should take full responsibility as an umpire. 
3. Agreement with captains 
Before the toss the umpire shall 
a. Establish the hours of play and agree with the captains 
i. The balls to be used during the match. 
ii. Time and duration of intervals for meals and times for drinks intervals 
iii. The boundary of the field of play and allowances for boundaries. 
iv. Any special conditions of play affecting the conduct of the match. 
b. Inform the scorers of the agreements above. 
4. the wickets, creases, and boundaries 
Before the toss and during the match, the umpires shall satisfy themselves that: 
a. The wickets are properly structured 
b. The creases are correctly marked. Popping and return creases 
c. The boundary of the field of play complies with the requirements 
5. Conduct of the game and equipment 
Before the toss and during the match, the umpires shall satisfy themselves that 
a. The conduct of the game is strictly in accordance with the 
b. Laws of the game, and the rules of the tournament 
c. No player uses equipment other than that permitted. 
d. The wicket keeper‟s gloves comply with the requirements 
6. Fair and unfair play 
The umpires shall be the sole judges of fair and unfair play. 
7. Fitness of ground, weather, and light 
The umpires shall be the final judges of the fitness of the ground, weather and light for play. 
8. Consultation between umpires 
All disputes shall be determined by the umpires. The umpires shall consult with each other whenever necessary. 
9. Signals 
The proper code of signals shall be used by umpires. 
10. Correctness of scores 
Consultation between umpires and scorers on doubtful points is essential. The umpires shall satisfy themselves as to the 
correctness of the number of runs scored, the wickets that have fallen and, where appropriate, the number of overs bowled. 
They shall agree with the scorers, at least at every interval. 
11. The umpires are authorized to intervene in cases of: 
a. Deliberate Time wasting by players 
b. Damaging the pitch 
c. Dangerous or unfair play 
d. Tampering with the ball 
e. Any other action that he considers to be unfair and/or would put players at risk of injury 
12. Respective team captains are requested to provide feedback on designated umpires via the Grading System available via 
the FCT Website. 
13. Prior to the game, the umpires must have on their person: 
a. A printed roster of the teams playing the game 
b. A list of names of the playing team from the respective captains 
c. Cross-reference the Captains List with that of the Team Roster. 
d. Resolve any name discrepancies if any 
e. All player name issues must be resolved before the start of the game. 
f. Approve that both Captains acknowledge the respective team list and roster cross reference 
14. After the game the umpire must 
a. Cross Reference the respective scorecards; 
b. Validate the scores; 
c. Confirm the winner of the game 
d. Sign & date the respective scorebooks 
15. Scorecard Submission 
a. As part of the paid service, the umpire is responsible for the submission of the Winning Team Scorecard to the FCT Website. 
If the captain of the winning team is taking responsibility for Scorecard Submission, the umpire will note this and submit as part 
of his report. The scorecards must be submitted by the end of the weekend (End of Day Sunday). 

Miscellaneous Definitions 
Minimum Players ? Is the team Ready to Play? 
1. A participating team should have at least 7 players on the ground in proper cricket attire before the start of the game 
2. In League Stages - In a event where one team does not follow this rule then 
a. It is termed as forfeiture, and 
b. The opponent team will be awarded the game 
3. If both the participating teams do not have at least 7 players then the match is abandoned and no points shared but there will 
be reduction of 0.05 NRR from both the teams. 
4. In Knockout Stages - This rule must be strictly followed failing which the opponent team will be awarded the game. If both 
the participating teams do not have at least 7 players than the teams are disqualified from the tournament and the next team in 
rankings will proceed further. 
5. Fielding team is short of players but have 7 (seven) players ready to play: 
a. Player(s) as they come along can be allowed in to the field, only at the end of an over. 
b. Players cannot come into the field while an over is in progress 
c. Players entering the game will NOT be allowed to bowl for the time they are out. Umpires will count the number of overs they 
were not on the field, and only allow them to bowl after they are in the field for the same number of overs they were absent. 
d. Players absent for the entire duration of their fielding innings, may bat. 
6. Batting team is short of players but have 7 (seven) players ready to play: 
a. No additional restrictions are placed. The players can join the batting team in the pavilion at any time, and come into bat at 
the fall of a wicket or retirement of a batsman. 
b. Players absent for the entire duration of their batting innings, may field 

Played Game - When is a game considered played? 
1. A game is considered ?Played? if both teams were ready to play and the game was started. 
2. A game that is ?played‟ need not necessarily be ?completed‟. 
3. A game that is rescheduled to another day is not considered as played until the game qualifies as ?being played‟ at a later 
date 
4. A game that is abandoned/called off before a ball was bowled, is not considered a played game. 
Completed Game - When is a game considered completed? 
1. A game is considered ?Completed? if both teams were ready to play and the game was started, and the game was completed 
with a result (TIED is a valid result) 
2. EG: If Team1 played Team2 and the game was completed, then Team1 or Team2 must have won the game OR in rare 
circumstances, Team1 must have TIED the game with Team2. 
3. A game that is Abandoned (Washed out), with no result cannot be considered completed. 
4. A game that is rescheduled to another day is not considered as played or completed until the game qualifies as ?being 
played and completed‟ on the rescheduled date. 
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should take full responsibility as an umpire. 
3. Agreement with captains 
Before the toss the umpire shall 
a. Establish the hours of play and agree with the captains 
i. The balls to be used during the match. 
ii. Time and duration of intervals for meals and times for drinks intervals 
iii. The boundary of the field of play and allowances for boundaries. 
iv. Any special conditions of play affecting the conduct of the match. 
b. Inform the scorers of the agreements above. 
4. the wickets, creases, and boundaries 
Before the toss and during the match, the umpires shall satisfy themselves that: 
a. The wickets are properly structured 
b. The creases are correctly marked. Popping and return creases 
c. The boundary of the field of play complies with the requirements 
5. Conduct of the game and equipment 
Before the toss and during the match, the umpires shall satisfy themselves that 
a. The conduct of the game is strictly in accordance with the 
b. Laws of the game, and the rules of the tournament 
c. No player uses equipment other than that permitted. 
d. The wicket keeper‟s gloves comply with the requirements 
6. Fair and unfair play 
The umpires shall be the sole judges of fair and unfair play. 
7. Fitness of ground, weather, and light 
The umpires shall be the final judges of the fitness of the ground, weather and light for play. 
8. Consultation between umpires 
All disputes shall be determined by the umpires. The umpires shall consult with each other whenever necessary. 
9. Signals 
The proper code of signals shall be used by umpires. 
10. Correctness of scores 
Consultation between umpires and scorers on doubtful points is essential. The umpires shall satisfy themselves as to the 
correctness of the number of runs scored, the wickets that have fallen and, where appropriate, the number of overs bowled. 
They shall agree with the scorers, at least at every interval. 
11. The umpires are authorized to intervene in cases of: 
a. Deliberate Time wasting by players 
b. Damaging the pitch 
c. Dangerous or unfair play 
d. Tampering with the ball 
e. Any other action that he considers to be unfair and/or would put players at risk of injury 
12. Respective team captains are requested to provide feedback on designated umpires via the Grading System available via 
the FCT Website. 
13. Prior to the game, the umpires must have on their person: 
a. A printed roster of the teams playing the game 
b. A list of names of the playing team from the respective captains 
c. Cross-reference the Captains List with that of the Team Roster. 
d. Resolve any name discrepancies if any 
e. All player name issues must be resolved before the start of the game. 
f. Approve that both Captains acknowledge the respective team list and roster cross reference 
14. After the game the umpire must 
a. Cross Reference the respective scorecards; 
b. Validate the scores; 
c. Confirm the winner of the game 
d. Sign & date the respective scorebooks 
15. Scorecard Submission 
a. As part of the paid service, the umpire is responsible for the submission of the Winning Team Scorecard to the FCT Website. 
If the captain of the winning team is taking responsibility for Scorecard Submission, the umpire will note this and submit as part 
of his report. The scorecards must be submitted by the end of the weekend (End of Day Sunday). 

Miscellaneous Definitions 
Minimum Players ? Is the team Ready to Play? 
1. A participating team should have at least 7 players on the ground in proper cricket attire before the start of the game 
2. In League Stages - In a event where one team does not follow this rule then 
a. It is termed as forfeiture, and 
b. The opponent team will be awarded the game 
3. If both the participating teams do not have at least 7 players then the match is abandoned and no points shared but there will 
be reduction of 0.05 NRR from both the teams. 
4. In Knockout Stages - This rule must be strictly followed failing which the opponent team will be awarded the game. If both 
the participating teams do not have at least 7 players than the teams are disqualified from the tournament and the next team in 
rankings will proceed further. 
5. Fielding team is short of players but have 7 (seven) players ready to play: 
a. Player(s) as they come along can be allowed in to the field, only at the end of an over. 
b. Players cannot come into the field while an over is in progress 
c. Players entering the game will NOT be allowed to bowl for the time they are out. Umpires will count the number of overs they 
were not on the field, and only allow them to bowl after they are in the field for the same number of overs they were absent. 
d. Players absent for the entire duration of their fielding innings, may bat. 
6. Batting team is short of players but have 7 (seven) players ready to play: 
a. No additional restrictions are placed. The players can join the batting team in the pavilion at any time, and come into bat at 
the fall of a wicket or retirement of a batsman. 
b. Players absent for the entire duration of their batting innings, may field 

Played Game - When is a game considered played? 
1. A game is considered ?Played? if both teams were ready to play and the game was started. 
2. A game that is ?played‟ need not necessarily be ?completed‟. 
3. A game that is rescheduled to another day is not considered as played until the game qualifies as ?being played‟ at a later 
date 
4. A game that is abandoned/called off before a ball was bowled, is not considered a played game. 
Completed Game - When is a game considered completed? 
1. A game is considered ?Completed? if both teams were ready to play and the game was started, and the game was completed 
with a result (TIED is a valid result) 
2. EG: If Team1 played Team2 and the game was completed, then Team1 or Team2 must have won the game OR in rare 
circumstances, Team1 must have TIED the game with Team2. 
3. A game that is Abandoned (Washed out), with no result cannot be considered completed. 
4. A game that is rescheduled to another day is not considered as played or completed until the game qualifies as ?being 
played and completed‟ on the rescheduled date. 
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Knockout Matches 
Knockout Matches ? General Information 
The top 4 positioned teams within a league stages can qualify for Playoffs. The grading of Playoffs will only be done on the 
basis of league stage performance by teams for qualifying for playoff. The playoffs grading (League Stage Grade #1 to League 
Stage Grade #4) will be done by comparing the same (relative) positioned team across groups on the basis of number of wins 
and followed by NRR. 
The grading will be as follows:
1. Points earned in league stages
2. Number of wins in league stages 
3. Head to head (if applicable) - multi-way 
a. If two teams are tied with same points & wins: If Team A beat Team B, then A will be ranked ahead. 
b. If three teams are tied with same points & wins: If Team A beat B & C, then A will be ranked ahead. i. The 
remaining two teams will be further ranked using 2 way Head-to-Head rules (see above) 
c. If four teams are tied with same points & wins: If Team A beat B, C & D, then A will be ranked ahead. 
i. The remaining three teams will be further ranked using 3 way Head-to-Head rules (see above) 
4. NRR
5. Coin Toss 
Knockout Matches 
Based on the format of the tournament, the following games will be played for the knockout matches: 
1. Semi Finals 
2. Finals 
Semi Finals 
SF#1. Rank # 1 vs. Rank # 4 
SF#2. Rank # 2 vs. Rank # 3 
Finals 
SF # 1 vs. SF # 2 

Knockout Stage Roster Qualification 
In addition to the Roster Submission, Restrictions and Roster integrity requirements, the following restrictions will be enforced 
on a team?s roster for the knock-out/Playoff matches. 
1. Only those players in the valid roster submitted on time, are eligible to represent their team in Knockout/Playoff games. 
2. In addition, ONLY PLAYERS WHO HAVE REPRESENTED THEIR RESPECTIVE TEAMS (PLAYED) AS A PART OF THE 
PLAYING ELEVEN (11) FOR ATLEAST TWO (2) ?PLAYED? LEAGUE GAMES IN THE SAME TOURNAMENT, are eligible to 
play in a Knock-out/Playoff game for their team. 
3. Please see ?Played Game? section for definition of a played game. For games that are abandoned/called off without a ball 
being bowled, TOC reserves the right to consider requests from a team regarding the eligibility of a player for knock-out games. 
Please note, neutral umpire and roster of names provided to the neutral umpire (or any other incontrovertible evidence, not 
limited to the above) will greatly help TOC grant an exception. 
4. Players, who have not represented their team (played) as a part of the playing eleven (11), in the requisite number of league 
games, are not eligible to play in their team?s knockout matches, except in circumstances where the TOC grants an exception. 
5. The TOC reserves the right to grant an exception to the above rule (i.e., allow players of a team, who have not played in 
requisite number of league game(s), to represent their team in a knockout game). 
6. TOC will consider an exception only when it receives a written (or electronic mail (email)) request from the team?s 
representative Four (4) weeks prior to the start of the Knockout/Playoff phase of the tournament. 
7. TOC reserves the right to reject any such request (regardless of whether it was submitted in time or not) 
Rain Affected Knockout Stage Matches 
1. All teams will be expected to be present at ground at appointed time unless informed by a member of the TOC. Failure 
to show up will result in a forfeit. For the Tournament Final and all other games in the Knockout Stage, every effort will be 
made by the TOC to reschedule the game. If rescheduling is not viable, the game will be reduced to ten (10) overs and played 
regardless of weather. 
2. If however, the rain delay occurs after the first inning, the Duckworth-Lewis method will be used by the NU to re-calculate the 
target. D/L calculators from the Internet will be used for the same. 

Umpiring 
Umpiring ? General Information 
1. In order to improve upon the standard and quality of the Blue Grass T20 Cricket Tournament, the TOC will try its best to 
provide Neutral Umpire (NU) for all playoff games. There is a fee that is mandated for this service to?
a. Umpire the designated game in the most professional, manner and as described by the rules that governs the game, the 
tournament and to execute the responsibilities of umpires as described in this document. 
b. Offset the cost of travel. 
2. The umpiring fees are reviewed and approved by the TOC at the beginning of the season and is communicated to all 
participating teams. 
3. The batting team will provide a competent leg umpire for the league games and this person is expected to perform the 
respective umpiring duties in keeping with the integrity of the game. 
4. Umpiring cost for playoff games is covered in the tournament fees and respective teams will not be responsible for any 
umpiring fees during this stage of the tournament. 
5. The Umpires decision will be final. The game is played, and outcome decided, on the field. The captains are expected to 
extend any cooperation solicited by the Umpires in resolving situations on the field. It is impossible for anybody, not present on 
the field, to be expected to adjudicate disputes?especially given the lack of television coverage! 
The TOC?s view towards any disputes is simple?if there is a neutral umpire present; then, his decision is final & if there is no 
neutral umpire, then the TOC is not responsible for disputes!!! 
 
Umpire ? Job Description 
1. Appointment and attendance 
a. The umpires shall be present on the ground at least 15 minutes before the schedule start of the game 
2. Change of umpire 
a. An umpire shall not be changed during the match, other than in exceptional circumstances, unless he is injured or ill. If there 
has to be a change of umpire, the replacement shall act only as the striker's end umpire unless the captains agree that he 
should take full responsibility as an umpire. 
3. Agreement with captains 
Before the toss the umpire shall 
a. Establish the hours of play and agree with the captains 
i. The balls to be used during the match. 
ii. Time and duration of intervals for meals and times for drinks intervals 
iii. The boundary of the field of play and allowances for boundaries. 
iv. Any special conditions of play affecting the conduct of the match. 
b. Inform the scorers of the agreements above. 
4. the wickets, creases, and boundaries 
Before the toss and during the match, the umpires shall satisfy themselves that: 
a. The wickets are properly structured 
b. The creases are correctly marked. Popping and return creases 
c. The boundary of the field of play complies with the requirements 
5. Conduct of the game and equipment 
Before the toss and during the match, the umpires shall satisfy themselves that 
a. The conduct of the game is strictly in accordance with the 
b. Laws of the game, and the rules of the tournament 
c. No player uses equipment other than that permitted. 
d. The wicket keeper‟s gloves comply with the requirements 
6. Fair and unfair play 
The umpires shall be the sole judges of fair and unfair play. 
7. Fitness of ground, weather, and light 
The umpires shall be the final judges of the fitness of the ground, weather and light for play. 
8. Consultation between umpires 
All disputes shall be determined by the umpires. The umpires shall consult with each other whenever necessary. 
9. Signals 
The proper code of signals shall be used by umpires. 
10. Correctness of scores 
Consultation between umpires and scorers on doubtful points is essential. The umpires shall satisfy themselves as to the 
correctness of the number of runs scored, the wickets that have fallen and, where appropriate, the number of overs bowled. 
They shall agree with the scorers, at least at every interval. 
11. The umpires are authorized to intervene in cases of: 
a. Deliberate Time wasting by players 
b. Damaging the pitch 
c. Dangerous or unfair play 
d. Tampering with the ball 
e. Any other action that he considers to be unfair and/or would put players at risk of injury 
12. Respective team captains are requested to provide feedback on designated umpires via the Grading System available via 
the FCT Website. 
13. Prior to the game, the umpires must have on their person: 
a. A printed roster of the teams playing the game 
b. A list of names of the playing team from the respective captains 
c. Cross-reference the Captains List with that of the Team Roster. 
d. Resolve any name discrepancies if any 
e. All player name issues must be resolved before the start of the game. 
f. Approve that both Captains acknowledge the respective team list and roster cross reference 
14. After the game the umpire must 
a. Cross Reference the respective scorecards; 
b. Validate the scores; 
c. Confirm the winner of the game 
d. Sign & date the respective scorebooks 
15. Scorecard Submission 
a. As part of the paid service, the umpire is responsible for the submission of the Winning Team Scorecard to the FCT Website. 
If the captain of the winning team is taking responsibility for Scorecard Submission, the umpire will note this and submit as part 
of his report. The scorecards must be submitted by the end of the weekend (End of Day Sunday). 

Miscellaneous Definitions 
Minimum Players ? Is the team Ready to Play? 
1. A participating team should have at least 7 players on the ground in proper cricket attire before the start of the game 
2. In League Stages - In a event where one team does not follow this rule then 
a. It is termed as forfeiture, and 
b. The opponent team will be awarded the game 
3. If both the participating teams do not have at least 7 players then the match is abandoned and no points shared but there will 
be reduction of 0.05 NRR from both the teams. 
4. In Knockout Stages - This rule must be strictly followed failing which the opponent team will be awarded the game. If both 
the participating teams do not have at least 7 players than the teams are disqualified from the tournament and the next team in 
rankings will proceed further. 
5. Fielding team is short of players but have 7 (seven) players ready to play: 
a. Player(s) as they come along can be allowed in to the field, only at the end of an over. 
b. Players cannot come into the field while an over is in progress 
c. Players entering the game will NOT be allowed to bowl for the time they are out. Umpires will count the number of overs they 
were not on the field, and only allow them to bowl after they are in the field for the same number of overs they were absent. 
d. Players absent for the entire duration of their fielding innings, may bat. 
6. Batting team is short of players but have 7 (seven) players ready to play: 
a. No additional restrictions are placed. The players can join the batting team in the pavilion at any time, and come into bat at 
the fall of a wicket or retirement of a batsman. 
b. Players absent for the entire duration of their batting innings, may field 

Played Game - When is a game considered played? 
1. A game is considered ?Played? if both teams were ready to play and the game was started. 
2. A game that is ?played‟ need not necessarily be ?completed‟. 
3. A game that is rescheduled to another day is not considered as played until the game qualifies as ?being played‟ at a later 
date 
4. A game that is abandoned/called off before a ball was bowled, is not considered a played game. 
Completed Game - When is a game considered completed? 
1. A game is considered ?Completed? if both teams were ready to play and the game was started, and the game was completed 
with a result (TIED is a valid result) 
2. EG: If Team1 played Team2 and the game was completed, then Team1 or Team2 must have won the game OR in rare 
circumstances, Team1 must have TIED the game with Team2. 
3. A game that is Abandoned (Washed out), with no result cannot be considered completed. 
4. A game that is rescheduled to another day is not considered as played or completed until the game qualifies as ?being 
played and completed‟ on the rescheduled date. 

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