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Umpires responsibilities
Umpires responsibilities
  1. Umpires responsibilities 
  2. If in doubt, Umpires can as any players to show their identification. This is to implement 'no overseas players' rule.  
  3. Umpires should pause for few second, think first and then give the decision. There is not need to hurry. 
  4. If there are any issue, both the umpires can discuss and then agree to the common decision. 
  5. ​Umpires should conduct the toss 15 mins prior to the toss. 

  6. Before the toss, Please ask the captains to open Criclubs app and select playing 11 for their teams.

  7.  It is the umpires and captains responsibility to make sure that the game begins as soon as possible. 

  8. Before the game begins, the umpires should get two NEW balls from the Organizer and consult with the batsman which one to choose. Keep the other one with them. 

  9. The umpires should ask the bowler is bowling guard ie. over the wicket or round the wicket and convey that to the batsman. If the bowler is wearing caps, glasses or any other accessories, then the umpire should inform the batsman if those are any distractions. If the batsman takes any objection, then the bowler has to remove those without any arguments.

  10. There is no ‘NO BALL’ for the bowlers not telling the guard or wearing the cap. It is the umpire's responsibility to ask. 

  11. The same rule is applicable while the keeper changes or stands closer or far from the wickets. It is the umpire's responsibility to make sure that he informs such changes to the batsman. 

  12. Get hold of the ball after every over and inspect the condition. 

  13. Maintain the match pace and announce when each over is done. 

  14. Whatever rules they use for the wide line, use the same rule for the entire match.

  15. Batsman moves, wide moves. Both leg and off side. 

  16. Remind the teams to shake hands after the game. 
  17. ​Do not engage in any discussion with any players of the fielding or batting teams. Declare your decision to the captains, provide a brief explanation only if needed. 
  18. Do not spend any time discussing with anyone. 
  19. If any misbehaviour, report immediately after the game to the commitee.  
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