Sandwell Cricket League

2011 HANDBOOK
www.sandwellcricket.co.uk
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SANDWELL & DISTRICT CRICKET LEAGUE
(Founded 1983)
OFFICIALS 2011

CHAIRMAN:
Mr. M. A. Miah B. Ed (Hons)
108 Stamford Road
Handsworth
Birmingham
B20 3 PR.
Tel: 07958 216 921

LEAGUE and FIXTURE SECRETARY:

Mr. Omar Chaudhrey
33 The Broadway
Perry Barr
Birmingham B20 .
Tel: 07921 841 924

TREASURER/ACCOUNTANT:
SK Accountancy Services
www.skaccounts.co.uk

UMPIRERS REPRESENTATIVE:
Mr Suresh Patel
80 Oakley Avenue
Tipton
West Midlands
DY4 0PR.
0121 557 8197

We can also be found on:

www.facebook.com/cricketsandwell
www.twitter.com/cricketsandwell
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 SANDWELL & DISTRICT CRICKET LEAGUE
PREMIER DIVISION

DADYAL STARS ICD

TANZEEL REHMAN MOHAMMED AMIN
TEL: 07590 382 474 TEL: 07976 883 769
LORDSWOOD GIRLS SCHOOL VICTORIA PARK PITCH 2
KNIGHTLOW ROAD, HARBOURNE VICTORIA ROAD
BIRMINGHAM, B17 8QB TIPTON DY4 8SW

ALP C.C PHONEIX STARS

ARSHAD FARUKI GHULAM FAROOQ
TEL: 07791681941 TEL: 07882 534 882
WEST SMETHWICK PARK PITCH 1 WEST SMETHWICK PARK PITCH 1
WEST PARK ROAD WEST PARK ROAD
SMETHWICK B67 7JH SMETHWICK B67 7JH

TIPTON XI DUDLEY XI
MURTAZA BUTT OHMAIR QAYYUM
TEL: 07958 021 315 TEL: 07870 519 527
VICTORIA PARK PITCH 1 LORDSWOOD GIRLS SCHOOL
VICTORIA ROAD KNIGHTLOW ROAD, HARBOURNE
TIPTON DY4 8SW BIRMINGHAM, B17 8QB

OMEGA C.C WALSALL YMF 1

JAYESH PATEL MOHAMMED SAGHEEM
TEL: 07717 874 986
TEL: 07958 372 226
Left Hand Side of the Grange, Junction
RED HOUSE PARK of Sutton Road & the Crescent.
CORNER OF NEWTON ROAD & Walsall Arboretum,
PAGES LANE. SCOTT ARMS Walsall,
B43 6BW WS5 3AG

Both Teams are to TEXT in results ON THE SAME DAY TO THE

LEAGUE SECRETARY ON 07921 841 924, BY 10.30 PM.
Failure to do so will result in 10 point deduction and a fine.

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 SANDWELL & DISTRICT CRICKET LEAGUE
DIVISION 1
PAKHTOON XI HYC
MOHAMMED KAMRAN KAMRAN SHAH
TEL: 07572 452 425 TEL: 07779 275 091
VICTORIA PARK WEST SMETHWICK PARK PITCH 2
HIGH STREET - ENTRANCE AT WEST PARK ROAD
SUFFRAGE STREET SMETHWICK
SMETHWICK B67 7JH
B66 3QB

GREENPARK XI CRICKETS XI
SOHAIB AHMED LIAQUAT HUSSAIN
TEL: 07862 715 431 TEL: 07931 200 647
VICTORIA PARK PITCH 1 WEST SMETHWICK PARK PITCH 2
VICTORIA ROAD WEST PARK ROAD
TIPTON DY4 8SW SMETHWICK B67 7JH

SUPERSTARS SPARKHILL C.C

SAEED REHMAN NASH KHAN
TEL: 07915 048 338 TEL: 07976 739 466
BARNFORD HILL PARK OPPSITE VICTORIA PARK
OLDBURY COLLEGE OF SPORT, HIGH STREET - ENTRANCE AT
MOAT ROAD, OLDBURY B68 8EB SUFFRAGE STREET SMETHWICK
B66 3QB

Both Teams are to TEXT in results ON THE SAME DAY TO THE

LEAGUE SECRETARY ON 07921 841 924, BY 10.30 PM.
Failure to do so will result in 10 point deduction and a fine.

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 SANDWELL & DISTRICT CRICKET LEAGUE
DIVISION 2

MIDLAND LANKANS SENSA STARS

KAMAL SIRIWARDHANA SAJID MAHMOOD
TEL: 07825 996 680 TEL: 07587 479 745
VICTORIA PARK PITCH 1 OLDBURY COLLEGE OF SPORT
VICTORIA ROAD MOAT ROAD,
TIPTON DY4 8SW OLDBURY B68 8EB

SHAKESPEARE C.C ASTONS’S FINEST

BASH BASHIR ARFAN LATIF
TEL: 07980 997 817 TEL: 07776 397 924
RSA ACADEMY RSA ACADEMY
BILSTON ROAD BILSTON ROAD
TIPTON DY4 0BZ TIPTON DY4 0BZ

WALSALL YMF 2 ASTON XI STARS

MOHAMMED SAGHEEM LOKMAN HAKIM
TEL: 07717 874 986 TEL: 07917 132 403
Left Hand Side of the Grange, Junction RED HOUSE PARK
of Sutton Road & the Crescent. CORNER OF NEWTON ROAD & PAGES
Walsall Arboretum,
LANE. SCOTT ARMS
Walsall,
B43 6BW
WS5 3AG

Both Teams are to TEXT in results ON THE SAME DAY TO THE

LEAGUE SECRETARY ON 07921 841 924, BY 10.30 PM.
Failure to do so will result in 10 point deduction and a fine.

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 SANDWELL & DISTRICT CRICKET LEAGUE
DIVISION 3

MUGHAL XI KASHMIR C.C

AQIB NADEEM
TEL: 07740 844 709
BARNFORD HILL PARK OPPSITE
OLDBURY COLLEGE OF SPORT,
MOAT ROAD, OLDBURY B68 8EB
OMAR SADIQUE
TEL: 07846 081 754
HYDES ROAD PLAYING FIELDS, HYDES
ROAD, WEDNESBURY, WS10 0DR,
OPPOSITE WODESBOROUGH
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE

OCEANS XI UNITY C.C

SAQIB BIN TAJ
TEL: 07746 703 795
OLDBURY COLLEGE OF SPORT
MOAT ROAD,
OLDBURY B68 8EB
BODRUL CHOUDHURY
TEL: 07984 876 202
HYDES ROAD PLAYING FIELDS, HYDES
ROAD, WEDNESBURY, WS10 0DR,
OPPOSITE WODESBOROUGH
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE

CHOUHAN XI
HARWINDER CHOUHAN
TEL :07727 681 684
HYDES ROAD PLAYING FIELDS, HYDES
ROAD, WEDNESBURY, WS10 0DR,
OPPOSITE WODESBOROUGH
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE
PUNJAB XI
AVTAR SINGH
TEL :07944 396 900
HYDES ROAD PLAYING FIELDS, HYDES
ROAD, WEDNESBURY, WS10 0DR,
OPPOSITE WODESBOROUGH
COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE

SPARE PITCHES WE MAY USE SPARE PITCHES WE MAY USE

Himley Cricket Club- THIMBLEMILL RECREATION & ENTER-
TAINMENT CENTRE
Stourbbridge Road
THIMBLEMILL ROAD
Kingswinford, Himley SMETHWICK
Staffordshire, DY3 4LB WEST MIDLANDS
B67 6NR

Both Teams are to TEXT in results ON THE SAME DAY TO THE

LEAGUE SECRETARY ON 07921 841 924, BY 10.30 PM.
Failure to do so will result in 10 point deduction and a fine.

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 AN OPENING MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY/
CHAIRMAN

It is a great honor to write this year's handbook. This league has been
running for past 30 years, serving the needs for grass roots cricket for all
the communities in Sandwell and the surrounding areas.

I would like to formally welcome all of you cricket lovers to the

forthcoming season and wish you all the best of luck for the season a head.
Cricket is a gentleman game and to be played as such that, at the end of the
game, we can hold our heads up high and leave the cricket square with
pride and dignity, knowing we have given 101% and attained the respect of
all concerned.

As you are aware the committee is elected from your midst, job undertaken
by them are invaluable. I would urge you all to support the decision made
by the committee and make this as successful as all previous seasons.

This years rules, regulations and the layout have been comprehensively
revised, so please take the time to familiarize yourself with the new rules.
The changes to the rules are to eliminate problem encountered in the
previous seasons.

Finally I cannot reiterate how important discipline and respect for others. I
would urge all clubs to exercise restraint and self-discipline, no matter what
situation they find themselves in.

The committee will act on all instances of indiscipline and will punish
offending clubs, no matter who they are.

Last but not least; Cricket is not a matter of life and

death, it is just a game so go out there and ENJOY
YOUR CRICKET!!!

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The Basic Rules of Cricket

Cricket is played with two teams of eleven, with two umpires (referees) on an
oval shaped field. The size of the field varies, but generally has a diameter of
around 200 meters. A cricket bat is oblong shaped with a narrow handle. A full-
sized bat is around 90 centimetres in length. A cricket ball is made of cork and
covered with leather, and is then stitched up. A ball weighs around 10 ounces.
In the middle of the field is what is known as a pitch. A pitch is a hard, flat strip of
dry ground around 18 meters long. Two batsmen are at the pitch at a time, both
at different ends, with one facing the delivery of the ball from the bowler. The
bowler runs up to the pitch where he bowls the ball over arm with a straight arm.
Teams score by getting runs. A run is completed when a batsman hits the ball
and then runs to the other end of the cricket pitch, getting past the crease. The
non striking batsman has to run to the opposite end as well. The batsman can
run as many times as they like, but the batsmen can get out if their stumps are
hit with the ball by a fielder before the batsman reaches the crease. The stumps
are three sticks of equal size measuring around 90 centimetres tall with 5 centi-
metres separating them. Bails (small pieces of wood) are balanced on top of the
stumps.
Other ways runs can be scored are by hitting boundaries. Boundaries are scored
when the ball is hit and touches or goes past the outer edge of the field. Four
runs are scored when the batsmen hits the ball and the ball hits the ground be-
fore reaching the outer edge of the boundary, and six runs are scored when the
ball is hit and goes over the boundary without touching the ground. Runs can
also be scored in the following ways: No balls, when the bowler oversteps the
crease, bowls in a dangerous manner or incorrectly. A no ball is worth one run. A
wide is scored when the ball goes outside the line of the pitch before coming in
line with the batsman. This is also worth one run. A leg bye is scored when the
ball hits the batsman but doesn’t contact his bat and then proceeds to run. A bye
is scored when the batsman runs without the ball coming into contact with the
batsman or his bat, and then runs.
The fielding team can get the batsman out in several ways, by 1) catching him
out. This is done when the batsman hits the ball with his bat and a fielder
catches the ball on the full (without bouncing). By 2) bowling him out. This hap-
pens when the bowler bowls the ball and the ball strikes the batsman’s stumps
or bails. By 3) leg before wicket, or LBW. This happens when the bowler bowls it
and the stumps being hit by the ball are prevented when the batsman’s leg gets
in the way. By 4) stumped, when the batsman comes forward to hit the hit but
steps out of his crease, misses the ball and the fielder behind the stumps col-
lects the ball hits the stumps before the batsman gets back behind his crease.
By 5) run out, when the batsman attempts to score a run but has his stumps hit
by the ball before he reaches the other crease. By 6) Hit wicket, when the bats-
man hits his own stumps while trying to hit the ball. By 7) retired, when the bats-
man voluntarily decides to finish his innings, and 8) timed out, when the next
batsman doesn't appear on the pitch within three minutes of the last batsman
getting out.

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Each team has one innings. This innings can last anything from 20 overs (a series
of 6 bowls by a bowler) to an unlimited over match. Most one day matches are
played with each side having 50 over's (or 300 balls). If 10 of a team's batsman
are out, the innings ends there regardless of how many balls are left to be bowled.
The team that scores the most runs in their innings is the team that wins.

Spirit of cricket by Omar Chaudhrey League Secretary

Cricket is a game that owes much of it’s unique appeal to

the fact that it should be played not only within the laws,
but also within the Spirit of the Game. Any action which is
seen to abuse this spirit causes injury to the game itself.
The major responsibility for ensuring the spirit of fair play
rests with the captains.

AND REMEMBER UMPIRES

DECISION IS FINAL.
SANDWELL CRICKET LEAGUE
WILL FINE/DISQUALIFY/DEDUCT
POINTS IF ANY PLAYER OR
TEAM IS FOUND TO
ABUSE OR SHOW
DIRESPECT TO THE UMPIRE

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 Sandwell & District Cricket League
Constitution
1. Name
That the League shell be known as the Sandwell & District Cricket League.
2. Object
The object of this league shall be to promote organized cricket in the
Sandwell Public Parks and Playing Fields and prevail upon the responsible
Authorities the necessity for maintaining facilities for the game to be
played at the highest standard.
3. Membership
a) The League shall be administered by a Management Committee as
provided by this Rule.
b) The Management Committee shall comprise of the following member
Chairman, Vice Chairman, League Secretary/Fixture, Secretary, Treasurer,
Accountant Umpires Representative, Cricket Sub-Committee Chairman and
a Divisional Representative from each division.
c) The management Committee may invite further clubs to be admitted to
membership of the League.
d) Nomination of Management Committee members shall be made by notice in
writing to the League Secretary signed by the Chairman or Secretary of the
nominating Club at least 7 days prior to the general meeting. The
committee member so nominated and elected in accordance with sub-
clause.
e) Hereof shall remain in office for a period of 12 months unless he shall resign
by notice in writing to the League Secretary or the nominating Club with
draws its support.
f) At its first meeting following election the Management Committee may elect
a President for the forthcoming year. The Management Committee also
have the power to co-opt membership as necessary to conduct the league's
affairs.
g) At a meeting of the Management Committee a quorum shall be five. At the

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 Sub-Committee a quorum shall be three.
h) At every meeting of the Management Committee and Sub-Committee the
Chairman of the meeting shall have a second or casting vote.
4. Membership to the League shall be open to:
(i) Cricket Clubs registered to play cricket on sites under the authority of the
Sandwell Leisure and Amenities Department.
(ii) Cricket Clubs with private facilities within reasonable distance from the
boundary of the West Midlands.
(iii) Qualifying and Qualified Umpires.
NB. NO PROFESSIONAL CRICKET PLAYERS MAY PLAY FOR CLUBS IN
THIS LEAGUE
5. General Meeting
a) Notice of the Annual General Meeting shall be given in writing to all member
clubs by the League Secretary at least 28 days prior to the Annual General
Meeting.
b) The Annual General Meeting shall be held in November each year at a time
and place to be fixed by the Management Committee for the following
purposes:
i) To receive from the Management Committee a general report of the
preceding year's activities.
ii) To receive from the Management Committee a financial statement for the
year to the preceding 30th September.
iii) To fix the membership subscription for the ensuring year.
iv) To elect the Management Committee members for the ensuring year in
accordance with Rule 4.
c) A special General Meeting may also be called upon the requisition of any six
member clubs, in writing to the League Secretary, stating the purpose for
which the meeting is requested. A Special General Meeting may also be
called by the majority of the Management Committee. In either case the
meeting shall take place within 28 days of the requisition and member clubs
shall receive at least 14 days notice of such a meeting and a proposed
agenda.
d) At every General Meeting each Club shall be entitled to be represented by

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 two persons. All persons so present shall be entitled to speak at a General
Meeting but on any resolution each member Club represented shall only
have one vote.
e) At every General Meeting the Chairman of the management Committee shall
take the Chair, but if he is not present, a Chairman of the Meeting shall be
appointed from amongst the members of the Management Committee in
attendance.
f) During business year (January to December) any Club not represented at a
General League Meeting shall be fined £10.00 for one missed meeting,
£10.00 plus 5 points deducted for a second. In the event of a third missed
meeting that year, the team will be expelled from the League.
g) In case of an equality of votes, the chairman of a General Meeting shall have
a second or casting vote.
h) At every General Meeting the quorum shall be 13 Clubs represented.
6. Cancellation of Membership
a) A club shall cease to be a member of the League if:
i) It shall terminate its membership by notice in writing signed by its Chairman
or Secretary to the Administrator to be received no later than 30th July
preceding the season end at which the club wishes to resign, or
ii) It shall be expelled from membership by the Management Committee for
gross misconduct.
iii) In the event of closure of the League and cessation of its activities, all
monies remaining after final accounting and taxation will be donated for
charitable purpose at the request of the League.
7. Management Committee
a) The league shall be administered by a management committee as provided
by this Rules.
b) The management committee comprised of the following members- Chair
man, League/Fixture Secretary, Treasurer, Public Relations Officer, Umpire's
Representative as well as Representative from each member Club.
c) The management committee members shall be elected by a majority of those
present at the AGM.
8. Disciplinary Committee

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a) For all areas of the League activities, the Disciplinary Committee shall have
full power to inflict such penalties on both Clubs and Players as they
shall see fit. Their decision shall be final and by way of example, and not
definition, such penalties may either be a fine, deduction of points, suspen
sion or expulsion from the League or any combination of them, and the
amount of any fine, the number of points deducted or period of suspension
shall be final.

b) The Player and/or the Secretary of the club against whom any complaint
has been made shall be notified in writing of the complaint and shall be
advised that in the event of the complaint being sustained the Committee
may act in reliance of its power as contained in this rule:-
i) Shall be notified of the date, place and the time when the Committee shall
consider the complaint and shall be entitled to attend and listen to all
evidence given in support of the complaint, to question any person giving
any such evidence, to call evidence on behalf of and to address the
Committee and comment on all points raised. Any team having a complaint
or grievance must notify the League Secretary and the other team
concerned in writing at least seven days prior to the next League meeting,
so that the matter can be discussed and the Committee will decide the
issue.

Any incident/event/occurrence that is not

covered in this rule book, Sandwell Cricket
league reserves the right to make a ruling in
relation to the incident/event/occurrence at
any time.

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 Sandwell District Cricket League Rules
Revised January 2010

League Rules

1) The Manage Committee shall organize and administer a Saturday and

Sunday League.

2) All Teams are required to nominate 2 responsible individuals for the

application for membership form. In the event of the nominated
secretary declining to continue running the team in the future, the
only individuals who will be allowed to “take over” the team will be
nominated on the Application form, in that order.

3) The respective Leagues shall consist of Divisions made up of 6 to 8 Clubs

at the discretion of the Management Committee.

4) Matches will be arranged to be played on a Home and Away fixtures

between each Member Clubs within its respective Divisions.

5) Points will be awarded as follows:

Win: 20 points plus accrued bonus points (see 5c)

Tie: 10 points plus accrued bonus points (see 5a & 5b)

Lose: 0 points plus accrued bonus points (see 5a & 5b)

Game cancelled: 10 points

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 5a) Bonus Batting Points: For losing sides 1 batting point will be
awarded for each completed 25 runs over and above 50 runs scored in any
innings. For example:
75 runs 1pts A maximum of 5
100 runs 2pts batting points can
125 runs 3pts be obtained for any
150 runs 4pts losing side
175 runs 5pts

5b) Bonus Bowling Points: For losing sides 1 bowling point will be awarded
for every 2 wickets taken. For example:
2 wickets 1pts A maximum of 5
4 wickets 2pts bowling points can
6 wickets 3pts be obtained for any
8 wickets 4pts losing side
10 wickets 5pts
In the case of bowling points, where teams batting are below strength, then the
maximum bowling points will be awarded to the side when the other side are all
out.
5c) Extra Bonus Points: 10 extra Bonus Points will be awarded for any
winning team scoring 200 or more runs in an innings and 5 extra bonus
points will be awarded for any winning team who bowl out the opposition for
50 runs or below. This will be a maximum of 10 extra bonus points in
any one game. This will be in addition to the 20 points given for winning a
match.

Teams batting second can gain an additional 10 bonus points by chasing

any score above 51 , at a rate greater than 6 runs per over.
(See Appendix 4 for further clarification).

PLEASE NOTE: if more than 10 over's are lost in any innings, due to bad
weather, then no bonus points will be given. i.e. any game which is 30
over’s or less in duration will only be played for a maximum of 20 points for
the game.
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5d) No ball/Wide—This will be scored as 1 run plus any runs scored. Only the
umpire at the bowlers end will be allowed to give no balls for shoulder or
waist height. The leg umpire will only judge run-out decisions. He/she will
not be able to call a no ball. The only exception to this rule is when there
are two official league umpires present, both of whom shall be allowed to
call no ball. ALL leg side balls shall be called a wide.

6) At the conclusion of the season the top team for each division shall be
promoted to the next highest division. The team at the bottom of each
division shall be regulated to the next lowest division. All this shall be done
at the discretion of Sandwell Cricket League. In the event of a number of
clubs having equal points, the final position of the clubs shall be decided
as follows:

A: The highest position shall be awarded to the team recording the most
league wins in the season.

B: If there is still equality the highest position shall be awarded to the team
recording the least losses in the season.

C: If there is still equality the highest position shall be awarded to the team
recording the most points in contests betweens the teams level on points.

D: If there is still equality the highest position shall be awarded to the team
recording the highest average run rate per wicket for the season. This shall
be calculated by adding the total number of runs scored by a team during
the season and dividing this figure by the number of wickets lost during the
season to give an average run rate per wicket for the season.

E: In the event that teams cannot be separated by A-D above lots will be
drawn to decide the winner.

7a) Teams shall play all fixtures on the date stated. If any team cannot fulfil a
fixture, they must notify the secretary 48 hrs in advance of fixture. In this
situation, 30 points will forfeited to the opposition and the defaulting team
shall be liable for £100.00 costs to be paid prior to next scheduled game.

7b) Any team which does not fulfil their match obligations for whatever reason,
with the exception of rule 7a above, shall be liable for £100.00 costs and
shall be subject to a £50.00 fine. In addition, 30 points will be awarded to
the opposition team. The same penalties will apply in instances where a
team refuses to play, walks off the pitch or refuses to complete a match
which has already started. All fees must be settled before next scheduled
game.

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8a) EVERY FIXTURE MUST HAVE A RESULT ON THE DAY.
(Subject to rule 12a). NO games will be re-arranged for any reason
Whatsoever. All teams must turn up at ground, no matter what the
conditions. Unless you receive a text from the League Secretary stating
otherwise. The League Secretary will only make this decision in
conjunction with the Parks Manager when playing conditions become a
safety concern.

8b) DECLARATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED.

Any team which declares a game shall automatically forfeit the game to
the opposition and shall be subject to disciplinary action.

8c) BOTH TEAMS MUST PROVIDE A SCORER FOR BOTH INNINGS.

It is the responsibility of both captains to ensure that the official scorers
accurately record the scoring. If a team cannot provide a scorer, when it is
fielding, then it MUST accept the score recorded by the scorer of the team
batting. In the event of a dispute in the score, the score recorded by the
team batting shall be deemed as the official score. It is the responsibility of
the team bowling to ensure that their scorer is sitting with the batting teams
scorer. All clubs must provide boundary markers and make sure the
boundary is visible from the batting crease. Failure to do so will result in a
deduction of 2 points.

9a) Both teams to decide the choice of innings by a “toss”, which will take
place at 2:00pm, providing the minimum number of players present is 8.
No team can nominate any substitute players for the purposes of the toss.
All players nominated at 2:00pm must have the required identification card
present and be wearing whites. It is the responsibility of the opposing
captain to verify this. Please note that if there are only 8 players present at
the “toss” then only 8 players can take to the field. You will NOT be able
to use substitutes as fielders. If you have nominated additional players
at the “toss” at 1:45pm and only these players will be allowed to play when
they arrive, providing they arrive within 30 minutes of the start of the game.
You cannot alter the nomination of players who arrive after 2:00pm. If any
player arrives after 30 minutes after the start of play then he/she will not be
allowed to play.

9b) All substitute players must be registered club members and must be
wearing cricket whites. ID cards must be available for verification by the
opposing captain and umpires if required. Substitute fielders are only
permitted in the event of an injury during the match. The umpire must
verify that the injury has actually occurred before a substitute can enter the
field of play. Substitutes will not be allowed for any reason, including rest
periods or bathroom breaks.
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9c) Whilst batting, if a player leaves the pitch for any reason including injury for
a total of more than 5 over's, then they can only return to bat at the fall of
the 6th wicket.

10) Play to commence at 2:00pm prompt. Play cannot commence unless at

least 8 players in the team are ready to take part at the scheduled start of
play. If any team is not ready to take the field by 2:00pm, either as the
batting or bowling side, then that team will face a reduction in the number
of over's it will face whilst batting. Any team not ready to take the field by
2:15pm shall forfeit the game to the opposing team.

11) The game will be 40 over's per side (the minimum number of over’s
necessary for a result to be obtained is 10 over's). No bowler may ball
more than 8 over’s in a match. A new SCL approved ball will be used in
both innings. Each innings must be completed within 2 hours and
45 minutes of starting. The first innings should be completed by 4:45pm, if
the innings started at 2:00pm. Each team should aim to bowl 15 over's per
hour. In the event of bad weather or any delay, if the match duration is
recalculated, then the two captains must also agree upon a time for when
the first innings and second innings will be completed. The onus will be on
the bowling side to complete the first innings on time. If the bowling side
fails to complete the allotted over's in the specified time, a record will be
made of the number of over’s bowled and the batting side will continue
their innings to a conclusion. When the second innings commences the
batting team will be limited to the number of over's bowled by the team
bowling first during the allotted time. The second innings should be
Completed by 7:45pm, if the innings started at 5:00pm. (i.e. 2 hours and
45 minutes of the start of the second innings). No second innings should
continue beyond this point. If all allotted over's have been bowled within
this time, then 2 runs per outstanding ball shall be deducted from the total
of the defaulting team and the team will face a fine of £100 plus a
deduction of 10 points.

12a) In the event of delayed start caused by bad weather. One over will be
deducted for every 4 minutes lost from that innings. (If there is a delay
caused by a team for whatever reason than rule 10 will apply and only the
defaulting team will lose over's from its innings). In case of bad weather,
the following will apply: (table 1)

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League/Cup/Shield No of over’s per Max no of over’s
Game Times innings per bowler
2:00pm 40 8
2:16pm 36 8

2:32pm 32 7
2:48pm 28 6
3:06pm 25 5
3:17pm 23 5
3:25pm 21 5
3:34pm 20 4
3:44pm 18 4
3:56pm 17 4
4:04pm 15 3
4:13pm 13 3
4:20pm 12 3
4:30pm 10 2
(i) These innings and duration of the game must be agreed upon by both
captains before the start of the game. Once a game duration has been
agreed upon, it must be completed. In addition, the completion time for the
first innings must also be agreed upon before the start of the game.

(ii) If a game is interrupted by bad weather, the number of over’s bowled by

any bowler will be taken into account when a recalculation of over’s is
made.

(iii) 4:45pm is the latest time a game can start, both teams must face a
minimum of 10 over's per innings.

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(v) If conditions do not permit play to start at 4:45pm both teams will receive
10 points each. The umpire will eligible to receive 50% of his/her fee.

12b) In the event of an innings being interrupted by bad weather, if the first
innings is interrupted by bad weather, an over will be deducted for every 4
minutes lost, i.e. If 20 minutes are lost to bad weather, then five over's will
be deducted from both innings. In the event of the second innings being
interrupted by bad weather the average run rate will be used as the basis
to determine the score needed to be obtained by the team batting second.
The average run rate shall be calculated by dividing the total number of
runs scored in the first innings divided by 40 over’s. For example, if the first
innings was 40 over’s and the score was 200, the average run rate would
be 5 runs per over. The score in the second innings would be calculated
as 5 (runs per over) multiplied by no of over’s, for example, 5 x 35= 175,
therefore 175 runs needed to win. No matter how many over’s are played
in the first innings, the total runs scored should always be divided by 40
over’s. (or whatever the number of over's to be played agreed by both
captains). The minimum number of over's necessary for a result to be
obtained is 10 over's. If 10 over’s are not achieved in both innings then 10
points will be shared by both teams.

13) A win is achieved by the side with the greater number of runs scored. If the
scores are level at the end of the match, then the result will be tied. In such
a scenario, the number of wickets taken or faster run rate will NOT apply.

14) Should any team withdraw or be thrown out of the league at any time, the
result of all games played (if any) shall be expunged and the team shall
forfeit all monies paid (to date). All fines levied on team should be
honoured within 72 hours. Defaulting teams may face immediate expulsion
form Sandwell Cricket League.

15) All players must be registered with SCL to a specific team before they can
represent the said club in SCL matches.

16) All players must produce their ID cards before the start of any game. Both
Captains must exchange ID cards for all players who are playing in the
game. It is the responsibility of each Captain to verify the ID of opposition
players. If there is any doubt as to the eligibility of a player, or suspicion of
card tampering then the card may be held back by a Captain, the umpire
should be made aware of this. The card must then be submitted to the
League secretary for investigation. This card must be submitted to league
within 72 hours of a game along with a complaint form. If evidence of card
tampering is discovered, the team shall automatically lose the game by
default, have 20 points deducted from its accrued league points total, and
be subject to the leagues disciplinary procedures. No team should withhold
opposition cards but for this reason.
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17) A player maybe transferred from one team to another, on the appropriate
form, only one source in a season and may not transfer back to his/her
original club. Such a transfer must be ratified by the Secretary of SCL, this
may involve compensation to departing team, and any costs associated
with admin costs as well as issuing new ID cards. A player may appeal to
the league in writing if he/she considers transfer to be unreasonably
Withheld.

18) Sandwell Cricket League will endeavour to appoint registered umpires to

officiate at each game. Umpire fees are:

League/Cup/ 20/20 If Rules state

Shield Games Competitions 50%
One £30.00 £25.00 £15.00
Umpire (£15.00 per team) (£12.50 per team) (£7.50 per team)

Two £60.00 £50.00 £30.00

Umpire (£30.00 per team) (£25.00 per team) (£15.00 per team)

Umpires fees shall be payable immediately following the conclusion of the

first innings. In the event of a dispute it is the responsibility of the home
side to pay the umpire. If the home side does not turn up then the away
side will pay the umpire in full and claim the monies back from the league.
If any team refuses to pay the umpire on the day will subject to the l
league disciplinary procedure.

19) Acceptance of Umpiring Decisions: The umpires decision is FINAL

and NON-NEGOTIABLE. No Player is allowed to question an umpires
decision. The umpire is authorised to report individual teams who show
any form of dissent. Any reported team and/or individual shall be
SUSPENDED immediately and the club fined. Both punishments are at the
discretion of the league. IT IS THE CAPTAINS RESPONSIBILITY TO
MAINTAIN ORDER WITHIN HIS/HER TEAM. In the event of such a
situation the umpire is authorised to call off the game and report this to the
league committee.

20) All players without cricket whites will not be allowed to participate in the
game. All coloured protective gear must be worn underneath the cricket
whites. If any team breaches this rule, they will suffer an automatic 10
points deduction and will be subject to league disciplinary.

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21) There is Strictly no smoking and/or taking of cigarettes and/or drugs on the
field of play by any player. Any player reported to the league will face
the league disciplinary procedure.

22a) If any team has a legitimate reason for protest, concerning any aspect of
the game, complaints must be made in writing with any evidence to the
SCL secretary for committee review within 72 hours on incident.

b) If any team, which is subject of a complaint, will be notified in writing by

the league secretary. Subsequently to lodge a defence against the
complaint this must be submitted in writing within 72 hours of being
notified. There will be no personal hearings.

c) The SCL disciplinary committee will adjudicate on the complaint and will
issue a final binding judgement on the matter. There are no grounds for
appeal on the judgement. Any issues arising from the judgement will be
dealt with solely by the disciplinary committee.

d) Any team which is banned or refused entry from the SCL will not be
allowed to reform under any circumstances or attempt to circumvent any
league decisions. We have details and photographs of all individuals
Registered to play for a club and we will take steps to stop teams reform
ing. We will only allow no more than 3 individuals from a banned or re
fused team to play together in one team. This subject to scrutiny by
league .

23) Pitch and outfield cleanliness. All teams are expected to keep the
pitch clean. It is responsibility of both teams to dispose of rubbish after the
completion of the game. Please use bins at the park or take rubbish with
you and dispose off site. Any associated pitch cleanliness costs levied at
the league by the city council will be passed onto teams.

24) Professional or semi professional players are not eligible to participate in

the Sandwell Cricket League. A professional player is defined as any
player who receives remuneration, monetary or otherwise for playing
cricket. In the case of any dispute regarding the eligibility of any player to
participate in the SCL, it is the responsibility of the complainant to provide
proof of the ineligibility or breach of SCL rules. The SCL committee will
only act after receipt of proof and will not operate on hearsay. All com
plaints must be made using standard league complaints procedures
(league rule 22a). Any individual or team found to be making malicious
complaints will be subjected to disciplinary procedures.
Should any team be found to be playing a professional cricketer (as
defined above) then that team shall be liable to a 20 point deduction, for
every game where the professional player participated, this is in addition to
an unlimited fine to be determined by committee.
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 SANDWELL
CHALLENGE CUP
All rules for this format of the game are the same as the league format
except for:

a) This is a single tie 40 over's knockout competition. Each over will consist of
6 balls. The draws will be made from Clubs of both divisions. The team
drawn first in each fixture will be the “Home Team”.
b) All Clubs will compete for the Cup. Clubs knocked out in the first round will
be entered into the Shield Competition. After the second round only the
winning Clubs will continue with the competition.
c) The League will provide balls, Umpires and Pitches for the each final in
the Knockout Cup/Shield Competition free of charge.
d) The cup/shield competition is only open to those players who are
registered to play in the league via their Clubs.
e) All players taking part in the semi-finals of the Cup/Shield must have
played in at least one of the prior rounds.
f) All players taking part in the finals of the Cup/Shield must have play in two
of the two prior rounds.
g) Clubs taking part in the finals must submit list of all players to the league
for verification against the list of registered players. No players may take
part if their identification has not been checked by the League.
h) Home teams to provide the wickets for the game.
I) A new ball will be used for each innings, provided by the batting side.
j) In the event of a delayed start caused by bad weather please refer to table
1 on page 19. A RESULT MUST BE ACHIEVED ON THE DAY.
K) The win is achieved by the side with the greater number of runs scored. If
the scores are level at the end of the match, then the result will be decided
by the following:
 The team losing the lesser number of wickets shall be the winner.
 If the result still cannot be determined then the winner shall be the team
with the higher score after 10 over's, or if still equal after 9 over's, or still
equal after the 8th over.
 If the result still cannot be determined, then a toss to decide the result will
take place. The “home” captain shall toss the coin.
 In the event of a game not starting a bowl out should be carried out. Put 3
stumps and bails into the ground. Each team will nominate four bowlers
each. The bowler will take his/her run up as usual. The team is allowed “8”
balls each, i.e. 2 per bowler. The team which hits the wicket the most wins.
If scores are level then “sudden death” should take place. Whoever misses
loses. The league reserves the right to choose toss or bowl out.
 SANDWELL SHIELD
All rules for this format of the game are the same as the league format
except for. Teams knocked out of the 1st round of Steve West Cup
Competition will automatically be placed into Mushtaqs Shield Competition

a) This is a single tie 40 over's knockout competition. Each over will consist of
6 balls. The draws will be made from Clubs of both divisions. The team
drawn first in each fixture will be the “Home Team”.
b) All Clubs will compete for the Cup. Clubs knocked out in the first round will
be entered into the Shield Competition. After the second round only the
winning Clubs will continue with the competition.
c) The League will provide balls, Umpires and Pitches for the each final in
the Knockout Cup/Shield Competition free of charge.
d) The cup/shield competition is only open to those players who are
registered to play in the league via their Clubs.
e) All players taking part in the semi-finals of the Cup/Shield must have
played in at least one of the prior rounds.
f) All players taking part in the finals of the Cup/Shield must have play in two
of the two prior rounds.
g) Clubs taking part in the finals must submit list of all players to the league
for verification against the list of registered players. No players may take
part if their identification has not been checked by the League.
h) Home teams to provide the wickets for the game.
I) A new ball will be used for each innings, provided by the batting side.
j) In the event of a delayed start caused by bad weather please refer to table
1 on page 19. A RESULT MUST BE ACHIEVED ON THE DAY.
K) The win is achieved by the side with the greater number of runs scored. If
the scores are level at the end of the match, then the result will be decided
by the following:
 The team losing the lesser number of wickets shall be the winner.
 If the result still cannot be determined then the winner shall be the team
with the higher score after 10 over's, or if still equal after 9 over's, or still
equal after the 8th over.
 If the result still cannot be determined, then a toss to decide the result will
take place. The “home” captain shall toss the coin.
 In the event of a game not starting a bowl out should be carried out. Put 3
stumps and bails into the ground. Each team will nominate four bowlers
each. The bowler will take his/her run up as usual. The team is allowed “8”
balls each, i.e. 2 per bowler. The team which hits the wicket the most wins.
If scores are level then “sudden death” should take place. Whoever misses
loses. The league reserves the right to choose toss or bowl out.
 Fountain Solicitors 20/20 CUP
All rules for this format of the game are the same as the league format
except for:

1) This is a 20 x 6 ball over knockout competition with a bowling limit of 4

over's per bowler. A new ball will be used in each innings. The home team
will provide the wickets for the game.

2) FREE HIT— Following a front foot no ball (overstepping the bowling

crease only), the next ball shall be a free hit. For this ball, the batsmen can
only be given run out. The captain of the fielding side cannot change field
settings unless a different batsmen is facing the bowling (for example is a
run is taken).

3) League rules 15 & 16 apply in all instances with regards to player

registration & ID cards.

4) Where possible there will be 2 matches played in a single day. The first
game will start at 12.30pm and the first innings must be completed by
1.50pm. The second innings must start at 2.00pm. The second match will
start at 4.00pm and the first innings must be completed by 5.20pm. The
second innings must start at 5.30pm and must be completed by 6.50pm.
The onus will be on the bowling side to complete the first innings on time.
If the bowling side fails to complete the allotted over's in the time specified,
a record will be made of the number of over's bowled and the batting side
will continue their innings to a conclusion. The second innings will be
limited to the number of over's bowled by the team bowling first during the
allotted time. All SCL knockout cup competitions rules and costs apply.

5) Both teams to decide the choice of innings by a “toss”, which will take
place at 12.15pm (first Match) and 3.45pm (second match), providing he
minimum numbers of players are present is 8. No team can nominate any
substitute players for the purpose of the toss. All players nominated by
start of games must have the required identification card present and be in
full white clothing. It is the responsibility of the opposing captain to verify
this. Please note if only 8 players present at the toss then only 8 players
can take the field, you will not be able to use substitute fielders.

6) The win is achieved by the side with the greater number of runs scored. If
the scores are level at the end of the match, then the result will be decided
by the following:
 The team losing the lesser number of wickets shall be the winner.
 If the result still cannot be determined then the winner shall be the team
with the higher score after 10 over's, or if still equal after 9 over's, or still
equal after the 8th over.
 If the result still cannot be determined, then a toss to decide the result will
take place. The “home” captain shall toss the coin.
 In the event of a game not starting a bowl out should be carried out. Put 3
stumps and bails into the ground. Each team will nominate four bowlers
each. The bowler will take his/her run up as usual. The team is allowed “8”
balls each, i.e. 2 per bowler. The team which hits the wicket the most wins.
If scores are level then “sudden death” should take place. Whoever misses
loses. The league reserves the right to choose toss or bowl out.

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 UMPIRES BRIEFING
1) All umpires must be present at the pitch 30 minutes before the scheduled
start of play. Where the team is not ready to take the field 15 minutes
before the scheduled start of play the choice of innings shall be awarded to
the opposing team. If the umpire arrives at the game once play has
commenced at the scheduled start time, then the teams can decide if they
allow the umpire to officiate the game. In such a scenario, where the
umpire is not allowed to officiate than no fee will be payable to the umpire.

2) If an umpire has cause for complaint, he/she must do so within 72 hours in

writing to the League Secretary. Please collect ID Cards for both teams.

3) Umpires must ensure that both scorers sit together.

4) In all games please note the score at the end of first 10 over's and then
every 5th over thereafter.

5) Score books must be checked at the end of each innings and score books
must be signed by the umpire. Both batting and bowling analysis must be
checked. Any mistakes must be put right by the captain in full view of the
umpire before the next innings.

6) If at the end of the innings the score books do not agree and there are
over's and wickets to spare the umpire must insist that the teams go back
out and complete the innings until a result has been reached.

7) Players should be aware that umpires will suspend play if conditions

become dangerous, and that they have authority in the laws to do so.

8) An umpire has the power to order a player off the field for gross
Misconduct.

9) Where only one official umpire is present it must be understood that

whoever becomes square leg umpire is deemed to be an official umpire.
The square leg umpire cannot call a no ball for height. The square leg
umpire must be nominated player on the day. Spectators cannot stand as
square leg umpires.

10) In the event of bad weather, umpires are entitled to full fees, if a result is
obtained. Umpires fees are only payable as long as umpire complies with
the innings and other league rules, as specified in this handbook.

11) All umpires registered with our association will have official umpire badges.
NOTES
 APPENDIX 1
FINES

Late or NON attendance to League Meetings £10.00

Non Attendance at Presentation Evening £50.00
Failure to attend scheduled appointment £20.00
Failure to text in result £10.00
Additional new ID cards £ 5.00
Replacement ID card £10.00
Late payment of fees £100.00

OTHER PENALTIES

Failure to fulfil fixture, walking off or refusing to complete a match

(Unlimited + 25 pts deduction)
Abusing umpire or another player verbally or physically
(Unlimited + 25 pts deduction)
Failure to surrender ID Card (Unlimited + 25 pts deduction)
Tampering with ID Card (Unlimited + 25 pts deduction)
Submitting a malicious complaint (Unlimited + 25 pts deduction)

The SCL Disciplinary Committee will decide the

“unlimited” penalties based on the circumstances of each
case. The committee also reserves the right to apply any
other penalties, as it sees appropriate. All fines listed in
“other penalties” must be paid within 72 hours of
Notification of committee decision. Defaulting teams may
face immediate expulsion from the Association.

All other fines must be paid 12 hours prior to start of next

match.
 APPENDIX 2
Target No of Over’s No of Over’s
51-54 9
55-60 10
61-66 11
67-72 12
73-78 13
79-84 14
85-90 15
91-96 16
97-102 17
103-108 18
109-114 19
115-120 20
121-126 21
127-132 22
133-138 23
139-144 24
145-150 25
151-156 26
157-162 27
163-168 28
169-174 29
175-180 30
181-186 31
187-192 32
193-199 33
 MATCHDAY CHECKLIST

1. Pitch and Boundary marked; wickets pitched.

2. At least 30 minutes before start, receive Umpire and the Visiting team.
Explain boundaries and any local conditions.

3. By 1.45 pm hand team sheet to umpire. If required to do so.

4. Then the toss, by the deputy if Captain not available 15 minutes before
start.

5. Ensure the scorers are sitting together and ready.

6. Batting captain ensure updating of scoreboard.

7. Both captains to complete Umpires Marking Form on 1-10 scale (below 5

marks report in comment section) and both captains sign.

MAKE SURE ALL

GROUNDS ARE KEPT
LITTER FREE.
Both home and away teams will be
fined £50 each if litter is left at grounds.
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