Collierville Cricket League (Shashank’s Memorial Cup)
 
 
 
The Collierville Cricket League (Shashank’s Memorial Cup) was formed to provide every participant with an opportunity to demonstrate his aptitude and skill in a competitive and mutually supportive cricketing environment. Let us all participate in this event with spirit, enthusiasm and an attitude befitting this gentlemen’s game. Let us enter the field with an appreciation for the game and a better player and come with the intention of making a new friend every day.
 
 
 
Bylaws:
 

1. PARTICIPATION FEE

 

1. The Participation Fee would be communicated to the teams at the start of the tournament.

 

1. The core team size allowed is 12 players. Additional 4 players allowed to be added to the roster to allow for player availability issues during league round.

 
 
 

1. KIT

 

1. Kit is provided by the league.

 

1. Kit contains:

 

1. Stumps

 

1. Cones

 

1. Bails

 

1. Balls (will be provided ahead of time)

 

1. Score sheets or Online scoring (TBD on captains meet)

 
Usually, the balls are distributed to the teams ahead of time. Once the balls are distributed to the teams, it is the responsibility of each team to bring the new ball that was provided when fielding. If the team is unable to come up with a new ball, a 2 over penalty will be levied and an appropriate ball in playable condition will be used. The umpire will make the decision if the ball is in a playable condition.
 
Each team must get their own wicket-keeping gloves, bats, abdomen guards, and pens to record score sheets.
 
After the game is completed the winning team must take both the score sheets and send it to organizers via email shashanksmemorialcup@gmail
or online scoring (TBD)
 
 
 

 
 
 

1. OVERS

 

1. A game is normally 12 overs per inning. For rain affected games, a minimum 6 overs game must be completed.

 

1. A game cannot be more than 12 overs per innings.

 
 
 

1. BOWLING LIMITATIONS

 

1. A bowler can bowl a maximum of 2 overs for a full 12-Over game and only 2 bowlers are allowed to bowl 3 overs. Hence a minimum of 5 bowlers will be used by each team for a 12-Over Game.

 

1. In case of a shortened game, here is what a bowler is allowed to bowl:

I. For a 12-Over game, 2 bowlers can bowl a maximum of 3 overs
each.
II. For an 11-Over game, only 2 bowlers can bowl a maximum of 3
overs each.
III. For a 10-Over game, only 1 bowler can bowl a maximum of 3
overs.
IV. For a 9-Over game, only 1 bowlers can bowl a maximum of 3 overs
each.
V. For an 8-Over game, only 2 bowlers can bowl a maximum of 2
overs each.
VI. For a 7-Over game, only 2 bowler can bowl a maximum of 2
overs.
VII. For a 6-Over game, only 1 bowlers can bowl a maximum of 2 overs
each.
 

1. Wicket keeper is allowed to bowl WITHOUT having to field an over before bowling.

 
 
 

1. WEATHER

 

1. If in doubt whether a game is on or cancelled due to weather conditions, please do one or all of the following:

 

1. Check the Captains Whatsapp Group for any updates.

1. If no update, then games may be on. Under such circumstances, the two teams can coordinate with each other over the phone or can decide at the ground if the game can be played. If the umpires decide to go on with the game, the umpire can decide to start the game with reduced number of overs (Minimum 6 overs). The neutral umpire will make the decision based on ground conditions and feedback from both the captains. His decision in respect to whether the game should be played or not or played with reduced number of overs must be honored.

 
 
 
 

1. RESULT  (Reference to 2a & 5c)

 

1. A game cannot be less than 6 overs.

 

1. If the weather or time does not permit for a full game, the umpire has the right to reduce the number of overs to be played. In spite of that, if there is further interruption and the game cannot be completed in the stipulated time, the umpire has a few options as long as he can ensure that the games following the current game can play their full quota of 12 overs:

 

1.          The scores at the end of the last completed over is used to get a

result.
 

1. So if it rains out in 10th over of 2nd inning, then the team that has more runs at the end of 9th over is declared winner. Or DL if using online scoring (TBD)

 

1. A no result is considered a TIE and the points will be split.

 

1. For playoffs, If the teams are tied with same number of runs, there will be a one over eliminator to decide the winner. Each team will play 1 over with 3 batsmen nominated and all 8 fielding. The bowler will be nominated by the teams as well. If 2 wickets are down the innings ends and the team with the maximum number of runs at the end of the 1 over will win the game. If that is tied the eliminator will be repeated till we get a winner.

 

1. One Over Rule for playoffs guidelines: ICC rule

 

1. NRR Will be used if Head to Head results cannot be used to break the tie.

 
 
FIELD RESTRICTIONS/PLAYER SUBSTITUTION
 

1. A minimum of 7 fielders need to be set with in 30 yards for the first 3 overs of a full game.

 

1. You can utilize substitute fielders from your own team only, after intimating the same to the umpire and the opponent captain, only in case of a player injury.
2. Substitute players from other teams or outside team roster is not allowed.

 
 
 

1. TEAM SIZE

 

1. A maximum of 12 players has to be provided to the umpire(s) and the opponent team before the toss is done. However, it has to be told ahead of time as to which 11 will field.

 

1. TOSS

 

1. The toss has to be done, within 15 minutes of the scheduled start. Minimum five players need to be present to do the toss.

 

1. If a team has less than 5 players at the scheduled start time, it automatically loses the toss.

 

1. UMPIRING

 

1. Both umpires are neutral.

 

1. A verbal attack/abuse to umpire is serious offence, and the player will be made to sit out at least one game.

 

1. No other player apart from Captain can get closer to umpire by more than 8 feet, except when batting (as runner), bowling or fielding.

 

1. If a player makes physical contact with umpire, he is permanently disqualified from the tournament.

 
 

1. The main umpire can overrule the leg umpire. The main umpire decision is FINAL.

 

1. Umpires have to be at the ground 15 minutes prior to the scheduled game start time. It is the Captains responsibility to make sure there is an umpire available at the ground. If, in a case, an umpire is not at the ground - captains of the 2 teams scheduled to play should complete the coin toss and start the game at the scheduled start time. Please do not call the organizers to tell them that the umpire has not showed up. J

 

1. If the umpire has not shown up 15 minutes after the scheduled start time, the umpiring team automatically loses the toss in their following game. And batting team will do the umpiring.

 

1. In a case, where the umpire shows up more than 30 minutes late, than the scheduled game start time, it will be the 2 captains (of the game) decision if they still want to allow the person to umpire their game.

 
 

1. SCORECARD

Paper scoring vs online (TBD)
 
 
 

1. BALLS

 

1. A new ball will be used for every innings.
2. If a ball is lost another ball in a similar condition, if available will be used.  If
   1. suitable ball is not found, another new ball will be provided.

 
 
 
 

1. Bi – Runner Policy:

 

1. Though bi-runner has been removed from international cricket, considering the health and physical condition of the players, a bi-runner can be requested. The bi-runner should be the person who is last out. So the openers cannot have a bi-runner. The bi- runner must stand behind the line of the stumps when the batsman is playing and must not start on taking run unless the batsman has completed his shot. Any attempt to take a start before the batsman has completed the shot should disqualify/nullify that run.

 

1. This is a courtesy or privilege and should not be used as an advantage in any situation.

 

1. The decision to allow a bi-runner is at the discretion of the opposite captain

 
 
 

1. Mankading:

 
 

1. It remains legal for a bowler to run out a non-striker who has strayed outside his crease after he has started his run up, but before he has entered his delivery stride. (Appendix D of the 2000 Code defines delivery stride as the stride during which the delivery swing is made; it starts when the bowler's back foot lands for that stride and ends when the front foot lands in the same stride.)

 

1. A warning may be offered to the runner, at the mercy of the bowling side, but is not required.

 
 

1. Playoff Fixtures:

 
The playoff fixtures will be announced at the start of the tournament based on number of participating teams. (TBD)
 
Each team will play  league games, and a player is required to play minimum 1 game to be eligible for playoffs(TBD), and the verification is done by score sheets. So it is important you post the correct score sheets and in a timely fashion.
 
 
Game Rules:
 

1. No Balls – A batsman cannot be dismissed of no ball except for run outs.

 

1. Free hit for front foot no balls are allowed. The ball after the no ball will be a free hit and the batsman cannot be dismissed of that ball except by Run out. If the free hit ball is a wide or a no ball again then it does not count and the bowler has to deliver the free hit ball again till it is a legitimate delivery. Bump balls passing above shoulder height of the batsman in upright position are a ‘no ball’ but no freehit. Full toss passing above the waist of the batsman in upright position is a ‘no ball’ but no freehit.

 

1. There are no leg byes. Hence, no LBWs and run outs on a leg bye. Only stumping is allowed when the ball hits any part of the body and the batsman's foot is not inside the crease. Foot on the line is out.

 

1. A batsman can retire after facing minimum of 1 ball. He can return to bat ONLY after the fall of the last wicket, starting with the second retiree the batsman can be retired out only and will not be allowed to return.

 
 

1. If the ball bounces more than once, it is a dead Ball.

 

1. If the ball pitches outside the pitch area, it is a wide ball.

 

1. When putting the cones at Nikki Park, please keep them on markers.

 

1. For anything not covered in this rule book, ICC Rules would be followed.

 

1. In case of conflicts or issues, the organizing committee reserves the right to make the final judgment. All the participating teams must abide by the committee’s verdict.

 

1. Man of match trophies would be awarded to all the playoff Games, and may be to the league matches (TBD). Individual trophies and team trophy would be awarded for the winner and runner up.

 
 
 
Conflicts on the Ground:
 

1. Only the captain and umpire should be involved in discussion on issues.

 

1. A person causing verbal/physical abuse for any reason is immediately disqualified from further participation in the game. Umpires need to enforce this.

 

1. Nobody is allowed to be disrespectful to anyone for whatever reason on the field. People are not paying to come and get insulted, they are coming to have fun, just like you, so please treat others like how you would want yourselves to be treated.

 

1. Report all the issues to shashanksmemroialcup@gmail so it can be addressed / resolved.

 

1. You will make the matter only worse by responding to a negative behavior by another negative behavior. If you want the league to help, please report it to the league and do not escalate it yourself.

 

1. Any conflict/situation not covered will be decided by the executive committee.

 
 
 
Locations:
 
Ground Address: Nikki McCray Park, 274 Harris Park St, Collierville, TN 38017

 
 
 

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