KPL CASCO BALL RULES AND REGULATIONS 2013
DEAR CRICKETERS,
Do you play Casco ball cricket in
Northern Kashmir and think you are good at it?
Does your team have players good enough
to create fear in other teams?
Do you enjoy winning the friendly weekend
games amongst yourselves?
Do you want a chance to play among the
elite Casco ball cricket players in Northern Kashmir and want to WIN?
Do you want an opportunity to showcase
your talent and be remembered for a long time?
Oh well. Here is your chance to play, to shine, to
win, to do what you always dreamed of - score that winning run, to take that
winning catch, to bowl that magical over, to have fun, to soak in ‘that moment’
that every cricketer dreams of and to talk about it ever after. We bring you
the KPL 2013 - CASCO BALL CRICKET TOURNAMENT, where the best of the best Casco
ball cricketers from Northern Kashmir are going to be there to show everyone
else how good they are. We know you want to be there too. It sure is the time
to show what you got, isn’t it? For additional details call Mir Rayees
(+919797793679), Mir Ishfaq (+918803386450) or Mir Shahid (+919018992224) or
mail us at kpl.info@ymail.com
ABOUT KPL
KPL - Kalmoona Premier League is
a unique sporting establishment which is targeting to promote Cricket among the
Amateurs and Non Professionals. With the Game on such a Hype, it becomes quite
difficult for all the Cricket Lovers to get an established platform to prove
their skills and enjoy the Thrill of Competitive Cricket. KPL not only promotes
this Sporting Spirit but one of the League's Main Objectives has been to
Develop Leadership Quality among Youngsters and also provide Social Development
to the Society.
MISSION
The main motto
behind the forming of KPL was to promote cricket and other sporting activities
among the amateurs and non-professionals. With the current hype for Cricket, it
becomes a very difficult platform for non-professionals to get a competitive
and professional environment to rejuvenate the spirits of the game and KPL as a
non-profit making organization has been successfully doing the same for last
two Years.
The other objectives of KPL were to develop leadership qualities among youngsters and also provide social development to the society.
TEAM REGISTRATION
a) Only Teams from District Kupwara
can participate in the Tournament, however players from other districts playing
in any team of the district can participate in the tournament.
b) Individuals, groups of individuals or
companies (only from Kupwara Dist.) can register their teams with KPL before
the start of the season as per the scheduled announcement.
c) 50% of the Prescribed Team Registration
Fee is to be paid along with the team registration Entry Form.
d) No team can be titled after any
individual.
e) KPL reserves the right to refuse any
team title.
f) KPL also reserves the right to refuse
the registration of any team or individual.
Note: The inauguration match will be played between the teams
who will pay the highest fee during the time of form submission.
PLAYER
REGISTRATION
a) A team may register not less than 12 (Minimum) players.
b) The registration of at least 12 players is
mandatory at the time of team registration.
c) The maximum number of players registered by a team
during the season shall not exceed 16 in number.
d) The
registration of remaining players should be done at least three days before the
concerned player is due to play his first match.
e) One player can play for only one team in the
tournament. If it comes to the organizer’s notice that a team has a player who
has played for another team in the tournament, then the team will be penalized.
The penalty could range from awarding runs to the opponent, reducing overs,
fining the whole team/player or even disqualifying the team. This is completely
the organizer’s discretion.
f) If any player’s name is registered in two or more
teams, the first team from which he will play his first match of the session
will be considered their player.
g) NO current
and Ex-Ranji Trophy players (minimum 3 years restriction prior to the season in
question) can be registered by any team.
h) NO current
CAB 1st Division / 2nd division players can be registered by any team.
i)
NO ICL & IPL players can be registered by any team.
j) If any CAB registered / Ranji player is (are) found
participating in the tournament, proper and reasonable action will be taken
against the concerned team.
k) NO protest
will be accepted regarding the residence of any player during the tournament.
l) NO protest
will be accepted regarding the Identity of any player during the tournament
once his Identity Proof is verified by the committee.
m) One among the following Identity Proofs will be checked
by the organizers if they noticed any complaint or want to check the Identity
of any player: - Voter’s Identity Card / Passport / Driving License / Credit
Card / Debit Card / PAN Card / Telephone Bill / Electricity Bill / College
Student ID Card of current year with fathers name. Apart from the above
documents any other document shall have to be endorsed by the committee and the
player’s eligibility will be decided by them.
Note: It is necessary for all
players to keep any Identity Proofs mentioned above during their match.
ENTRY FEES
The entry fee for per team is र 1100 (Non-Refundable).
50% of the Prescribed Team Entry Fee is
to be paid along with the team registration Entry Form.
The said fee must be completed before
the 2nd League Match.
If any team will not complete the Entry
Fee before the 2nd League Match, additional RS: 100 will be charged
as Late Fee.
Note: To guarantee your place in the
tournament, the full amount of Non-Refundable RS: 1100 must be paid to the
organising body of the KPL. Thus, the first 32 teams to pay the highest
tournament fee will be entered into the tournament.
Match Timings
and Punctuality
a)
Teams has to be
in the ground 30 minutes before the game start time. If any team came late, the
overs of that team will be reduced according to time. If both the teams came
late, both the teams will be fined and the number of overs will also be
reduced.
b)
If any team
doesn’t show up on the limited time or will not come, the other team will be
declared as the winner. So, the winner team will be given 4 points plus 1 bonus
point at the average (NRR) of +1.5. This will be followed strictly since we are
very restricted on the ground reservation and availability.
c)
Both captains
have to be present for the toss at 15 minutes before the schedule time. The
first ball of the match should be bowled at scheduled time.
d)
All teams are
expected to be prompt and ready to play. Any deliberate delay in the start of a
game will result in the guilty team being penalized overs or, ultimately,
disqualification from the competition. In this case the other team will get 4
points.
e)
Coin toss will be
completed off the field, and both teams will be fully prepared to take the
field as soon as the field is available.
f)
Teams completing
a game are expected to exit the field in an orderly and efficient manner.
g)
All team members
should be present before the match on the field. The game will not be held up
due to the absence of any player of either side.
h)
Any side not
ready to take the field (or an incomplete team) will forfeit, or must take the field
with 'player(s) short'.
i)
All
matches will be played According to the Organising Body’s Decision & as per
the availability of grounds. No Preference
would be given to any team regarding match fixtures. The preferences for match
days, time slots and grounds cannot be entertainment under any circumstances.
Any team should not have any objection to play matches in the second shift, if
they were informed by the organizing committee / or fixtures given on our
Facebook Fan Page www.fb.com/info.kpl
j)
Most matches will
be played at a single ground i.e. Island of Kalmoona. Choice of grounds / match
shift / match day CANNOT be
entertained under any circumstances. Also, the decision of the fixture
committee in such matters is final and binding on all teams. All teams are
expected to accommodate the playing fixtures allotted to them.
k)
No postponement
of a match will be given to any team under any circumstances. However, the
organizing committee reserves the right to postpone / cancel any match on the
spot even if the fixture is given.
l)
The teams may be
informed only one day before till 12:00pm of that day.
m) In case of any fixture related issues, the persons whom
to contact are Mr Rayees Rehman Mir
[9797793679] or Mr Ishfaq Rashid Mir [8803386450].
n)
Organizers have
the right to cancel the match at any point of time. Also, organizers have the
right to eliminate any teams from the tournament at any point depending upon
the situation. Tournament fee will not be refunded at any cost.
o)
Strict discipline
regarding time schedules have to be
maintained by all teams and teams reporting late for a match are liable to be
docked a certain number of overs depending upon the time of delay. 1 over will
be deducted from the batting quota for every 5 minutes of delay.
All League matches
and Pre Quarter matches will
comprise of two innings of 14 overs each
and the time allotted to each team to bowl the requisite overs is 70 minutes including the drinks
break. The Quarter Finals and Semi-Finals will comprise of two innings of 16 overs each
and the time allotted to each team to bowl the requisite overs is 80 minutes including the drinks
break. The Final matches will
comprise of two innings of 20 overs each
and the time allotted to each team to bowl the requisite overs is 100 minutes including the
drinks break. The lunch break between innings will be of 10 minutes duration at
all stages.
Note: All matches
are slated to start at any time, whether in working days or holidays.
STANDARD KPL
MATCH PLAYING CONDITIONS
These playing conditions are applicable to all KPL Matches
from 10th April 2013 and supersede the previous versions.
Note: All references to ‘Governing Body’
within the Laws of Cricket shall be replaced by ‘KPL Match Referee’.
FORMAT
The tournament will be played in league cum knock-out
format with the 32 Participating Teams
divided into 8 Groups (A/B/C/D/E/F/G/H) of
four each.
All Teams would get to play 3 matches with the other
teams in the Group at League Stage. Top two teams from each Group will advance
to the knockout stage (Pre Quarters)
based on their points, if the points are equal then the teams would be ordered
according to their Net
The Winner team of each Pre Quarter Match will qualify for the Quarter Finals and the winner team of each Quarter Final will qualify for Semi-finals.
The Final
will be played between the winners of Semi
Finals.
An additional BONUS POINT
will be awarded to a team after a match if it wins a match by a run rate margin
of +1.50 or more. This will result
in the team getting 5 points instead of 4 points for a win. Kindly note that
only 1 team can get the bonus point in any match. In case of fractional
calculation for bonus point, the lower end of an over and the higher end of
runs will be calculated.
The positions of the teams in the league table after the completion
of the league phase shall be determined on the basis of maximum points secured
by a team according to the table of points provided here under:
Win: 4 Points, Win with
Bonus: 5 Points, Washout / Abandoned: 2 Points, Loss: 0 Points
If, however, two or more teams score equal points
in the league stages, then their position will be determined as under:
Total Runs Scored / Total Overs Played - Total
Runs Conceded / Total Overs Bowled (Fraction of the over shall
be treated as a full over)
Note: If one Team will not come to play in any match, the
other team will be declared the winner’s.
The teams would be ranked for the knockout stage as
under:-
Group
|
Team Rank
|
Qualify For
|
A
|
A1 + A2
|
Pre Quarters
|
A
|
A3 + A4
|
Eliminated
|
B
|
B1 + B2
|
Pre Quarters
|
B
|
B3 + B4
|
Eliminated
|
C
|
C1 + C2
|
Pre Quarters
|
C
|
C3 + C4
|
Eliminated
|
D
|
D1 + D2
|
Pre Quarters
|
D
|
D3 + D4
|
Eliminated
|
E
|
E1 + E2
|
Pre Quarters
|
E
|
E3 + E4
|
Eliminated
|
F
|
F1 + F2
|
Pre Quarters
|
F
|
F3 + F4
|
Eliminated
|
G
|
G1 + G2
|
Pre Quarters
|
G
|
G3 + G4
|
Eliminated
|
H
|
H1 + H2
|
Pre Quarters
|
H
|
H3 + H4
|
Eliminated
|
THE TOSS
The captains shall toss for the choice of innings, on
the field of play and in the presence of the KPL Match Referee, who shall
supervise the toss. The toss shall take place not earlier than 30 minutes, nor
later than 5 minutes before the scheduled or any re-scheduled time for the
match to start.
Note: Requiring the captain of the side
winning the toss to notify the opposing captain as soon as the toss is
completed of his decision to bat or to field first shall apply.
MATCH BALLS
All the matches will be played with Red Casco Cricket
Balls provided by the organizers.
Red Casco Balls for the match shall be provided by the committee at a
small charge of RS 10 for each team in each Match. In case the ball has been
lost or become de-shaped, the umpire shall change the ball with one in similar
wear and tear, in comparison to the old one or with a sealed new one. The balls
shall be returned by the teams after completion of the innings to the umpires.
The balls are the property of the committee for re-use in case of lost or
damaged balls in upcoming matches.
POWER PLAY - Fielding Restriction Overs ( FRO )
In 20 overs game the first
6 overs of an innings will be the POWER PLAY.
In 16 overs game the first
5 overs of an innings will be the POWER PLAY.
In 15 overs game the first
4 overs of an innings will be the POWER PLAY.
In 14 overs game the first
4 overs of an innings will be the POWER PLAY.
In 12 overs game the first
4 overs of an innings will be the POWER PLAY.
In 10 overs game the first
3 overs of an innings will be the POWER PLAY.
During Power Play
only 2 fielders are allowed to be
stationed outside the inner circle. Also, during the overs after the power
play, a maximum of 4 fielders are
allowed to be stationed outside the inner circle.
Note: In circumstances when the number of
overs of the batting team is reduced, the number of fielding restriction overs
shall be reduced in accordingly as decided by the Umpires.
NUMBER OF
OVERS PER BOWLER
No bowler shall bowl more than 4 overs in an innings
of 20 overs game.
No bowler shall bowl more than 3 overs in an innings
of 15 overs game.
No bowler shall bowl more than 3 overs in an innings
of 14 overs game.
No bowler shall bowl more than 2 overs in an innings
of 10 overs game.
In a delayed or interrupted match where the overs are
reduced for both teams or for the team bowling second, no bowler may bowl more
than one-fifth of the total overs allowed.
In the event of a bowler breaking down and being
unable to complete an over, the remaining balls will be allowed by another
bowler. Such part of an over will count as a full over only in so far as each
bowler’s limit is concerned.
The scorebook shall show the total number of overs
bowled and the number of overs bowled by each bowler.
Note: Where the total overs is not divisible
by 5 as in 14 overs game, one additional over shall be allowed to the maximum
number per bowler necessary to make up the balance.
NO BALL
The Law 24
shall apply subject to the following:
a)
Mode of
delivery:
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 overarm.
A bowler shall be limited to two fast short-pitched
delivery per over. A fast short pitched ball is delivered as a ball, which
passes or would have passed above the shoulder height of the batsman standing
upright at the crease. In the event of a bowler bowling more than two short pitched
delivery in an over, either of the umpires shall call and signal a NO BALL on each occasion.
b)
Free Hit after
a foot-fault no ball
In addition to the above, the delivery
following a no ball called for a foot fault (Law b) of No Ball) shall be a free
hit for whichever batsman is facing it. If the delivery for the free hit is not
a legitimate delivery (any kind of no ball or a wide ball), then the next
delivery will become a free hit for whichever batsman is facing it.
For any free hit, the striker can be dismissed
only under the circumstances that apply for a no ball, even if the delivery for
the free hit is called wide ball.
Field changes are not permitted for free
hit deliveries unless there is a change of striker.
The umpires will signal a free hit by (after
the normal No Ball signal) extending one arm straight upwards and moving it in
a circular motion.
Note: At the instance of the
bowler's delivery, there should not be more than 5 fielders other than the
wicket keeper on the leg side of the batsman. In the event of the infringement
of the law by the fielding side, the umpire shall call and signal NO BALL.
WIDE BALL
a)
Judging a Wide
The Law shall apply with the following addition to Law
(a) Judging a Wide:
Umpires are instructed to apply very strict and consistent
interpretation in regard to this Law in order to prevent negative bowling wide
of the wicket.
Any offside or leg side delivery which in the opinion
of the umpire does not give the batsman a reasonable opportunity to score shall
be called a wide.
A penalty of one run for a wide shall be scored. This
penalty shall stand in addition to any other runs which are scored or awarded.
All runs, which are run or result from a wide ball, which is not a no ball,
shall be scored wide balls.
BYE AND LEG
BYE
The Law of BYE AND LEG BYE shall apply.
LEG BEFORE
WICKET
The Law of LEG BEFORE WICKET shall apply.
SUBSTITUTE
Law of
Substitutes and Runners, Batsman or Fielder Leaving the Field, Batsman
Retiring, Batsman Commencing Innings
The Law shall apply subject to the following:
Substitutes and Runners
The umpires shall have discretion to allow, for other
wholly acceptable reasons, a substitute fielder to act for a nominated player,
at the start of the match, or at any subsequent time.
Fielder
absent or leaving the field
The Law 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. The umpire shall give such consent as soon
as practicable.
If the player is absent from the field for longer than
8 minutes:
a)
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.
b)
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 a) and b) 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. Similarly, if at the commencement of an interruption in play through
ground, weather or light conditions or for other exceptional circumstances, a
player is on the field but still has some unexpired penalty time remaining from
a previous absence, he shall automatically be allowed to count any such
stoppage time as playing time.
Substitute fielders shall only be permitted in cases
of injury, illness or other wholly acceptable reasons. ‘Wholly acceptable
reasons’ should be limited to extreme circumstances and should not include what
is commonly referred to as a ‘comfort break’.
Note: Squad members of the fielding
team who are not playing in the match and who are not acting as substitute
fielders shall be required to wear a team training bib whilst on the playing
area (including the area between the boundary and the perimeter fencing).
OFFICIALS
Qualified umpires and scorers will officiate all the
matches. However the interpretation of the rules and conditions, their
construction and effect rests entirely with the tournament committee. All
decisions taken by the KPL committee shall be final and binding on all the
players.
Captain’s
Responsibilities
a)
One player from
each team will act as a Captain for the duration of the competition.
b)
They should be
conversant and proficient with the laws of cricket.
c)
They should
control the behaviour of all his team players (Conduct of his team).
d)
Acting on their behalf
in the case of disputes.
e)
They should
respect the umpire's opinions and decisions.
f)
They will be
responsible for going over the rules and regulations with their players.
g)
They should encourage
the bowlers to bowl with the standard bowling action.
h)
Captain of a team
can retire his batsman only at the end of an over unless the batsman is really
hurt.
i)
It’s the
captain’s responsibility to make sure that the volunteers are present for umpiring/scoring
when scheduled.
j)
It’s the
captain’s responsibility to make sure that the players coming for umpiring know
the rules of the tournament.
CODE OF CONDUCT/DISCIPLINE
1. Everyone
involved should follow the rules and regulations of appropriate conduct on the
field. Moreover everything that happens falls under the jurisdiction of the
police departments.
2. As far as
the cricketing code of conduct is concerned; the teams are here to have fun and
to sigh a bit of relief during the weekends. So we expect to see a sense of
camaraderie and sportsmanship. Sledging is strictly prohibited. But the
difference between encouraging one’s own teammate and sledging can sometimes
get unclear. Under such circumstances, the umpire will have the say in deciding
what a tolerable limit is. If the umpires find things exceeding the limit, they
might recommend expulsion of player(s) or disqualification of the team. The
final decision will lie with the organizers.
3. We
encourage the participating teams to play in line with the laws and spirit of
the game.
4. We
strongly discourage any physical or verbal (direct or implied) attack by a
player(s) against:
A)
The umpire
B)
Other cricketers
C)
The stumps, ball or other cricket gear
D)
Spectators etc.
5. Unruly
and un-sportsman like behaviour will not be tolerated. Guilty players will be
ejected. If the player refuses to leave the field, the team will be penalized
with forfeiture of the match. No substitutes will be allowed for the ejected
player.
6. Determination
of what constitutes unruly or unsportsmanlike behaviour will be based on the
umpire and adjudicators combined opinion.
7. Players
abusing or threatening either umpires or opponent team members will be
suspended for 1 or more matches.
8. It is also
the duty of the captain to maintain discipline and decorum on the field.
9. There
will be neutral umpires for all the matches & umpire decision is final.
Again, ground umpire decision is final. Anytime if the Umpires cannot make the
decision, organizers will step up and make the decision. Also, the Organizers
have the right to over-rule umpire’s decisions on whether a match can/cannot be
continued.
10. All
players must be in cricketing uniforms including sports shoes etc. Players who
are not in appropriate cricketing uniforms will be fined or will not
be allowed to play. Bowling spikes would be allowed initially
in the tournament, however as the season progresses, the organizing committee
reserves the right to revoke this allowance depending upon the nature and
condition of the pitches. Also, in a particular match it would be the
discretion of the on-field umpires to decide whether to allow bowling spikes or
not and it would be applicable on both the playing teams.
11. The KPL
committee will not provide any type of refreshments or cricket accessories to
the participating teams. Any on-field expenses regarding the same will have to
be borne by the participating teams.
12. At the
start of a game, both teams will be given player / score sheets. These sheets
will be pre-populated with the names of eligible players of a particular team.
The respective captains just need to place a ‘tick’ against the playing XI. NO overwriting / scribbling / scratching
will be allowed on a score sheet under any circumstances except such being
allowed by the umpires / organizers in special cases. During a match, each team
is liable to submit their players list to the concerned umpires after filling
in all the columns clearly and correctly before the toss. Under NO circumstances will over writing and scratching be
allowed on the list once submitted.
Note: This Method may not be always
possible.
13. Protest, if lodged regarding a match (except
concerning umpiring decisions) should reach the tournament office in writing
with protest fee of RS 500/- (Rupees Five Hundred Only) within 24 hours from
the time the match is finished. The person to contact in this regard is Mr Rayees Rehman Mir (09797793679).
The concerned team will get 7 days’ time after lodging the protest to prove the
same. The burden of procuring the proof and substantiating its claim shall be
upon the protesting team. Kindly note that no protest regarding the identity of
a player will be entertainment after the match. If any player is assumed to be
of objectionable identity, such matter should be brought to the notice of the
on-field umpires before the start of the match and in such cases, the on-field
umpires can ask the captain of the team against whose player such suspicion has
arisen to produce the Player Identity Card
of the player in question. In this regard the decision of the protest committee
is final. They can debarred the concerned team or play at any time from the
tournament. In any case if the committee is satisfied regarding the protest or
any subject matter the committee may pass the decision without assigning any
reason.
14. In case of disputes regarding fielding on the boundary
or regarding a 6 or a 4, the on-field umpires have the final say in the matter.
They may, however question the concerned boundary fielder in this regard. The
opinion of those watching the match from outside the playing field is
absolutely immaterial in such cases and CANNOT be
taken into consideration whatever their opinion might be.
15. Walkovers are totally prohibited
unless authorized by the organizing committee and deemed harmless to other
participating teams and considered necessary for the benefit of the tournament.
A team giving a walkover shall have its net run rate divided by 20 overs
without any runs scored being added to its tally.
16. The organizing committee is empowered to abandon a
match or to suspend any team from the tournament if they find the behaviour of
any player / players of the team unsatisfactory and no entry fee would be
refunded in such cases. However, they can also suspend a player from the
tournament whose behaviour is seen continuously to be against the interest of
the tournament and such a suspended player cannot be replaced by a new player.
17. The organizers are empowered to settle any dispute and
can amend any rule and regulations from time to time as deemed fit and proper
and the same will be binding on all the participating teams.
18. From the starting time to walkover time, matches can
be started at any time and in that case the defaulting side / sides will be
penalised for certain number of overs at the rate of 5 minutes / over.
19. If any team, for any reason decides to walk out while
a match is in progress the concerned match will be treated as WALKOVER and walkover rules
will apply in such a case.
20. We have to understand that the umpires are humans. They can
also make mistakes. This happens even at the highest level. To consider an
umpire’s mistake as partiality or cheating is highly unbecoming of a sportsman
and we, at KPL vehemently oppose such attitude. All umpiring decisions will be
final and binding upon the participating teams. The committee requests all the
participating teams to be polite while discussing an issue with the umpire. The
panel of umpires selected by us is one of the best that is available with years
of experience in their trade. Hence, to doubt their competency and observation
skills amounts to a total disregard for the laws and spirit of the game and we
strongly discourage participation of such teams that initiate such unpleasant
episodes on the field.
21. Strong
disciplinary action will be taken against players / teams who create unpleasant
incidents during a match that destroys the healthy and sporting atmosphere of
the ground. Disciplinary action in such cases will be decided by the on field
umpires’ report and / or the observations of the committee member(s) present at
the ground. Such decision will be binding on all teams. However, a player/team
will be given 2 days’ time
to appeal against such a decision before the organizing committee chairman – Mr Rayees Rehman Mir. His
verdict in such cases will be final and binding on all teams.
22. The
decision of the tournament committee shall be final in respect of all matters
pertaining to any match. Protests if any shall be lodged within 24 hours and
the decision of the tournament committee would be final and binding.
23. Tournament
Coordinators will only communicate with the team captain, team captain should
have to explain the rules to their team members. Team captains are expected to
coordinate, convince and control their team members.
Note: Any Rule/Rules (Tournament By-laws)
not covered herein shall be decided by the KPL Organizing Committee on a case
to case basis.
The Spirit
of the Game involves RESPECT for Your opponents
(i)
Your own captain
and team
(ii)
The role of the
umpires
(iii)
The game's
traditional values
It is against the Spirit of the Game:
To dispute an umpire's decision by word, action or
gesture.
(i)
To direct abusive
language towards an opponent or umpire.
(ii)
To indulge in cheating
or any sharp practice.
For instance:
To appeal knowing that the batsman is not out. To advance towards an umpire in
an aggressive manner when appealing. To seek to distract an opponent either
verbally or by harassment with persistent clapping or unnecessary noise under
the guise of enthusiasm and motivation of one's own side.
There is no place for any act of violence on the field
of play.
Captains and umpires together set the tone for the
conduct of a cricket match. Every player is expected to make an important
contribution to this. Captains are responsible for the discipline and behaviour
of their team members. Verbal abuse, use of profanities etc. directed at players
of the opposing team or any supporters present will result in suspension of the
member(s).
The captains are responsible at all times for ensuring
that play is conducted within the spirit and traditions of the game as well as
within the laws.
The umpires' decision is final. A challenge to the
umpires' authority will not be tolerated. If a need arises that requires
clarification of the umpires' decision, the captains and only the captains may
approach the umpires.
Any incidents involving any intentional physical
contact with the umpire or the opposite team members is expressly forbidden.
The organising committee in such cases will consider penalties that may include
suspension of the member(s).
If there is any breach of the spirit of the game by a
player failing to comply with the instructions of an umpire, or criticising his
decisions by word or action, or showing dissent, or generally behaving in a
manner, which might bring the game into disrepute, the umpire concerned shall
immediately report the matter to the other umpire.
(i) The umpires
together shall inform the player's captain of the occurrence, instructing the
latter to take action.
(ii)Warn him of the gravity of the offence, and tell him that it will be reported to Tournament Committee resulting in suspension.
(ii)Warn him of the gravity of the offence, and tell him that it will be reported to Tournament Committee resulting in suspension.
INTERRUPTIONS
AND UNEXPECTED STOP
If the match cannot be played under any un-avoidable
conditions such as rain, bad weather/light, or interruptions of any form, a NEW
match will be played between the same two teams at a later time depending upon
the time availability.
In case of inclement weather
during Play in Progress, the chasing
team’s target will be decided by the number of runs scored by the team batting
first in the number of overs that the batting second gets to play. If the match
stops at fraction of an over, the target will be calculated as under: if the
match stops between x.1 – x.2 overs, the score at the end of x overs will be
the team’s target. And in case the match stops between overs x.3 – x.6, the
batting team’s target will be the score achieved by the team batting first at
the end of x + 1 overs.
The new match will NOT be continued from the state it
was halted no matter what.
Only the Umpires of that match have the right to
declare if a match can/cannot be continued. The batsman can only appeal if he
thinks he cannot see the ball or appeal for other unplayable conditions but if
the Umpire thinks otherwise and requests that play shall be continued, the
match MUST be continued. If not, the team who doesn’t want to play still will
forfeit the match and declared to have lost the match.
Also, if a team misbehaves on the field such as abuse
a player/umpire or indulge in any activities that may cause unnecessary
problems, the Umpires have the right to STOP the match at any time and declare
the Winners.
Again, anytime if the Umpires cannot make the
decision, organizers will step up and make the decision.
Also, the Organizers have the right to over-rule
Umpires decisions on whether a match can/cannot be continued.
In case of a TIED match, we will have a "SUPER OVER", i.e. a
1 OVER match will be played.
Rules of Super Over:
a.
3 (three) Batsmen
and 1 (one) Bowler are chosen by each team.
b.
Each team bowl
one over each on the same pitch with the same ball.
c.
The same ball
used in the match will be used in super over.
d.
The team which
bats second in the match will have to bat first in the super over.
e.
If two wickets
fall then the team is all out and no more balls will be bowled and the innings
is deemed to be over.
f.
Team batting
first in the Super Over will score some runs in the first over and team batting
second needs to chase it successfully to win the match. In case, it is unable
to chase, team batting first wins.
g.
In case scores
are level, the team losing the lesser number of wickets in the match (excluding
the Super Over) shall be declared as the winner of the match.
h.
In case of tie in
such case, the team hitting the maximum number of sixes in the match (excluding
the Super Over) shall be declared as the winner of the match.
i.
In case of tie in
such case, the team hitting the maximum number of fours in the match (excluding
the Super Over) shall be declared as the winner of the match.
Final Note
All teams
participating must sign a waiver indicating that any damage caused to the
Ground property or neighbouring personal property of any one while playing is
their responsibility and that KPL Committee will not be held responsible for
that.
All teams
and their players must abide by the rules and regulations of the Island they
are playing in; like no smoking, no alcoholic drinks, no public indecent
exposure etc.
The
Tournament Committee also reserves the right to amend the Rules and Regulations
at any time if it considers such action to be in the best interests of the
competition. Committee holds the right to cancel any team for miss-conduct (money
not refundable).
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New Section
32 of the KPL Operating Manual (Regulations on Approved/Disapproved Cricket)
Questions
& Answers
NOTE: THESE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ARE INTENDED TO BE
READ ALONGSIDE THE NEW SECTION 32 OF THE ICC/KPL OPERATING MANUAL.
1. What is being changed?
As from 1 June 2009, the current Section 32 of the ICC
Operating Manual (Unofficial Cricket Events) will be replaced with a new,
revised Section 32 (Disapproved Cricket) that clarifies (1) the process for
official approval of a cricket event; and (2) the consequences of participating
in a cricket event that has not been approved (and is therefore deemed
„disapproved‟).
2. Why has the ICC made these changes?
With the emergence of matches and events funded by
private entrepreneurs outside the auspices of Member boards, and therefore
outside the regulatory framework of the ICC, the ICC Board has recognised the
need to update the existing rulebook to ensure that all Members and
participants are clear as to the status of particular events and as to the
consequences of participating in events that have not been approved.
The sporting imperatives underlying the new rules are
discussed in the explanatory notes to the new Section 32.1.
3.
Under the new rules, who will decide whether a particular match or event
in a certain territory is ‘approved’?
The Member board in whose territory the proposed match
or event is to be staged will have the sole and exclusive right to decide
whether or not that match or event is to be „approved‟ for purposes of Section
32.
The only exception to this rule is that the ICC will
decide whether or not a match or event is „approved‟ for purposes of Section 32
where:
(1) The match
or event is taking place in the territory of an Associate or Affiliate Member,
and does not involve any team that is under the jurisdiction of a Full Member;
or
(2) The match
or event is taking place at a venue that is not within the territory of any
Member.
4.
How does a Member board (or the ICC/KPL) decide whether or not to
approve the staging of a match or event for purposes of Section 32?
As with any other regulatory power, the Member board
will have to exercise its power to approve (or not approve) a match or event
that is proposed to be staged within its territory (1) in accordance with its
responsibilities as custodian of the sport in that territory; and (2) in
compliance with the requirements of applicable law.
Accordingly, the Member board should always act in the
best interests of the sport when exercising its discretion under Section 32,
and in a manner that complies with all of the requirements of the laws to which
it is subject.
The explanatory notes to Section 32.3 set out some of
the factors that a Member board may take into account when exercising its
discretion to approve/disapprove a match or event that is proposed to be staged
in its territory.
5.
How does an event organiser apply for approval for a particular match or
event?
The event organiser will need to apply to the Member
in whose territory he wishes to stage the match or event for approval under
Section 32.
Each Member is required to establish a suitable
procedure for receiving and determining such an application. The match or event organiser should therefore
contact the relevant Member for full details of what he needs to do to apply
for approval under Section 32. At the
very least, the application will have to be made in writing, together with full
details of the proposed match or event (including dates, venues, participants etc.).
6. Does a Member have to approve each and
every match of a proposed league or tournament?
No, a Member does not need to approve each match
separately. For example, it may grant
block approval for matches to be played in its territory as part of a
particular league or tournament (e.g., it may grant approval for “all matches
played as part of the XYZ League”) or for all matches played below a certain
level.
A Member may also delegate to regional members
authority to grant or withhold Section 32 approval for matches or events to be
staged within their respective regions.
7. What
are the consequences if a Member does not approve a proposed match or event
that is proposed to be held in its territory (or if the ICC disapproves a match
or event in accordance with Section 32.1.2)?
If the Member (or the ICC, where applicable) does not
grant approval for a particular match or event, there are a number of important
consequences for Members and players, officials and other participants. These are detailed in the new Section 32.4.
In particular, to the fullest extent permitted by
applicable law:
A Member must not (and must procure that any
organisation or individual that is under its jurisdiction does not) (1)
participate in the unapproved match or event; or (2) release any player, coach,
match official or member of staff to participate in the unapproved match or
event.
A Member board
must impose appropriate disciplinary sanctions on any organisation or
individual under its jurisdiction who breaches the above prohibition. It must also recognise and give effect in its
territory to any such sanctions imposed by a fellow Member board. Further, it must make it a condition of
eligibility to participate in cricket matches or events played under its
jurisdiction that the individual or organisation in question has not
participated in any form of unapproved cricket for a specified period.
The nature and
scope of the sanction to be imposed will be for the Member board concerned to
determine, following proper process, and taking into account the facts and
circumstances of the particular case. No
particular sanction can be specified in advance. However, the explanatory notes to Section
32.4.7 confirm the view of the ICC and its Members that, save in exceptional
circumstances, it would be justified to take the view that a person who has
participated in an unapproved match or event should ordinarily not be selected
or permitted to participate in official matches or events for a minimum of 12
months thereafter.
8.
How do you find out whether a match or event has been approved?
A Member must publish a list of all matches and events
that it has approved to be played within its own territory. It should update that list from time to time
so that it is always accurate and complete.
It should also send a copy of the list to the recognised players‟
association in that territory (if any) at the time of publication.
If there is any doubt as to the status of any
particular match or event, the Member should provide clarification upon
request.
9.
What if a match or event has not been approved but also has not been
disapproved by a Member?
If a match or event has not been approved by the
Member in whose territory it is to be staged, it will be deemed to be
disapproved for the purposes of Section 32.
In other words, the onus is on the event organiser to obtain approval
for its match or event from the relevant Member board. If it fails to do so, the match or event is
deemed disapproved for purposes of Section 32.
10. If a Member grants approval for a match
or event to be staged in its territory for purposes of Section 32, does the
Member therefore become ‘responsible’ for the safety, etc. of that event?
No. The only
consequence of the Member’s grant of approval under Section 32 is to permit
participation in that match or event without the consequences that follow from
participation in a „disapproved‟ match or event. The Member’s grant of approval does not
amount to any endorsement of the match or event or of the security or safety
arrangements made for the match or event.
Instead, those arrangements remain the sole responsibility of the match
or event organiser.
11. If a match or event has been approved by
the relevant Member under Section 32, does it have the status of ‘official’
cricket for record-keeping purposes?
No. Whether or
not a match or event is classified as „official‟ for record-keeping purposes is
determined, as previously, by Section 33 (Official Cricket), which has not been
amended.
12. Do the new rules apply to a player who
has made a commitment before 1 June 2009 to play in a particular match or
event?
No, the new regulations are not to be applied
retrospectively.
The validity and effect of any prior commitment will
fall to be assessed by reference to the rules in place at the time the
commitment was made.
New Section
32A of the KPL Operating Manual (Domestic Cricket Events)
Questions
& Answers
NOTE: THESE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ARE INTENDED TO BE
READ ALONGSIDE THE NEW SECTION 32A OF THE ICC/KPL OPERATING MANUAL.
1. Why has Section 32A been introduced?
With the emergence of new domestic events that have to
be accommodated into an increasingly busy cricket calendar, the ICC Board has
decided that regulations are required to recognise and protect the primacy of
international cricket as the pinnacle of the game, by introducing a mechanism
that permits Member boards to determine when players who are qualified to play
international cricket for them may participate in other Members‟ domestic
events.
The regulatory imperatives behind this decision are
explained in further detail in the notes to Section 32A.4.
2.
How does Section 32A protect international cricket?
Section 32A protects the primacy of international
cricket by requiring a Member board to make it a condition of a foreign player’s
participation in its domestic event(s) that the player’s own Member board
(i.e., the Member for which the player plays/or is qualified to play
international cricket) does not object to his participation in such
event(s).
The foreign player may only participate in the
domestic event(s) if (and to the extent that) his Member board issues a „No
Objection Certificate‟, or „NOC‟, confirming that it has no objection to that
participation.
If the Member board declines to issue a NOC, then the
original Member board cannot allow the player to participate in its domestic
event. Instead, the player has to be
released (where required) to play international cricket for his Member
board.
3. What form must the NOC be in?
An NOC is simply a written document stating whether or
not the relevant Member board objects to its player playing in the other Member’s
domestic cricket event. There is no set
format required for the NOC. A letter
will suffice.
The NOC may state that the Member board only objects
to the player playing in part or parts of a domestic event. So, for example, it could say it only objects
to the player playing in a domestic league on the dates when it wants him to
participate on its behalf in international matches/events. (These dates could include time required for
travelling, training, other preparation for the international match/event,
etc.). The player would then be able to
play in the domestic league on all other dates.
4. On
what basis may a Member board decline to issue an NOC for one of its players to
participate in another Member’s domestic event(s)?
That will be a matter for the Member board to decide,
acting in accordance with its responsibilities as custodian of the sport within
its territory, and in compliance with all applicable laws. The explanatory
notes to Section 32A.4 detail some of the factors that a Member board may wish
to consider in exercising its discretion.
5. Does this mean clubs/counties/provincial
teams/regional teams have to release their players for international cricket?
Yes, however, there is one exception to this. A club/county/provincial team/regional team
is only bound to release a player to play for an Associate Member for the
following matches:
ICC Cricket World Cup matches ICC Champions Trophy
matches ICC World Twenty20 matches ICC U19 Cricket World Cup matches ICC World
Cup Qualifiers ICC World Twenty20 Qualifiers ICC U19 Cricket World Cup
Qualifiers All one day internationals and Twenty20 internationals against Full
Members
6.
What if they do not release their players in accordance with the new
regulations?
If the player’s Member board has objected to his
participation in a domestic event during a particular period, then the player
will not be able to participate in that domestic event during that period.
It will be the responsibility of the Member board in
whose territory the domestic event is played to enforce that regulation
(subject to the requirements of applicable law), i.e., to ensure that a foreign
player does not play in a domestic event under its jurisdiction unless he has a
valid and applicable NOC from his Member board for the relevant period.
This should be made a part of the Member board’s
regulations. It should also be put into
the rules issued by the organiser of the event, i.e., those rules should
require presentation of a valid NOC as a condition of a foreign player’s
eligibility to participate in the event.
In any case, if a club/country/provincial
team/regional team attempts to field a player in a domestic event who does not
have the necessary NOC, the Member board in whose territory that event is
staged will be required (subject to the requirements of applicable law) to
prevent that from happening, and/or to take appropriate disciplinary action
against the player and/or team(s) involved.
7. Do the new rules apply to all foreign
players, or only those who are contracted by their Member board?
The new rules apply to all foreign players, whether or
not they are under contract to their Member board.
8.
What if a foreign player has retired from international cricket and
therefore no longer has any relationship with his home Member board?
The player is required to obtain an NOC from the
Member for whose national representative team that player last played,
notwithstanding that he has retired from international cricket.
9. What if a foreign player has not yet
played for any Member Board and/or would be eligible to play for more than one
Member board?
He must obtain an NOC from the Member board for whose
national representative team he is eligible to play pursuant to Section 35 of
the ICC‟s Operating Manual. If he is
eligible to play for more than one Member board, he must designate one of those
Member boards as the relevant Member for purposes of Section 32A, and must get
an NOC from that Member board.
10. What if a Member board considers that it
is not entitled to prevent one of its players from participating in a domestic
cricket event, whether for legal reasons or otherwise?
In that case the Member should simply issue the NOC,
stating that it has no objection or is not in a position to object to the
player participating in the relevant domestic cricket event.
11. When these new regulations has become
operative?
These new regulations has become operative from 1 June
2009. Written By: Chairman Rayees Rehman
Mir