club. In the event of the player being not registered with any other Club, the applicant Club shall forthwith obtain permission to register the player. The Club shall provide details on the player referred to in paragraph (2). The application for this purpose shall be either handed over to the Tournament Coordinator or sent to the Secretary of the Tournament Committed by registered post. These registrations has to be submitted at least 7 days prior to the match in order to grant approval, if all other areas are in order.

(6) Players who obtain a late registration may however not participate in any form of the game until the approval in writing of the Tournament Committee has been received.

(7) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph IV above, to be eligible to play in match, a player shall in any case be registered at least seven calendar days prior to the commencement of the match:

Provided however any player who had national commitments or was abroad at the relevant time or any foreign player shall be exempted from the said requirement.

(8) An application for late registration shall be accompanied by documentary proof evidencing the exceptional circumstance on which it is made.

(9) A Club shall be in possession of the copy of the approval of registration of players duly signed by the the Secretary of the Tournament Committee or any official authorized in that behalf, evidenced by the seal of the Board. A failure to show the copy of registration of any player at any inquiry may result in the Club being considered to have violated the Tournament Rules and the Regulations and will be penalized if necessary.

Formalities relating to participation in a match 19. (1) A Club participating in a match shall announce a squad of fifteen player prior to the commencement of the match. Failing to do so will result in deduction of player fees allocated accordingly for each match. A penalty for the club also maybe imposed at the Tournament Committee discretion.

(2) A Club which fails to obtain the consent (signature on the registration form) of any participating player prior to the commencement of the match shall be considered to have committed a breach of this Regulation and after an inquiry into the said breach, the Tournament Committee may, at its discretion, recommend the imposition on the Club of any penalty as provided for by Regulation 9.

(3) The Tournament Committee may, in addition to the penalties specified under Regulation 9, -

(a) recommend the cancellation of any registration already granted; or (b) take any other action considered appropriate by it in consultation with the Executive

Committee/Interim Committee of the Board. (4) The Club shall, at the time of providing the team cards (in triplicate) to the umpires, match referees and the opposing team, also furnish in respect of the players, the National Identity Card number, the full name and their individual signatures. The umpires or the match referees shall be entitled to call for the National Identity Cards of players for verification in the event of a dispute. A failure of a Club to comply with the said request shall be considered to be a violation of this Regulation and penalties specified in Regulation 9 shall be imposed by the Executive Committee/Interim Committee, on representation made.

The SLC Identity Card, where available, shall be produced at the time of exchanging team cards / during player verification. The Umpires/match referees shall endeavor to settle all disputes at the venue itself. Eligibility of a player to represent a Club

20. A player shall fulfill the criteria of eligibility in respect of the category of Tournaments in which he seeks to represent his Club:

(1) Under 23 Divisions I and II Tournaments

(a) To be eligible to represent the Club in this category of Tournaments, a player shall- (i) be under 23 years of age on 1st of July in the year in which the Tournament is conducted; (ii) be registered with the Club with respect to the Tournament in that particular year; (iii) personally sign the Registration Form in conformity with the Tournament Rules; and (iv) ensure that his Club fulfils all the requirements with respect to his registration.

(b) Any player may be permitted to represent another Club in another Board conducted Tournament during the same season, only after the Under 23 Division Tournament is completed;

(c) The Club that he represents may at any time require him to produce to it any or all documents in proof of the fulfillment by him of the criteria of eligibility.

(2) The Premier League Tournament and Premier Limited-Over Tournament T20, Sara League Tournament and Sara Limited-Over Tournament, Donovan Andree Tournament, Women’s Limited-Over Tournament and Under 23 Division Tournaments and all Board conducted Tournaments.

A player, to be eligible to represent a Club in the above Tournaments, shall-

(a) be registered with the Club with respect to the concerned Tournament in that particular year; (b) sign the Registration Form in conformity with the Tournament Regulation; and (c) ensure that his /her Club fulfils all the requirements with respect to his / her registration.

(3) Division III Tournament Only a player who has been registered with a Club for the Preliminary Round shall be eligible to represent the Club in the final round of matches and no new registrations shall be entertained thereafter. Addendum – From April 2012

A replacement player maybe allowed in to the playing eleven in the event a player has been

pulled out from the playing eleven solely for the purpose of National duty (cricket related)

during a game.

Transfer of players 21. No player shall be entitled to represent more than one Club in the Tournaments in the same season except in circumstances reckoned for different categories of Tournaments as mentioned below.

The Tournament Committee may hold Clubs responsible for any breach or irregularities concerning player registration. Each Club shall be responsible and answerable to any query concerning the registration of its players. Where any breach or irregularities have been established, the Club/players may be penalized as per the Rules.

(a) Under 23 Divisions I and II Tournaments

(i) A player shall be entitled to represent only one Club in these Tournaments and shall not be permitted to represent more than one Club in the same season;

(ii) A player may be permitted to represent a different Club only after the conclusion of the Tournament(s);

(iii) A player seeking to represent a different Club after the conclusion of the Tournament(s) shall adhere to the procedures applicable to the registration of players.

(b) Premier League Tournament and Premier Limited-Over Tournament, Sara League Tournament and Sara Limited-Over Tournament, Donovan Andree Tournament

A player who joins or ceases to serve the Sri Lankan Army, Navy, Air Force or Police or a player who has been transferred to a different geographical area for the purposes of his employment may be permitted to represent any other Club, on his ceasing to represent the present Club. In the case of transfers to the Armed Forces mentioned above, the original letter of appointment of the player, issued on the letter head of the relevant Armed Force with proper authentication and the original letter of resignation from the previous employment shall be produced for verification:

Provided however any player who has been so permitted to represent another Club shall fulfill the following conditions: - The said player receives fresh registration from the new Club at least seven calendar days prior

to the commencement of the first match that the player is called upon to play for his new Club; - The said player shall not be entitled to play for his new Club until his transfer has been approved

by the Tournament Committee; - The new Club shall ensure that all relevant Tournament Rules and the Regulations are complied

with in respect of his registration; - The player seeking the transfer to the new Club shall submit the following documents along with

the Registration Form: - The written consent of the player to leave his existing Club and join the new Club; - A letter of acceptance from the new Club; - A letter of release given by the existing Club, if the said player had played in any match

for that Club; - A letter of release given by his employer confirming his transfer; - A certified copy of the letter of appointment in the new employment;

(c) Division III Tournament A Division III Tournament player shall be entitled to be permitted to represent another Club in another Tournament provided that-

- the Division III Tournament has been completed; - his existing Club does not have a team in the Division I and Division II Tournaments; - he has not represented any Club in a higher Division Tournament in the same season; and - he submits the letter of release given by his existing Club.

Should there be any doubt, please contact SLC for verification. Please refer Div III rules for further reference.

Relegation of the status of players

22. Except for players participating in Under 23 Division Tournaments, the relegation of the status of players from a Division I Tournament to Division III Tournament shall be governed by the following conditions:

(a) A player who has played in three matches in the Division I Tournament in the current season may not be permitted to play in any match or matches in any other divisions provided the relevant Club has informed the Tournament Committee of it in writing prior to the commencement of the match. A copy of the letter of request shall also be handed over to the opposing team or teams:

Provided however a player who has participated in a Division I Tournament shall not be included in the final round of the Division III Tournament, if he has not represented the Club for at least two matches in the Preliminary Round of the Division III Tournament.

(b) A player registered by a Premier Division I Club for the Premier League Tournament shall be

eligible to play un unlimited number of matches for the same Club in the Premier League Second XI Tournament; (if available)

(c) A player registered by a Premier Division I Club and who has represented the same Club in the Premier League Second XI Tournament (If available) but not in any Premier League matches or Limited-Over matches, shall be eligible to play in Division III for the same Club in a season.

For the purpose of this Regulation, “a player who has played in a match” means a player who has been included in the actual playing XI or actively taking part in a game in any capacity.

PART IV

CONDUCT OF TOURNAMENTS

Fixtures, venues and pitches 23. (1) The Tournament Committee shall inform the Clubs by registered post / normal post or e-mail of the date, time and venue of the meeting convened to finalize the fixtures at least ten calendar days prior to the scheduled date of the meeting. Such notice shall be addressed to the President or Cricket Secretary or Cricket Manager of the Clubs. Short notices maybe effected under special conditions with the acknowledgement of the clubs.

(2) An official representative (President, Secretary, Manager or Cricket Manager) of every Club shall be invited to a meeting convened to finalize the fixtures. The dates, venues and pitches in respect of all matches and other matters of importance for the successful conduct of Tournaments shall be finalized at such meeting.

(3) A Club that is not represented at a meeting (without prior approval) convened to finalize the fixtures, shall be fined accordingly or will not be permitted to take part in the tournament as defined by the Tournament Committee.

(4) A penalty as deemed fit by the Tournament Committee with the approval of the Executive Committee/Interim Committee of the Board may be imposed upon a Club that is represented at a meeting convened to finalize the fixtures but refrains from confirming the venues of matches.

(5) Once participation in a Tournament has been confirmed by a Club and the programme of matches finalized at a meeting convened for the purpose, withdrawal from the Tournament shall not be accepted. If still withdraws, they will NOT be permitted to take part in any of the SLC conducted tournaments for a period of 2 years. When they are to be re instated (if necessary) they will be always included in the lower group where they were suspended from.

(6) Where a Club is unable to provide satisfactory explanation for its withdrawal from a Tournament, the Tournament Committee shall have authority to recommend to the Executive Committee/Interim Committee of the Board the suspension of the said Club for a period not exceeding two seasons or as otherwise deemed fit, in addition to recommending, if it so decides, the imposition of a fine as provided for in Regulation 9.

(7) Where the fixtures have been finalized at the meeting convened for the purpose, the Tournament Committee shall forward to every Club the list of fixtures with information on the confirmed venues and pitches, within seven calendar days from the date of meeting.

(8) Every match of the Board conducted Tournaments shall be played only on pitches arranged and/or recommended by the Curator‟s Department/Tournament Committee of the Board, unless otherwise decided by the Tournament Committee owing to unforeseen circumstances. Once the venues / pitches are arranged /confirmed by the board, in any stage of the tournament, the teams / clubs do not have any right to object to the same.

(9) Every team participating in Board conducted Tournaments shall strictly adhere to the programme of matches finalized and scheduled. Any postponement, replay, cancellation of any match or alteration of the scheduled programme may only be granted for reasons of security, a national crisis and/or any other reason acceptable to the Tournament Committee.

(10) Every match in the Premier League Tier A Tournament, Premier League Tier B Tournament or Under 23 Division I Tournament shall be played on turf pitches.

(11) Matches in the Sara League Tournament, Under 23 Division II Tournament or Donovan Andree Tournament may be played on turf, matting or astro turf pitches:

Provided however where a match is to be played on an astro turf pitch, both the Clubs fielding a team for the match shall agree to do so. The Clubs shall confirm the acceptance of such pitch at the time of confirmation of venues.

Matches to be played with the white / red balls provided by SLC (where provided) and the clubs has to ensure they carry adequate extra balls / used balls for mandatory ball changes / loss of balls. Lost balls / extra balls will only be re issued after receipt of the duly completed LOST BALLS / EXTRA BALLS UTILIZED report signed by the match officials.

Change of venue, date and/or pitch (Under extreme circumstances)

24. (1) Where the Club hosting a match seeks to have the fixed venue, date and/or pitch changed, the said Club shall-

(a) make a written request in that behalf addressed to the Secretary of the Tournament Committee providing evidence in support of its request, at least seven calendar days prior to the scheduled date of commencement of the match;

(b) inform forthwith the Cricket Secretary of the opposing team of its request to the Tournament Committee and of all other details (with copy to the Secretary of the Tournament Committee) and obtain its written acknowledgement therefore;

(c) submit the acknowledgement furnished by the opposing team to the Tournament Committee; and (d) follow up on its request with the Tournament Committee to obtain its approval for the change, at

least three seven calendar days prior to the scheduled date of commencement of the match. RF (2) Where the Tournament Committee, upon receipt of the written consent from both participating Clubs, grants permission to the host Club to shift the venue, the date and/or the pitch of a match, both teams shall abide by its decision and it shall not be open to any team / club to object to the changes thereafter.

(3) Where a host Club is either unable to finalize and confirm the venue, date and/or pitch for any match at a meeting convened to revise the fixtures or not present at such meeting, the opposing Club shall be given an option to confirm a venue, date and/or pitch for the match on the scheduled date.

(4) Where the opposing Club accepts to host the match, it shall be the responsibility of the Club originally nominated by the Tournament Committee to host the match, to bear all costs and expenses incurred by the opposing Club in hosting the match.

(5) Where the opposing Club accepts to host the match, it shall confirm the venue, date and/or pitch for the match within four calendar days from the date of the meeting convened to confirm the fixtures:

Provided however where the Tournament Committee awards the hosting of the match to the opposing Club in the course of the Tournament, the opposing Club shall, if it accepts to host the match, confirm the venue, date and/or pitch within at least three working days prior to the match.

(6) In the event of the opposing Club not agreeing to host the match, it shall be the responsibility of the Club originally nominated by the Tournament Committee to host the match to confirm a venue within four calendar days from the date of the meeting convened to confirm the fixtures:

Provided however the Tournament Committee may take measures as it deems fit to meet any contingency.

(7) All relevant information pertaining to a change of venue, date and/or pitch shall be communicated by the Club originally nominated to host the match or the new Club, as the case may be, on its official letter- head under the hand of the Cricket Secretary of the Club or the Captain of the team, by fax or registered post or e-mail to reach the Secretary of the Tournament Committee or by delivery by hand to the Tournament Coordinator of the Board or his nominee. An acknowledgement of the receipt of such information by the Tournament Committee shall also be obtained forthwith. A copy of such communication shall be forwarded to the Cricket Secretary of the other Club by registered post, fax or e- mail.

(9) The confirmation and approval of the venue(s), date and/or pitch shall be at the discretion of the Tournament Committee and will be final.

(10) In the event of a failure to adhere to the above requirements by a Club or two or more Clubs in the same Group, an opportunity shall be provided to the said Club or Clubs that provide reasonable

explanation of its or their inability acceptable to the Tournament Committee, within two working days from the date of the meeting convened to revise the fixtures.

(11) Any Club that does not comply with this Regulation shall be considered to have withdrawn from the Tournament and new fixtures finalized accordingly. Thereupon, the Tournament Committee shall forthwith hold an inquiry into the events, and where a Club is found to be at fault, may recommend to the Executive Committee/Interim Committee of the Board to suspend the Club at fault for a minimum period of two seasons.

(12) Where a Club fails to host a match in accordance with the fixed schedule, there shall forthwith be held an inquiry into the causes. The Tournament Committee may, after the inquiry, declare the match as null and void. It may also recommend to the Executive Committee/Interim Committee of the Board to suspend the Club at fault for a period varying from one to two seasons, inclusive of the current season. In the event, the tournament committee is compelled to award a replay due to various reasons, a penalty deemed fit by the committee may be imposed on the club at fault.

(13) Where a team or both the teams fail to appear / play a match that has been confirmed by the host and the Tournament Committee, then the team or teams at fault shall be suspended forthwith from further participation in the same Tournament pending completion of an inquiry to be held by the Tournament Committee. Where the team or teams are found to have violated the Regulations, the said team or teams shall be suspended from the Tournament or relegated to a Tournament of a lesser grade. A penalty as provided for by Regulation 9 may also be imposed upon such team or teams. If a team or a player is not present for an inquiry, a penalty deemed fit by the Tournament Committee will be imposed. Points earned by the suspended club and other teams against the team suspended will be null and void.

Please note, if a club (or more) is suspended / demoted due to an offence, the demotion procedure for the balance teams will remain as stipulated in the tournament rules.

Responsibilities of the host Club

25. (1) The host Club shall-

(a) make available a suitable pitch, (turf or matting) with adequate bowlers‟ run-up; (b) ensure the safety of all players and officials participating in matches; (c) confirm to the match referee and/or umpires, prior to the selection of play by toss, the availability

of covers for the pitch and ensure their appropriate and effective use; (d) Adequate availability of labor to draw covers (minimum of 10) and for other purposes (e) ensure that turf cutters, turf rollers, covers and all other equipment required for hosting matches

are available at all times during the match or matches; (f) make available the venue and the pitch for all matches hosted by it, on the confirmed date and

time according to the match schedule; and (g) hand over the pitch on time to the umpires. (h) Boundary lines to be properly marked visible (i) Ensure pavilion / wash room / changing room facilities for the players / match officials are

adequate. For the purpose of this Regulation, a “suitable pitch” is one that is not under-prepared or unworthy to play a match on, in the opinion of the umpires.

(3) Where the host Club is found to have failed to discharge its obligations under this Regulation or deliberately under prepared a pitch for the match, the Tournament Committee may initiate appropriate action against the said Club in terms of the Tournament Rules and the Regulations.

26. The Umpires shall, in their match report, make their observations on the proper discharge or otherwise of the responsibilities mentioned in Regulation 23 by the host Club. The Umpires shall also indicate therein any inappropriate/ineffective use of the covers, if it has been so ascertained.

27. Where the Tournament Committee receives a report from the Umpires informing it of a host Club‟s failure to discharge its responsibilities specified in Regulation 23, it shall forthwith hold an inquiry into the matter. Where it is found that the relevant Club is found to have violated any Regulation, the Tournament Committee may recommend to the Executive Committee/Interim Committee of the Board to impose a penalty in a fine as provided for in Regulation 9.

28. Where a match is abandoned by the match referee / Umpires due to an unworthy pitch / ground conditions including pavilion facilities, the Tournament Committee shall forthwith hold an inquiry into the matter. If, at the conclusion of the inquiry, it is found that the condition of the pitch was the result of negligence on the part of the host Club‟s ground staff and a decision is taken to replay the match, the Tournament Committee may require the host Club to bear all or part of expenses and fees inclusive of costs of transport, accommodation, match fees and player fees incurred by the opposing Club in connection with the replay of the match. The Tournament Committee may decide to award the match to the innocent party.

29. Where the host Club is required to bear expenses and fees as provided for in Regulation 26, it shall not be eligible to receive any reimbursement on that account from the Board.

Please note, if any adverse reports are received in respect of in adequate facilities at venues, the venue will be black listed, after inspection by SLC venue coordinators, until the standards are uplifted.

Safety of the players and match officials

30. (1) In the event of a failure to ensure the safety of the players and match officials, the Tournament Committee shall conduct an inquiry, and, if the host Club is found to have failed in the discharge of its responsibilities, initiate appropriate action against the Club in terms of the Tournament Rules and Regulations. Such action may include but shall not be limited to the following:

(a) imposition of a fine; (b) suspension of the Club for a period to be stipulated; (c) denial of the right of the Club to host future Board conducted matches at the particular venue; and (d) any other measure deemed appropriate by the Tournament Committee.

31. No penalty imposed or any disciplinary measure taken shall have effect unless ratified by the Executive Committee/Interim Committee of the Board.

Points and bonus points

32. (1) The basis for awarding points in respect of different types of matches shall be as follows:

(a) Two, Three and Four day matches (i) Outright win (by innings) … 14 points (ii) Outright Win (otherwise) … 12 points (iii) First innings win in a drawn match … 8 points (iv) First innings totals are tied in a drawn match … 4 point to each team (v) Tied match … 6 “ (vi) No decision 0 points

However, bonus points based on performances will be awarded as practiced before.

The basis of awarding bonus points shall be as follows: (i) 0.1 point per each wicket taken; (ii) 0.005 points per each run scored (a maximum of 400 runs per inning for a 4-day match or a 3-day

match and a maximum of 300 per inning for a 2-day match).

(i) Fall of each wicket … Two minutes; (ii) Each drinks break … Four minutes; (iii) Injuries to player(s) … The Umpires shall record the actual time lost and inform the Scorers of it; and (iv) Stoppages in play … The Umpires shall record the actual time lost and inform the Scorers of it.

(b) One-Day Limited-Over matches (i) Win … 4 points (ii) Win with bonus point … 5 points (iii) Tie or No Result … 2 points each (iv) Loss … 0 points

(c) T20 Points (New addition – 2012 April) Will be added on after release of new ICC T20 - 2012 World cup rules (i) Win - 02 (II) No result – (Complete wash out) - 01 (III) Loss - 00

The basis of awarding bonus points shall be as follows: (i) One Bonus point for any team that achieves victory with a run rate 1.25 times that of the

opposition; (ii) A team‟s run rate shall be calculated by reference to the number of runs scored divided by the

number of Overs faced; (iii) Where a side is all out, the number of Overs to be reckoned for consideration is the maximum

number of Overs that side was eligible to face; (iv) Premier Limited-Over – Where matches are shortened and targets are revised according to the

Duckworth/Lewis system, bonus run rates and bonus defensive targets are derived as a function of the revised target score and maximum Overs in the following manner:

Team batting first Team batting second Team bowling second

Score Run Rate Req‟d Run Rate

Overs to win Req‟d Run Rate

Target Score

300 6 7.5 40 4.8 240 275 5.5 6.875 40 4.4 220 250 5 6.25 40 4 200 225 4.5 5.625 40 3.6 180 200 4 5 40 3.2 160 175 3.5 4.375 40 2.8 140

(2) The basis of imposing penalty points for slow over rate shall be as follows:

(a) Two, Three and Four-Day Matches

The number of Overs to be bowled shall be assessed on an average of 15 Overs per hour, which is the equivalent of one Over per every four minutes of playing time. Where it is found by the Umpires, after a review with the Scorers, that a team has failed to bowl the required number of Overs, the following penalties shall be imposed on the team prior to determining the total points gained by the Club in that match:

(i) One Over less … 0.05 points (ii) Two Overs less … 0.10 points (iii) Three Overs less … 0.15 points (iv) Four Overs less … 0.20 points (v) For every additional Over under-bowled, 0.1 point per over up to 8 Overs short (8 Overs

short=0.6 points): (vi) Thereafter, for every additional Over under-bowled, 0.2 point per such Over shall be added to (iii)

above:

Provided that the Umpires shall take the following allowances into consideration while assessing the penalties:

Provided further if, in the opinion of the Umpires, the batting side has contributed to the stoppages in play in an inning, a penalty shall be imposed upon the batting side at the same rate as provided for by this Regulation.

Score Sheets/Team Cards / Captains’ and Umpires’ Report

33. (1) The Club shall ensure the following:

(a) The scores of each match shall be recorded on Score Sheets provided by the Board; (b) The names of players (of a squad of 15 players ) shall be filled on Team Cards (in triplicate)

provided by the Board, with their signatures and National Identity Card numbers; and (c) The umpires‟ Report shall be completed and submitted to the Board immediately after the end of

each match. (2) The following details shall be entered accurately and completely on Score Sheets:

(a) The first name and the surname of each of the eleven (11) players of the declared team, even where some members of the team may not have batted and/or bowled in an inning;

(b) The total number of Overs bowled in each inning; (c) The time taken to complete each inning (the total playing time) and the total time taken for all

interruptions and stoppages; (d) The total number of runs scored in each inning; (e) The total number of wickets fallen in each inning; (f) The name of the Captain of each team; (g) The names of the umpires; and (h) The names of the Scorers.

Scorers with qualifications from the Sri Lanka Scorers Association shall only be permitted to score in SLC conducted Tournaments. Failure to adhere to the above will result in forfeiture of 10% of the total match fee from the game in question.

(3) In order for the Score Sheets provided by the Board to be valid and acceptable, both the officiating Umpires shall have signed every page of such Score Sheets. Only the Score Sheets provided by the Board and signed by the umpires shall be considered as valid in the event of a complaint, protest and/or an inquiry.

(4) The Score Sheet prepared by a Club shall tally hundred per cent with that of the opposing Club. The completed Score Sheets shall be certified by the Umpires, Captains of the teams or the Cricket Secretary of each Club and shall either be hand delivered or mailed through the registered post to the Secretary of the Tournament Committee.

(5) The duly completed Captains’ Reports (all areas must be filled) shall either be hand delivered or mailed through the registered post to the Secretary of the Umpires Committee.

(6) The Score Sheets and the Captains‟ Reports shall be received by the Secretaries of the Tournament Committee and Umpires Committee within five calendar days from the date of completion of the match.

(7) The penalties to be recommended by the Umpires Committee/Tournament Committee to the Executive Committee/Interim Committee on the Club, for different violations shall be as follows:

(a) Providing incomplete and/or incorrect Score Sheets – 5 points per match and a fine of Rs 5000/- (b) Failure to provide Score Sheets within five calendar days from the date of completion of the

match – Rs 5000 fine decided by TC. (c) Failure to provide duly perfected Captain‟s Report within five calendar days from the date of

completion of the match – a fine of Rs. 10000/-; (incomplete captains reports maybe subject to reduction of match points as deemed fit by the tournament committee)

(d) Failure to provide the Score Sheets or the Captain‟s Report within eight calendar days from the date of completion of the match – A fine of Rs. 15,000/- per match.

34. (1) A total of fifteen players of the squad shall be declared in triplicate (Umpires / scorers / opposing captains) on the Board Team Card. Each captain shall declare his full team with the first name and surname and signatures of the players, their respective National Identity Card numbers, as certified, signed and exchanged prior to the tossing. Respective club coach also required to co sign the team cards.

(2) The first name and the surname of each of the eleven players nominated by the Captain to play in the match shall be entered on the Score Sheets.

(3) The signature of one of the Umpires shall be obtained prior to the handing over of the team list by the Captain of a team to the opposing Captain. The Captains shall ensure that an Umpire has signed the lists prior to the tossing.

(4) Where the eligibility of any player is called in question by a team, the Umpire shall seek to ascertain the identity and eligibility of such player. Where the Umpires are unable to verify his identity and eligibility, such player shall establish his identity and eligibility to play in the Tournament to the Secretary of the Tournament Committee within 48 hours of the completion of the match.

(5) Where a player is unable to establish his identity and eligibility within 48 hours of the completion of the match, he shall then be considered to have violated the Tournament Rules and the Regulations and shall not be permitted to represent the Club until a final decision on the matter is arrived at by the Tournament Committee.

(6) Where a player is unable to establish his identity and eligibility, the Club to which he belongs shall also be considered to have violated the Tournament Rules and the Regulations and shall be liable to penalties specified in Regulation 9; The holds sole responsibility of their players.

(7) A player nominated to play in a Board conducted match shall not take part in any other cricket match or any other sport or recreation activity or any event not related to the game in progress,(during the time of play) while the particular match is in progress or remains suspended and until it is declared concluded.

(8) Every participating team shall have, whether batting or fielding first, a minimum of nine players ready to play on each day of the match and available at the start of the match and continuously thereafter, as certified by the Captain of the team. No match shall start or restart without meeting the requirement of this paragraph. A team failing to comply with the said requirement shall be liable to any of the penalties stipulated in Regulation 9.

(9) The Captain of the opposing team and/or the Umpires shall report any breach of the requirement mentioned in the preceding paragraphs to the Secretaries of the Tournament Committee and the Umpires Committee. Such report shall reach them not later than two working days from the date of conclusion of the particular day‟s play.

(10) Where any team fails to comply with paragraph 8 above, the Tournament Committee shall immediately proceed with an appropriate inquiry/investigation and further action, where necessary.

(11) Where a team is unable, for unavoidable circumstances, to attend a match confirmed by the Tournament Committee, it shall inform the Secretary/Chairman of the Tournament Committee or the Tournament Coordinator or the Manager of Tournaments at least sixty minutes prior to the scheduled start of the day‟s play.

(12) Where a team (or the minimum number of 9 players required to start a match) fails to turn up for a match without informing two hours after the scheduled start of play on a match day- (refer rule 9 for conditions)

(a) the Umpires shall treat such absence of the team as a refusal to play;

(b) the Umpires / match referee shall then award the match to the opposing team as stipulated in “The Laws of Cricket” of the Marylebone Cricket Club (Law 21.3 [a] [ii]); or consult the tournament committee for further action and keep the result of the match open for the tournament committee to take necessary action.

(c) the team that forfeits the match shall be suspended from the Tournament pending an inquiry to be held. If, after inquiry, the team is found to have violated the Tournament Rules, the Club concerned may be suspended from the Board conducted Tournaments for up to two seasons (including the current season) or penalties may be imposed on the Club as per Regulation 9 by the Executive Committee/Interim Committee on the recommendation of the Tournament Committee; (if the team has been found guilty, the points awarded and earned against will be null and void)

(d) The umpires shall certify the match as forfeited to the opposing team and shall record it accordingly in both the teams‟ Score Books and shall submit a written report to the Secretary of the Tournament Committee within 24 hours of thereafter; and

(e) Where the Tournament Committee has reason to believe a team has deliberately failed to turn up on time for the match in order to manipulate the results of the Tournament or otherwise, an inquiry shall be held forthwith. If, after inquiry, a team is found guilty, the Tournament Committee shall have the authority to recommend the imposition of any penalty provided for in Regulation 9.

35. Where a team refuses to commence a match at any time without obtaining the consent of the Umpires, the Umpires shall then award the match to the opposing team as stipulated in “The Laws of Cricket” of the Marylebone Cricket Club (Law 21.3); If, after inquiry, a team is found guilty, the Tournament Committee shall recommend to the Executive Committee/Interim Committee the immediate suspension of the Club that refused to play, for a period of up to two (02) seasons (including the current season) or penalties may be imposed on the Club as per Regulation 9.

36. Where the Umpires call off a match owing to circumstances in which any further play is not possible, the Umpires shall within 24 hours forward a written report signed by both of them to the Tournament Committee, with a copy of it to the Umpires Committee.

37. The teams participating in Board conducted Tournaments shall use balls provided by the Board in all the matches. A failure to do so shall be considered a violation of the Tournament Rules and the Regulations and the Tournament Committee shall have the authority to deduct up to 10 points (or penalties as per rule 9) from the points of the team for each match where the default occurs.

38. Where a replay is awarded under any circumstance, each team shall field the same team consisting of members of the original squad of 15 players declared. Addendum – From April 2012

A replacement player maybe allowed in to the playing eleven in the event a player has been

pulled out from the playing eleven solely for the purpose of National duty (cricket related)

during a game.

Modalities of calculation of points 39. In the calculation of the Net Total Points of a Club, the penalty points, if any, imposed on the said Club by the Tournament Committee shall be applied against the points and bonus points gained by the Club.

40. Where the Executive Committee/Interim Committee decides to suspend a Club from the Tournament and the Club has not completed the matches of the particular Round at the time of the suspension, the points scored against the said Club shall not be reckoned for calculation:

Provided however the above provision shall not apply if the said Club has completed the matches of the Round at the time of the suspension.

Determination of Group placements and match winners 41. (1) The Group placements and the match winners shall be determined in terms of the Rounds played in the respective Tournament.

(A) Two-day, Three-day and Four-day matches

(i) Preliminary Round matches

(a) The placement of a team shall be based on the total Points (points scored including the bonus points, if any, minus the penalty points) gained from all the scheduled matches played up to that date; the greater the number of Points gained, the higher shall be the placement of the team;

(b) Where there is an equality in the total Points of two or more teams, the number of outright wins recorded shall determine the placement; the greater the number of outright wins recorded, the higher shall be the placement of the team;

(c) Where there is an equality in the total Points gained and the number of outright wins of two or more teams, then, the number of first innings wins recorded shall determine the placement; the greater the number of first innings wins recorded, the higher shall be the placement of the team;

(d) Where there is an equality on all three parameters specified in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c), then, the placement shall be determined on the following basis, in respect of matches played up to that date:

The highest net total Runs per Wicket basis

(Total runs scored by the team) (Total runs scored against the team) Divided Divided

(Total wickets lost by the team) (Total wickets taken by the team) Example 1000 900

------------------ --- ----------- 10 15

100 – 60 = +40

(e) Where there still remains equality on the application of the basis specified in paragraph (d), then,

the placement of a team shall be decided on a toss of a coin made by the respective Captains of the teams, according to arrangements made by the Tournament Committee.

(ii) Quarter-finals

(a) The winner shall be the team winning the match outright; (b) Where an outright win has not been recorded, the winner shall be the team with a 1st innings win; (c) Where a 1st innings win has also not been recorded, the winner shall be the team obtaining a

higher number of bonus Points in the quarter finals, provided minimum 75 Overs for a 2-day match and 125 Overs for a 3-day match or 4-day match have been completed;

(d) Where a winner has still not been determined, the team who has the better “average” on points in the Preliminary Round shall be the winner. The average points of a team shall be determined in the following manner: The Total Points recorded in the Preliminary Round divided by the number of matches played in the Preliminary Round.

(e) Where the Total Points are still equal, the following calculation of Preliminary Round matches shall determine which team will qualify for the semi-finals. The team with the greater value shall qualify for the semi-finals. (refer 41 A I (d) )

(f) Where a match is completed washed off and/or abandoned, the modalities of calculation specified in paragraph (e) shall apply;

(g) Where the winner has still not been determined, the toss of a coin shall decide the team that will qualify for the semi-finals.

(iii) Semi-finals (a) The criteria specified in (ii) (a), (b) and (c) above shall apply; (b) Where the winner could still not be determined or the match has been washed off and/or

abandoned, the following calculation of performance up to the quarter-finals (Including quarter finals) shall decide which team will qualify for the final: The Total Points recorded divided by the total number of matches

(c) Where the quarter-final match has not been played, the team which will qualify for the final match shall be determined under paragraph (b) above on the number of matches played by the respective teams.

(d) Where the winner has still not been determined, the toss of a coin shall decide the team that will qualify for the final.

(IV) Finals

(a)The winner shall be the team winning the match outright; (b)Where an outright win has not been recorded, the winner shall be the team with a 1st innings win

(c) Where the final match has been completely washed-out and/or abandoned without a ball being bowled, then, the two participating teams shall be declared joint-champions.

(B) Limited-Over matches

(i) Preliminary Round matches

In the event of teams recording equal points at the end of their Group matches, the right to proceed to the final Rounds shall be decided as follows:

(a) The team with the most number of wins shall be the winner; (b) Where there is equality in the number of wins recorded, the team with the most number of wins

over the other team(s) shall be the winner; (head to head) (c) Where there still remains equality, then, the team with the highest number of bonus points shall be

the winner; (d) Where there still remains equality, then, the team with the highest net run rate shall be the winner; (e) Where there still remains equality, then, the toss of a coin will decide the winner.

(iii) Quarter-finals (optional)

In a Sara Trophy One-Day Tournament, where a quarter-final is tied or there is no result the following shall apply

(a) The team with the most number of wins shall be the winner; (b) Where there is equality in the number of wins recorded, the team with the most number of wins

over the other team(s) shall be the winner; (head to head) (c) Where there still remains equality, then, the team with the highest number of bonus points shall be

the winner; (d) Where there still remains equality, then, the team with the highest net run rate shall be the winner; (e) Where there still remains equality, then, the toss of a coin will decide the winner.

In the Premier division Final Round One-Day games, the team that tops one Group shall play the team that comes second in the other Group vice versa in the semi final.

(iii) Semi-finals

Where a semi-final of the Premier Division 1 One-Day Tournament (and all 1 day tournaments) is tied or if there is no result, the following shall apply:

(a) The team with the most number of wins shall be the winner; (b) …………………………………N/A (c) Where there still remains equality, the team with the highest net run rate shall be the winner; (d) Where there still remains equality, the toss of a coin shall decide the winner.

(iv) Finals

Where the Finals has been completely washed-out and/or abandoned, without a ball being bowled, both the participating teams shall be declared joint-champions.

In the Premier division Final Round One-Day games, the team that tops one Group shall play the team that comes second in the other Group vice versa in the semi final.

(2) For the purposes of these Regulations, the “net run rate” means the average runs per over scored by a team throughout the competition minus the average runs per over scored against that team throughout that competition. Only those matches that produce results shall be reckoned for the purpose of deciding the net run rate.

(3) In the event of a team being all out in less than its full quota of Overs, the number of Overs to which it would have been entitled shall be taken into reckoning and not the number of Overs in which the team was dismissed.

Addendum – Currently Premier 1 day tournament is conducted in 2 groups with a semi final and a final.

Addendum – 2012 April T20 – Determination of teams qualifying to the Final round from preliminary round (Will be inserted after the release of World T20 - 2012 rules) (I) Addendum – April 2012 Please note – In the event teams emerging as joint champions, the team to be promoted to the next level (where applicable) will be determined as follows, Please note, ONLY ONE TEAM WILL BE PROMOTED (as applicable) when emerged as joint champions.

Team to be promoted will be decided by the :

(a) Highest number of average points in the preliminary round (quarters / semi s will not be taken in to account).

(b) If still equals the team with highest number of outright wins.

(c) If still equals highest number of 1st

innings wins.

(d) If still eqals toss of a coin.

Protests 42. Where any Club and/or player seeks to lodge a protest on any matter pertaining to any match, he shall make the protest-

(a) before a day‟s play commences; or (b) when a day‟s play is in progress; or (c) immediately after the close of the day‟s play.

43. Such protests shall be made in quadruplicate (4 copies) on the letter head of the Club (Letter heads to be available with team officials at all times) not later than thirty minutes after the close of the day‟s play (except in (a) and (b) above – (a) and (b) should be effected immediately). A copy of the protest shall be handed over forthwith to the Umpires / match referees and the Captain or in his absence the Vice Captain of the opposite team or the Cricket Secretary of the opposing Club, as soon as possible, through the

Umpires / match referee. The copy given to the captain / officials of the opposing side is considered as the official protest made to the opposing side at any circumstance. (In cases of player impersonations, faulty registrations of players , dishonest player appearances or similar offenses will be entertained by the Tournament Committee at its discretion, based on the depth of the protest, even if the above criteria are not met. This will have to be done not later than 72 hours of the conclusion of the game. These protests will be entertained even if the criteria above are not fully met.)

44. The original of the protest shall be forwarded to the Secretary of the Tournament Committee or the Chief Executive of the Board not later than two working days after the conclusion of the match, under acknowledgment. The protest may also be faxed forthwith and the original handed over to the Board personally or sent under registered post.

45. Where a protest is lodged with the Tournament Committee, the Tournament Committee may forward copies of the protest to the Umpires and the Secretary and Captains of the opposing team if deemed necessary.

46. No such protest shall be entertained unless it is accompanied by the payment of a fee of Rs. 25,000/- plus applicable government taxes as approved by the Interim Committee of the Board. The said fee shall be refunded if the protest is upheld. In the event the tournament committee inquires in to any matter using its powers even without the said protest fee, the result of the said match will remain unchanged / be as decided by the tournament committee.

47. Notwithstanding any such protests lodged, the Umpires shall ensure that the match is started or restarted or continued. The Umpires may have recourse to Law 21.3, where applicable. 48. The Umpires shall submit a joint report accompanied by copies of the protest to the Secretaries of Umpires Committee and Tournament Committee of the Board within two working days of the conclusion of the match. Where the Umpires are aware of a breach of the Regulations and/or Playing conditions by any Club, they shall nevertheless submit their joint report, even in the absence of a protest.

49. Every protest other than those that deal with matters of a disciplinary nature shall be dealt with by the Tournament Committee and it shall proceed forthwith with an inquiry and/or investigation. The decisions arrived at by the Tournament Committee shall be final and binding. Where a Club is found guilty of the charges preferred against it, a suspension of the Club up to two years may be imposed on it by the Executive Committee/Interim Committee of the Board in terms of Regulation 9.

50. Where the protest deals with matters of a disciplinary nature, the Tournament Committee shall forthwith forward all the relevant documents to the Disciplinary Committee of the Board through its Chief Executive for inquiry, investigation and necessary action.

51. Where the protest deals with matters of a disciplinary nature or registration, the Umpires and match referees shall have authority to verify the facts on site and report to the Tournament Committee. Such report shall receive utmost importance during the proceedings of an inquiry.

A protest to the Tournament Committee in relation to any irregularity shall be made within the stipulated time specified in the Tournament Rules and the Regulations and in accordance with the prescribed formalities, failing which such protests may or may not be entertained at the sole discretion of the Tournament Committee depending on the seriousness of the offence or the damage it could cause to the reputation of the Board.

52. The Tournament Committee shall have the power to inquire into any matter arising in the course of the conduct of any Tournament, either on receipt of a written complaint or on its own initiative and to take such actions as may be considered necessary. The Tournament Committee may request the services of the in house legal officer in the event The Tournament committee feels legal representation is required at inquiries.

Inquiries and disciplinary action 53. The Tournament Committee shall forward reports of inquiry received to the Disciplinary Committee of the Board through its Chief Executive for scrutiny/ inquiry, investigation and appropriate action in terms of Sri Lanka Cricket Code of Conduct and the Constitution of Sri Lanka Cricket.

54. A player / team / club who fail to attend an inquiry on being summoned by the Tournament Committee shall not be eligible to play in any Board conducted Tournament until permission in that behalf is granted by the Tournament Committee.

Addendum NO 1 The Captain‟s report should be filled up up by the respective Captain in the presence of the match referee, at the end of each day / game, and the same shall be handed over to the match referee the same day. These reports shall be kept confidential. Addendum NO 2 The fines imposed on Clubs/players by the Board‟s Tournament Committee/Umpires Committee with the approval of the Executive Committee/Interim Committee, shall be settled with the Board within 7 calendar days from the receipt of the notification. The payments shall be addressed to the Manager, Umpires/Manager, Tournaments, and the pay orders/cheques shall be drawn in favour of “Sri Lanka Cricket”. The non settlement of the fines may result in the player being banned from taking part in matches in the future.

PART V

TOURNAMENT FORMAT AND STRUCTURE 55. The number of teams taking part in different Tournaments may vary and the standard structure may also change from Tournament to Tournament and Season to Season.

These changes shall however be announced in advance of the respective Tournament.

56. (1) Under 23 Tournament

The Under 23 Tournament shall be a stand-alone Tournament.

(a) Under 23 Division I Tournament

(i) The Board shall invite a maximum of fourteen teams to participate, based on the requirements of the Tournament; (at the discretion of SLC)

(ii) A Schools Invitation XI may be one of the teams so invited, at the discretion of the Board; (iii) The teams shall be seeded into two Groups by the Tournament Committee, on the basis of a

points earned in the previous season / draw conducted by it; (iv) The Preliminary Round matches shall be of 3-day duration and the semi-finals and the finals also

shall of 3-day duration; (v) The Preliminary Round matches shall be played on a league basis; (vi) The two top teams in each Group shall qualify for the semi-finals; (vii) The semi-finals shall be played in the following manner:

- Semi-final 1 – Winner of Group A vs Runner up of Group B - Semi-final 2 – Winner of Group B vs Runner up of Group A.

The venues for the final round matches shall be selected by the Curator‟s Department/Tournament Committee. The teams shall not have the right to object to a selected venue. The winners of the semi- finals shall meet in the final.

Demotion: The team placed last in each group at the end of the preliminary round (a total of 2 teams) shall be relegated/demoted to Division II at the end of the season. The relegation/demotion shall not apply to the Schools Invitation XI, if the School Invitation XI is one of the teams that is placed last in the group; the team that is next lowest points received shall be relegated/demoted.

(b) Under 23 Division II Tournament

(i) The Board shall invite a maximum of twenty four for the current season; (at the discretion of SLC) (ii) A Schools Invitation XI may be one of the teams so invited, at the discretion of the Board; (iii) The teams shall be seeded into four Groups by the Tournament Committee, on the basis of

points earned by the teams in the previous season draw conducted by it; (iv) The Preliminary Round matches shall be of 2-day duration and the quarter-finals, semi-finals and

the final shall be of 3-day duration; (v) The Preliminary Round matches shall be played on a league basis; (vi) The top teams in each Group shall qualify for the semi -finals. (please note, no quarter finals in

Div II) (vii) Semi finals will be played in the following manner

Team A will play with Team D Team B will play with Team C

The venues for the final round matches shall be selected by the Curator‟s Department/Tournament Committee. The teams shall not have the right to object to a selected venue.

The winner and the runner-up of the Division II Tournament shall be promoted to the Division I Tournament. Such promotion shall not however apply to the Schools Invitation XI, if the Schools Invitation XI becomes winner or runner-up of the Tournament. The team next highest shall be promoted to the Division I Tournament.

Demotion – The teams placed last in the total tournament (based on average points) in the Preliminary Round (a total 2 teams) shall be relegated/ demoted from Division II at the end of the season. The relegation or demotion shall not apply to the Schools Invitation XI, if that team is one of the teams that is placed last in the Group; the team that is placed next lowest on the basis of the average points received shall be relegated/demoted.

(c) Under 23 Qualifying Tournament

The Board shall arrange to conduct a qualifying Tournament (If required) directly from SLC or District / Provincial wise, as deemed fit, from among the twenty eight (where there remain other teams from seasons previous to the preceding season) that were demoted from the Division II Tournament at the end of the previous season in order to select four teams that will be invited to take part in the following season Under 23 Division II Tournament.

However, there shall be only 2 teams promoted to Div II.

The inclusion of new teams to the Under 23 qualifying tournament shall only be the winners of Division III. From the season 2010/11 onwards, the Clubs participating in the Donovan Tournament that do not have an Under 23 team shall be considered to have entered the Qualifying Tournament. The team/s that gets demoted from the Donovan tournament will automatically eliminated from the qualifying tournament.

The Tournament format shall be as follows:

(i) The teams shall be drawn into two or more Groups; (ii) Each team shall play once against every other team in the Group to which it belongs; (iii) The two teams from each Group having the highest number of points shall qualify for the next

season‟s Under 23 Division II Tournament; (iv) All the matches shall be of 1-day duration (50 Overs a side).

Although the following structure shall be the standard structure notwithstanding that a different structure may be implemented as deemed necessary.

Addendum (For 2011 onwards) - Teams will be divided in to 8 groups this season. The top team from each group will play a quarter final. The winners will play a semi final. The two teams which win the semifinal will be promoted to Div II. (No Finals) There will be 8 teams eliminated this season, who will come last in each group as per the standings of the points table. Please note, this tournament will be played according to SLC Div III tournament rules.

(2) Premier League Tournament

Premier The Premier League Tournament shall consist of a Tier A and a Tier B. (a) Premier League Tier A Tournament

(i) Ten teams shall be included in the Tier A Tournament; (ii) Each team shall play once against every other team in the Group to which it belongs; (iii) All the matches shall be of 3-day duration; (iv) The team with the most number of points at the end of the League shall be declared the winner; (v) The team with the least number of points at the end of the Tournament shall be relegated to Tier

B Tournament; (vi) The winner of Tier B Tournament shall be promoted to the Tier A Tournament.

(b) Premier League Tier B Tournament (i) Ten teams shall be included in the Tier B Tournament; (ii) The ten teams shall be drawn into one Group and shall play each other once; (iii) All the matches shall be of 3-day duration; (iv) The team with the most number of points at the end of the League shall be declared the winner

and will be promoted to the Tier A Tournament the following year; (v) The team with the least number of points at the end of the Tournament shall be relegated to Sara League Tournament; (vi) The winner of Sara League Tournament shall be promoted to the Tier B Tournament.

Addendum – April 2012 The team which gets demoted from the league tournament will automatically get demoted from the Limited over Tournament.

(3) Premier Limited-Over Tournament

Tier A (a) Ten teams shall be drawn into one Group or number of groups decided by SLC, based on the

points earned in the previous season, and shall play each other once in the Preliminary Round; (b) The four teams with the most number of points at the end of the Preliminary Round shall qualify

for the semi-finals. The venues for the final round matches shall be selected by the Curator‟s Department/Tournament Committee. The teams shall not have the right to object to a selected venue. The team who gets demoted from the league tournament will be automatically demoted from the limited over tournament.

Tier B

(a) Ten teams shall be drawn into one Group or number of groups decided by SLC, based on the points earned in the previous season, and shall play each other once in the Preliminary Round;

(b) The four teams with the most number of points at the end of the Preliminary Round shall qualify for the semi-finals.

The venues for the final round matches shall be selected by the Curator‟s Department/Tournament Committee. The teams shall not have the right to object to a selected venue.

(4) Sara Trophy League Tournament

(a) Qualified teams will be drawn into 4 Groups, (b) Winners of the each group will play a semifinal (c) The winner of the Sara League shall be promoted to Premier Tier B; (d) In the event there are joint champions, the team to be promoted to Tier B will be decided by the

average points gained up to the semi finals (including semi finals) (e) The team with the least number of average points at the end of the Tournament shall be

relegated to Donovan Andree Tournament; (f) The winner of the Donovan Andree Tournament shall be promoted to the Sara League

Tournament. The venues for the final round matches shall be selected by the Curator‟s Department/Tournament Committee. The teams shall not have the right to object to a selected venue.

(5) Sara Limited-Over Tournament

(a) The teams shall be drawn into four or more Groups; (b) During the Preliminary Round, each team shall play once against every other team in the Group; (c) The top teams with the most number of points at the end of the Preliminary Round of each Group

shall qualify for the semi-finals. The venues for the quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final will be selected by the Tournament Committee. The teams will not have the right to object to a selected venue.

(6) Donovan Andree Tournament

(a) Thirty two teams shall be drawn into four or more Groups; (b) During the Preliminary Round, each team shall play once against every other team in the Group; (c) The two teams with the most number of points at the end of the Preliminary Round of each

Group shall qualify for the quarter-finals;

(d) The team with the least number of points at the end of the Tournament shall be relegated to Division III Tournament;(e) The winner of the Board Division III Tournament (if not already represented in the Donovan Andree Tournament) shall be promoted to the Donovan Andree Tournament.

The venues for the quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final shall be selected by the Tournament Committee. The teams shall not have the right to object to a selected venue.

The team that gets demoted to Division III from the Donovan Tournament shall be automatically removed from the Under 23 Tournament.

(7) Women’s Limited-Over Tournament

Division I

(a) No Club shall field more than one team in the respective division of the Tournament; (b) The Board shall have the right to invite any number of teams deemed qualified to participate in

the Tournament; (c) Teams will be grouped as per representation. (d) The Executive Committee/Interim Committee of the Board may, at its discretion, invite any team

or teams to participate; (e) The invited teams shall be placed into one Group or more, determined by the tournament

committee. (f) All the matches shall be of one-day duration (a maximum of 50 Overs per team); (g) The Preliminary Round matches shall be played on a league basis; (h) The team with the least number of points at the end of the tournament shall be demoted to

Division II. The above maybe amended to suit the tournament in the next season. (2012 / 13)

The quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final shall be selected by the Curator‟s Department/Tournament Committee. The teams shall not have the right to object to a selected venue.

The teams shall have the right to host matches at approved venues of their choice.

Where a team is unable to find a suitable venue, the Curator‟s Department/Tournament Committee may assist the concerned Clubs to find venues.

Once venues are confirmed by the Tournament Committee, the teams shall not be entitled to object to the selected venue or venues. Other standard rules applicable to the mens‟ tournaments shall apply.

Division II

The Board shall conduct a qualifying tournament among the teams (including the teams that were demoted from the Division I Tournament) at the end of the previous season. The tournament format shall be as follows; Invitation of additional fresh teams in to this Division shall be at the sole discretion of the Tournament committee and there will be new teams in Division II. All NEW entries will only be accommodated in Div II.

The teams shall be drawn into 2 or more groups. Each team shall play against all other teams in the group, once. The 2 teams of each group with the most number of points shall qualify for the final of the Women‟ Division II Tournament and the winner shall be promoted to Division I.

All the matches shall be of one day‟s duration (30 Overs a side).

This may be changed to 20 overs a side from 2012 / 13 season.

Addendum – Please note, to the above the following changes will be effective for the current season. This maybe further amended in the next season (2012/13) to suit the season.

The teams shall be drawn in to 4 groups The 4 top teams from each group (from the points table) will qualify to take part in the semi finals.

Winner and the runner up will be promoted to Div I.

Note, In the event a club who has 2 teams representing in both divisions ( 1 each in

each division) will not be eligible for promotion even if they qualify to play in the finals. Last tem of each group (with least number of points) a total of 4 teams will be demoted

to a qualifying tournament to be scheduled by the SLC in the future.

PART VI

RECOURSE TO ARBITRATION 57. (1) There shall be established by the Executive Committee/Interim Committee of the Board, a panel of five arbitrators comprising persons of repute and experience to arbitrate on disputes arising between Clubs pertaining to any aspect of Tournaments organized by the Board.

(2) Every Club shall, as far as practicable, endeavour to resolve any dispute it may have with any other Club relating to any aspect of any Tournament organized by the Board, by consensus. The Board may, at the request of the parties to any such dispute, assist in such resolution of disputes.

(3) Every Club shall, where such a dispute is not resolved by consensus, submit it to arbitration. No applicant club shall seek redress from any other forum unless recourse to arbitration first had and exhausted.

(4) Every such Club is required to nominate an arbitrator or arbitrators from among a select panel of arbitrators constituted by the Executive Committee/Interim Committee of the Board.

(5) Relevant provisions of the Arbitration Act, N°11 of 1995 shall, mutatis mutandis, apply to and in relation to the resolution of a dispute, where no express provisions have been made in these Regulations.

(6) The costs of arbitration shall be borne by the party or parties that seek the arbitration.

Twenty/20 Tournament Playing Conditions ( For Mens)

Standard ICC Playing Conditions shall apply

1st

Round Matches Match 1

Play Times

First Session ……………………. 09.45 am – 11.05 am Interval ……………………. 11 05 am – 11.25 am Second Session……………………. 11.25 am - 12.45 pm

Match 2 First Session ……………………. 2.15 pm – 3.35 pm Interval ……………………. 3.35 pm – 3.55 pm Second Session……………………. 3.55 pm - 5.15 pm

Final First Session ……………………. 2.00 pm – 3.20 pm Interval ……………………. 3.20 pm – 3.40 pm Second Session……………………. 3.40 pm – 5.00 pm

Note – Sri Lanka Cricket reserves the right to amend play times of all matches, if deemed necessary. No extra time allocated. OOPSE will apply in a tied game at all stages.

Women’s Twenty/20 Tournament

Standard ICC Playing Conditions shall apply Play Times

1st Round Matches Match 1 First Session………………………. 10.00 am – 11.15 am Interval ………….……………. 11 15 am – 11.30am Second Session……………………. 11.30 am - 12.45 am

Match 2 First Session …………………. 2.15pm – 3.30 pm Interval ……………………. 3.30 pm - 3.45 pm Second Session……………………. 3.45 pm - 5.00 pm

Final First Session ……………….……. 2.15 pm – 3.30pm Interval ……………………. 3.30 pm – 3.45pm Second Session……………………. 3.45pm – 5.00pm

Note – Sri Lanka Cricket reserves the right to amend play times of 1st

Round matches and the Final; if deemed necessary, no extra time will be allowed

HOURS OF PLAY 2- 3 - 4 Day Matches

A. Duration of Matches All matches shall be of 3 or 4 days duration

B. Hours of Play & Intervals B.1 Start & Cessation Times:

There shall be 6 hours scheduled for play per day. Hours of Play 10.00 am to 12.00 p.m. (1st Session) 12.00 pm to 12.40 p.m. (Lunch) 12.40 pm to 2.40 p.m. (2nd Session) 2.40 pm to 3.00 p.m. (Tea) 3.00 pm to 5.00 p.m. (3rd Session)

HOURS OF PLAY Limited over Tournaments

A. Duration of Matches All matches shall be of 01(one) day duration

A. Hours of Play & Intervals B. Start & Cessation Times:

There shall be 7 hours scheduled for play per day. Hours of Play 10.00 am to 1.30 pm (1st Session) 1.30 pm to 2.15 pm (Lunch) 2.15 pm to 5.45 pm (2nd Session)

Extra Time In a match where the start of play is delayed or play is suspended, the hours of play shall be extended by up to a maximum of 15 minutes in a day match.

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Playing Conditions for 2 Day, 3 Day & 4 Day Matches

Except as varied hereunder, the Laws of Cricket (2000 code 4th Edition-2010) and ICC Standard Test Match Playing Conditions shall apply. Note: Included in this version are amendments to clauses 7.3, 19.1, 19.2, 21.3, 31.1, 42.1 and 42.9. 2, 3.2.3.1 (b) and 6.

All reference to „Governing Body‟ within the Laws of Cricket shall be replaced by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC)

All references to „ICC Match Referee‟ shall be replaced by „the Umpires or the

SLC Match Referee‟

Please note, where ICC is indicated, it should read as SLC.

Law 3.1 SLC will appoint umpires for all matches Neither team will have a right of objection to an umpire‟s appointment The umpires shall be present at the ground at least 1 hour before the

scheduled start of the 1st days play. 3.2 Third Umpire / TV Replays

W ill only apply to matches that are televised 3.8 Use of Lights

Will not apply Law 5 – The Ball Law 5.2 shall be replaced by the following: SLC shall provide cricket balls of approved quality to all participating teams and the teams are required to use the balls supplied by SLC for all matches. The teams are responsible to carry with them a sufficient quantity of approved quality balls, both used and new, for each match.

STANDARD PLAYING CONDITIONS Except as varied hereunder the Laws of Cricket (2000 Code 4th Edition – 2010) shall apply. Note: All references to „Governing Body‟ within the Laws of Cricket shall be replaced by „Sri Lanka Cricket‟ Law 1 – The Players Law 1.2 – Nomination of Players Law 1.2 shall be replaced by the following: Each captain shall nominate his players (15) in writing to the SLC Match Referee or the Umpires before the toss. No players may be changed after the nomination without the consent of the opposing captain. Law 1.3 – Captain The following shall apply in addition to law 1.3 (a) The deputy must be one of the nominated players. 1. Law 2 Substitutes and Runners

Law 2.5 – Fielder absent of leaving the field Law 2.5 shall be replaced by the following: If a fielder fails to take the field with his side at the start of the match or at any later time, or leaves the field during a session of play, the umpire shall be informed of the reason for his absence, and he shall not

thereafter come on to the field during a session of play without the consent of the umpire (See Law 2.6 as modified). The umpire shall give such consent as soon as practicable. If the player is absent from the field for longer than 8 minutes.

2.1.1 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 such absence or penalty time absent shall be carried over into a new day‟s play and in the event of a follow on or forfeiture this restriction will, if necessary, continue into the second innings.

2.1.2 The player shall not be permitted to bat unless or until, in the aggregate, he has returned

to the field and/or his side‟s 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 Clauses 2.1.1 and 2.1.2 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). 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 or for other exceptional circumstances, 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.

2.1.3 Substitute fielders shall only be permitted in cases of injury, illness or other wholly acceptable reasons. „W holly acceptable reasons‟ should be limited to extreme circumstances and should not include what is commonly referred to as a „comfort break‟. Reserves will have to wear training bibs.

3. Law 3 – The Umpires

3.1 Law 3.1 – Appointment and attendance SLC will appoint umpires for all matches Neither team will have a right of objection to an umpire‟s appointment The umpires shall be present at the ground at least 1 hour before the scheduled

start of each day‟s play.

3.1 Third Umpire/TV Replays – (if provided for) The following will apply in matches that are televised and/or TV Umpire facilities are provided for: 3.1.1 General

a. SLC will ensure a separate room is provided for the third umpire and that he has access to a television monitor and direct sound link with the television control unit director to facilitate as many replays as is necessary to assist him in making a decision.

b. In the circumstances detailed in Clauses 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.2.4 and 3.2.5 hereunder, the on-field umpire has the discretion whether to refer the appeal to the third umpire for a decision or not and should take a common sense approach. Players may not appeal to the umpire to use the replay system -breach of this provision would constitute dissent and the player could be liable for discipline under the SLC Code of Conduct.

c. The third umpire shall call for as many replays from any camera angle as is necessary to reach a decision. As a guide, a decision should be made within 30 seconds whenever possible, but the third umpire shall have discretion to take more time in order to finalist a decision.

3.1.2 Run Out, Stumping and Hit Wicket Decisions a. The on-field umpire shall be entitled to refer an appeal for a run-out, stumping or hit

wicket to the third umpire. b. An on-field umpire wishing to refer a decision to the third umpire shall signal to the

third umpire by making the shape of a TV screen with his hands. c. If the third umpire decides the batsman is out a red light is displayed; a green light

means not-out. Should the third umpire be temporarily unable to respond, a white light (where available) will remain illuminated throughout the period of interruption to signify to the on-field umpires that the TV replay system is temporarily unavailable, in which case the decision will be taken by the on-field umpire. (As an alternative to the red/green light system and where available, the big replay screen may be used for the purpose of conveying the third umpire‟s decision).

d. W hen reviewing the TV replay(s), if the third umpire finds the batsman has been bowled rather than hit wicket or stumped, he shall indicate that the batsman was dismissed.

3.1.3 Caught Decisions

The on-field umpire shall be entitled to refer an appeal for a caught decision to the third umpire in the following circumstances.

3.2.3.1 Clean Catches (a) Should the bowler‟s end umpire be unable to decide whether or

not a catch was taken cleanly, he shall first consult with the square leg umpire.

(b) Should both umpires be unable to make a decision, a not out decision shall be given by the bowler‟s end umpire. Only if the line of vision of both umpires is obscured shall the bowler‟s end umpire be entitled to refer the decision to the third umpire as in Clause 3.2.2 (b).

(c) The third umpire has to determine whether the batsman has been caught. However, when reviewing the television replay(s), if it is clear to the third umpire that the batsman did not hit the ball, he shall indicate that the batsman is not out.

(d) The third umpire shall communicate his decision by the system as in Clause 3.2.2 (c).

3.2.3.2 Bump Ball (a) Should the bowler‟s end umpire be unable to decide whether a

catch was taken from a bump ball or not, he shall first consult with the square leg umpire.

(b) Should both on-field umpires be unable to make a decision, the bowler‟s end umpire shall be entitled to refer the decision to the third umpire to review a TV replay(s) of the batsman‟s stroke as in Clause 3.2.2 (b).

(c) The third umpire has to determine whether the ball was a bump ball or not. However, when reviewing the television replay(s), if it is clear to the third umpire that the batsman did not hit the ball, he shall indicate that the batsman is not out.

(d) The third umpire shall communicate his decision by the system as in Clause 3.2.2 (c).

3.2.4 Boundary Decisions

(a) The on-field umpire shall be entitled to refer to the third umpire for a decision about whether the fieldsman had any part of his person in contact with the ball when he touched or crossed the boundary line or whether a four or six had been scored. A decision is to be made immediately and cannot be changed thereafter.

(b) An on-field umpire wishing the assistance of the third umpire in this circumstance shall communicate with the third umpire by use of a two- way radio and the third umpire will convey his decision to the on-field umpire by this method.

(c) The third umpire may initiate contact on-field umpire by two-way radio if TV coverage shows a boundary line infringement or incident as envisaged under this clause.

3.2.5 Batsmen Running to the Same End

(a) In the event of both batsman running to the same end and the umpires are uncertain over which batsmen made his ground first, the on-field umpire may refer the decision to the third umpire.

(b) The procedure in Clause 3.2.4 (b) shall apply.

3.3 Law 3.2 – Change of umpire Law 3.2 shall be replaced by the following

3.3.1 An umpire shall not be changed during the match, other than in exceptional circumstances, unless he is injured or ill.

3.4 Law 3.4 to inform captains and scorers The following shall apply in addition to Law 3.4 (i); The host club may provide for the ringing of a bell, which shall be rung 5 minutes before the termination of an interval, when the umpires shall go to the wickets. If this practice is adopted the host team must inform the visiting team prior to the start of the match.

3.5 Law 3.8 – Fitness of Ground, Weather and Light and Law 3.9 – Suspension of play for adverse conditions of ground, weather of light Law 3.8 and 3.9 shall apply subject to the following:

3.5.1 If conditions during a rain stoppage improve and the rain is reduced to drizzle, the umpires must consider if they would have suspended play in the first place under similar conditions. If both on-field umpires agree that the current drizzle would not have caused a stoppage, then play shall resume immediately. In these circumstances the provisions of Law 3.9 (b) (i) and 3.9 (c) (i) shall not apply.

3.5.2 The umpires shall disregard any shadow on the pitch from the stadium or from any permanent object on the ground.

3.5.3 If a shadow from the fielder falls across the strikers half of the pitch, the fielder must remain stationary from the time the bowler commences his run up until the striker has receives the ball, the umpire shall call and signal dead ball if he considers the striker has been disadvantaged by the action.

3.5.4 NOTE, IN ADVERSE WEATHER /GROUND CONDITONS, THE UMPIRES, MATCH REFEREES ARE AUTHORIZED TO CALL OFF THE MATHCH IN CONSULTATION W ITH THE MANAGERS AND CAPTAINS OF THE TEAMS

3.5.5 In the last hour of the match it should replace in accordance with the ICC playing

condition.( If both captains agree that there is no prospect of either achieving of a victory, they may agree to finish the match after time for the commencement of the last hour has been reached or there are minimum of 15 overs to be bowled, which ever is later. (added by Mr T H Wijewardana – Umpire)

3.6 Law 3.10 Exceptional Circumstances

The following shall apply in addition to law 3.10. 3.6.1 Play may be suspended due to safety and security concerns by the umpires on the

advice of the SLC Match Referee, the head of the relevant ground authority, the head of ground security or the police.

3.6.2 Where play is suspended under Clause 3.6.1 above the decision to abandon or resume play shall be the responsibility of the SLC Match Referee who shall act only after consultation with the head of ground security and the police.

3.7 Light Meters 3.7.1 In Premier Division I matches umpires will carry a light meter to each match.

The umpires may use a Light Meter at any time to decide the suitability of light for play.

3.8 Use of Lights If in the opinion of the umpires, natural light is deteriorating to an unfit level, they shall authorize the ground authorities to use the available artificial lighting so that the match can continue in Acceptable conditions.

The lights are only to be used to enable a full day‟s play to be Completed as provided in Clause 16 Hours of Play, Intervals and Minimum Overs in the Day. In the event of power failure or lights malfunction, the existing Provisions of Clauses 15 and 16 shall apply.

4 Law 4 - The Scorers (qualified scorers to be used) 4.1 Law 4.2 – Correctness of Scores

Attention is drawn to Clause 21.2.

5 Law 5 – The Ball

5.1 Law 5.2 – approval and control of balls Law 5.2 – shall be replaced by the following.

SLC shall provide cricket balls of approved quality to all participating teams and the teams are required to use the same for all tournament matches. In tournaments where Super Cavalier balls are used, only balls with the SLC logo shall be used. Failure to provide approved match balls will be considered a violation of Tournament Rule 12.1.11.(e). However, the Umpires shall continue the match with available balls and submit a report to the Secretaries of Umpires & Tournament Committees within 2 days of completion of the match. The teams are responsible to carry with them a sufficient quantity of approved quality balls, both used and new, for each match. The umpire shall retain possession of the match ball(s) throughout the duration of the match when play is not actually taking place. During play umpires 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, or any other disruption in play.

Law 5.4 – New ball in a match of more than one day’s duration Law 5.4 shall be replaced by the following: The captain of the fielding side shall have the choice of taking a new ball at any time after 80 overs in a match played on turf and 65 overs in a match played on matting, have been bowled with the previous ball. The umpires shall indicate to the batsman and the scorers whenever a new ball is taken into play.

Law 5.5 – Ball lost or becoming unfit for play

The following shall apply in addition to Law 5.5 However, if the ball needs to be replaced after 110 overs for any of the reasons above, it shall be replaced by a new ball. If the ball is to be replaced, the umpire shall inform the batsmen. If replacement balls of various usages are NOT available with the fielding side when required by the umpires, then a new ball will have to be cut down to a degree acceptable to the umpires.

The captains of either team will have no say in the matter. If a new ball is too is not available, then the umpires MUST continue the match with a ball that they deem fit to continue the match. However, the matter shall be reported by the umpires to the Secretary, Tournament Committee within 2 days of completion of the match for necessary action. It is recommended that umpires check with both teams before commencement of the match with regard to the availability of used balls.

Law 5.6 – Specifications Law 5.6 shall not apply.

6. Law 6 – The Bat (new law effective 1st October 2008) 6.1

Law 6.1 -W idth and length The following shall apply in addition to Law 6.1: The blade of the bat shall have a conventional „flat‟ face.

The following shall apply in addition to Law 6: Subject to any moratoriums that may be in place only Grade A bats shall be used in Test matches.

7. Law 7 – The Pitch Law 7.3 – Selection and preparation

The following will apply in addition to Law 7.3: The Umpires shall ensure that during the period prior to the start of play and during intervals, there is no unauthorized access. (The pitch area shall include an area at least 2 meters beyond the rectangle made by the crease markings at both ends of the pitch). Umpire shall ensure that, prior to the start of play and during any intervals, only authorized staff, SLC match officials, players, team coaches and authorized television personnel shall be allowed access to the pitch area. Such access shall be subject to the following limitations.

(a) Only captains and team coaches may walk on the actual playing surface of the

pitch area (outside of the crease markings). (b) No spiked footwear shall be permitted. (c) No one shall be permitted to bounce a ball on the pitch, strike it with a bat or

cause damage to the pitch in any other way. (d) Access shall not interfere with pitch preparation.

In the event of any dispute, the SLC Match referee (when available) or the Umpires will rule and that ruling will be final.

The pitch could be mown in preparation before the game commences and it will be the duty of the ground staff. However, once the game commences as per the schedule, the pitch shall only be mown on the 3

rd playing day prior to the commencement of the day‟s play. (SLC Domestic tournaments 4 day) Please note, no shaving of the pitch on match days in 2 and 3 day games. (inserted 2012 January) The above may change based on the ICC requirements issued from time to time and will be inserted accordingly.

Law 7.4 – Changing the pitch Law 7.4 shall be replaced by the following:

In the event of a pitch being considered too dangerous for play to continue in the estimation of the on-field umpires, they shall stop play and immediately advise the Match Referee (if one is appointed). The on-field umpires and the Match Referee shall consult with both captains. If the captains agree to continue, play shall resume. If the decision is not to resume play, the on-field umpires shall consider one of the options in the following sequence.

(a) W hether the existing pitch can be repaired. Rolling and removal of debris could be considered. But, watering of the pitch will not be permitted

(b) whether an alternative pitch can be used; (c) whether the match has to be abandoned

There scheduled starting time and the rescheduled cessation time, together with any make-up procedures as provided herein, shall be the responsibility of the on-field umpires. In the event that the existing pitch can be made playable after suitable remedial work as in Clause 7.2.4 (a) above the match shall continue from the point stopped. If a new pitch is prepared as in Clause 7.2.4(b) above, the match shall be restarted from the ball (but see Clause 7.2.7 above) If the decision is to abandon the match as in Clause 7.2.4 © above, the Match Referee and/or the Umpires must inform the Chief Executive of SLC.

Law 7.5 – Non-turf pitches

Law 7.5 will apply 8. Law 8 – The Wickets

Law 8.2 – size of stumps

9. Law 9 – The Bowling, popping and Return Creases Law 9.3 – The popping crease

Law 9.3 shall apply, except that the reference to a minimum of 6 ft‟ shall be replaced by a minimum of 15 yards (13.71 meters).

10. Law 10 – Preparation and Maintenance of the Playing Area Law 10.1 – Rolling

The following shall apply in addition to law 10.1 10.1.1 Prior to tossing for choice of innings the artificial drying of the pitch and outfield shall be

at the discretion of the grounds man. Thereafter and throughout the match the match the drying of the outfield may be undertaken at any time by the grounds man, but the 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.

10.1.2 The umpires may instruct the grounds man to use any available equipment, including any roller for the purpose of drying the pitch and making it fit for play.

10.1.3 An absorbent roller may be used to remove water from the covers including the cover on the match pitch.

10.2 Law 10.6 – Maintenance of foot holes

The following shall apply in addition to 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 bowler‟s foot holes. As soon as possible after the conclusion of each day‟s play, bowler‟s foot holes will be repaired.

10.3 Mowing The following shall apply in place of Law 10.3 (a) and Law 10.3(d)(i) (a) The pitch will NOT be mown during 1, 2 and 3 day matches. In 4 day matches, the pitch shall be mown prior to the start of the 3rd day‟s play. (d) (i) W ill not apply for 1,2 and 3 day games. In 4 day matches, mowing of the pitch must be completed not later than 30 minutes before the time scheduled or rescheduled f or play to begin on that day.

11 Covering the Pitch

11.1 Law 11.1 – Before the match The following shall apply in addition to Law 11.1: The pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to the commencement of play.

11.2 Law 11.2 – During the match Law 11.2 shall be replaced by the following; 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 day‟s play or providing the weather is fine, within a period of two hours thereafter. Note: the covers must totally protect the pitch and also the pitch surroundings, a minimum 5 meters either side of the pitch.

11.3 Law 11.3 – Covering bowlers’ run ups Law 11.3 shall be replaced by the following: Where covers are available, the bowler‟s run-ups shall be covered to a distance of at least 10 x 10 meters.

11.4 Law 11.4 – Removal of covers Law 11.4 shall be replaced by the following: The covers shall be removed no earlier than 5.00 am and no later than 7.00 am on each morning of the match (including the rest day) provided it is not raining at the time, but they will be replaced if rain falls. * Clause 11.2, 11.3 & 11.4 may also apply to matches played on matting wickets, if provisions exist. Umpires must inform both teams before commencement of play.

12 Law 12 – Innings

Law 12 shall apply subject to the following: 12.1 Law 12.1 (a) shall be replaced by the following. A match shall be two innings per side subject

to the provisions of Law 13.1.

12.2 Law 12.1(b) and 12.3(c) shall not apply. Matches shall be of 2, 3 or 4 days scheduled duration, and of two innings per side.

The Follow-on – Law 13 shall apply

12.3 Law 13.3 – First day’s play lost

If the provision of Clause 16.1.3 (b) is applied, the additional time is regarded as part of that day‟s play, i.e. it is the number of days remaining, and not the total number of hours available.

14. Law 14 – Declaration and Forfeiture Law 14 shall apply with the following amendments. 14.1 No team shall declare their first innings close unless they have batted for at least 25

overs or after having topped their opponent‟s total should it be sooner. 14.2 No team may forfeit their first innings.

Umpires shall be vigilant and report any occurrences that may deem to bring the game into disrepute.

15. Law 15 – Intervals Law 15.3 – Duration of intervals

Luncheon interval: The interval shall be of 40 minutes duration. Tea interval: The interval shall be of 20 minutes duration.

Law 15.8 – Tea interval – 9 wickets down

Law 15.8 shall be replaced by the following: If at the scheduled time for the tea interval, the ninth wicket of the innings in progress is already down, or it falls at, or after that time, or falls when less than two minutes remain before that time, play will continue for a period of 30 minutes unless the players have cause to leave the field of play, or the innings is concluded earlier.

Law 15.9 – intervals for Drinks The provisions of Law 15.9 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 person taking drinks onto the field shall be dressed in proper cricket attire.

16. Law 16 – Start of Play; Cessation of Play Law 16 shall apply subject to the following:

Start and Cessation Times

SLC shall determine the hours of play, subject to there being 6 hours scheduled play per day, subject to: Minimum Overs in the Day Subject to clause 16.1.2 below: (a) On days other than the last day, play shall continue on each da y until the completion of a minimum target of 90 overs or the completion of the scheduled or rescheduled cessation time, which ever is the later but provided that play shall not continue for more than 30 minutes beyond the scheduled or rescheduled cessation time (permitted overtime). For the sake of clarity, if any of the minimum target number of overs has not been bowled at the completion of the permitted overtime, play shall cease upon

completion of the over in progress. The overs not bowled shall not be made up on any subsequent day.

(b) On the last day, a minimum of 75 overs shall be bowled during the playing time other than the last hour of the match where clause 16.1.6 below shall apply. If any of the minimum of 75 overs, or as recalculated, have not been bowled when one hour of the scheduled playing time remains, the last hour of the match for the purposes of clause 16.1.6 shall be the hour immediately following the completion of these overs.

Reduction in minimum overs Except in the last hour of the match, for which clause 16.1.6 makes provision, if play is suspended due to adverse weather or light or any other reason (other than normal intervals) for more than 1 hour on any day, the minimum number of overs shall be reduced by 1 over for each full 4 minutes of the aggregate playing time lost for the avoidance of doubt, the aggregate of 1 hour shall be inclusive of any time that may have been brought forward from previous days due to playing time lost on such previous days under clause 16.1.3 (b) below.

Making Up Lost Time (a) On the Day 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 1 hour shall be inclusive of any time that may have been added to the scheduled playing time due to playing time having been lost on previous days under clause 16.1.3 (b) below.

On any day‟s play, except the last day, when the scheduled hours of play have been completed, but the required number of overs have not been bowled and weather or bad light causes play for that day to be abandoned, the remaining overs on that day will be lost and no extra time will be carried over to the next or subsequent days resulting from this stoppage. If play is abandoned for the day before the scheduled close of play has been reached, then the time remaining is to be carried over to the next or subsequent days, if available.

(b) On Subsequent Days If any time is lost and cannot be made up under clause 16.1.3 (a) above, additional time of up to a maximum of 30 minutes per day shall be added to the scheduled playing hours for the next day, and subsequent day(s) as required (to make up as much lost time as possible). 15 minutes of this additional time shall be added prior to the scheduled start of the first session, and the balance 15 minutes will be added at the end of scheduled stopping time. W hen such additional time is added, the minimum overs for that day shall be increased by one over for each four minutes of additional time or part thereof.

(c) On the Last day only Clause 16.1.3 (a) applies. However, for the purposes of this clause the definition of playing time shall be the time up to the most recently scheduled time for the start of the last hour.

Should an interruption in play commence prior to the most recently scheduled time for the last hour and continue past this time. (i) Only the playing time lost prior to this last hour start time will be made up (subject to the maximum of one hour described in (a) above with the start time for the last hour being rescheduled accordingly.

(ii) The period of time between the scheduled last hour start time at the start of the interruption and the time of the resumption of play will not be made up. The minimum number of overs to be bowled prior to the last hour at the start of the interruption will

therefore be reduced by one for each full four minutes of aggregate time lost (as described in clause 16.1.2)

(iii) The start time for the last hour will thus be the later of the rescheduled time as defined at the end of (i) above and the time at which the minimum number of overs to be bowled prior to the last hour have been completed or reduced to zero by application of the formula in (ii) above. No time is made up in respect of any interruptions that commence after the start of the last hour.

Change of Intervals

(a) If play has been suspended for any reason other than normal intervals for 30 minutes or more prior to the commencement of the scheduled or rescheduled tea interval on that day, the tea interval shall be delayed for ½ hour.

(b) Not withstanding the provisions of clause (a) above, the timings of intervals can be altered under Law 15.5 at any time on any day if playing time has been lost irrespective of whether the time has been lost on that day or on any previous days.

Change of Innings

Where there is a change of innings during a days play (except where the change of innings occurs at lunch or tea or when play is suspended for any reason) 2 overs will be deducted from the minimum number of overs to be bowled. The over in progress at the end of an innings is regarded as a completed over for the purposes of determining the minimum number of overs to be bowled in the day.

Last Hour Law 16.6, 16.7 and 16.8 will apply except that a minimum of 15 overs shall be bowled in the last hour and all calculations with regard to suspensions of play or the start of a new innings shall be based on 1 over for each full 4 m inutes (refer clause 16.1.9 below). 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 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. Stumps Drawn

Except on the final day:

(a) In the event on play being suspended for any reason at or after the most recently scheduled or rescheduled cessation time, stumps shall be drawn upon play being suspended.

(b) In the event of the players already being off the field for a suspension of play at the most recently rescheduled cessation time, then stumps will be drawn at that time.

The scoreboard shall show (wherever possible); a. the total number of overs bowled with the ball currently in use and b. the minimum number of overs remaining to be bowled in a day.

Penalties shall apply for slow over rates (refer SLC Tournament Rules & Regulations)

Extra Time

The umpires may decide to play 30 minutes (a minimum of eight overs) extra time at the end of any day (other than the last day) if requested by either captain if, in the umpires

opinion, it would bring about a definite result on that day [ this is in addition to the additional time provided for in Clause 16.1.3 above]. If the umpires do not believe a result can be achieved no extra time shall be allowed. 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 Only the actual amount of playing time up to the maximum 30 minutes extra 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 under this clause.

17. Law 17 – Practice on the Field 17.1 Law 17.1 – Practice on the field The following shall apply in addition to Law 17.1: The use of the square for practice any day of any match will be restricted to any practice area on the square set aside for that purpose. 18 Law 18 – Scoring Runs Law 18 shall apply. 19. Law 19 – Boundaries

19.1 Law 19.1 – The boundary of the field of play The following shall apply in addition to Law 19.1: All grounds approved by SLC shall be permissible. Sightscreens shall be provided (wherever possible) at both ends of all grounds. Advertising shall be permitted on the sightscreen behind the striker, providing it is removed for the subsequent over from that end. Such advertising shall not contain flashing or flickering images and particular care should be taken by the operations that the advertising is not changed at a time which is distracting to the umpire.

19.2 Law 19.2 – Defining the boundary – boundary marking 19.3

The following shall apply in addition to Law 19.2: All boundaries must be designated by a rope or similar object. W here appropriate the rope should be a required minimum distance (3 yard (2.74 metres) minimum) inside the perimeter fencing or advertising signs. For grounds with a large playing area, the maximum length of boundary should be used before applying the minimum 3 yards (2.74 metres) between the boundary and the fence.

19.4 Law 19.3 – Scoring a boundary The following shall be added to Law 19.3: If an unauthorized person enters the playing arena and handles the ball, the umpire at the bowler‟s 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. See also Law 19.1(c) and 42.2

20. Law 20 – Lost Ball Law 20 shall apply. 21. Law 21 – The Result Law 21 shall apply subject to the following: 21 Law 21.2 – A win-one innings match

Law 21.2 shall not apply 22 Law 21.8 – Correctness of result

Any query on the result of the match as defined in Laws 21.1., 21.3, 21.4, 21.5, 21.8 and 21.10 shall be resolved as soon as possible and a final decision made by the umpires at close of play. The umpires (both) must certify the correctness of the scores and the result by signing each team’s score card at the conclusion of the match. In case of a dispute, both teams should remain in the venue till the umpires gives the final decision.

22. Law 22 – The Over Law 22 shall apply subject to the addition of the following to Law 22.5:

Law 22.5 – Umpire miscounting Whenever possible the standby umpires (if available), shall liaise with the scorers and if possible inform the on-field umpires if the over has been miscounted.

23. Law 23 – Dead Ball Law 23 shall apply.

24. Law 24 – No Ball Law 24 shall apply subject to the following:

Law 24.1 – Mode of delivery Law 24.1 (b) shall be replaced by the following: The bowler may not deliver the ball underarm, if a bowler bowls a ball underarm the umpire shall call and signal no ball, and the ball is to be re-bowled over arm.

25. Law 25 – Wide Ball Law 25.1 – Judging a Wide

Law 25 shall apply with the following addition to Law 25.1 (judging a wide). For bowlers attempting to utilize the rough outside a batsman‟s leg stump, not necessarily as a negative tactic, the strict limited over wide interpretation shall be applied. For bowlers whom umpires consider to be bowing down the leg side as a negative tactic, the strict limited over wide interpretation shall be applied. 26. Law 26 – Bye and Leg Bye Law 26 shall apply. 27. Law 27 – Appeals Law 27 shall apply 28. Law 28 – The Wicket is Down Law 28 shall apply 29. Law 29 – Batsman out of His Ground Law 29 shall apply 30. Law 30 - Bowled Law 30 shall apply 31. Law 31 – Timed Out Law 31 shall apply 32. Law 32 - Caught Law 32 shall apply 33. Law 33 – Handled the Ball Law 33 shall apply 34. Law 34 – Hit the Ball Twice Law 34 shall apply 35. Law 35 – Hit Wicket Law 35 shall apply 36. Law 36 – Leg Before Wicket Law 36 shall apply 37. Law 37 – Obstructing the Field Law 37 shall apply

38. Law 38 – Run Out Law 38 shall apply 39. Law 39 – Stumped Law 39 shall apply

40. Law 40 – The Wicket -keeper Law 40 shall apply 41. Law 41 – The Fielder Law 41 shall apply subject to the following: Law 41.1 – Protective equipment In addition to law 41.1

The exchanging 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.

42. Law 42 – Fair and Unfair Play 43. Law 42.3 – The match ball – changing its condition

Law 42.3 shall apply subject to the following: Law 42.3 (e) (ii) shall be replaced with the following:

Inform the captain of the fielding side of the reason for the action taken In addition to Law 42.3: (a) The umpires shall report the incident to the Match Referee (if available) or the

Secretary, Umpires Committee. (b) In the event that a ball has been interfered with and requires replacement the

batsman at the wicket shall choose 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.

Law 42.4 – Deliberate attempt to distract striker Law 42.4 shall apply subject to the following: In addition the umpires shall report the incident to the Match Referee (if available) or the Secretary, Umpires Committee. 42.3 Law 42.5 – Deliberate distraction or obstruction of batsman

Law 42.5 shall apply subject to the following: In addition the umpires shall report the incident to the Match Referee (if available) or the Secretary, Umpires Committee

Law 42.6 – Dangerous and Unfair Bowling 42.4.1 Law 42.6 (a) – 42.4.2 the Bowling of Fast Short Pitched Balls

Law 42.6 (a) shall be replaced by the following: (a) Bowler shall be limited to two fast short-pitched deliveries per over

(b) A fast 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 crease.

(c) The umpire at the bowlers end shall advise the bowler and the batsman on strike when each fast short pitched has been bowled.

(d) In addition, for the purpose of this regulation and subject to Clause 42.4.1 (f) below, a ball that passes above head height of the batsman, that prevents him from being able to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke shall be called a wide.

(e) For the avoidance of doubt any fast short pitched delivery that is called a wide under this playing condition shall also count as one of the allowable short pitched delivers in that over.

(f) In the event of a bowler bowling more than two fast short pitched deliveries in an over as defined in Clause 42.2.1(b) above, the umpire at the bowlers end shall call and signal no ball on each occasion. A differential signal shall be used to signify a fast short pitched delivery. The umpire shall call-and signal no ball and then tap the head with the other hand.

(g) If a bowler delivers a third fast short pitched ball in an over, the umpires are able to apply at any time.

42.4.3 Law 42.6 (b) Bowling of High Full Pitched Balls Law 42.6 (b) shall be replaced by the following: (a) any delivery, which passes or would have passed on the full above waist height

of the striker standing upright at the crease is deemed dangerous and unfair whether or not is it likely to inflict physical injury on the striker.

(b) A slow delivery which passes or would have passed on the full above shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the crease, is to be deemed dangerous and unfair, whether or not it is likely to inflict physical injury on the striker.

(c) In the event of a bowler bowling a high full pitched ball as defined in Clauses 42.4.1(a) and 42.4.2(b) above (i.e. a became) the umpire at the bowler‟s end shall, in the first instance, call and signal no ball and when the ball is dead, caution the bowler and issue a first and final warning only if it‟s likely to inflict physical injury on the striker. The umpire shall inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the batsman at the wicket of what has occurred.

(d) Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal no ball and when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith it necessary, the over shall be completed by another, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof, nor be allowed to bowled the previous over, or part thereof nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof.

(e) The bowler thus taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings. (f) The umpires will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsman at the

wicket and as soon as possible to the captain of the batting side. (g) The umpires will then report the matter to the Match Referee and Secretary of

the Tournament Committee (Refer also to law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play – Responsibility of the Captains)

42.5 Law 42.7 – Dangerous and Unfair Bowling – Action by the Umpire

Law 42.7 shall be replaced by the following: Regardless of any action taken by the umpire as a result of a breach of Clauses 42.4.1, 42.4.2 and 42.6 the following shall apply at any time during the match.

42.5.1 The bowling of fast short pitched balls is unfair if in the opinion of the umpire at the bowler‟s end he 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.

42.5.2 In the event of such unfair bowling, the umpire at the bowler‟s end shall adopt the following procedure.

(a) 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.

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

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

(d) Should there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal no ball and when the ball is dead direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof, nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof See Law 22.8. (Bowler incapacitated or Suspended during an Over).

(e) The bowler thus taken off shall not be able to bowl again in that innings. (f) The umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsmen at

the wicket and as soon as possible to the captain of the batting side.

(g) The umpires will then report the matter to the Match Referee and Secretary of the Tournament Committee (Refer also to law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play – Responsibility of the Captains)

42.6 Law 42.8 – Deliberate bowling of High Full Pitched Balls

Law 42.8 shall be replaced by the following: If the umpire considers that a high full pitch delivery which is deemed dangerous and

unfair as defined in Clause 42.4.2 was deliberately bowled, then the caution and warning process shall be dispensed with.

The umpire at the bowlers end shall: 42.6.1 Call and signal no ball. 42.6.2 W hen the ball is dead, direct the captain to take the bowler off forthwith. 42.6.3 Not allow the bowler to bowl again in that innings. 42.6.4 Ensure that the over is completed by another bowler, provided that the

bowler does not bowl two overs or part thereof consecutively 42.6.5 Report the occurrence to the other umpire, to the captain of the batting side

and the Match Referee who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and Unfair Play Responsibility of the Captains).

42.7 Action by the umpires for dangerous and unfair Bowling Should the umpires initiate the caution and warning procedures set out in Clauses 42.4.1, 42.4.2, 42.5 and 42.6 such cautions and warnings are not be cumulative.

42.8 Law 42.9 – Time Wasting by the Fielding Side

Law 42.9 shall subject to Law 42.9(b) being replaced by the following: 42.8.1 if there is any further waste of time in that innings, by any member of the

fielding side the umpire shall. (a) Call and signal dead ball if necessary and (b) Award 5 penalty runs to the batting side (see Law 42.17) (c) Inform the other umpire, the batsman at the wicket and as soon as

possible the captain of the batting side of what has occurred. (d) Report the occurrence to the Match Referee (if available) who shall take

such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and the team concerned.

42.9 Law 42.10 – Batsman Wasting Time

Law 42.10 shall apply, subject to the following: In addition, the umpires will report the incident to the Match Referee.

42.10 Use of Electronic Communications Equipment The use of electronic communication devices and equipment of any kind to communicate with players on the field of play shall not be permitted.

Note: Umpires must ensure that play continues in games where breaches of the laws and/or playing conditions have taken place unless there is physical violence or the likelihood of physical harm to the players or the umpires. Teams shall play a match after lodging a written protest with the umpires/match referee (verbal protest will not be considered as valid). Umpires/match referees shall report such incidents to Manager Umpiring in writing not later than 48 hours after the completion of match for further investigation and rulings by the Tournament Committee.