ICC
CRICKET WORLD CUP 2015 - PLAYING CONDITIONS
Except as varied
hereunder, the Laws of Cricket (2000 Code 5th Edition - 2013) shall apply.
Note: All references to
‘Governing Body’ within the Laws of Cricket shall be replaced by ‘ICC Match
Referee’.
1
LAW 1 THE PLAYERS
1.1
Law 1.1 - Number of Players
Law
1.1 shall be replaced by the following:
A
match is played between two sides. Each side shall consist of 11 players, one
of whom shall be captain.
1.2
Law 1.2 - Nomination of Players
Law
1.2 shall be replaced by the following:
1.2.1 Each
captain shall nominate 11 players plus a maximum of 4 substitute fielders in
writing to the ICC Match Referee before the toss. No player (member of the
playing eleven) may be changed after the nomination without the consent of the
opposing captain.
1.2.2 Only
those nominated as substitute fielders shall be entitled to act as substitute
fielders during the match, unless the ICC Match Referee, in exceptional circumstances,
allows subsequent additions.
1.2.3 A player
or player support personnel who has been suspended from participating in a
match shall not, from the toss of the coin and for the remainder of the match
thereafter:
a) Be nominated as, or
carry out any of the duties or responsibilities of a substitute fielder, or
b) Enter
any part of the playing area (which shall include the field of play and the
area between the boundary and the perimeter boards) at any time, in-cluding any
scheduled or unscheduled breaks in play.
A player who has been suspended from
participating in a match shall be permitted from the toss of the coin and for
the remainder of the match thereaf-ter be permitted to enter the players'
dressing room provided that the players' dressing room (or any part thereof)
for the match is not within the playing area described in b) above (for
example, the player is not permitted to enter the on-field ‘dug-out’).
1.2.4 All
those nominated including those nominated as substitute fielders, must be
eligible to play for that particular team and by such nomination the nominees
shall warrant that they are so eligible.
1.2.5 In
addition, by their nomination, the nominees shall be deemed to have agreed to
abide by all the applicable ICC Regulations pertaining to international cricket
and in particular, the Clothing and Equipment Regulations, the Code of Conduct
for Players and Player Support Personnel (hereafter referred to as the ICC Code
of Conduct), the Anti-Racism Code for Players and Player Support Personnel, the
Anti-Doping Code and the Anti-Corruption Code.
1.3
Law 1.3 – Captain
The
following shall apply in addition to Law 1.3 (a):
The deputy must be one of the
nominated members of the playing eleven. Each team must nominate its captain
for the event to the ICC.
If the
captain plays in a match without being the nominated captain for that match, he
will be deemed to be the captain should any penalties be applied for over rate
breaches under the Code of Conduct, unless the captain is off the field for
wholly acceptable reasons for the entirety of his team’s fielding innings.
2 LAW 2 -
SUBSTITUTES AND RUNNERS, BATSMAN OR FIELDER LEAVING THE FIELD, BATSMAN
RETIRING, BATSMAN COMMENCING INNINGS
Law
2 shall apply subject to the following:
2.1
Law 2.1 Substitutes and Runners
Law 2.1 (a) (ii), 2.7 and 2.8
shall not apply. A runner for a batsman when batting is not permitted. Law 2.1
(b) shall be amended as follows:
The umpires shall have discretion to allow, for
other wholly acceptable reasons, a substitute fielder to act for a nominated
player, at the start of the match, or at any subsequent time.
2.2
Law 2.5 - Fielder absent or leaving the field
Law
2.5 shall be replaced by the following:
If a
fielder fails to take the field with his side at the start of the match or at
any later time, or leaves the field during a session of play, the umpire shall
be informed of the reason for his absence, and he shall not thereafter come on
to the field during a session of play without the consent of the umpire. (See
Law 2.6 as modified). The umpire shall give such consent as soon as
practicable.
If the player is absent from the field
for longer than 8 minutes, the following restrictions shall apply to their
future participation in the match:
2.2.1 The
player shall not be permitted to bowl in the match until he has either been
able to field, or his team has subsequently been batting, for the total length
of playing time for which he was absent (hereafter referred to as penance
time), subject to a maximum cumulative penance time of 120 minutes. If any
unexpired penance time remains at the end of the first innings, it is carried
forward to the second innings of the match.
2.2.2 The
player shall not be permitted to bat in the match until his team's batting
innings has been in progress for the length of playing time that is equal to
the unexpired penance time carried forward from the previous innings, subject
to a maximum cumulative penance time of 120 minutes. However, once his side has
lost five wickets in its batting innings, he may bat immediately.
For the purposes of 2.2.1 and 2.2.2, playing
time shall comprise the time play is in progress excluding intervals between
innings and official drinks in-tervals.
However,
in the event of a batsman or a fieldsman already being off the field at the
commencement of an interruption in play through ground, weather or light
conditions or for other exceptional circumstances, he shall be allowed to count
any such stoppage time as playing time, provided that he per-sonally informs
the umpires when he is fit enough to take the field had play been in progress.
Similarly, if at the commencement of an
interruption in play through ground, weather or light conditions or for other
exceptional circumstances, a player
is
on the field but still has some unexpired penance time remaining from a
previous absence, he shall automatically be allowed to count any such stop-page
time as playing time, provided he returns to the field of play immediately
after the interruption.
The restriction in clauses 2.2.1 and 2.2.2
above shall not apply if the player has suffered an external blow (as opposed
to an internal injury such as a pulled muscle) whilst participating earlier in
the match and consequently been forced to leave the field. Nor shall it apply
if the player has been absent for very exceptional and wholly acceptable
reasons (other than injury or illness).
2.2.3 Substitute
fielders shall only be permitted in cases of injury, illness or other wholly
acceptable reasons. ‘Wholly acceptable reasons’ should be limited to extreme
circumstances and should not include what is commonly referred to as a ‘comfort
break’.
Note: Squad
members of the fielding team who are not playing in the match and who are not
acting as substitute fielders shall be required to wear a team training
bib whilst on the playing area (including the area between the boundary and the
perimeter fencing).
3LAW 3 -
THE UMPIRES
3.1
Law 3.1 - Appointment and attendance
Law
3.1 shall be replaced by the following:
The
following rules for the selection and appointment of umpires shall be followed
as far as it is practicable to do so:
3.1.1 The
umpires shall control the game as required by the Laws (as read with these
playing conditions), with absolute impartiality and shall be present at the
ground at least two hours before the scheduled start of play.
3.1.2 ICC
shall appoint umpires for on-field, third umpire and fourth umpire duties. The
third umpire and fourth umpire shall act as emergency on-field umpire and third
umpire.
3.1.3 The ICC shall appoint
the match referee for all matches (ICC Match Referee).
3.1.4 The
umpires in a match shall not be from the same country as the participating
teams and shall be selected from the ICC ‘Elite Panel’ or the ICC
‘International Panel’.
3.1.5 The ICC Match Referee
shall not be from the same country as the participating teams.
3.1.6 Neither team will have a
right of objection to an umpire’s or match referee’s appointment.
3.2
Decision Review System
The
DRS will be used in all matches.
The
playing conditions set out in Appendix 6 shall apply.
3.3
Law 3.2 - Change of umpire
Law
3.2 shall be replaced by the following:
An
umpire shall not be changed during the match, other than in exceptional
circumstances, unless he is injured or ill.
3.4
Law 3.4 - To inform captains and scorers
The
following shall apply in addition to Law 3.4 (i):
The Ground Authority may
provide for the ringing of a bell, which shall be rung 5 minutes before the
termination of an interval, when the umpires shall go to the wickets. The
Ground Authority shall inform the ICC Match Referee and the Manager of the
competing teams that this practice is to be adopted.
3.5
Law 3.8 - Fitness for play and Law 3.9 - Suspension of play
in dangerous or unreasonable conditions
3.5.1 The
safety of all persons within the ground is of paramount importance to the ICC.
In the event that any threatening circumstance, whether actual or perceived,
comes to the attention of any umpire (including for example weather, pitch
invasions, act of God, etc. See also clauses 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 below), then the
players and officials should immediately be asked to leave the field of play in
a safe and orderly manner and to relocate to a secure and safe area (depending
on each particular threat) pending the satisfactory passing or resolution of
such threat or risk to the reasonable satisfaction of the umpires, ICC Match
Referee, the head of the relevant ground authority, the head of ground security
and/or the police as the circumstances may require.
Laws
3.8 & 3.9 shall be replaced by:
3.5.2 The
umpires shall be the final judges of the fitness of the ground, weather and
light for play. See clause 3.5.3 below and Law 7.2 (Fitness of the pitch for
play).
3.5.3 Suspension of play for
adverse conditions of ground, weather or light
a)
All
references to ground include the pitch. See Law 7.1 (Area of pitch).
b) If at
the umpires together agree, that the conditions of ground, weather or light are
so bad that there is obvious and foreseeable risk to the safety of any player
or umpire, so that it would be unreasonable or dangerous for play to take
place, then they shall immediately suspend play, or not allow play to commence
or to restart. The decision as to whether conditions are so bad as to warrant
such action is one for the umpires alone to make, following consultation with
the ICC Match Referee.
The fact
that the grass and the ball are wet and slippery does not warrant the ground
conditions being regarded as unreasonable or dangerous. If the umpires consider
the ground is so wet or slippery as to deprive the bowler of a reasonable
foothold, the fielders of the power of free movement, or the batsmen of the
ability to play their strokes or to run between the wickets, then these
conditions shall be regarded as so bad that it would be unreasonable for play
to take place.
If
circumstances are warranted, the umpires shall stop play and instruct the
ground staff to take whatever action they can and use whatever equipment is
necessary to remove as much dew as possible from the outfield when conditions
become unreasonable or dangerous. The umpires may also instruct the ground
staff to take such action during scheduled and unscheduled breaks in play.
The
umpires shall disregard any shadow on the pitch from the stadium or from any
permanent object on the ground.
c) When
there is a suspension of play it is the responsibility of the umpires to
monitor the conditions. They shall make inspections as often as appropriate.
Immediately the umpires together agree that conditions are suitable for play
they shall call upon the players to resume the game.
d) If play
is in progress up to the start of an agreed interval then it will resume after
the interval unless the umpires together agree that the conditions of ground,
weather or light are so bad that there is obvious and foreseeable risk to the
safety of any player or umpire, so that it would be unreasonable or dangerous
for play to take place.
3.5.4 Play may
be suspended due to safety and security concerns by the umpires on the advice
of the ICC Match Referee, the head of the relevant ground authority, the head
of ground security or the police.
3.5.5 Where
play is suspended under Clause 3.5.4 above the decision to abandon or resume
play shall be the responsibility of the ICC Match Referee who shall act only
after consultation with the head of ground security and the police.
3.6
Light Meters
3.6.1
It
is the responsibility of the ICC to supply light meters to the match officials
to be used in accordance with these playing conditions.
3.6.2 All light meters shall
be uniformly calibrated.
3.6.3 The
umpires shall be entitled to use light meter readings as a guideline for
determining whether the light is fit for play in accordance with the criteria
set out in clause 3.5.3 (b) above.
3.6.4 Light meter readings may
accordingly be used by the umpires:
a)
To
determine whether there has been at any stage a deterioration or improvement in
the light.
b)
As
benchmarks for the remainder of a match.
3.7
Use of artificial lights (at venues where lights are
available)
If in the opinion of the umpires, natural light
is deteriorating to an unfit level, they shall authorize the ground authorities
to use any available artificial lighting so that the match can continue in
acceptable conditions.
In
the event of power failure or lights malfunction, the provisions relating to
the delay or interruption of play due to bad weather or light shall apply.
3.8
Day Night matches
3.8.1 Pads and
players’ and umpires’ clothing shall be coloured in all matches and shall
comply with the provisions and specifications contained in the Members
Participation Agreement (MPA).
3.8.2 Sight screens will be
black.
3.9
Advertising on grounds, perimeter boards and sightscreens
3.9.1 Advertising on grounds
The
logos on outfields are to be positioned as follows:
a)
Behind
the stumps – a minimum of 25.15 yards (23 meters) from the stumps.
b)
Midwicket/cover
area – no advertising to be positioned within the 30 yard (27.50 meters)
circle.
3.9.2 Perimeter Boards
a)
Advertising on perimeter boards placed in front
of the sightscreens is permitted save that the predominant colour of such
advertising shall be of a contrasting colour to that of the ball.
b) Advertising
on perimeter boards behind the stumps at both ends shall not contain moving,
flashing or flickering images and operators should ensure that the images are
only changed or moved at a time that will not be distracting to the players or
the umpires.
c)
In
addition, the brightness of any electronic images shall be set at a level so
that it is not a distraction to the players or umpires.
3.9.3 Sightscreens
a)
Sightscreens
shall be provided at both ends of all grounds.
b)
Advertising
shall be permitted on the sightscreen behind the striker, providing it is
removed for the subsequent over from that end.
c) Such
advertising shall not contain flashing or flickering images and particular care
should be taken by the operators that the advertising is not changed at a time
which is distracting to the umpire.
4
LAW 4 - THE SCORERS
Law
4 shall apply.
5
LAW 5 - THE BALL
5.1
Law 5.2 - Approval and control of balls
Law
5.2 shall be replaced by the following:
5.1.1 White
'Kookaburra Turf' cricket balls supplied by ICC will be used in all matches. A
minimum of 12 spare balls of the same brand will be supplied for changing
during a match.
The fielding captain or his nominee may select
the balls with which he wishes to bowl from the supply provided by the ICC. The
fourth umpire shall take a box containing at least 6 new balls to the dressing
room and supervise the selection of the balls.
The umpires shall retain possession of the
match ball(s) throughout the duration of the match when play is not actually
taking place. During play umpires shall periodically and irregularly inspect
the condition of the balls and shall retain possession of them at the fall of a
wicket, a drinks interval, or any other disruption in play.
5.1.2 Each fielding team shall
have two new balls for its innings, to be used in alternate overs, i.e. one
from each end.
5.1.3 In a match reduced to 25
overs or less per side before the first innings commences, each team shall have
only one new ball for its Innings.
5.2
Law 5.4 - New ball in match of more than one day’s duration
Law
5.4 shall not apply.
5.3
Law 5.5 - Ball lost or becoming unfit for play
Law
5.5 shall be replaced by the following:
5.3.1 In the
event of a ball during play being lost or in the opinion of the umpires, being
unfit for play through normal use, the umpires shall allow it to be replaced by
one that in their opinion has had a similar amount of wear.
5.3.2 In the
event of the ball becoming wet and soggy as a result of play continuing in
inclement weather or it being affected by dew, and in the opinion of the
umpires being unfit for play, the ball may be replaced for a ball that has
similar amount of wear, even though it has not gone out of shape.
5.3.3 If the
ball is to be replaced, the umpire shall inform the batsmen and the fielding
captain. Either batsman or bowler may raise the matter with the umpires and the
umpires’ decision as to a replacement or otherwise will be final.
5.4
Law 5.6 - Specifications
Law
5.6 shall not apply.
6
LAW 6 - THE BAT
The following shall apply in addition to Law 6:
Only Type A bats shall
be used in One Day International matches.
7
LAW 7 - THE PITCH
7.1
Law 7.3 - Selection and preparation
The
following will apply in addition to Law 7.3:
7.1.1 The
ground staff shall ensure that during the period prior to the start of play and
during intervals, the pitch area shall be roped off so as to prevent
unauthorised access. (The pitch area shall include an area at least 2 metres
beyond the rectangle made by the crease markings at both ends of the pitch).
7.1.2 The
fourth umpire shall ensure that, prior to the start of play and during any
intervals, only authorised ground staff, the ICC match officials, players, team
coaches and authorised television personnel shall be allowed access to the
pitch area. Such access shall be subject to the following limitations:
a)
Only
captains and team coaches may walk on the actual playing surface of the pitch
area (outside of the crease markings).
b) Access
to the pitch area by television personnel shall be restricted to one camera
crew (including one or two television commentators) of the official licensed
television broadcaster(s) (but not news crews).
c)
No
spiked footwear shall be permitted.
d)
No
one shall be permitted to bounce a ball on the pitch, strike it with a bat or
cause damage to the pitch in any other way.
e)
Access
shall not interfere with pitch preparation.
7.1.3 In the event of any
dispute, the ICC Match Referee will rule and his ruling will be final.
7.2
Law 7.4 - Changing the pitch
Law
7.4 shall be replaced by the following:
7.2.1 In the
event of a pitch being considered too dangerous for play to continue in the
estimation of the on-field umpires, they shall stop play and immediately advise
the ICC Match Referee.
7.2.2 The on-field umpires and
ICC Match Referee shall consult with both captains.
7.2.3 If the captains agree to
continue, play shall resume.
7.2.4 If the
decision is not to resume play, the on-field umpires together with the ICC
Match Referee shall consider whether the existing pitch can be repaired and the
match resumed from the point it was stopped. In considering whether to
authorise such repairs, the ICC Match Referee must consider whether this would
place either side at an unfair advantage, given the play that had already taken
place on the dangerous pitch.
7.2.5 If the decision is that
the existing pitch cannot be repaired, then the match is to be abandoned with
the following consequences:
a)
In the event of the required number of overs to
constitute a match having been completed at the time the match is abandoned,
the result shall be determined according to the provisions of clause 21.7.2.
b)
In
the event of the required number of overs to constitute a match not having been
completed, the match will be abandoned as a no result.
7.2.6 If the
match is abandoned as a no result, the ICC Match Referee shall consult with the
the Event Technical Committee with the objective of finding a way for a new
match to be commenced and completed on the same date (including any reserve
day) and venue.
7.2.7 Such a
match may be played either on the repaired pitch or on another pitch, subject
to the ICC Match Referee and the relevant ground authority both being satisfied
that the new pitch will be of the required ODI standard. The playing time lost
between the scheduled start time of the original match and the actual start
time of the new match will be covered by the provisions of clauses 12 and 16
below.
7.2.8 If it is not possible to
play a new match on the scheduled day of the match (including any reserve day),
the match will be abandoned (no result).
7.2.9 Throughout
the above decision making processes, the ICC Match Referee shall keep informed
both captains and the head of the ground authority. The head of the ground
authority shall ensure that suitable and prompt public announcements are made.
7.3
Law 7.5 - Non-turf pitches
Law
7.5 shall not apply.
All
matches shall be played on natural turf pitches. The use of PVA and other
adhesives in the preparation of pitches is not permitted.
8
LAW 8 - THE WICKETS
8.1
Law 8.2 - Size of stumps
The
following shall apply in addition to Law 8.2:
For televised matches the Broadcaster may
provide a slightly larger cylindrical stump to accommodate the stump camera.
When the larger stump is used, all three stumps must be exactly the same size.
8.2
Zing Wickets
The use
of Zing wickets is permitted. Refer also to Appendix 6 clause 3.7 a).
9
LAW 9 - THE BOWLING, POPPING AND RETURN
CREASES
9.1
Law 9.3 - The Popping Crease
Law
9.3 shall apply, except that the reference to ‘a minimum of 6 ft’ shall be
replaced by ‘a minimum of 15 yards (13.71 metres)’.
9.2
Additional Crease Markings
The
following shall apply in addition to Law 9:
As a guideline to the umpires
for the calling of wides on the offside the crease markings detailed in
Appendix 4 shall be marked in white at each end of the pitch.
10 LAW 10 - PREPARATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE PLAYING AREA
10.1 Law 10.1
- Rolling
The following shall apply in addition to Law
10.1:
10.1.1 Prior to
tossing for choice of innings the artificial drying of the pitch and outfield
shall be at the discretion of the ground curator. Thereafter and throughout the
match the drying of the outfield may be undertaken at any time by the ground
curator, but the drying of the affected area of the pitch shall be carried out
only on the instructions and under the supervision of the umpires. The umpires
shall be empowered to have the pitch dried without reference to the captains at
any time they are of the opinion that it is unfit for play.
10.1.2 The umpires may instruct
the ground curator to use any available equipment, including any roller for the
purpose of drying the pitch and making it fit for play.
10.1.3
An absorbent roller may be used to remove water from the covers including the
cover on the match pitch.
10.2 Law 10.6 - Maintenance
of foot-holes
The
following shall apply in addition to Law 10.6:
The umpires shall see that wherever possible
and whenever it is considered necessary, action is taken during all intervals
in play to do whatever is practicable to improve the bowler’s foot-holes.
10.3 Protection and
preparation of adjacent pitches during matches
The protection (by way of an appropriate cover)
and preparation of pitches which are adjacent to the match pitch will be
permitted during the match subject to the following:
10.3.1
Such measures will only be possible if requested by the ground curator and
approved by the umpires before the start of the match.
10.3.2 Approval should only be
granted where such measures are unavoidable and will not compromise the safety
of the players or their ability to execute their actions with complete freedom.
10.3.3
The preparation work shall be carried out under the supervision of the fourth
umpire.
10.3.4 Any necessary watering
shall be carried out only to the extent necessary for such preparations and
shall not be permitted in circumstances which may in any way affect the match
pitch.
10.3.5 The consent of the
captains is not required but the umpires shall advise both captains and the ICC
Match Referee before the start of the match on what has been agreed.
11 LAW 11 -
COVERING THE PITCH
11.1 Law 11.1 - Before the
match
The
following shall apply in addition to Law 11.1:
The
pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to commencement of play.
11.2 Law 11.2 - During the
match
Law
11.2 shall be replaced by the following:
The
pitch shall be entirely protected against rain up to the commencement of play
and for the duration of the period of the match.
The covers must totally protect
the pitch and also the pitch surroundings, a minimum 5 metres either side of
the pitch and any worn or soft areas in the outfield.
11.3 Law 11.3 - Covering
bowlers’ run ups
Law
11.3 shall be replaced by the following:
The
bowler’s run-ups shall be covered in inclement weather, in order to keep them
dry, to a distance of at least 10 x 10 metres.
11.4 Law 11.4 - Removal of
covers
Law
11.4 shall be replaced by the following:
All covers (including “hessian” or “scrim”
covers used to protect the pitch against the sun) shall be removed not later
than 21/2 hours before the scheduled
start of play provided it is not raining at the time, but the pitch will be
covered again if rain falls prior to the commencement of play.
Attention
is drawn to clauses 3.5 and 10.3 above.
12 LAW 12 - INNINGS
Law
12 shall apply subject to the following (see also clauses 15 and 16 below):
12.1 Law 12.1 - Number of
innings
Law
12.1 shall be replaced by the following:
a)
All
matches will consist of one innings per side, each innings being limited to a
maximum of 50 overs.
b)
All
matches shall be of one day’s scheduled duration.
c)
There
shall be no reserve day for all Group matches.
d) There
shall be one reserve day allocated to the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final
on which an incomplete match shall be continued from the scheduled day.
e) Every
effort will be made to complete the match on the scheduled day with any
necessary reduction in overs taking place and only if the minimum number of
overs necessary to constitute a match cannot be bowled on the scheduled day
will the match be completed on the reserve day.
f)
If the match has started on the scheduled day
and overs are subsequently reduced following an interruption, but no further
play is possible, the match will resume on the reserve day at the point where
the last ball was played. Refer Appendix 8.
12.2 Law 12.2 - Alternate
innings
Law
12.2 shall not apply.
12.3 Law 12.3 - Completed
innings
Laws
12.3 (c), (d) and (e) (iii) shall not apply.
12.4 Length of Innings
12.4.1 Uninterrupted Matches.
a)
Each
team shall bat for 50 overs unless all out earlier.
b) If the
team fielding first fails to bowl the required number of overs by the scheduled
time for cessation of the first innings, play shall continue until the required
number of overs has been bowled. The interval shall be reduced to enable the
second innings to commence at the scheduled time, subject to there being a
minimum interval of 30 minutes. The team batting second shall receive its full
quota of 50 overs irrespective of the number of overs it bowled in the
scheduled time for the cessation of the first innings.
c)
If
the team batting first is dismissed in less than 50 overs, the team batting
second shall be entitled to bat for 50 overs.
d)
If the team fielding second fails to bowl 50
overs by the scheduled cessation time, the hours of play shall be extended
until the required number of overs has been bowled or a result is achieved.
e) Penalties
shall apply for slow over rates (refer ICC Code of Conduct). 12.4.2 Delayed or
Interrupted Matches
a)
Delay
or Interruption to the Innings of the Team Batting First (see Appendix 2)
i) When
playing time has been lost the revised number of overs to be bowled in the
match shall be based on a rate of 14.28 overs per hour, which is inclusive of
the provision of drinks intervals, in the total remaining time available for
play.
ii) The
revision of the number of overs should ensure, whenever possible, that both
teams have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs. The team
batting second shall not bat for a greater number of overs than the first team
unless the latter completed its innings in less than its allocated overs. To
constitute a match, a minimum of 20 overs have to be bowled to the side batting
second, subject to a result not being achieved earlier.
iii) As soon
as the total minutes of playing time remaining is less than the completed overs
faced by Team 1 multiplied by 4.2, then the first innings is terminated and the
provisions of 12.4.2 (b) below take effect.
iv) A fixed
time will be specified for the commencement of the interval, and also the close
of play for the match, by applying a rate of 14.28 overs per hour. When
calculating the length of playing time available for the match, or the length
of either innings, the timing and duration of all relative delays, extensions
in playing hours, interruptions in play, and intervals, excluding those for
drinks, will be taken into consideration. This calculation must not cause the
match to finish earlier than the original or rescheduled time for cessation of
play on the final scheduled day for play. If required the original time shall
be extended to allow for one extra over for each team.
v) If the
team fielding first fails to bowl the revised number of overs by the specified
time, play shall continue until the required number of overs have been bowled
or the innings is completed.
vi) Penalties shall apply
for slow over rates (refer to ICC Code of Conduct).
b)
Delay
or Interruption to the innings of the Team Batting Second (see Appendix 3)
i) When
playing time has been lost and, as a result, it is not possible for the team
batting second to have the opportunity of receiving its allocated, or revised
allocation of overs in the playing time available, the number of overs shall be
reduced at a rate of 14.28 overs per hour, which is inclusive of the provision
of drinks intervals, in respect of the lost playing time. Should the
calculations result in a fraction of an over the fraction shall be ignored.
ii) In
addition, should the innings of the team batting first have been completed
prior to the scheduled, or re-scheduled time for the commencement of the
interval, then any calculation relating to the revision of overs shall not be
effective until an amount of time equivalent to that by which the second
innings started early has elapsed.
iii) To constitute a match, a
minimum of 20 overs have to be bowled to the team batting second subject to a
result not being achieved earlier.
iv) The team
batting second shall not bat for a greater number of overs than the first team
unless the latter completed its innings in less than its allocated overs.
v)
A fixed time will be specified for the close of
play by applying a rate of 14.28 overs per hour. With the exception of drinks
intervals, the timing and duration of all relative delays, extensions in
playing hours and interruptions in play, will be taken into consideration in
specifying this time.
vi) If the
team fielding second fails to bowl the revised overs by the scheduled or
re-scheduled close of play, the hours of play shall be extended until the overs
have been bowled or a result achieved.
vii) Penalties shall apply
for slow over rates (refer ICC Code of Conduct).
12.5 Extra Time
Where the start is delayed or
play is suspended, the scheduled hours of play shall be extended up to a
maximum of 15 minutes per day (including on a reserve day).
Refer
to the note in Appendix 8.
12.6 Number of Overs per
Bowler
No
bowler shall bowl more than 10 overs in an innings.
In a delayed or interrupted match where the
overs are reduced for both teams or for the team bowling second, no bowler may
bowl more than one-fifth of the total overs allowed.
Where the total overs is not divisible by 5,
one additional over shall be allowed to the maximum number per bowler necessary
to make up the balance.
In the event of a bowler breaking down and
being unable to complete an over, the remaining balls will be allowed by
another bowler. Such part of an over will count as a full over only in so far
as each bowler’s limit is concerned.
The
scoreboard shall show the total number of overs bowled and the number of overs
bowled by each bowler.
12.7 Law 12.4 – The toss
Law
12.4 shall be replaced by the following:
The
captains shall toss for the choice of innings, on the field of play and in the
presence of the ICC Match Referee, who shall supervise the toss. The toss shall
take place not earlier than 30 minutes, nor later than 15 minutes before the
scheduled or any re-scheduled time for the match to start. Note, however, the
provisions of Law 1.3 (Captain).
Note: Law 12.5
requiring the captain of the side winning the toss to notify the opposing
captain as soon as the toss is completed of his decision to bat or to field
first shall apply.
13 LAW 13 - THE FOLLOW-ON
Law
13 shall not apply.
14 LAW 14 - DECLARATION AND
FORFEITURE
15 
LAW 15 - INTERVALS
15.1 Law 15.5 - Changing
agreed times for intervals - Interval between Innings
If the
innings of the team batting first is completed prior to the scheduled time for
the interval, the interval shall take place immediately and the innings of the
team batting second will commence correspondingly earlier providing that this
does not lead to an interval occurring more than 30 minutes prior to the
scheduled interval.
If the innings of the team
batting first is completed more than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled interval
a 10 minute break will occur and the team batting second will commence its
innings and the interval will occur as scheduled.
Where
the innings of the side batting first is delayed or interrupted, the length of
the interval will be reduced as follows:
i) If up to
15 minutes of actual playing time is lost (total playing time lost less any
extra time provided), then the interval will be reduced by the amount of actual
playing time lost.
ii)
If more than 15 minutes of actual playing time
is lost (total playing time lost less any extra time provided), then the
interval will be reduced to 30 minutes (subject to (iii) below).
iii) Note:
The prescribed interval timings above may be reduced further by the ICC Match
Referee taking into account the intention of not having a prolonged interval
after a lengthy interruption close to the conclusion of the innings of the team
batting first. However, the minimum interval shall not be less than ten minutes.
15.2 Law 15.9 - Intervals for
drinks
Two drinks breaks per session
shall be permitted, each 1 hour 10 minutes apart. The provisions of Law 15.9
shall be strictly observed except that under conditions of extreme heat the
umpires may permit extra intervals for drinks.
An
individual player may be given a drink either on the boundary edge or at the
fall of a wicket, on the field, provided that no playing time is wasted. No
other drinks shall be taken onto the field without the permission of the
umpires. Any player taking drinks onto the field shall be dressed in proper
cricket attire (subject to the wearing of bibs – refer to the note in clause
2.2.3).
16 LAW 16 -
START OF PLAY; CESSATION OF PLAY
Law
16 shall apply subject to the following (see also clauses 15 and 12.4):
16.1
Start and Cessation Times
The match shall consist of 2 sessions of
3.5 hours each, separated by a 45 minute interval between innings.
Local Times:
Day Matches in Christchurch, Dunedin,
Napier, Nelson, Wellington
First Session……………………….….. 11h00 – 14h30
Interval…………………..……………... 14h30 – 15h15
Second Session…………....…….…… 15h15 – 18h45
Day/Night Matches in Brisbane
First Session…………………….…….. 13h30 – 17h00
Interval……………………………..…... 17h00 – 17h45
Second Session……………..…..….… 17h45 – 21h15
Day/Night Matches in Adelaide, Auckland,
Hamilton, Napier, Wellington
First Session……………………….….. 14h00 – 17h30
Interval…………………..……………... 17h30 – 18h15
Second Session…………....…….…… 18h15 – 21h45
Day/Night Matches in Canberra, Hobart,
Melbourne, Perth, Sydney
First Session…………………….…….. 14h30 – 18h00
Interval……………………………..…... 18h00 – 18h45
Second Session……………..…..….… 18h45 – 22h15
16.2 Laws 16.6, 16.7 and 16.8
shall not apply.
16.3 Laws 16.9, 16.10, and
16.11 shall apply in so far as they are relevant to a one innings limited overs
type match.
16.4 Minimum Over Rates
The minimum over rate to be
achieved in the matches will be 14.28 overs per hour. The actual over rate will
be calculated at the end of the match by the umpires.
In
calculating the actual over rate for the match, allowances will be given for
the actual time lost as a result of any of the following:
16.4.1
treatment
given to a player by an authorised medical personnel on the field of play;
16.4.2
a
player being required to leave the field as a result of a serious injury;
16.4.3
all
third umpire referrals and consultations;
16.4.4
time
wasting by the batting side; and
16.4.5
all
other circumstances that are beyond the control of the fielding side.
In the event of any time allowances being granted to the
fielding team under 16.4.4 above (time wasting by batting team), then such time
shall be deducted from the allowances granted to such batting team in the
determination of its over rate.
If
a side is bowled out within the time determined for that innings pursuant to
these playing conditions (taking into account all of the time allowances set
out above), the fielding side shall be deemed to have complied with the
required minimum over rate.
17 LAW 17 -
PRACTICE ON THE FIELD
Law
17 shall apply subject to the following:
17.1 Law 17.1 - Practice on
the pitch or the rest of the square
Law
17.1 shall apply subject to the following:
a)
The use of the square for practice on any day
of any match will be restricted to any netted practice area or bowling strips
specifically prepared on the edge of the square for that purpose.
b)
Bowling practice on the bowling strips referred
to in (a) above shall also be permitted during the interval (and change of
innings if not the interval) unless the umpires consider that, in the
prevailing conditions of ground and weather, it will be detrimental to the
surface of the square.
17.2 Law 17.3
- Practice on the outfield between the call of play and the call of time
Law
17.3 shall apply save that Law 17.3 (c) shall be replaced with the following:
c)
There shall be no bowling or batting practice
on the outfield. Bowling a ball, using a short run up to a player in the
outfield is not to be regarded as bowling practice but shall be subject to the
law.
18 LAW 18 -
SCORING RUNS
Law
18 shall apply.
19 LAW 19 -
BOUNDARIES
Law
19 shall apply subject to the following:
19.1 Law 19.1 - The
boundaries of the field of play
The
following shall apply in addition to Law 19.1:
In all cases the aim shall be to provide the
largest playing area, subject to no boundary exceeding 90 yards (82.29 meters)
from the centre of the pitch to be used.
19.2 Law 19.2 - Defining the
boundary - boundary marking
The
following shall apply in addition to Law 19.2:
All
boundaries must be designated by a rope or similar object of a minimum standard
as authorised by the ICC from time to time. Where appropriate the rope should
be a required minimum distance (3 yards [2.74 metres] minimum) inside the
perimeter fencing or advertising signs. For grounds with a large playing area,
the maximum length of boundary should be used before applying the minimum 3
yards (2.74 meters) between the boundary and the fence.
19.3 Law 19.3 - Scoring a
boundary
The
following shall apply in addition to Law 19.3:
If an unauthorized person
enters the playing arena and handles the ball, the umpire at the bowler’s end
shall be the sole judge of whether the boundary allowance should be scored or
the ball be treated as still in play or called dead ball if a batsman is liable
to be out as a result of the unauthorized person handling the ball. See also
Law 19.1 (c).
20 LAW 20 - LOST BALL
Law
20 shall apply.
21 LAW 21 - THE RESULT
Law
21 shall apply subject to the following:
21.1 Law 21.1 - A win - two
innings match
Law
21.1 shall not apply.
21.2 Law 21.2 - A win - one
innings match
Law
21.2 shall apply in addition to the following:
21.2.1 Save for circumstances where a match is awarded to a
team as a consequence of the opposing team’s refusal to play (Law 21.3), a
result can be achieved only if both teams have had the opportunity of batting
for at least 20 overs, unless one team has been all out in less than 20 overs
or unless the team batting second scores enough runs to win in less than 20
overs.
21.2.2 Save for circumstances
where a match is awarded to a team as a consequence of the opposing team’s
refusal to play (Law 21.3), all matches in which both teams have not had an
opportunity of batting for a minimum of 20 overs, shall be declared no result.
21.3 Law 21.3 – Umpire (ICC
Match Referee) awarding a match
Law
21.3 shall be replaced by the following:
a)
A
match shall be lost by a side which either
i)
concedes
defeat or
ii)
in
the opinion of the ICC Match Referee refuses to play and the ICC Match Referee
shall award the match to the other side.
b) If an
umpire considers that an action by any player or players might constitute a
refusal by either side to play then the umpires together shall inform the ICC
Match Referee of this fact. The ICC Match Referee shall together with the
umpires ascertain the cause of the action. If the ICC Match Referee, after due
consultation with the umpires, then decides that this action does constitute a
refusal to play by one side, he shall so inform the captain of that side. If
the captain persists in the action the ICC Match Referee shall award the match
in accordance with (a)(ii) above.*
c)
If action as in (b) above takes place after
play has started and does not constitute a refusal to play the delay or
interruption in play shall be dealt with in the same manner as provided for in
clauses 12.4.2 and 15.1 above.
* N/B In addition to the consequences of any
refusal to play prescribed under this clause, any such refusal, whether
temporary or final, may result in
disciplinary action
being taken against the captain and team responsible under the Code of Conduct
21.4 Law 21.4 – Matches in
which there is an agreement under Law 12.1 (b)
Law
21.4 shall not apply.
21.5 Law 21.5 (a) - A Tie
The
following shall apply in addition to Law 21.5 (a):
If the
scores are equal, the result shall be a tie and no account shall be taken of
the number of wickets which have fallen. In the Group stage, points are
allocated for a tie as per clause 21.10.
In all subsequent matches, refer to
clauses 21.10.2, 21.10.3 and 21.10.4.
21.6 Law 21.5 (b) - A Draw
Law
21.5 (b) shall not apply.
21.7 Prematurely Terminated
Matches - Calculation of the Target Score
21.7.1
Interrupted
Matches - Calculation of the Target Score
If, due
to suspension of play after the start of the match, the number of overs in the
innings of either team has to be revised to a lesser number than originally
allotted (minimum of 20 overs), then a revised target score (to win) should be
set for the number of overs which the team batting second will have the
opportunity of facing. This revised target is to be calculated using the
current Duckworth/Lewis method. The target set will always be a whole number
and one run less will constitute a Tie. (Refer Duckworth/Lewis Regulations)
21.7.2
Prematurely
Terminated Matches
If the
innings of the side batting second is suspended (with at least 20 overs bowled)
and it is not possible for the match to be resumed, the match will be decided
by comparison with the D/L ‘Par Score’ determined at the instant of the
suspension by the Duckworth/Lewis method (refer Duckworth/Lewis Regulations).
If the score is equal to the par score, the match is a Tie. Otherwise the
result is a victory, or defeat, by the margin of runs by which the score
exceeds, or falls short of, the Par Score.
21.8 Law 21.8 - Correctness
of result
Any query on the result of the match as defined
in Laws 21.2, 21.3, 21.5, 21.8 and 21.10 (as modified by these regulations)
shall be resolved as soon as possible and a final decision made by the umpires
at close of play.
21.9
Competition Format
The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 will be
contested by 14 teams which have been ‘seeded’ and divided into two Pools:
Pool A Pool B
England (1) South Africa (2)
Australia
(4) India
(3)
Sri
Lanka (5) Pakistan
(6)
Bangladesh
(8) West
Indies (7)
New Zealand (9) Zimbabwe (10)
Afghanistan
(12) Ireland
(11)
Scotland (13) United Arab Emirates
(14)
The first round of the competition will
be the Pool stage.
Each
team will play every other team in their Pool. Points will be allocated for
each match in accordance with the system described in clause 21.10.1 of these
playing conditions, which will apply throughout the competition.
Following the Pool stage the top 4 teams
in each Pool will progress to the quarter-finals as follows:
Quarter-final
1 A1 v B4
Quarter-final
2 A2 v B3
Quarter-final
3 A3 v B2
Quarter-final
4 A4 v B1
The winners of the quarter-finals will
qualify for the semi-finals as follows:
Semi Final 1 Winner QF 1 v Winner QF 3
Semi
Final 2 Winner QF 2 v Winner QF 4
The winners of the semi-finals will
contest the Final.
21.10
Progression of Teams
21.10.1
Pool
Matches
The
following point system will apply:
|
Win
|
2
|
|
Tie,
No Result or Abandoned
|
1
|
|
Loss
|
0
|
In the
event of teams finishing on equal points in its Pool, the right to play in the
quarter-finals will be decided in the following order of priority:
·
The
team with the most wins in the Pool matches will be placed in the higher
position.
·
If there are teams with equal points and equal
wins in the Pool matches then in such case the team with the higher net run
rate in the Pool matches will be placed in the higher position (refer to
21.10.5 below for the calculation of net run rate).
·
If two or more teams are still equal, they will
be ordered according to the head to head matches played between them (points
then net run rate in those matches).
·
In the highly unlikely event that teams cannot
be separated by the above, teams will be ordered according to their original
seed-ing.
·
If
all matches within a Pool are a no result, the top four seeded teams will
progress to the quarter-finals.
21.10.2
Quarter
Final
·
If a quarter-final is tied, abandoned or if the
match is a no result, then the team that finished in the higher position in the
Pool stage shall proceed to the semi-finals.
21.10.3
Semi
Final
·
If a semi-final is tied, abandoned or if the
match is a no result, then the team that finished in the higher position in the
Pool stage shall proceed to the final.
21.10.4
Final
·
If
the Final is tied, abandoned or if the match is a no result, then the teams
will be declared joint winners.
21.10.5
Net
Run Rate
A team’s
net run rate is calculated by deducting from the average runs per over scored
by that team throughout the competition, the average runs per over scored
against that team throughout the competition.
In the
event of a team being all out in less than its full quota of overs, the
calculation of its net run rate shall be based on the full quota of overs to
which it would have been entitled and not on the number of overs in which the
team was dismissed.
Only
those matches where results are achieved will count for the purpose of net run
rate calculations. Where a match is abandoned, but a result is achieved under
Duckworth/Lewis, for net run rate purposes Team 1 will be accredited with Team
2’s Par Score on abandonment off the same number of overs faced by Team 2.
Where a
match is concluded but with Duckworth/Lewis having been applied at an earlier
point in the match, Team 1 will be accredited with 1 run less than the final
Target Score for Team 2 off the total number of overs allocated to Team 2 to
reach the target.
In
circumstances where a match (and the points for such match) is awarded to a
team as a result of the other team’s refusal to play, either by the umpires in
accordance with Law 21.3 (a)(ii) or in accordance with the provisions of the
relevant event agreements signed by the participating teams, the net run rate
of the defaulting team shall be affected in that the full 50 overs of the
defaulting team’s innings in such forfeited match shall be taken into account
in calculating the average runs per over of the defaulting team over the course
of the relevant portion of the competition. For the avoidance of doubt the runs
scored and overs bowled in such forfeited match will not be taken into account
when calculating the net run rate of the team to whom the match was awarded.
22 LAW 22 - THE OVER
Law
22 shall apply subject to the following:
22.1 Law 22.5 - Umpire
miscounting
The
following shall apply in addition to Law 22.5:
Whenever
possible the third umpire shall liaise with the scorers and if possible inform
the on-field umpires if the over has been miscounted.
23 LAW 23 - DEAD BALL
Law
23 shall apply subject to the addition of the following to Law 23.4.
23.1 Law 23.4 – Umpire
calling and signalling ‘Dead Ball’
In a match where cameras are
being used on or over the field of play (e.g. Spydercam), should a ball that
has been hit by the batsman make contact, while still in play, with the camera,
its apparatus or its cable, either umpire shall call and signal ‘dead ball’.
The ball shall not count as one of the over and no runs shall be scored. If the
delivery was called a no ball it shall count and the no ball penalty applied,
including if appropriate a free hit from the next delivery. No other runs
(including penalty runs) apart from the no ball penalty shall be scored.
Should a
ball thrown by a fielder make contact with a camera on or over the field of
play, its apparatus or its cable, either umpire shall call and signal dead
ball. Unless this was already a no-ball or wide, the ball shall count as one of
the over. All runs scored to that point shall count, plus the run in progress
if the batsmen have already crossed.
24 LAW 24 -
NO BALL
Law
24 shall apply subject to the following:
24.1 Law 24.1 (b) - Mode of
delivery
Law
24.1 (b) shall be replaced by the following:
The bowler may not deliver the
ball underarm. If a bowler bowls a ball underarm the umpire shall call and
signal no ball, and the ball is to be re-bowled overarm.
24.2 Free Hit after a
foot-fault no ball
In addition to the above, the delivery
following a no ball called for a foot fault (Law 24.5) shall be a free hit for
whichever batsman is facing it. If the delivery for the free hit is not a
legitimate delivery (any kind of no ball or a wide ball) then the next delivery
will become a free hit for whichever batsman is facing it.
For any free hit, the striker can be dismissed
only under the circumstances that apply for a no ball, even if the delivery for
the free hit is called wide ball.
Field changes are not
permitted for free hit deliveries unless there is a change of striker (the
provisions of clause 41.2 shall apply).
The umpires will signal a free hit by
(after the normal No Ball signal) extending one arm straight upwards and moving
it in a circular motion.
24.3 Fair Delivery - the feet
Law 24.5 shall apply, subject
to the final paragraph being replaced by the following:
If
the bowler’s end umpire is satisfied that any of these three conditions have
not been met, he shall call and signal No ball.
25 LAW 25 -
WIDE BALL
25.1 Law 25.1 - Judging a
Wide
Law
25 shall apply with the following addition to Law 25.1:
Umpires
are instructed to apply very strict and consistent interpretation in regard to
this Law in order to prevent negative bowling wide of the wicket. Any offside
or legside delivery which in the opinion of the umpire does not give the
batsman a reasonable opportunity to score shall be called a wide.
A penalty of one run for a wide shall be
scored. This penalty shall stand in addition to any other runs which are scored
or awarded. All runs, which are run or result from a wide ball, which is not a
no ball, shall be scored wide balls.
26 LAW 26 -
BYE AND LEG BYE
Law
26 shall apply.
27 LAW 27 -
APPEALS
Law
27 shall apply.
28 LAW 28 -
THE WICKET IS DOWN
Law
28 shall apply.
29 LAW 29 - BATSMAN OUT OF
HIS GROUND
Law
29 shall apply.
30 LAW 30 - BOWLED
Law
30 shall apply.
31 LAW 31 - TIMED OUT
Law
31 shall apply.
Refer
also to clause 42.9 (Law 42.10).
32 LAW 32 - CAUGHT
Law
32 shall apply.
33 LAW 33 - HANDLED THE
BALL
Law
33 shall apply.
34 LAW 34 -
HIT THE BALL TWICE
Law
34 shall apply.
35 LAW 35 -
HIT WICKET
Law
35 shall apply.
36 LAW 36 -
LEG BEFORE WICKET
Law
36 shall apply.
37 LAW 37 - OBSTRUCTING THE
FIELD
Law 37
shall apply. For the avoidance of doubt, if an umpire feels that a batsman, in
running between the wickets, has significantly changed his direction without
probable cause and thereby obstructed a fielder’s attempt to effect a run out,
the batsman should, on appeal, be given out, obstructing the field. It shall
not be rele-vant whether a run out would have occurred or not.
If the change of direction
involves the batsman crossing the pitch, Law 42.14 shall also apply. See also
paragraph 2.4 of Appendix 6.
38 LAW 38 - RUN OUT
Law
38 shall apply.
39 LAW 39 -
STUMPED
Law
39 shall apply.
40 LAW 40 -
THE WICKET-KEEPER
Law
40 shall apply.
41 LAW 41 –
THE FIELDER
Law
41 shall apply subject to the following:
41.1 Law 41.1 - Protective
equipment
The
following shall apply in addition to Law 41.1:
The exchanging of protective equipment between
members of the fielding side on the field shall be permitted provided that the
umpires do not consider that it constitutes a waste of playing time.
41.2 Restrictions on the
placement of fieldsmen
41.2.1
At the instant of delivery, there may not be more than 5 fieldsmen on the leg
side.
41.2.2 In addition to the
restriction contained in clause 41.2.1 above, further fielding restrictions
shall apply to certain overs in each innings. The nature of such fielding
restrictions and the overs during which they shall apply (hereinafter referred
to as the Powerplay Overs) are set out in the following paragraphs.
41.2.3
The following fielding restrictions shall apply:
a) Two
semi-circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The semi-circles shall have
as their centre the middle stump at either end of the pitch. The radius of each
of the semi-circles shall be 30 yards (27.43 metres). The semi-circles shall be
linked by two parallel straight lines drawn on the field. (Refer attached
Appendix 5). The fielding restriction areas should be marked by continuous
painted white lines or ‘dots’ at 5 yard (4.57 metres) intervals, each ‘dot’ to
be covered by a white plastic or rubber (but not metal) disc measuring 7 inches
(18 cm) in diameter.
During the first block of Powerplay Overs (as
set out below), only two fieldsmen shall be permitted outside this fielding
restriction area at the instant of delivery.
During
the second block of Powerplay Overs only three fieldsmen shall be permitted
outside this fielding restriction area at the instant of delivery.
b) Two
inner circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The circles shall have as
their centres the centrepoint of the popping crease at either end of the pitch.
The radius of each of the circles shall be 15 yards (13.72 metres). These
fielding restriction areas should be marked by ‘dots’. The segment of the
circles reserved for the slip positions shall not be demarcated (refer attached
Appendix 5).
During
the first block of Powerplay Overs (in an uninterrupted innings, the first 10),
there must be a minimum of two stationary fieldsmen within the applicable
fielding restriction area measured from the striker’s end at the instant of
delivery. When a fast bowler is bowling the two stationary fieldsmen may be
permitted to stand deeper than 15 yards (13.72 metres) (in the undemarcated
area) provided only that they are standing in slip, leg slip or gully
positions.
41.2.4 During the non Powerplay
Overs, no more than four fieldsmen shall be permitted outside the fielding
restriction area referred to in clause 41.2.3 (a) above.
41.2.5
Subject
to the provisions of 41.2.6 below, the Powerplay Overs shall apply for 15 overs
per innings to be taken as follows:
a) The
first block of Powerplay Overs (block of 10 overs for an uninterrupted match)
shall be at the commencement of the innings.
b) The
second block of Powerplay Overs (block of 5 overs for an uninterrupted match)
shall be taken at the discretion of either of the batsmen at the wicket. In an
innings of scheduled duration of between 41 and 50 overs, it may not be
completed later than the 40th over. (No equivalent restriction applies to
innings of shorter scheduled duration.)
c)
A batsman must nominate his team’s Powerplay no
later than the moment at which the umpire reaches the stumps at the bowler’s
end for the start of the next over.
d)
Once
a batsman has nominated a Powerplay, the decision cannot be reversed.
e) Should
the batting side choose not to exercise their discretion, their Powerplay Overs
will automatically commence at the latest available point in the innings (e.g.
in a 50 over innings, this will begin at the start of the 36th over).
41.2.6
In circumstances when the number of overs of
the batting team is reduced, the number of Powerplay Overs shall be reduced in
accordance with the table below. For the sake of clarity, it should be noted
that the table shall apply to both the 1st and 2nd innings of the match.
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INNINGS
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FIRST
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SECOND
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POWERPLAY
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DURATION
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POWERPLAY
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POWERPLAY
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TOTAL
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20 – 21
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4
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2
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6
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22 – 24
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5
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2
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7
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25 – 28
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5
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3
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8
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29 – 31
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6
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3
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9
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32 – 34
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7
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3
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10
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35 – 38
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7
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4
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11
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39 – 41
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8
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4
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12
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42 – 44
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9
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4
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13
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45 – 48
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9
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5
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14
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41.2.7
Each
block of Powerplay Overs must commence at the start of an over.
41.2.8 If play
is interrupted not during the Powerplay overs, then on resumption, it is
necessary to determine how any remaining Powerplay overs should be allocated.
The total number of Powerplay overs for the innings is derived from the table
in 41.2.6. Any Powerplay overs already taken prior to the interruption will be
deemed to have been from the initial allocation followed by the batting side’s
allocation. The decision of the batting side of when to take any remaining
Powerplay overs is made in the usual way.
Illustrations
of 41.2.8:
A match
starts as 50 overs, is interrupted after 12 overs and reduced to 43 overs. (The
first 10 overs have been Powerplays (PP); the next two were not.) The new PP
allocation is 9+4, so there are 3 overs left for the batting side. These must
start no later than the 38th over in order to be completed by the 40th over.
41.2.9 If play
is interrupted during the first Powerplay and on resumption the overs required
to be bowled in that Powerplay have already been exceeded, then the second
Powerplay will be assumed to have been taken immediately and will continue
until it is completed.
Illustrations
of 41.2.9
A 50
over innings is interrupted after 9.3 overs, and on resumption has been reduced
to 43 overs. Powerplay overs are 9+4. 2nd Powerplay is in progress with 0.3 out
of the 4 overs completed, i.e. it covers overs 10 to 13. The fielding
restrictions relating to the second powerplay take immediate effect on
resumption.
41.2.10If following an
interruption, on resumption the total number of Powerplay Overs for the innings
has already been exceeded, then there will be no further Powerplay deliveries
bowled in the innings. Note that this is the only circumstance under which the
Powerplay status can be changed during an over.
Illustrations
of 41.2.10
A 45 over innings is
interrupted after 8.3 overs, and on resumption has been reduced to 28 overs.
Powerplay overs are 5+3. All Powerplay overs have been completed. Non-Powerplay
restrictions take effect immediately and do not need to wait until the end of
the over.
41.2.11If
following an interruption while a Powerplay is not in progress, it is found on
resumption that the recalculated number of Powerplay Overs remaining exceeds
the number of overs to be bowled in the innings, then the Powerplays will
commence at the start of the next over, with fewer than the scheduled number of
Powerplay Overs being bowled in the innings.
Illustration of 41.2.11:
A 41
over innings in which only the 1st Powerplay has been taken is interrupted
after 35.1 overs and reduced to 39 overs. Powerplay overs are still 8+4.
Powerplays automatically resume for the start of the next over, but only 11 of
the 12 scheduled Powerplay overs can be bowled in the innings.
41.2.12At the commencement of
the second block of Powerplay Overs, the umpire shall signal such commencement
to the scorers by rotating his arm in a large circle.
41.2.13
The
umpire shall also indicate to the fielding captain before any signal is made
that the batting side has chosen its Powerplay.
41.2.14A light
or other indicator shall be displayed on the scoreboard whenever the Powerplay
Overs are being bowled, along with the number of overs remaining in the current
block of Powerplay Overs.
41.2.15
The
public address system shall be used to keep the
spectators informed.
41.2.16
In
the event of an infringement of any of the above fielding restrictions, the
square leg umpire shall call and signal ‘No Ball’.
42 LAW 42 - FAIR AND UNFAIR
PLAY
42.1 Law 42.3 - The Match
Ball - changing its condition
Law
42.3 shall apply, subject to the following:
Law
42.3 (d) and (e) shall be replaced with the following:
If the umpires together agree that the
deterioration of the ball is inconsistent with the use it has received, they
shall consider that there has been a contravention of this Law. They shall then
decide together whether they can identify the player(s) responsible for such
conduct.
42.1.1
If it is possible to identify the player(s) responsible:
a) Change
the ball forthwith. The batsman at the wicket shall choose the replacement ball
from a selection of six other balls of various degrees of usage (including a
new ball) and of the same brand as the ball in use prior to the contravention.
Additionally
the bowler’s end umpire shall:
b)
Award
5 penalty runs to the batting side.
c)
Inform
the captain of the fielding side of the reason for the action taken.
d)
Inform
the captain of the batting side as soon as practicable of what has occurred.
e) Together
with the other umpire report the incident to the ICC Match Referee who shall
take action as is appropriate against the player(s) responsible for the conduct
under the ICC Code of Conduct.
42.1.2
If it is not possible to identify the player(s) responsible:
a)
Change the ball forthwith. The umpires shall
choose the replacement ball for one of similar wear and of the same brand as
the ball in use prior to the contravention.
b)
The
bowler’s end umpire shall issue the captain with a first and final warning, and
c) Advise
him that should there be any further incident by that team during the remainder
of the match or event, steps 42.1.1 a) to e) above will be adopted, with the
captain deemed under e) to be the player responsible.
42.2 Law 42.4 - Deliberate
attempt to distract striker
Law
42.4 shall apply subject to the following:
In
addition, the umpires shall report the incident to the ICC Match Referee under
the ICC Code of Conduct.
42.3 Law 42.5 - Deliberate
distraction or obstruction of batsman
Law
42.5 shall apply subject to the following:
In
addition, the umpire shall report the incident to the ICC Match Referee under
the ICC Code of Conduct.
42.4 Law 42.6
- Dangerous and Unfair Bowling
42.4.1
Law 42.6 (a) - The Bowling of Fast Short
Pitched Balls
Law 42.6 (a) shall be
replaced by the following:
a)
A
bowler shall be limited to two fast short-pitched deliveries per over.
b)
A fast short-pitched delivery is defined as a
ball which passes or would have passed above the shoulder height of the striker
standing upright at the popping crease.
c)
The
umpire at the bowlers end shall advise the bowler and the batsman on strike
when each fast short pitched delivery has been bowled.
d) In
addition, for the purpose of this regulation and subject to Clause 42.4.1 (f)
below, a ball that passes above head height of the batsman, that prevents him
from being able to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke
shall be called a wide.
e) For the
avoidance of doubt any fast short pitched delivery that is called a wide under
this playing condition shall also count as one of the allowable short pitched
deliveries in that over.
f) In the
event of a bowler bowling more than two fast short-pitched deliveries in an
over as defined in Clause 42.4.1 (b) above, the umpire at the bowlers end shall
call and signal no ball on each occasion. A differential signal shall be used
to signify a fast short pitched delivery. The umpire shall call and signal ‘no
ball’ and then tap the head with the other hand.
g) If a
bowler delivers a third fast short pitched ball in an over, the umpire, after
the call of no ball and when the ball is dead, shall caution the bowler, inform
the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen at the
wicket of what has occurred. This caution shall apply throughout the innings.
h)
If there is a second instance of the bowler
being no balled in the innings for bowling more than two fast short pitched
deliveries in an over, the umpire shall advise the bowler that this is his
final warning for the innings.
i) Should
there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire
shall call and signal no ball and when the ball is dead direct the captain to
take the bowler off forthwith.
If necessary, the over shall be
completed by another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over,
or part thereof, nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof.
j)
The
bowler thus taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.
k)
The
umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsmen at the
wicket and as soon as possible to the captain of the batting side.
l)
The umpires will then report the matter to the
ICC Match Referee who shall take such action as is considered appropriate
against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and
Unfair Play - Responsibility of the Captains.)
The
above is not a substitute for Clause 42.5 below which umpires are able to apply
at any time.
42.4.2 Law
42.6 (b) Bowling of High Full Pitched Balls Law 42.6 (b) shall be replaced by
the following:
a) Any
delivery, which passes or would have passed on the full above waist height of
the striker standing upright at the popping crease is deemed unfair, whether or
not it is likely to inflict physical injury on the striker.
b)
In the event of a bowler bowling a high full
pitched ball as defined in Clause 42.4.2 (a) above, the umpire at the bowler’s
end shall call and signal no ball.
If, in the opinion of the umpire, such a
delivery is considered likely to inflict physical injury on the batsman, the
umpire at the bowler’s end shall, in addition to calling and signalling no
ball, when the ball is dead, caution the bowler and issue a first and final
warning. The umpire shall inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding
side and the batsmen at the wicket of what has occurred.
c) Should
there be any further instance (where a high full pitched ball is bowled and is
considered likely to inflict physical injury on the batsman) by the same bowler
in that innings, the umpire shall in addition to calling and signalling no
ball, when the ball is dead, direct the captain to take the bowler off
forthwith. If necessary, the over shall be completed by another bowler, who
shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part thereof, nor be allowed to
bowl the next over, or part thereof.
d)
The
bowler thus taken off shall not be allowed to bowl again in that innings.
e)
The
umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsman at the
wicket and as soon as possible to the captain of the batting side.
f)
The umpires will then report the matter to the
ICC Match Referee who shall take such action as is considered appropriate
against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and
Unfair Play - Responsibility of the Captains.)
42.5 Law 42.7 - Dangerous and
Unfair Bowling - Action by the umpire
Law
42.7 shall be replaced by the following:
Regardless
of any action taken by the umpire as a result of a breach of Clauses 42.4.1,
42.4.2 and 42.6 the following shall apply at any time during the match:
42.5.1 The bowling of fast short pitched balls is unfair if
in the opinion of the umpire at the bowler’s end he considers that by their
repetition and taking into account their length, height and direction, they are
likely to inflict physical injury on the striker, irrespective of the
protective clothing and equipment he may be wearing. The relative skill of the
striker shall also be taken into consideration.
42.5.2
In the event of such unfair bowling, the umpire at the bowler’s end shall adopt
the following procedure:
a)
In the first instance the umpire shall call and
signal no ball, caution the bowler and inform the other umpire, the captain of
the fielding side and the batsmen of what has occurred.
b)
If
this caution is ineffective, he shall repeat the above procedure and indicate
to the bowler that this is a final warning.
c)
Both
the above caution and final warning shall continue to apply even though the
bowler may later change ends.
d) Should
there be any further instance by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire
shall call and signal no ball and when the ball is dead direct the captain to
take the bowler off forthwith. If necessary, the over shall be completed by
another bowler, who shall neither have bowled the previous over, or part
thereof, nor be allowed to bowl the next over, or part thereof. See Law 22.8.
(Bowler Incapacitated or Suspended during an Over).
e)
The
bowler thus taken off shall not be able to bowl again in that innings.
f)
The
umpire will report the occurrence to the other umpire, the batsmen at the
wicket and as soon as possible to the captain of the batting side.
g)
The umpires will then report the matter to the
ICC Match Referee who shall take such action as is considered appropriate
against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and
Unfair Play - Responsibility of the Captains.)
42.6 Law 42.8 - Deliberate
bowling of High Full Pitched Balls
Law
42.8 shall be replaced by the following:
If the umpire considers that a
high full pitch delivery which is deemed unfair as defined in Clause 42.4.2 was
deliberately bowled, then the caution and warning process shall be dispensed
with.
The
umpire at the bowler’s end shall:
42.6.1
Call and signal no ball.
42.6.2
When the ball is dead, direct the captain to
take the bowler off forthwith.
42.6.3
Not
allow the bowler to bowl again in that innings.
42.6.4
Ensure
that the over is completed by another bowler, provided that the bowler does not
bowl two overs or part thereof consecutively.
42.6.5 Report
the occurrence to the other umpire, to the captain of the batting side and the
ICC Match Referee who shall take such action as is considered appropriate
against the captain and the bowler concerned. (Refer also to Law 42.1 Fair and
Unfair Play Responsibility of the Captains).
42.7 Action by the umpires
for dangerous and unfair Bowling
Should the umpires initiate the
caution and warning procedures set out in Clauses 42.4.1, 42.4.2, 42.5 and 42.6
such cautions and warnings are not to be cumulative.
42.8 Law 42.9 - Time Wasting
by the Fielding Side
Law
42.9 shall apply subject to Law 42.9 (c) being replaced by the following:
If
there is any further waste of time in that innings, by any member of the
fielding side the umpire shall:
42.8.1
Call
and signal dead ball if necessary, and;
42.8.2
Award
5 penalty runs to the batting side (see Law 42.17).
42.8.3
Inform
the other umpire, the batsmen at the wicket and as soon as possible the captain
of the batting side of what has occurred.
42.8.4
Report the occurrence to the ICC Match Referee
who shall take such action as is considered appropriate against the captain and
the team concerned under the ICC Code of Conduct.
42.9 Law 42.10 - Batsman
Wasting Time
Law
42.10 shall apply, subject to the following:
If the incoming batsman is not in position to
take guard or his partner not ready to receive the next ball within 2 minutes
of the fall of the previous wicket, the action should be regarded by the
umpires as time wasting and the provisions of Law 42.10 shall apply.
In
addition, the umpires will report the incident to the ICC Match Referee under
the ICC Code of Conduct.
42.10 Law 42.14 Batsman damaging the
pitch
Law 42.14 shall apply.
See also clause 37 above.
42.11 Law 42.15 – Bowler
attempting to run out non-striker before delivery
Law 42.15 shall be replaced by the
following:
The bowler is permitted, before releasing the
ball and provided he has not completed his usual delivery swing, to attempt to
run out the non-striker. Whether the attempt is successful or not, the ball
shall not count as one of the over. If the bowler fails in an attempt to run
out the non-striker, the umpire shall call and signal Dead ball as soon
possible.
42.12 Use of Electronic Communications
Equipment
The use of electronic communication
devices and equipment of any kind to communicate with players on the field of
play shall not be permitted.
APPENDIX 1
All penalty runs in the
Laws of Cricket (2000 Code 5th Edition - 2013) apply in International Cricket.
Calculation sheet for
use when a delay or interruptions occur in the First Innings
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Time
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Net playing time
available at start of the match
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420 minutes
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(A)
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Time innings in
progress
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___________
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(B)
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Playing time lost
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___________
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(C)
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Extra time available
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___________
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(D)
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Time made up from
reduced interval
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___________
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(E)
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Effective playing time
lost [C – (D + E)]
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___________
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(F)
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Remaining playing time
available (A - F)
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___________
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(G)
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G divided by 4.2 (to 2
decimal places)
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___________
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(H)
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Max overs per team [H/2]
(round up fractions)
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___________ (I)
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Maximum overs per
bowler [ I / 5 ]
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___________
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Duration of Powerplay
Overs (initial, batting side) __________ + __________
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Rescheduled Playing
Hours
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First session to
commence or recommence
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___________
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(J)
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Length of innings [I
x 4.2] (round up fractions)
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___________
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(K)
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Rescheduled first
innings cessation time [ J + (K – B) ]
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___________
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(L)
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Length of interval
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___________
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(M)
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Second innings
commencement time [ L + M ]
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___________
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(N)
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Rescheduled second
innings cessation time [ N + K ]
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___________ *(O)
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* Ensure that the match is not finishing earlier than the
original or rescheduled cessation time by applying Clause 12.4.2 a) iv). If so,
add at least one over to each team and recalculate (I) to (O) above to prevent
this from happening.
APPENDIX 2B
Calculation sheet to
check whether an interruption during the First Innings should terminate the
innings
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Proposed re-start time
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___________
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(P)
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Rescheduled cut-off
time allowing for full use
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of any extra time
provision
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___________
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(Q)
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Minutes between P
and Q
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___________
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(R)
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Potential overs to be
bowled [ R / 4.2 ] (round up fractions)
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___________
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(S)
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Number of complete
overs faced to date in first innings
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___________
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(T)
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If S is greater than T
then revert to Appendix 2A
If S is less than or
equal to T then the first innings is terminated and go to Appendix 3A
APPENDIX 3A
Calculation sheet for
the start of the Second Innings
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Maximum overs to be
bowled:
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(If first innings was
terminated, S from Appendix 2B)
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___________
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(A)
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Scheduled length of
innings: [ A x 4.2 ] (round up fractions) ___________
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(B)
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Start time
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___________
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(C)
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Scheduled cessation
time [ C + B ]
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___________
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(D)
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Overs per bowler and
Fielding Restrictions
Maximum
overs per bowler [ A / 5 ] ___________ overs
Duration of Powerplay
overs (initial, batting side) __________ + __________
Calculation sheet for
use when interruption occurs after the start of the Second Innings
Time
Time
at start of innings ___________ (A)
Time
at start of interruption ___________ (B)
Time
innings in progress ___________ (C)
Restart
time ___________ (D)
Length
of interruption [ D – B ] ___________ (E)
Additional time
available: (Any unused provision for ‘Extra
Time’ or for earlier
than scheduled start of second innings) ___________ (F)
Total
playing time lost [ E – F ] ___________ (G)
Overs
Maximum
overs at start of innings ___________ (H)
Overs
lost [ G / 4.2 ] (rounded down) ___________ (I)
Adjusted
maximum length of innings [ H – I ] ___________ (J)
Rescheduled
length of innings [ J x 4.2 rounded up ] ___________ (K)
Amended
cessation time of innings [ D + (K – C) ] ___________ (L)
Overs per bowler and
Fielding Restrictions
Maximum
overs per bowler [ J / 5 ] ___________ overs
Duration of Powerplay
overs (initial, batting side)___________ + ___________
APPENDIX
4 - CREASE MARKINGS
Restriction of the
placement of fieldsmen
The final mark of the 15 yards radius shall be a line
placed at an angle of 45°, measured from the popping crease at a point level
with the middle stump.
Decision Review System
(DRS) - Playing Conditions
1
GENERAL
1.1
The
DRS includes:
• The
process for the referral by the on-field umpires of a decision to the third
umpire and/or the consultation process (between the on-field umpire(s) and the
third umpire) initiated by the on-field umpire(s) as set out in paragraph 2
below and which have been collectively termed in these playing conditions as an
“Umpire Review”; and
• The
process initiated by the players for the review of an on-field umpire’s
decision (by means of a consultation between the on-field umpire(s) and the
third umpire) as set out in paragraph 3 below and which has been termed in
these playing conditions as the “Player Review”.
1.2
The
ICC will be required to ensure that the television technology specifications
set out in Appendix 7 are provided.
1.3
In particular, the ICC is to ensure that a
separate room is provided for the third umpire and that he has access to the
television equipment and technology as specified in Appendix 7 so as to
be in the best position to facilitate the referral and/or consultation
processes referred to in paragraphs 2 (Umpire Review) and
3 (Player Review) below.
1.4 The ICC
shall appoint an independent technology expert (ICC Technical Official) to be
present at every match to assist the third umpire and to protect the integrity
of the DRS process.
2
UMPIRE REVIEW
In the circumstances detailed in paragraphs
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5 below, the on-field umpire has the discretion to
refer the decision to the third umpire or, in the case of 2.2.(a), 2.4 and 2.5,
to consult with the third umpire before making the decision and should take a
common sense approach.
Save for requesting the umpire to review his
decision under paragraph 3 (Player Review) below, players may not appeal to the
umpire to use the Umpire Review - breach of this provision would constitute
dissent and the player could be liable for discipline under the ICC Code of
Conduct.
The third umpire shall call for
as many replays from any camera angle as is necessary to reach a decision. As a
guide, a decision should be made within 30 sec-onds whenever possible, but the
third umpire shall have the discretion to take more time.
2.1
Run Out, Stumping and Hit Wicket Decisions
a)
The
on-field umpire shall be entitled to refer an appeal for a run-out, stumping or
hit wicket to the third umpire.
b)
An
on-field umpire wishing to refer a decision to the third umpire shall signal to
the third umpire by making the shape of a TV screen with his hands.
c) In the
case of a referral of a hit wicket or stumping decision, the third umpire shall
first check the fairness of the delivery (all modes of No ball except for the
bowler using an illegal action, [for clarity, a specific type of banned
delivery can be reviewed and called no ball]). If the delivery was not a fair
delivery he shall indicate that the batsman is not out and advise the on-field
umpire to signal no ball. See also paragraph 3.10 below.
d) Additionally,
if the third umpire finds the batsman is out by another mode of dismissal
(excluding LBW), or not out by any mode of dismissal (excluding LBW), he shall
notify the on-field umpire so that the correct decision is made.
e) If the
third umpire decides the batsman is out a red light is displayed; a green light
means not-out. Should the third umpire be temporarily unable to re-spond, a
white light (where available) will remain illuminated throughout the period of
interruption to signify to the on-field umpires that the TV replay sys-tem is
temporarily unavailable, in which case the decision will be taken by the
on-field umpire. (As an alternative to the red/green light system and where
available, the big replay screen may be used for the purpose of conveying the
third umpire’s decision).
2.2
Caught Decisions
In
the event of an appeal for a caught decision:
a)
Clean
Catches
i)
Should
the bowler’s end umpire be unable to decide whether or not a catch was taken
cleanly, he shall first consult with the square leg umpire.
ii) Should
both on-field umpires require assistance from the third umpire to make a
decision, the bowler’s end umpire shall firstly take a decision on-field after
con-sulting with the other umpire, then he shall consult by two-way radio with
the third umpire. Such consultation shall be initiated by the bowlers end
umpire to the third umpire by making the shape of a TV screen with his hands,
followed by an 'out' or 'not out' signal made with the hands close to the chest
at chest height.
Following such consultation, the final decision
will be made and given by the bowler’s end umpire, who will take into account
the on-field umpires’ initial views and any other advice received from the
third umpire. If the third umpire advises that the replay evidence is
inconclusive, the on-field decision communicated at the start of the
consultation process shall stand.
iii) The
third umpire has to determine whether the batsman has been caught. However, in
reviewing the television replay(s), the third umpire shall first check the
fairness of the delivery (all modes of No ball except for the bowler using an
illegal action, [for clarity, a specific type of banned delivery can be
reviewed and called no ball]) and whether the batsman has hit the ball. If the
delivery was not a fair delivery or if it is clear to the third umpire that the
batsman did not hit the ball he shall indicate to the on-field umpire that the
batsman is not out caught, and in the case of an unfair delivery, advise the
on-field umpire to signal no ball. See also paragraph 3.10 below. Additionally,
if it is clear to the third umpire that the batsman is out by another mode of
dismissal (excluding LBW), or not out by any mode of dismissal (excluding LBW),
he shall notify the on-field umpire so that the correct decision is made.
b)
Bump
Ball
i)
Should the bowler’s end umpire be unable to
decide whether a catch was taken from a bump ball or not, he shall first
consult with the square leg um-pire.
ii)
Should both on-field umpires be unable to make
a decision, the bowler’s end umpire shall be entitled to refer the decision to
the third umpire to review a TV replay(s) of the batsman’s stroke as in
paragraph 2.1 (b).
iii) The
third umpire has to determine whether the ball was a bump ball or not. However,
in reviewing the television replay(s), the third umpire shall first check the
fairness of the delivery (all modes of No ball except for the bowler using an
illegal action, [for clarity, a specific type of banned delivery can be
reviewed and called no ball]) and whether the batsman has hit the ball. If the
delivery was not a fair delivery or if it is clear to the third umpire that the
batsman did not hit the ball he shall indicate that the batsman is not out and,
in the case of an unfair delivery, advise the on-field umpire to signal no
ball. See also paragraph 3.10 below. Additionally, if it is clear to the third
umpire that the batsman is out by another mode of dismissal (excluding LBW), or
not out by any mode of dismissal (excluding LBW), he shall notify the on-field
umpire so that the correct decision is made.
iv) The third umpire shall
communicate his decision by the system as in paragraph 2.1 (d).
a) The
on-field umpire shall be entitled to refer to the third umpire for a decision
about whether the fieldsman had any part of his person in contact with the ball
when he touched the boundary or when he had any part of his person grounded
beyond the boundary, or whether a four or six had been scored. A decision is to
be made immediately and cannot be changed thereafter.
Note: If the television evidence is
inconclusive as to whether or not a boundary has been scored, the status quo
will remain, and it shall be treated as runs scored by the batting side.
b)
An on-field umpire wishing the assistance of
the third umpire in this circumstance shall communicate with the third umpire
by use of a two-way radio and the third umpire will convey his decision to the
on-field umpire by this method.
c) The
third umpire may initiate contact with the on-field umpire by two-way radio if
TV coverage shows a boundary line infringement or incident that appears not to
have been acted upon by the
on-field
umpires.
2.4
Obstructing the Field
a)
Following an appeal from the fielding side, the
on-field umpire shall be entitled to consult with the third umpire if he feels
that the batsman has obstructed the field.
b) The
bowler’s end umpire shall firstly take a decision on-field after consulting
with the other umpire (if necessary), then he shall consult by two-way radio
with the third umpire. Such consultation shall be initiated by the bowlers end
umpire to the third umpire by making the shape of a TV screen with his hands,
followed by an 'out' or 'not out' signal made with the hands close to the chest
at chest height.
c)
Following such consultation with the third
umpire, the final decision shall be indicated in the normal fashion by the
bowlers end umpire. If the third umpire advises that the replay evidence is
inconclusive, the on-field decision communicated at the start of the
consultation process shall stand.
2.5
Batsmen Running to the Same End
a)
In the event of both batsmen running to the
same end and the umpires are uncertain over which batsmen made his ground
first, the on-field umpire may consult with the third umpire.
b)
The
procedure in paragraph 2.3 (b) shall apply.
3
PLAYER REVIEW
The
following clauses shall operate in addition to and in conjunction with
paragraph 2 (Umpire Review).
3.1
Circumstances in which a Player Review may be requested
a)
A
player may request a review of any decision taken by the on-field umpires concerning
whether or not a batsman is dismissed, with the exception of
‘Timed
Out’ (Player Review).
b)
For
the avoidance of doubt, no other decisions made by the umpires are eligible for
a Player Review.
c) Only the
batsman involved in a dismissal may request a Player Review of an ‘Out’
decision and only the captain (or acting captain) of the fielding team may
request a Player Review of a ‘Not Out’ decision.
d) A
decision concerning whether or not a batsman is dismissed that could have been
the subject of a Umpire Review under paragraph 2 is eligible for a Player
Review as soon as it is clear that the on-field umpire has chosen not to
initiate the Umpire Review.
3.2
The manner of requesting the Player Review
a)
The
request should be made by the player making a ‘T’ sign with both forearms at
head height.
b) The
total time elapsed between the ball becoming dead and the review request being
made should be no more than 15 seconds. The on-field umpire should provide the
player with a prompt after 10 seconds if the request has not been made at that
time and the player should request the review immediately thereafter. If the
umpires believe that a request has not been made within the 15 second time
frame, they will decline to review the decision.
c) The
captain may consult with the bowler and other fielders or the two batsmen may
consult with each other prior to deciding whether to request a Player Review.
However in order to meet the requirement of (b) above, such consultation will
need to occur almost instantly and be very brief. Under no circumstances is any
player permitted to query an umpire about any aspect of a decision before
deciding on whether or not to request a Player Review. If the umpires believe that
the captain or batsman has received direct or indirect input emanating other
than from the players on the field, then they may at their discretion decline
the request for a Player Review. In particular, signals from the dressing room
must not be given.
d) No
replays, either at normal speed or slow motion, should be shown on a big screen
to spectators until the time allowed for the requesting of a Player Review has
elapsed. See also paragraph 3.11 below.
e) If
either on-field umpire initiates an Umpire Review under paragraph 2, this does
not preclude a player seeking a Player Review of a separate incident from the
same delivery. The Player Review request may be made after the Umpire Review
provided it is still within the timescale described in (b) above. (See 3.8 (b)
and 3.8 (c) below for the process for addressing both an Umpire and Player
Review).
f) A
request for a Player Review may not be withdrawn once it has been made.
3.3
The process of consultation
a)
On
receipt of an eligible and timely request for a Player Review, the on-field
umpire will make the sign of a television with his hands in the normal way.
b)
He
will initiate communication with the third umpire by confirming the decision
that has been made and that the player has requested a Player Review.
c)
The
third umpire must then work alone, independent of outside help or comment,
other than when consulting the on-field umpire.
d)
A two-way consultation process should begin to
investigate whether there is anything that the third umpire can see or hear
which would indicate that the on-field umpire should change his decision.
e) This
consultation should be on points of fact, where possible phrased in a manner
leading to yes or no answers. Questions requiring a single answer based on a
series of judgements, such as “do you think that was LBW?” are to be avoided.
f) The
third umpire shall not withhold any factual information which may help in the
decision making process, even if the information is not directly prompted by
the on-field umpire’s questions. In particular, in reviewing a dismissal, if
the third umpire believes that the batsman may instead be out by any other mode
of dismissal, he shall advise the on-field umpire accordingly. The process of
consultation described in this paragraph in respect of such other mode of
dismissal shall then be conducted as if the batsman has been given not out.
g) The
third umpire should initially check whether the delivery is fair (all modes of
No ball except for the bowler using an illegal action, [for clarity, a specific
type of banned delivery can be reviewed and called no ball]) where appropriate
advising the on-field umpire accordingly. See also paragraph 3.10 below.
h) If
despite the available technology, the third umpire is unable to answer with a
high degree of confidence a particular question posed by the on-field umpire,
then he should report that the replays are ‘inconclusive’. The third umpire
should not give answers conveying likelihoods or probabilities.
i)
Subject to paragraph 3.3 (j) below,
specifically when advising on LBW decisions, the requirement for a high degree
of confidence should be interpreted as follows:
i)
With
regard to determining the point of pitching the evidence provided by technology
should be regarded as definitive and the Laws as interpreted in clause
3.9 (a) below should be
strictly applied.
ii)
With
regard to the point of impact
• If a ‘not
out’ decision is being reviewed, in order to report that
the point of impact is between wicket and wicket (i.e. in line with the
stumps), the evidence provided by technology should show that the centre of the
ball at the moment of interception is in line within an area demarcated by a
line drawn down the middle of the outer stumps.
•
If an ‘out’ decision is being
reviewed, in order to report that the point of impact is not
between wicket and wicket (i.e. outside the line of the stumps), the evidence provided
by technology should show that no part of the ball at the moment of
interception is between wicket and wicket.
iii) With regard to
determining whether the ball was likely to have hit the stumps:
•
If a ‘not out’ decision is
being reviewed, in order to report that the ball is hitting
the stumps, the evidence provided by technology should show that the centre of
the ball would have hit the stumps within an area demarcated by a line drawn
below the lower edge of the bails and down the middle of the outer stumps.
However,
where the evidence shows that the ball would have hit the stumps within the
demarcated area as set out above but that:
•
The point of impact is 300cm or more from
the stumps; or
•
The point of impact is more than 250cm but
less than 300cm from the stumps and the distance between point of pitching and
point of impact is
less than 40cm,
the original decision will stand (i.e.
not out).
•
If an ‘out’ decision is being
reviewed, in order to report that the ball is missing the stumps,
the evidence of the technology should show that no part of the ball would have
made contact with any part of the stumps or bails.
iv) With
regard to determining whether the ball was likely to have hit the stumps after
striking the pad on the full and being predicted to pitch before striking or
passing the stumps:
- The
technology should predict the line of the delivery in accordance with Law 36.2b
and show this path from directly above the stumps in the sim-ulation.
- The 3rd
umpire shall advise the on-field umpire whether the ball was going to intercept
the line of the stumps based on the prediction of the tech-nology, and make no comment
on the predicted height of the ball after pitching, which shall remain a
judgment of the on-field umpire.
j) In
circumstances where the television technology (all or parts thereof) is not
available to the third umpire or fails for whatever reason, the third umpire
shall advise the on-field umpire of this fact but still provide any relevant
factual information that may be ascertained from the available television
replays and other technology. See also paragraph 3.5 (d).
k)
The on-field umpire must then make his decision
based on those factual questions that were answered by the third umpire, any
other factual information offered by the third umpire and his recollection and
opinion of the original incident.
l) The
on-field umpire will reverse his decision if the nature of the supplementary
information received from the third umpire leads him to conclude that his
original decision was incorrect.
3.4
The process for communicating the final decision
a)
When
the on-field umpire has reached a decision, he should advise the TV director
(directly or via the third umpire).
b) For
Player Reviews concerning potential dismissals, he should then indicate “Out”
by raising his finger above his head in a normal yet prominent manner or
indicate “Not Out” by the call of ‘not out’ and by crossing his hands in a
horizontal position side to side in front and above his waist three times (as
per a ‘safe’ decision in baseball). Where the decision is a reversal of the
on-field umpire’s previous decision, he should make the ‘revoke last signal’
indication immediately prior to the above.
c)
If the mode of dismissal is not obvious or not
the same as that on which the original decision was based, then the umpire
should advise the official scorers via the third umpire.
3.5
Number of Player Review requests permitted
a) Each
team is allowed to make one unsuccessful Player Review requests per innings. If
a Player Review results in the umpire reversing his original decision, then the
request has been successful and does not count towards the innings limit. If
the umpire’s decision is unchanged, the Player Review is unsuccessful. After
one unsuccessful request by one team, no further Player Review requests will be
allowed by that team during the current innings.
b)
If following a Player Review, an umpire upholds
a decision of ‘Out’, but for a different mode of dismissal from that for which
the original decision was given, then the request will still be regarded as
unsuccessful.
c)
If following a Player Review, an umpire upholds
a decision of ‘Not Out’ on account of the delivery being a no ball for any
reason, thereby not requiring any review of the ball’s subsequent trajectory,
then this will not be counted as an unsuccessful request and not count towards
the innings limit.
d) If a
Player Review and an Umpire Review occur from the same delivery and the
decision from the Umpire Review renders the Player Review unnecessary (see 3.8
(b) and 3.8 (c)), then the Player Review request will be ignored and not be
counted as unsuccessful.
e) An
unsuccessful review may be re-instated by the Match Referee at his sole
discretion (if appropriate after consultation with the ICC Technical Official
and/or the television broadcast director), if the review could not properly be
concluded due to a failure of the technology. Any such decision shall be final
and should be taken as soon as possible once all the relevant facts have been
ascertained by the Match Referee. An unsuccessful review shall not be
re-instated if, despite any technical failures, the correct decision could
still have been made using the other available technology. Similarly, no
reinstatement shall be made where the technology worked as intended, but the
evidence gleaned from its use was “inconclusive”.
f) The
third umpire shall be responsible for counting the number of unsuccessful
Player Reviews and advising the on-field umpires once either team has exhausted
their allowance for that innings.
g)
The
scoreboard shall display, for the innings in progress, the number of Player
Reviews remaining available to each team.
3.6
Dead ball
a) If
following a Player Review request, an original decision of ‘Out’ is changed to
‘Not Out’, then the ball is still deemed to have become dead when the original
decision was made (as per Law 23.1(a)(iii)). The batting side, while benefiting
from the reversal of the dismissal, will not benefit from any runs that may
subsequently have accrued from the delivery had the on-field umpire originally
made a ‘Not Out’ decision, other than any No Balls penalty that could arise
under
3.3 (g)
above.
b)
If an original decision of ‘Not Out’ is changed
to ‘Out’, the ball will retrospectively be deemed to have become dead from the
moment of the dismissal
event. All subsequent
events, including any runs scored, are ignored.
3.7
Use of technology
a)
The
following technology may be used by the third umpire.
•
Slow motion replays from all available
cameras
•
Super slow motion replays from all
available cameras
•
Ultra motion camera replays from all
available cameras
•
Sound from the stump microphones with the
replays at normal speed and slow motion
•
Approved ball tracking technology
•
The mat, generated by the provider of ball
tracking technology, not by the broadcaster
•
Hot Spot cameras
•
Real-Time Snickometer
•
Zing Wickets (using the lights to indicate
if the wicket is broken).
In addition, other forms of technology
may be used subject to ICC being satisfied that the required standards of
accuracy and time efficiency can be met.
b) Where
practical usage or further testing indicates that any of the above forms of
technology cannot reliably provide accurate and timely information, then it may
be removed prior to or during a match. The final decision regarding the
technology to be used in a given match will be taken by the ICC Match Referee
in consultation with the ICC Technical Official, ICC Management and the Event
Technical Committee.
3.8
Combining Umpire Reviews with Player Reviews
a)
If an Umpire Review (under Clause 2) and a
Player Review request are made following the same delivery but relating to
separate modes of dismissal, the following procedure shall apply.
b)
The
Umpire Review should be carried out prior to the Player Review if all of
the following conditions apply:
i)
The
Player Review has been requested by the fielding side
ii)
The
Umpire Review and the Player Review both relate to the dismissal of the same
batsman
iii) If the batsman is out,
the number of runs scored from the delivery would be the same for both modes of
dismissal
iv) If the batsman is out,
the batsman on strike for the next delivery would be the same for both modes of
dismissal.
c) If the
Umpire Review leads the third umpire to make a decision of ‘Out’, then this
will be displayed in the usual manner and the Player Review will not be
performed. If the Umpire Review results in a not out decision, then the third
umpire will make no public decision but proceed to address the Player Review
request.
For
illustration, following an unsuccessful lbw appeal, the striker sets off for a
run, is sent back and there is an appeal for his run out. The players request
that the lbw decision is reviewed and the umpires request that the run out be
reviewed. The four criteria above are satisfied, so the run out referral is
determined first. Should the appeal for run out be ‘Out’, then there is no
requirement for the lbw review to take place.
d) In all
other circumstances, the two incidents shall be addressed in chronological
order. If the conclusion from the first incident is that a batsman is
dismissed, then the ball would be deemed to have become dead at that point,
rendering investigation of the second incident unnecessary.
3.9
Interpretation of Laws
a) When
using technology to determine where the ball pitched (as per Law 36.1(b)), the
third umpire should refer to the “point” (or centre) of the ball. Therefore if
at least 50% of the ball pitches outside the line of leg stump, then no LBW
dismissal is possible.
b) When
using a replay to determine the moment at which the wicket has been put down
(as per Law 28.1), the third umpire should deem this to be the first frame in
which one of the bails is shown (or can be deduced) to have lost all
contact with the top of the stumps and subsequent frames show the bail
permanently removed from the top of the stumps.
3.10 No Balls
Following
any mode of dismissal that is not permitted off a no ball and which is not the
subject of an Umpire or Player Review, if the on-field umpire is uncertain as
the fairness of the delivery, he shall be entitled to request the batsman to
delay leaving the field and to check the fairness of the delivery (all modes of
No ball except for the bowler using an illegal action, [for clarity, a specific
type of banned delivery can be reviewed and called no ball]) with the third
umpire. Consultation with the third umpire shall be by way of two way radio. If
the delivery was not a fair delivery the on-field umpire shall indicate that
the batsman is not-out and signal no-ball. For the avoidance of doubt, the
third umpire shall apply clause 24.2 when deciding whether a no-ball should
have been called.
3.11 Big Screen Policy
The current ICC big screen
policy will apply. See also 3.2(d)
DRS Third Umpire Room
and Television Broadcast Specifications
Specifications will be
circulated separately.
Application of the
Reserve Day
Example 1:
Match
starts at 50 overs per side and there is an interruption at 19 overs. Overs are
reduced to 46 overs per side and play is about to resume. Before another ball
is bowled it rains and play is abandoned for the day.
As the match didn’t resume under the revised overs, the
match should continue on the reserve day at the original 50 overs per side with
the overs reduced if necessary during the day.
Example 2:
The
same start as in example 1 i.e. match starts at 50 overs per side and there is
an interruption at 19 overs. Overs are reduced to 46 overs per side and play is
about to resume. This time, play starts and after an over has been bowled it
rains and play is abandoned for the day.
As the match has
resumed, it is continued on the reserve day at 46 overs per side with the overs
reduced if necessary during the day.
Example 3:
The toss occurs on the
scheduled day but the match is abandoned for the day without a ball being
bowled.
When play commences on
the reserve day:
•
The captains shall not be entitled to
re-toss (and nominate new teams)
•
These matches shall always be regarded in
the records as a single match.
Note: If the
reserve day is utilised, the hours of play on the reserve day are the same as
the scheduled hours of play on the scheduled day, including any provision for
extra time. The amount of extra time available on the reserve day cannot
exceed that which was available on the scheduled day.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES TO PLAYING CONDITIONS
FOR WARM UP MATCHES
NOTE:
·
ICC
Cricket World Cup 2015 warm up matches will not be official One Day
Internationals.
·
ICC Match Referees will not be on duty for warm
up matches. The Code of Conduct will apply and any breaches will be reported to
and dealt with by the Event Technical Committee.
Except as varied
hereunder the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 Playing Conditions shall apply.
1.1
Law
1.1 – Number of Players
Each
side shall consist of a maximum 15 players.
1.2
Law
1.2 – Nomination of Players
Each
team may nominate no more than 15 players.
No
more than 11 may bat in one innings.
The players to bat may be determined as the
match progresses and need not be nominated in advance. No more than 11 of the
15 players may field at any one time, with teams free to change their fielders
subject to the umpires being informed and play not being delayed.
A
player who has not been nominated amongst the 15 may field but will be subject
to the usual provisions relating to substitutes.
Any of the nominated players may bowl or keep
wicket. However for a bowler to bowl consecutive overs from one end, he must
remain on the field through-out the intervening over bowled from the other end.
Regulations
regarding 'penalty time' to be served by batsmen or bowlers before they are
allowed to bat or bowl shall not apply.
2.1
Law 2.5 – Fielder absent or leaving the field
Law 2.5 shall not apply.
3.1
Law 3.1 – Appointment and attendance ICC shall
appoint umpires for all matches.
3.2
Decision
Review System – unless otherwise determined by ICC and notified to competing
teams prior to the match, DRS shall not apply.
7.1
Law
7.3 – Selection and preparation
7.1.2
– replace fourth umpire with third umpire.
7.2
Law
7.4 – Changing the pitch
21.3
Law 21.3 – Umpires (ICC Match Referee) Awarding
a Match
42
Law
42 – Fair and Unfair Play
No ICC match referee will be in
attendance. The on-field umpires shall have sole responsibility for the
provisions of the above Laws. Code of Conduct breaches shall be dealt with by
the Event Technical Committee.
12.1
Law
12.1 – Number of innings
There
are no reserve days for the warm up matches.
21.3
Law 21.3 – Umpires Awarding a Match Law 21.3
shall apply.
21.8
Competition
Format – shall not apply.
21.9
Points
– shall not apply.
Appendix 1 – replace ICC
match referee with Event Technical Committee
Appendix
6 – Refer 3.2 above.
Appendix 9 - replace
match referee with umpires.
Narayanaswami
Srinivasan, an industrialist, has been the president of the Tamil Nadu
Cricket Association in India since 2001-02, and a part of the Board of
Control for Cricket in India since 2005-06 - first as treasurer and then
as secretary, before becoming the president in 2011-12.
