FSN-TCF cricket to begin on Mar. 1 written by RIFAS KM

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FSN-TCF cricket to begin on Mar. 1

02/26/2019POSTED BY RIFAS KM


JEDDAH — The 10th Tellicherrry Cricket Forum (TCF) Floodlit Softball Cricket Tournament will be conducted at BMT Ground on Sitteen Street in Bani Malik from March 1 to 29. This was announced by TCF officials at a press conference attended by representatives from sponsors here. Amar Khalid (Asencia Diabetic Care), Rifas K.M. (Bupa), Reehan Backer (Kool Design) and Firoz (Tamer) attended the press meet representing sponsors. The winner’s trophy is being named FSN-TCF Champions Trophy 2019 and the event is co-sponsored by Bupa Arabia, Kool Dezign, Tamer, Ascencia, Abeer Umrah Services and Prime Express. Twelve teams have been selected to participate in this tournament, which includes Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan players. The teams will be divided into four groups of three teams. Each team will have three matches in league round with Pool A teams playing with Pool B and Pool C with Pool D. Best two teams from either sections (A and B, C and D) will be qualified for the semifinals and then the grand final. TCF has been organizing this annual tourney for the last 10 years and it has become very popular among sports-loving expat communities which include Indians, Pakistanis, Bangladeshis and Sri Lankans. The BMT ground is now well equipped with big pavilion, players dugouts and spacious gallery for spectators. Most of the clubs are finding it difficult to keep their players with them due to the present situation here. But still they are lauding the efforts of this cricket-mad group and TCF thanks its sponsors, media, teams and cricket fans for its success. Apart from FSN Champions Trophy and TCF runner-up trophies, various other prizes will be given to the players such as Man of the Match award for all matches, best batsman, best bowler, Man of the Series, best fielder, best all-rounder, best wicketkeeper, fastest fifty/century along with Bupa Spirit of the Game award for a team which shows utmost sportsman-spirit and discipline. There will be also fun games and instant cricket quiz during the match breaks and winners will get gifts. Also at stake are exciting prizes and other bumper gifts for spectators, including air tickets sponsored by Al-Faris and Ali Reza Travels. The teams are: Tamer, Nesma Airlines Cricket Club, Timex KKR, Al-Max, Young Star Cricket Club, Tuskers, Warriors, My Own KPL, Friday Stallions, Kayani XI, Royal Fighter and Bupa. A grand opening ceremony is being planned with teams parade accompanied by TCF kids and colorful cultural programs. A separate room has been set up for media with internet connection to send live reports and photos from the ground. All match results with photos and videos will be updated on TCF Facebook page. President Shahanad welcomed the gathering and delivered TCF activities, General Secretary Zafeel Backer introduced and briefed about the sponsors, Convener Riyaz detailed on the tournament format and Media Coordinator Abdul Khader Mochery proposed a vote of thanks. Other TCF executive members attended the conference were Shamseer, Ajmal Nazeer Thanzeem and Razik.

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MATCHES: Total of 12 teams will be participating in 10th Edition TCF Tournament 2019. There will be 4 groups with 3 teams each. Each team will have 3 matches in the First round. Teams from A group will play with Group B teams and C group teams will play with group D teams. Top 2 teams from either groups (A&B / C&D) will be qualified to play for Semi Finals. Top ranked team from Groups A&B will play with second ranked team from groups C&D in first Semi Final and second Semi Final will be played between Top ranked team from Groups C&D and second ranked team from groups A&B. A Team gets 2 point for winning a game. In case, in any of the pools, teams’ points are happened to be equal in the first round, then the qualifiers will be decided based on the NET AVERAGE. Those who have the high Net Average will qualify for the Semi Finals. Net Average is calculated based on the formula of international matches (Should you need any clarification, please talk to us).

OVERS: This tournament will be played as 10 overs each side up to Se mi - Finals. A bowler can bowl maximum of 2 overs. In other words, minimum 5 bowlers to be used. Finals will be a 12 overs match. 2 bowlers will be allowed to use 3 overs each and remaining 6 overs can be utilized as you wish, provided that maximum of 2 overs will ONLY be allowed per bowler.

REPORTING TIME: Teams MUST report 30 minutes before the start of the game. Maximum grace period which we can probably provide is only 10 minutes, provided that 2 overs will be deducted from the late reporting team which means that the team reporting ON TIME, will receive the full quota of overs whereas the late reporting team with 2 overs lesser than their actual quota.

NOTE: Due to strict time constrain which we need to follow, we regret to inform you in advance that those who are reporting later than 10 minutes grace period, will be disqualified and the other team will be declared winner of the match. We seek your strict adherence to the timing to avoid causing any embarrassment to your team as well as the organizing committee.

UMPIRES: Decision will be final on any matters pertaining to controlling the game in the ground.

We will ensure that the knowledgeable umpires are controlling the match to avoid any controversy. Also, we seek your kind cooperation for smooth controlling of the game.

PLAYERS LIST: Kindly ensure that the Team is forwarding a list of Maximum 16 players to the organizing committee along with their Iqama copy on or before the deadline (date will be advised later). There will be no further amendment allowed in the team list whatsoever once the final list is submitted to the organizing committee. The player who’s Iqama under process (for transfer, renewals, issuance etc.) must submit official

letter from their sponsor with the chamber of commerce attestation. Please note that illegal residents and anyone on visit visa is not allowed to play this tournament under any circumstances.

It is the sole responsibility of the Captain & the team manager to check and ensure that the confirmed list of players name will not be appeared in any other teams in the TCF tournament. The
Captain/Team Manager has to ensure that he has the consent from those players mentioned in his list. Otherwise, if the committee finds out or any complaint receives from any other team that a particular player’s name has appeared in another teams list, that name in question will be withheld and will not be allowed to play until it is cleared within the stipulated deadline set forth by the committee.
The deadline will be decided by the committee based on the various factors and it is up to the sole discretion of the committee.
In order to avoid any confusion on the identity of the player, while providing the list of players, please ensure that the team is using the exact name of the player (as per his ID).
The final XI list must be provided at least 10 minutes before the start of the match. The organizing committee will verify the list to ensure that given XI names are part of your original XVI list. If any discrepancy noted will be dealt of with disciplinary action of disqualifying that particular team from the tournament and the game will be awarded to the other team.
Note: Any player who is reporting late (after starting the match) will be allowed to play only on the condition that maximum late period should be 2 overs. The committee will not allow the player to play after the above-stipulated grace period.

PLAYING RULES (EXCEPTIONS): LBW decision will not be a part of the game since it is not easy to judge the height of the bowl. We are aware that since it is soft ball which always has the chance of having a higher bounce than the hard bowl. However, leg byes can be counted.

TIE GAME: In case, any match ends up in tie, ONE SUPER OVER (ONE OVER) will be applied in which the team scores most runs will be the winner. Prior to the commencement of super over, each team elects three batsmen and one bowler and nominated players list to be given to TCF team coordinator. The bowler chosen by the captain must complete the over and if the bowler is not able to complete the overdue to unexpected injury or anything, remaining balls not to be permitted to bowl by anyone else. In other words, the team must ensure that the bowler has no physical discomfort before starting over. The team batting second in the match will bat first in the Super Over Game. The batsmen are not allowed to change during the course of the match unless the batsman gets out. The team cannot call back a particular batsman for whatever reasons. The loss of two wickets in the over ends the team’s super over innings. In the event of the teams having the same score after Super Over (tied) has been completed, the team that hit the most number of sixes combined from its two innings in both the main match and the super over shall be the winner. If both the teams are happened to again end up in a tie, then the winner will be decided by TOSS.

  TEAM UNIFORM: It is imperative that the teams MUST come with COMPLETE UNIFORM, with their choice of color, except white & cream color. Since the tournament is being played in day-night basis and

PLAYERS PAVILION: There will dugouts at the ground for each of the teams. During the match, 16 members squad along with the team manager (total of 17) must be seated in these dugouts and the teams must leave the dugouts soon after their match to facilitate next match. Also, teams must send one representative to the official scorecard area prior to the match and he should remain there until the end of the match.

EQUIPMENT: In order to avoid the possibilities of any team using unfair innovations which would have a huge impact on the match result, the following rules are implemented

Bat: - Standard size wooden bats are only allowed.
Gloves: - Both batting and keeping gloves can be used. However, gloves should not be used other than the batsmen and the keeper!

MATCH INTERRUPTION: In the case of any interruption occurred due to NATURAL MISHAP such as SAND STORM, RAIN etc., there will be NO RE-MATCH. A minimum number of overs required to bowl for a match to declare a result is 3 overs. That means if the match is stopped after bowling 3 or more overs during the second innings, the winner of the match will be declared on the basis of the runs scored at that point. Please find below possible scenarios and its equivalent solution:

No.	Scenario	Solution
1	Team A completes the innings & Team B could not start.	Will resume the Team innings of Team B batting whenever possible
1	Team A completes the innings & Team B could not start.
2	Team A could not complete full innings.	Team B will be given the same number of overs as Team A, provided that
		team A has completed minimum 3 or more overs.
		Incase Team A has not completed 3 overs, they will be allowed to complete
		3 overs and it will be a 3 over match.
3	Team A completes the innings	Winner will be decided, if 3 or more overs are already bowled,
	& Team B started, but, could not	based on the runs scored up to those Overs completed by both teams
	complete full quota of overs.	(Please see CLARIFICATION).

CLARIFICATION: In case the scores are equal, then the number of wickets fallen for each team will look. Even if it is the same, then, the final option of Super over will apply.
In order to ensure that it is calculated correctly, the scorer will mark each and every over score& wicket in the score sheet. We assure you that all the teams are treated equally and there will be no partiality of any manners!
Additional Note: Minimum time to complete the allowed quota of 10 over is 45 minutes only. In case an interruption (natural interruption) occurred during Team A batting and had to go off the field, the committee will check the duration of interruption and see if they can continue again. If it is possible, committee allow them to continue up to the time frame (45 minutes) to allow as much as play as possible. As mentioned in the scenario column, TEAM B will be given the same number of overs which has completed by TEAM A only.
Force Majeure: TCF will not be responsible if in case any interruption occurs during the match / tournament due to unforeseen reasons which is beyond our control, such as natural calamity, power failure, involvement of authority etc.
Compensation/Refund: No compensation to any teams or to team members will be entertained at any circumstances. Also, team entry fee will not be refunded once paid.