Batting Records: Atif Mian - CTCL - Connecticut Tapeball Cricket League

Player Batting Records

No.	Match Date	Team	Against	Winner	Batting Position	Runs	Balls	SR	6's	Points
1	09/08/2019	Western Mass CC	Middletown Sports Club	Western Mass CC	4	20*	6	333.33	3	96	Scorecard
2	09/08/2019	Western Mass CC	Vernon CC	Vernon CC	2	7	3	233.33	1	9	Scorecard
3	09/08/2019	Western Mass CC	Vernon CC	Vernon CC	4	1	3	33.33	0	1	Scorecard
4	04/21/2019	Western Mass CC	Edison Lions	Edison Lions	7	1*	3	33.33	0	1	Scorecard

***Connecticut ***
TAPEBALL Cricket LEAGUE
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Tournament Enrollment Process

1. Each team’s enrollment fee will be $110
2. Umpires will be from the third team
3. $ 110 must be paid before the start of the game.
4. This will be a tennis tape ball cricket tournament.
5. WHEN GAME STARTS IF YOUR TEAM IS NOT PRESENT, THE OTHER TEAM WILL BE ANNOUNCED AS WINNERS.

Rules and Regulations:

1. The Ball used for the cricket match
a. The game will be played with a White Tape Tennis ball.
b. Tennis Balls and Tape will be provided by the management committee.
c. Under no circumstances, the color of the tape will be changed unless deemed necessary by the management committee.
2. Peace and Harmony during the tournament
a. If any individual at any instant of time is unhappy for any reason, he can walk out of the tournament without affecting the harmony among the individuals.
b. We expect the person in question to be considerate and make every effort for a smooth continuance of the tournament.
3. Decisions during the tournament
a. Umpire’s decision will be final and must be respected.
b. At any point, with respect to anything related to the game, be with an umpiring decision or any point where there is a difference of opinion and it cannot be sorted out by the umpires, Management/Organizing committee will make the final decision.
c. This is necessary to maintain the harmony among the players as well as to continue the friendly association on and off the field.
d. In all such cases, the Management Committee/Organizer's decision will be final.
4. The teams will be 11 players a side
a. All initial match rounds are expected to be played a 20 overs (maximum) a side and 6 balls per over.
b. Each bowler can bowl 4 overs
c. A minimum of 5 bowlers required to bowl per innings from the bowling side.
d. In case of time constraint/other unavoidable circumstances, tournament management can reduce the number of overs of a game if there is time issues.
5. Each player will be allowed to play from one team only during the tournament
6. If a fielder catches a ball close to the boundary line/cone, he should wait there, so that if the umpire wants to confirm if it’s out or six
a. However, the umpire’s decision will be final
7. The last batsman cannot play
8. **No balls and wide balls**
a. No balls and wide balls will have a score of 1 run and the ball will not be counted.
b. A ball on the line of the wide marker will be considered a wide ball and will be at the judgment of the Umpire.
9. Hit wickets & stumping are out
a. Mankading (or mankaded) will be out after a first warning.
b. However, the Umpires decision will be final.
c. LBW is not out.
10. Wicketkeeper will be from the fielding side (if they choose to have one)
11. The captain is responsible for educating his team with all the rules, regulations & playing conditions
a. Only the Captain of the Team is allowed to discuss any matter or decision with the umpire or Management Committee/Organizers.
b. No Exceptions.
12. Clarification of Bouncer
a. If the ball goes above the batsman's head, it will be considered a wide ball and runs scored off will be counted.
13. Clarification of a beamer
a. If it is a full toss ball that reaches a batsman while he is in a batting stance, at or above his waist height.
b. A beamer will be considered as no ball & runs scored off it will be counted.
c. No Beamers are allowed at all.
14. Clarification of a No Ball (Feet)
a. The bowler’s front foot must land with some part of the foot behind the popping crease.
b. The bowler's back foot must land within the return crease and not touching the return crease.
c. There will be a free hit for all no balls.
15. Chucking will not be allowed at all
a. Any bowler found by the umpire to have bowling action issue, the ball will be declared as a no ball.
b. 2 balls delivered with that action will disqualify that bowler from bowling.
c. As far as the classification of chucking is concerned, it is up to the umpire to use his skills in judging and classifying someone to have a suspect action to gain an advantage by chucking.
d. Again, it is at the umpire’s discretion and the umpire’s decision should be respected at all times.
e. Chucking bowler will be banned from bowling in the tournament.
f. This is mandatory for the Spirit of the Game.
16. Retired hurt
a. If a batsman is injured or falls ill (or has some other unavoidable reason for leaving the field) while batting, he may retire and resume his innings at the dismissal or retirement of another batsman.
17. In case of a tie in SF/Final match; if time permits, the organizers may allow playing a Super Over
a. The decision of the Management Committee/Organizers will be Final in all circumstances.
18. Teams will qualify for the playoffs after group stages
a. The criteria for qualification of playoffs will be set at the time of draws depending on a total number of teams.
b. However, If two or more teams are equal in points, NRR will decide the top team.
c. In such circumstances, the Organizing Committee will announce the qualifying team after calculating NRR.
d. The decision of the Organizing Committee will be Final.
19. The batting teams are responsible for their scoring
a. However, total scores can be checked with the fielding side at the end of the game or whenever applicable during the game.
b. In case of any conflict, umpires’/tournament committee’s decision will be final.
20. During the tournament, all participants are expected to behave professionally to play gentlemen cricket and should avoid abusive language/gestures/question umpires’ decisions
a. The participants must also remember to treat other players with respect while having fun.
b. In case someone fights and tries to disrupt the game, the management committee will have no other option except disqualifying the team.
c. No excuses. Please play for fun.
21. Players are allowed to cheer up their teammates
a. However, a player cannot and must not call out opponent teams’ player by name.
b. Each team captain is responsible for his team to behave responsibly and throw their trash in the nearby trash cans.
22. Umpires are to ensure scores are correct and the decision of the Umpires/tournament management committee will be Final
a. Scoring will be done by one person from the batting team.
23. It is the responsibility of all Team Captains and Umpires to share with the management the final scores and the result of the match soon after its completion
24. A WhatsApp group may also be created by the organizer where all the team captains (winning or losing) share the final scores after every game
a. This should be done in order to avoid any conflict at later stages of the tournament.
b. Teams can use their own score sheets for scoring or, if needed, they can get score sheets from the organizers well before the start of their games.
25. There is a severe penalty for anyone who curses in an abusive way at an opponent
a. That person or team will be removed from the whole tournament.
b. No EXCUSES again. Absolutely No EXCUSES.
c. Please play for fun and enjoy the game.
26. Umpires decision will be final
a. Umpire will be neutral or from any team selected by the management committee
b. In case an umpire shows up late or needs a break, we may request a non-playing team for Umpires.
27. Captains are responsible, that all their players and nominated umpires be aware of all these rules, regulations & playing conditions
28. All the teams are required to take team photograph before the start of their first game or playoffs, semifinal and Final
a. All the pictures of the tournament will be shared on social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

29. If there is anything that has not been covered in the above points, ICC rules and playing conditions should be followed
a. But, the Management or Organizing Committee’s decision will be Final in case of any conflict, if it cannot be resolved by the umpires.
30. If you need to clarify any rules, regulations or playing conditions for this tournament, please don't hesitate to reach out to us
31. Any conflicts will be resolved by the Management or Organizing Committee and their decision will be final.