KMBCL Rule Sheet.

• According to our rule, any batter who did not get a chance to bat in the first match must bat first in the second match before those who batted first. Additionally, if a batter enters to bat in the final two overs of an inning and remains not out, he will be considered a non-playing batsman.
• A Captain must not call back or retire a batter until they have faced at least 10 balls. If a batter retires, they cannot resume their innings and will be declared out. Players are allowed to self-declare, but you should focus on your positives and believe in your ability to bat.

• Bullying of umpires is not allowed. Umpires have the final say in decisions. If anyone other than  the captain argues with an umpire and the umpire has a complaint, a penalty of 30 riyals must be paid after a warning. Only captains are allowed to discuss with umpires.
• In case main umpire having any doubt on any decision, he needs to consult with leg umpire and work together for final outcome.
• If an umpire repeatedly makes mistakes, the captain has the option to request a replacement umpire to the management.

• Being punctual at ground and your attendance all throughout the tournament is very important. Players who arrive late after 2 overs have been bowled in a match will not be allowed to play in the first game. However, exceptions may be made for certain players based on their circumstances.

• The bowling side must bowl the first ball of the final over of the inning by the scheduled time. (In T15 matches it is 70 minutes). If not, only 3 fielders will be permitted outside the 30 yard circle for the remaining overs of the inning.

• One 15 overs game is of 2.5 hours and a max. 10 minutes break after a match.
• Each innings will start with a new ball.
• Maximum of 3 overs per bowler.
• First 4 overs will be mandatory power play. Maximum of 3 fielders outside the circle.
• Winner will get 2 points. In case of tie, each team will get 1 point in the league stage.
• The ball passes between the shoulder and the head will be a Warning call. However, ball passing over the head will be called as a wide. Also, any ball that lands outside the pitch and goes past the batsman will be considered a wide and not a dead ball.
• A runner can be used only when a player get injured during the innings or during fielding. The runner can  be used only with the approval of the umpires depending on the reason/ cause and the consent from the opposition captain.
• Umpire shall caution the captain indicating that this is a first and final warning,  (1) The bowler should warn the non-striker before performing the run out attempt-Mankading. (2) Fielders stay silent from the moment a bowler starts their run-up until a batter completes his shot.
• This management committee has the full right to apply/ change/ modify/ and to give exception of any rules considering the circumstances of any individual/ team without prior notice for the betterment of Kabeer Memorial Best Captain League.