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2 Contents Contents Page White Page Doc 2 Introduction White page Doc 3 50 over matches Yellow Pages Premier and First Division Guidance Doc 4 Pink Pages - 2nd, 3rd and 4th Division Guidance Doc 5 Time Matches Lilac Pages Premier and First Division Guidance Doc 6 Blue Pages 2nd, 3rd and 4th Division Guidance Doc 7 The following tables, on white paper, relate to ALL Divisions for time matches only. Doc 8 Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Overs to be bowled in a set time Time allowed to bowl a set number of overs Overs to be deducted in the second innings for a set time of interruption Over Rates Umpires Discretion on Over Rate Decisions Doc 9 Bouncers and Beamers Doc 10 Umpires Marking of Pitches Doc 11 Guide to Disciplinary Reports Doc 12 Dress Code Doc 13 Guide to thunder and lightning Doc Doc 2 - Contents clean.doc

3 Introduction 1. This thirteenth edition of guidance follows the format of earlier editions but has amendments and additions to reflect changes in playing regulations. Previous editions have been successful in improving the consistency of interpretation of the playing conditions in Panel-umpired matches, which is so vital for the smooth running of the leagues. The changes this year reflect changes in playing conditions approved at the League AGM in January This year the ECB guidance to thunder and lightning has also been added N.B. Different playing conditions apply for non-panel umpired games (that is in Division 5 of the 1 st XI League and all lower XI Leagues) in both limited overs and time formats. 2. Hours of Play For the limited overs format (Rounds 1-4 and 14-18), normal hours of play (for all Panel matches) are: First innings Interval Second Innings Close of Play 12.00pm to 3.10pm 3.10pm to 3.40pm 3.40pm to 6.50pm 7.20pm (to allow for the golden half hour) Rounds 17 and 18 however, will start at 11.30am and all corresponding times will be brought forward by 30 minutes The starting times for the time matches in each division for Rounds 5-13 are: Premier and First - 11:30 Second, Third and Fourth - 1:00 In the Premier and First Divisions, the Luncheon interval will be from 1.30 to 2.05 and the Tea interval from 5.15 to In the Second, Third and Fourth Divisions, the Tea interval will be 30 minutes, generally taken between innings. If it is not taken between innings, the Tea interval will be 20 minutes. The scheduled finishing times for each division for Rounds 5-13 are: Premier and First Divisions - 7:40 Second, Third and Fourth Divisions - 7: Doc 3 - Introduction Page clean.doc 1

4 3. Differing Formats and Regulations Playing two separate formats of cricket during the season each with their own playing conditions, clearly creates scope for confusion and misunderstandings. Umpires, captains, coaches and players are encouraged to ensure they are fully aware of the relevant playing conditions for each match. The key areas to be aware of, where the two formats have different playing conditions, are: 1) the interpretation of a wide ball 2) free hits following a foot-fault no ball 3) restrictions on field placement 4) limitations on the number of overs each bowler may have 5) penalties for a slow over rate 6) the effects of interruptions due to ground, weather and light 7) limitations on number of fast short-pitched deliveries in an over 4. Over Rates Umpires are reminded that, in the time matches, they must confer on decisions about revised overs and over rate allowances as and when the situations arise or as soon as practicable thereafter and should not leave such discussion until the end of the innings. In addition to noting start and finish times of each innings, remember to write down all your conclusions on revised overs. Remember also to notify both captains and the scorers of; a. the maximum and minimum overs for the first and second innings respectively b. the times by which those overs need to be bowled to prevent over-rate penalties. Such notifications should be made as and when the overs and times are recalculated and before you take or retake the field. Although in some circumstances the bowling side may be allowed additional time beyond the scheduled finishing time to complete the minimum overs for the second innings, this does not constitute a new finishing time. Close of play will be at the scheduled finishing time or as soon thereafter as the minimum number of overs for the second innings has been bowled. Both sides should be made aware of the time the bowling side have to complete the minimum overs for the second innings without incurring a penalty for slow over rates. There shall be no slow over rate penalty if an innings is interrupted for 30 minutes or more. Panel Umpires appointed to Premier and First Division matches should remember that the minimum length of an innings before slow over rate penalties apply is 2.5 hours. (The minimum for Divisions Two, Three and Four remains at 2 hours.) Once an innings is completed the Umpires will calculate the over rate achieved taking into account any time allowances and notify both captains as soon as possible thereafter if their decision results in deduction of points. The decision to deduct points must be notified to Jeremy Beckwith on as soon as possible after the match is concluded. The Umpires online Doc 3 - Introduction Page clean.doc 2

5 match report form shows, step by step, the calculation of over rates. Please see the Umpires Discretion on Over Rates section of this book for detailed advice about time allowances for the fall of wickets. Different, and more immediate, sanctions apply for slow over rates in the limited overs format. 5. Ground Weather and Light The Umpire s match report form differentiates between ground, weather and light interruptions and time allowances. In interpreting the playing conditions and in reading these notes it is essential to note the following definitions: a. Late start a delay to the start of the innings of the side batting first caused by ground, weather or light (or any other exceptional reason). b. Interruption any delay or suspension caused by ground, weather or light once the match has started. c. Time allowances allowances made for any other reason. The Umpires decision on the fitness of the conditions will be final. Umpires should inspect conditions alone, liaising as necessary only with the Groundsman if available. Captains, Coaches and players should not be involved in these discussions. All reasonable efforts should be made to play as soon as possible after a late start or an interruption but Umpires should not start until they both think it is safe, reasonable and practicable to do so. 6. Marking Pitches The Championship makes use of the ECB format for the marking of pitches, outfields and facilities by the Umpires. Umpires will continue to follow the procedure described in the Umpires Marking of Pitches section of this booklet. This reporting system will result in action by the Grounds Committee of the Championship Executive, and may lead to deductions of points. 7. Negative bowling The playing conditions for the time matches make provision for action against negative bowling). Where an Umpire is of the opinion that a bowler is bowling down the leg side as a negative tactic, he should advise the captain, on the first occurrence, that he will invoke the one-day wide rule on any repetition by that bowler or any other bowler. The warning is a team warning and thereafter any recurrence should be called wide Doc 3 - Introduction Page clean.doc 3

6 8. Suspect bowling actions The following is the recommended process to be followed in the event that an Umpire has reason to believe that, in his/her opinion, an individual player s bowling action is suspect and may not conform to the Laws of Cricket. This process does not deal with a deliberate throw of a cricket ball on delivery to a batsman, which shall at all times be called a No Ball. 1) On the Field of play: On the first occurrence of what appears to be a suspect action the umpire should make a note, to be used as a formal record if required in future, containing the name of the player, over and ball. Upon a second occurrence (recorded as above) the umpire concerned should first establish if his colleague has similar concerns/recordings. At this point and whether the other umpire has any specific input or not, the Captain of the fielding side must be alerted in the presence of both umpires as to the nature and recorded facts of the observations and informed that a report will be made in writing to the League immediately following the completion of the game. It is the responsibility of the Captain to inform the player concerned and the game should continue without undue delay. The calling of subsequent No Balls should be discouraged as assessment would not have been made at that time. If in the opinion of BOTH Umpires their concern regarding the suspect bowling action is of such a nature that it could affect the game itself, then TOGETHER they may agree to: Speak with the Fielding Captain and suggest that the bowler is taken off or; Inform the Captain, who will inform the bowler, that each subsequent delivery, considered suspect, WILL be called No Ball. 2) Post Match Report: A concise report must be written and signed by the Umpire(s) and must be sent within 48 hours of the game to the Chairmen of (i) the Disciplinary Committee and (ii) the Umpires Panel. 9. Minimum of 8 players to start a match A match shall not start until both sides have a minimum of 8 players present, unless both Captains or their Deputies agree to start with fewer players. Note the playing condition any side not having eight players present at the scheduled time for the toss shall forfeit the said toss under the Laws the last scheduled time for the toss is 15 minutes before play is due to start. If the match subsequently starts late then the playing conditions regarding Late Starts should be applied Doc 3 - Introduction Page clean.doc 4

7 10. Managing the match using Duckworth-Lewis (for limited overs matches in Premier Division and Division 1 only) Once a cumulative 30 minutes of late start and interruptions have occurred, the Duckworth-Lewis regulations come into effect. It is NOT an umpires responsibility to make the D-L calculations this is the job of the scorers or any other competent person designated by each side. The umpires responsibilities are the calculation of the new number of overs in each innings, the number of overs which can be bowled by each bowler and the new number of overs for each powerplay, and these should be communicated to the captains and scorers as soon as practicable. 11. Delivery bouncing more than once As an ECB League, all matches in the Championship play under a specific regulation that amends Law 24.6 (i) so that if the bowler delivers a ball which bounces more than once (in place of more than twice) before reaching the batsman then the Umpire shall call and signal No Ball. 12. Significant movement by a fielder In the light of the debate surrounding the catch made in the winter where 1 st slip ran round to leg slip in order to make a catch, before the batsman had hit the ball but in response to the batsman s efforts to make a switch hit, the Panel Committee has decided to adopt a different interpretation of the Law to the ICC. For Panel matches it shall be regarded as unfair if a fielder moves to a clearly different position on the field between the time the bowler starts his run up and when the ball passes the batsman or the batsman plays a shot. In these circumstances, either umpire should call and signal Dead Ball, and any catch would not be allowed. 13. The playing conditions Any discrepancies between the notes in this booklet and the playing conditions are unintended and in any such instances the playing conditions shown in the relevant Rules and Playing Conditions booklet take precedence and must be applied. Jeremy Beckwith Chairman, Surrey Championship Umpires Panel, April Doc 3 - Introduction Page clean.doc 5

8 The Ryman Surrey Championship Premier and Division 1 50 Over Matches - Umpires Guidance Notes 1 Playing times. Matches in this format start at 1200 noon. Matches in Rounds 17 and 18 will start at 1130 am. Matches are limited overs 50 overs per side (maximum 10 overs per bowler). The first 30 minutes of lost playing time, whether prior to the actual start, or once the match has started, on a cumulative basis are ignored before any changes in the number of overs to be faced in either innings are calculated. This is known as the golden half-hour. Whenever the number of overs in an innings is revised, then the maximum for each bowler is also revised. The number of overs in the innings should be divided by 5 for each bowler s maximum, with any remaining overs allocated by giving 1 extra over to the minimum number of bowlers required to use all the overs. This must be recalculated after each interruption and revision of the total overs in the innings. If after such a recalculation, a bowler has already bowled more than the new maximum overs per bowler, this is ignored, and a bowler will complete a part over, even if he has already bowled more than his recalculated maximum. 2 Delayed start to the match. If the match cannot be started on time, then, once the golden half hour has been used up, the number of overs should be re-arranged so that both teams have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs (minimum 20 overs each team). In consultation with the captains, the calculation of the number of overs to be bowled is based on the time remaining until the Scheduled Close (which allows for the golden half hour), calculated at 1 over per side for every 7.6 minutes remaining. In addition, the interval should be reduced (from the usual 30 minutes) by 5 minutes in batches of overs as indicated below. The table below allows for the length of the interval shown - if the interval is agreed to be a different length, this may require a recalculation of the overs to be bowled. The minimum interval is 10 minutes. Time till Close of Play Total overs to be bowled Interval minutes 100 (50 per side) 30 minutes minutes 98 (49 per side) 30 minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes Doc 4 - (DL) 50 Over Match Guidance Notes Premier and First Division clean.doc 1

9 minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes 154 minutes or less Match abandoned The latest time that a match scheduled to start at 12 noon can start, is 4.45pm (4.15pm in Rounds 17 and 18), when each side will face 20 overs. 3 Interruptions in the first innings. If play is interrupted during the first innings, and the golden half hour has been used up, then the umpires shall revise the number of overs in the match according to the playing time remaining in the match at the rate of 1 over for every 3.8 minutes until the Scheduled Close of Play, and allowing for the duration of the interval. Table A should be used for this purpose with the umpires calculating the number of minutes from the restart after an interruption until the Scheduled Close of Play and deducting the duration of the interval. The revision of the number of overs should ensure, where possible, that both teams have the opportunity to bat for the same number of overs. If the total number of overs for the match results in an odd number then one further over shall be added, and each team shall bat for half of this total. If the interruption occurs during an over, the part over counts as a full over for this purpose. The second innings can never be longer than the first innings in these calculations. NOTE THAT THERE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 20 OVERS AVAILABLE FOR EACH SIDE TO BAT. If this is not possible the match is abandoned. 4 Interruptions in the second innings. If play is interrupted during the second innings, and the golden half hour has been used up, then the umpires shall revise the number of overs in the second innings according to the playing time remaining in the match at the rate of 1 over for every 3.8 minutes. Table A should be used for this purpose with the umpires calculating the number of minutes from the restart after an interruption until the Close of Play. If the interruption occurs during an over, the time to complete the over is ignored in these calculations, but this part over must be completed prior to the revised number of overs being bowled. If the revised total number of overs for the second innings falls below 20, then the match is abandoned. 5 Duckworth-Lewis. Where the umpires have to revise the number of overs in a match after an interruption (not due to a late start), then the Duckworth-Lewis system is used to determine the result. It is the role of the umpires to calculate the revised number of overs for each innings following an interruption and to pass on that information as soon as possible to the scorers or other appointed representative of the clubs in order that they can determine and agree the D-L adjusted scores and targets. A D-L par score is an adjusted first innings runs total to reflect the impact of interruptions and any reduction in overs available. It ignores any decimals a D-L target score is 1 run more than the par score Doc 4 - (DL) 50 Over Match Guidance Notes Premier and First Division clean.doc 2

10 If after the scorers have agreed the target score and play has resumed, it becomes apparent that an error has occurred in the calculation, this shall be ignored and the original target score remains. If, in the second innings, the fielding side is awarded Penalty Runs, there is no recalculation of the D-L target score. Instead the target score and the entire schedule of par scores will increase by the number of Penalty Runs awarded. 6 Powerplays and Restriction on Field Placements. Where the number of overs of the batting team has been reduced in accordance with the regulations on late starts and interruptions, then the following table will apply. Both captains should be informed at each restart of the number of Powerplay overs for the innings. For the sake of clarity this table applies to the first and second innings separately. Innings duration First Powerplay Batting Powerplay Powerplay total Please note that where there is a suspension of play during the innings of the team batting second, the aim will be to retain the fielding restrictions for approximately the same proportion of the second innings that they were maintained for the first innings and not the same number of overs as in the first innings. If following an interruption, the number of overs of restrictions has already been exceeded, then the restrictions end immediately. This is the only occasion when a Powerplay can end during an over. If following an interruption, play is resumed within the new number of overs of restrictions, then, the batting Powerplay will be deemed to have been nominated. If following an interruption, while a Powerplay is not in progress, on resumption the recalculated number of Powerplay overs remaining equals or exceeds the number of overs left to be bowled in the innings, then the Powerplays will commence at the start of the next over. The first Powerplay always occurs at the commencement of the innings. The Batting Powerplay must be called by a batsman before the umpire reaches the stumps at the bowler s end prior to the Doc 4 - (DL) 50 Over Match Guidance Notes Premier and First Division clean.doc 3

11 start of an over. It may be called for at anytime after the first Powerplay (note that it is entirely legitimate for the Fielding Captain to decide to change the bowling after the Batting Powerplay has been called). The umpires must make the fielding team aware when a Batting Powerplay has been called. Once the Batting Powerplay has been called for, the decision cannot be reversed. Should it not have called, then it will be called by the umpires at the latest available point in the innings. In the First Powerplay, there must be no more than 2 fielders outside the 30 yard circle, and at least 2 stationary fielders inside the 15 yard markings or in conventional slip or gully positions. In the Batting Powerplay, there must be no more than 3 fielders outside the 30 yard circle. When it is taken, the umpires will make the Powerplay signal to the scorers and ensure that both sides are aware that a Powerplay has been called and also when it has ended. At all other times in the innings there must be no more than 5 fielders outside the 30 yard circle. At no time in either innings may there be more than 5 fielders on the leg side. Note it is the policy of the Panel NOT to advise captains or fielders that they may be in breach of the fielding restrictions. In the event of an infringement of any of the above fielding restrictions, the umpire at the striker s end shall call and signal No Ball. If the striker believes that there has been an infringement of the fielding restrictions which was not called by the umpire, then, once the ball is dead, he may draw it to the attention of the striker s end umpire. If he is able to verify the breach, he shall call and signal No Ball, if not play shall resume, he shall confirm that the events of that delivery remain unchanged. 7 Interruptions. Before restarting after any interruption the umpires must inform both captains and scorers of the revised number of overs for each innings, the revised number of overs per bowler and the revised number of Powerplay overs (if relevant). 8 Slow play. It may be necessary to extend either innings beyond the scheduled finish time or rescheduled finish time (if play had been suspended during the innings). Time allowances can be made during an innings for delays which are not caused by, or under the control of the fielding side. Drinks intervals agreed before the innings starts shall be given a time allowance up to a maximum of 5 minutes. You should always consult your colleague as soon as you think an allowance should be made and, if agreed, advise both sides immediately of the allowance and the new target finish time. Allowances should not be made where you or your colleague consider that the fielding side could have prevented the delay(s). It is your judgment what constitutes slow play and whether it is the fielding side which is responsible. Please apply Law 43 use your common sense. The fielding side must be ready to bowl the last over of the innings by the target finish time (after all allowances). If not, once the finish time has been reached, then once the ball is dead, the umpires shall award 6 Penalty Runs to the batting side for each complete over that is still left to be bowled. The innings shall then be completed. Over rate penalties only apply to innings of 25 overs or more and in any innings which has been interrupted, the fielding side will be given one over s leeway Doc 4 - (DL) 50 Over Match Guidance Notes Premier and First Division clean.doc 4

12 9 No Balls and Free Hits. Where a No Ball (penalty of 1 run) is a result of a front-foot or back foot infringement, when the ball is dead and after giving all signals relating to that delivery, the umpire shall also signal a Free Hit by extending one arm upwards and moving it in a circular motion. For the Free Hit delivery the striker can only be dismissed under the circumstances that apply for a No Ball. If the Free Hit delivery is itself not legitimate, then the next delivery becomes a Free Hit and the signal should be repeated. Otherwise the Free Hit delivery counts as one in the over. Note that if the Free Hit delivery is judged to be a Wide, then the batsman cannot be out Stumped or Hit Wicket, because it is a Free Hit. Field changes are not permitted for a Free Hit delivery unless there is a change of striker. Any fielding restrictions in place at the time will still apply for the Free Hit delivery however any stationary fielders inside the 15 yard markings may retreat to those markings provided they stay on the same line to the stumps. The wicket-keeper counts as a fielder and may not change his position. Any ball that passes (or would have passed) above head height of the batsman standing upright at the crease is a No ball. 10 Wides. Umpires are expected to adopt a very strict and consistent interpretation on wide deliveries. Any ball passing down the leg side of both the batsman and the stumps is a wide (the leg side being determined by the batsman s stance when the bowler starts his run-up). Any ball passing outside the offside pitch marking is a wide unless the batsman makes a significant movement to the offside and brings it clearly into reach. Switch-hitting: Where the batsman does not reverse the positioning of his feet, but merely switches hands on the bat to attempt a switch hit, then the criteria for a wide remain unchanged, the umpires will use the leg stump and the offside wide guideline as the basis for making any decision on whether wide should be called. However, where the batsman does reverse his feet, he has effectively changed from a right-handed batsman to a left-handed one (or vice versa), and in this situation, the off-side wide guideline marking should be used on both sides of the wicket. It is NOT a wide if the ball passes between the batsman and the wicket. 11 Bouncers and Beamers. A short-pitched ball (bouncer) is one that passes or would have passed over shoulder height of the batsman standing upright at the crease (whether or not the striker makes contact with the ball). Only one such delivery is permitted per over and the bowlers end umpire should indicate to both sides and his colleague when such a delivery has been delivered. If this limit is exceeded, this is unfair and the umpire will call and signal No Ball and warnings with regard to dangerous bowling should be implemented. Any high full pitch ball (beamer) which passes or would have passed above waist height of the striker standing upright at the crease (whether or not he makes contact with the ball) shall be called and signalled No Ball by the bowlers end umpire. If the high full pitched ball is not slow, it shall be deemed dangerous, the first warning for this shall also be the final warning Doc 4 - (DL) 50 Over Match Guidance Notes Premier and First Division clean.doc 5

13 Table A Overs still to be bowled in the match after an interruption (after the golden half hour has been used up and after adjusting for the time required for the interval between innings). Time till Close Total overs Time till Close Total overs of Play (adjust- still to be of Play (adjust- still to be ed for interval) bowled ed for interval) bowled Doc 4 - (DL) 50 Over Match Guidance Notes Premier and First Division clean.doc 6

14 The Ryman Surrey Championship Divisions 2, 3 and 4 50 Over Matches Umpires Guidance Notes 1 Playing times. Matches in this format start at 1200 noon. Matches in Rounds 17 and 18 will start at 1130 am. Matches are limited overs 50 overs per side (maximum 10 overs per bowler). The first 30 minutes of lost playing time, whether prior to the actual start, or once the match has started, on a cumulative basis are ignored before any changes in the number of overs to be faced in either innings are calculated. This is known as the golden half-hour. Whenever the number of overs in an innings is revised, then the maximum for each bowler is also revised. The number of overs in the innings should be divided by 5 for each bowler s maximum, with any remaining overs allocated by giving 1extra over to the minimum number of bowlers required to use all the overs. This is recalculated after each interruption and revision of the total overs in the innings. If after such a recalculation, a bowler has already bowled more than the new maximum overs per bowler, this is ignored and a bowler will complete a part over, even if he has already bowled more than his recalculated maximum.. 2 Delayed start to the match. If the match cannot be started on time, then, once the golden half hour has been used up, the number of overs should be re-arranged so that both teams have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs (minimum 20 overs each team). In consultation with the captains, the calculation of the number of overs to be bowled is based on the playing time lost (allowing for the golden half hour), calculated at 1 over per side for every 7.6 minutes lost. In addition, the interval should be reduced (from the usual 30 minutes) by 5 minutes in batches of overs as indicated below. The table below calculates the overs to be bowled by reference to the time until the Scheduled Close of Play and allows for the length of the interval shown - if the interval is agreed to be a different length, this may require a recalculation of the overs to be bowled. The minimum interval is 10 minutes. Time till Close of Play Total overs to be bowled Interval minutes 100 (50 per side) 30 minutes minutes 98 (49 per side) 30 minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes Doc 5-50 Over Match Guidance Notes Divisions TwoThree and Four clean.doc 1

15 minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes 154 minutes or less Match abandoned The latest time a match scheduled to start at 12 noon, can start is 4.45pm (4.15pm in Rounds 17 and 18). For example: The start is delayed by 90 minutes (to 13.30), the first 30 minutes lost are ignored and the time remaining to the Scheduled Close of Play (19.20) is 350 minutes. From the table above, both sides are allocated 43 overs and the interval reduced to 25 minutes. 3. Interruptions once play has commenced. If play is interrupted during the first innings, and the golden half hour has been used up, the side batting first will still be allocated all of the overs agreed at the commencement of that innings (i.e. 50 overs or less if there was a late start). Any loss of overs due to an interruption after the match has started will be deducted from the second innings only. If play is interrupted during the first innings, and the golden half hour has been used up, then the umpires shall revise the number of overs in the match according to the playing time remaining in the match at the rate of 1 over for every 3.8 minutes until the Scheduled Close of Play, and allowing for the duration of the interval. Table A should be used for this purpose with the umpires calculating the number of minutes from the restart after an interruption until the Scheduled Close of Play and deducting the duration of the interval. If the interruption occurs during an over, the part over must be completed prior to the revised overs being bowled. If the revised total number of overs for the second innings falls below 20, then the match is abandoned. If play is interrupted during the second innings, and the golden half hour has been used up, then the umpires shall revise the number of overs in the second innings according to the playing time remaining in the match at the rate of 1 over for every 3.8 minutes. Table A should be used for this purpose with the umpires calculating the number of minutes from the restart after an interruption until the Close of Play. If the interruption occurs during an over, the time to complete the over is ignored in these calculations, but this part over must be completed prior to the revised number of overs being bowled. If the revised total number of overs for the second innings falls below 20, then the match is abandoned Doc 5-50 Over Match Guidance Notes Divisions TwoThree and Four clean.doc 2

16 Worked example: The start is delayed by 90 minutes (to 13.30), the first 30 minutes lost are ignored and from the table (in 2) above, both sides are allocated 43 overs and the interval reduced to 25 minutes. During the first innings, after 11.3 overs have been bowled, there is an interruption, and the umpires decide that play will resume at and the length of the interval will be reduced further to 20 minutes. From to is 270 minutes - with 20 minutes for the interval that means playing time remaining of 250 minutes. From Table A there is time for a further 66 overs to be bowled in the match together with the 11.3 overs already bowled this means a match of 78 overs, consisting of a 43 over first innings (as determined at the start of play) and a 35 over second innings. The second innings target score will be determined by run-rate calculated to 2 decimal places. In this example, assuming a score of 250 in the first innings, this will be: First innings runs scored 250 Overs allotted at start of match 43 Run rate in first innings (250/43) 5.81 Overs allocated at beginning of second innings 35 Difference in allocated overs (43 35) 8 Difference x 1.2 (8 x 1.2) 9.6 Run rate for team batting second (( ) x 5.81 x 1/100) 6.37 The initial target score for the second innings of 35 overs is therefore; 35 x 6.37 = = 223 to win and 222 to tie (fractions of a run are ignored) If there is another interruption in the second innings after 17.5 overs have been bowled and the umpires decide that play can restart at 18.40, then there is now 40 minutes of playing time remaining. From Table A, there is time for a further 11 overs to be bowled, and so the second innings will now be for a total of 29 overs (17.5 overs already bowled plus the odd ball and then 11 further overs) The revised target score for the second innings (after the 2 nd innings interruption) is therefore; 29 x 6.37 = = 185 to win and 184 to tie (fractions of a run are ignored) Note that the target run rate for the second innings remains unchanged, once determined at the start of the second innings. Remember that this is a limited overs match and the Scheduled Close of Play is there only as a tool to determine how many overs shall be bowled in the match following interruptions. Time is called when the determined number of overs in the second innings have been bowled, irrespective of the Scheduled Close of Play.. NOTE THAT THERE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 20 OVERS AVAILABLE FOR EACH SIDE TO BAT. Once this is not possible the match is abandoned Doc 5-50 Over Match Guidance Notes Divisions TwoThree and Four clean.doc 3

17 4 Restriction on Field Placements. Where the number of overs bowled in one or both innings have to be reduced, the number of overs of fielding restrictions shall also be reduced as shown below. Total overs in innings Overs for which restrictions apply However, please note that where there is a suspension of play during the innings of the team batting second, the aim will be to retain the fielding restrictions for the same proportion of the second innings that they were maintained for the first innings (fractions to be ignored) and not the same number of overs as in the first innings. In the examples above a 43 over innings will have 13 overs of restrictions and a 29 over innings only 9 overs of restrictions. If the second innings is interrupted then the number of overs of restrictions may be further reduced. For example if the second innings was interrupted after just 5.4 overs, and following the restart, the innings was reduced to 25 overs with 8 overs of restrictions then only a further 2.2 overs of restrictions will be required. If the innings has been interrupted after 8.4 overs, then the restrictions will be lifted immediately upon restart, since more than 8 overs have already been bowled. During the overs with fielding restrictions, there must be no more than 2 fielders outside the 30 yard circle, and at least 2 stationary fielders inside the 15 yard markings or in conventional slip or gully positions. At all other times in the innings there must be no more than 5 fielders outside the 30 yard circle. At no time in either innings may there be more than 5 fielders on the leg side. Note it is the policy of the Panel NOT to advise captains or fielders that they may be in breach of the fielding restrictions. In the event of an infringement of any of the above fielding restrictions, the umpire at the striker s end shall call and signal No Ball. If the striker believes that there has been an infringement of the fielding restrictions which was not called by the umpire, then, once the ball is dead, he may draw it to the attention of the striker s end umpire. If he is able to verify the breach, he shall call and signal No Ball, if not play shall resume, he shall confirm that the events of that delivery remain unchanged Doc 5-50 Over Match Guidance Notes Divisions TwoThree and Four clean.doc 4

18 5 Interruptions. Before restarting after any interruption the umpires must inform both captains and scorers of the revised number of overs for each innings, the revised number of overs per bowler and the revised number of Powerplay overs (if relevant). 6 Slow play. It may be necessary to extend either innings beyond the scheduled finish time or rescheduled finish time (if play had been suspended during the innings). Time allowances can be made during an innings for delays which are not caused by or under the control of the fielding side. Drinks intervals agreed before the innings starts shall be given a time allowance up to a maximum of 5 minutes. You should always consult your colleague as soon as you think an allowance should be made and, if agreed, advise both sides immediately of the allowance and the new target finish time. Allowances should not be made where you or your colleague consider that the fielding side could have prevented the delay(s). It is your judgment what constitutes slow play and whether it is the fielding side which is responsible. Please apply Law 43 use your common sense. The fielding side must be ready to bowl the last over of the innings by the target finish time (after all allowances). If not, once the finish time has been reached, then once the ball is dead, the umpires shall award 6 Penalty Runs to the batting side for each complete over that is still left to be bowled. The innings shall then be completed. Over rate penalties only apply to innings of 25 overs or more and in any innings which has been interrupted, the fielding side will be given one over s leeway. 7 No Balls and Free Hits. Where a No Ball (penalty of 1 run) is a result of a front-foot or back foot infringement, when the ball is dead and after giving all signals relating to that delivery, the umpire shall also signal a Free Hit by extending one arm upwards and moving it in a circular motion. For the Free Hit delivery the striker can only be dismissed under the circumstances that apply for a No Ball. If the Free Hit delivery is itself not legitimate, then the next delivery becomes a Free Hit and the signal should be repeated. Otherwise the Free Hit delivery counts as one in the over. Note that if a free Hit delivery is judged to be a Wide then the batsman cannot be Stumped or Hit Wicket because it is a Free Hit. Field changes are not permitted for a Free Hit delivery unless there is a change of striker. Any fielding restrictions in place at the time will still apply for the Free Hit delivery however any stationary fielders inside the 15 yard markings may retreat to those markings provided they stay on the same line to the stumps. The wicket-keeper counts as a fielder and may not change his position. Any ball that passes (or would have passed) above head height of the batsman standing upright at the crease is a No ball Doc 5-50 Over Match Guidance Notes Divisions TwoThree and Four clean.doc 5

19 8 Wides. Umpires are expected to adopt a very strict and consistent interpretation on wide deliveries. Any ball passing down the leg side of both the batsman and the stumps is a wide (the leg side being determined by the batsman s stance when the bowler starts his run-up). Any ball passing outside the offside pitch marking is a wide unless the batsman makes a significant movement to the offside and brings it clearly into reach. Switch-hitting: Where the batsman does not reverse the positioning of his feet, but merely switches hands on the bat to attempt a switch hit, then the criteria for a wide remain unchanged, the umpires will use the leg stump and the offside wide guideline as the basis for making any decision on whether wide should be called. However, where the batsman does reverse his feet, he has effectively changed from a right-handed batsman to a left-handed one (or vice versa), and in this situation, the off-side wide guideline marking should be used on both sides of the wicket. It is NOT a wide if the ball passes between the batsman and the wicket. 9 Bouncers and Beamers. A short-pitched ball (bouncer) is one that passes or would have passed over shoulder height of the batsman standing upright at the crease (whether or not the striker makes contact with the ball). Only one such delivery is permitted per over and the bowlers end umpire should indicate to both sides and his colleague when such a delivery has been delivered. If this limit is exceeded, this is unfair and the umpire will call and signal No Ball and warnings with regard to dangerous bowling should be implemented. Any high full pitch ball (beamer) which passes or would have passed above waist height of the striker standing upright at the crease (whether or not he makes contact with the ball) shall be called and signalled No Ball by the bowlers end umpire. If the high full pitched ball is not slow, it shall be deemed dangerous, the first warning for this shall also be the final warning Doc 5-50 Over Match Guidance Notes Divisions TwoThree and Four clean.doc 6

20 Table A Overs still to be bowled in the match after an interruption (after the golden half hour has been used up and after adjusting for the time required for the interval between innings). Time till Close Total overs Time till Close Total overs of Play (adjust- still to be of Play (adjust- still to be ed for interval) bowled ed for interval) bowled Doc 5-50 Over Match Guidance Notes Divisions TwoThree and Four clean.doc 7

21 Premier and First Division Time matches- Number of Overs Start not Late and neither Innings Interrupted 1. The minimum number of overs in an uninterrupted match that does not have a late start is 120 overs. 2. The maximum number of overs available to the side batting first is To avoid a slow over rate penalty the side bowling first would need to bowl the maximum of 66 overs in 232 minutes i.e. by 3.57 pm (without any time allowances). If the maximum number of overs has not been bowled by 3.57 pm, extra time will be played to complete those 66 overs. 4. At the conclusion of the first innings the Umpires will calculate the minimum number of overs for the second innings. This is whichever is the greatest of: a) 54 overs, b) the number of overs required to make a total of 120 overs in the match, or c) the number of overs calculated using Table 1 (i.e. by dividing the remaining playing time by 17 per hour and rounding up). and both captains and the scorers must be informed of that calculated minimum number of overs and the time by which they must be bowled to avoid a slow over rate penalty in the second innings. For example, the first innings was declared after 63.4 overs at 3:52. A partially completed over in the first innings counts as a whole over for the purposes of calculating the minimum overs in the second innings (i.e overs = 64 overs). The playing time remaining is 193 minutes (which is time for 55 overs) but the minimum number of overs in the match is 120 so the minimum overs for the second innings becomes 56 overs ( = 56) with 197 minutes in which they are to be bowled to avoid a slow over rate penalty. There is no slow over rate penalty when an innings lasts for less than 2.5 hours. 5. Close of play is 7:40 but extra time will be played if necessary to complete the minimum overs for the second innings. For example, a second innings of 54 overs starts at 4:27 due to delays during the full 66 over first innings, leaving 168 minutes until the normal finish time of 7:40. Using Table 2, the allowance for the second innings of 54 overs is 190 minutes and the side bowling second will have until 8:02 to bowl those overs without penalty. However, the match will be concluded at 7:40 or when the 54 overs have been bowled (whichever happens later) and not necessarily at 8: If the minimum number of overs for the second innings calculated at paragraph 4 above is reached before 7:40 the match will continue until 7: Doc 6 Time matches - Premier and First Division clean.doc 1

22 Premier and First Division time matches Number of Overs Late Start 1. Overs will be deducted in a late start in accordance with the Guide on Late Starts. Note that the recalculated overs are a maximum for the side batting first and a minimum for the side batting second. 2. The Guide on Late Starts shows the time in which the recalculated maximum overs should be bowled to avoid a slow over rate penalty for the side bowling first. It will also show the recalculated minimum overs in the match and the recalculated minimum overs in the second innings. Both captains and the scorers must be informed of these recalculations. 3. The match will be treated as abandoned if it cannot start within 180 minutes (before 3:05). Note that the lunch interval is not included in that calculation. 4. In the event of a late start, Umpires are to decide whether it is appropriate to set revised times for the lunch or tea interval if it were decided to set revised times it would be normal to arrange as equal playing times as possible for each session of play. 5. At the conclusion of the first innings the Umpires will recalculate the minimum number of overs available to the side batting second. This is whichever is the greatest of: a) the number calculated earlier in accordance with the Guide on Late Starts, b) the number required to make the total overs equal to the revised minimum number of overs in the match calculated from the Guide on Late Starts, or c) the number of overs calculated using Table 1 (i.e. by dividing the remaining minutes of playing time by 17 overs per hour and rounding up). and both captains and the scorers must be informed of that calculated minimum number of overs and the time by which they must be bowled to avoid a slow over rate penalty for the side bowling second calculated using Table Close of play is 7:40 but extra time will be played if necessary to complete the minimum overs for the second innings calculated at paragraph 5 above. If that minimum is reached before 7:40 the match will continue until 7: Doc 6 Time matches - Premier and First Division clean.doc 2