Notes to 2007/08 Rules for Year 7
Rules 6 & 11 –
Length of innings
In one-day matches, the maximum length of the second innings is the numbers of overs completed in
the first innings – unless the team batting first has been dismissed in less than 25 overs, in which case the maximum
length of the second innings is 25 overs.
In 2-day matches, the limit on the length of innings of the side batting second has been removed. This allows the side batting second to bat out for a 1st innings draw.
Rule 19 – Uneven Team Numbers
Year 7 Prem
2-day – the provision to bat a player twice has been removed for this season – also the requirement for the opposition
team to provide 2 fielders to a team which has less than 11 players.
Year 7 A&B
1-day – no change from last season. Note the order in which dismissed/retired
batsmen are to return. This is to ensure that the batters who have had the “least
cricket” get the opportunity for some more. (Where there are two players
on the same lowest score, the batsman who has faced the least number of deliveries returns first.)
Rule 20 – No balls/Wides
For bouncers and full tosses, the “height” of the batsman’s shoulder and waist
is taken when he is standing upright on the popping crease. If the batsman hits
it, it is still to be called a No ball. No ball overrides Wide.
In respect of the bowler’s feet:
Law 24.5: Fair delivery – the feet
For
a delivery to be fair in respect of the feet, in the delivery stride
(i)
the bowler’s back foot must land within and not touching the return crease.
(ii)
the bowler’s front foot must land with some part of the foot, whether
grounded
or raised, behind the popping crease.
If
the umpire at the bowler’s end is not satisfied that both these conditions have
been
met, he shall call and signal No ball.
A batsman can only be dismissed from a No
ball as follows:
Law
24.15: Out from a No ball
When
No ball has been called, neither batsman shall be out under any of the Laws
except
33 (Handled the ball), 34 (Hit the ball twice), 37 (Obstructing the field) or
38
(Run out).
Wides
– the wide-lines must be agreed before the start of the game, and the calling must be consistent throughout the game. As a guideline:
1-day
limited-overs games: the wide-lines should be chalked on the popping crease and be no closer to the line of the stumps than:
· off-side - one stump-length (including the ferrule) from the outside of the off-stump;
· leg-side - one stump-length (including the ferrule) from the inside of the off-stump.
2-day,
2-innings games: the ball will be considered wide of the striker unless it is sufficiently within his reach for him to be
able to hit it with his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke. However the
ball shall not be called wide if the striker, by moving, either:
1.
causes the ball to pass wide of him, or
2.
brings the ball sufficiently within his reach to be able to hit it with
his bat by means of a normal cricket stroke.
Rule 22 – Bowling Restrictions
Year 7 Prem 2-day – the requirement
for all players to bowl 2 overs has been changed for this season. Note that the
rule change does not mean: “no more than 8 players can bowl”.
Rule 26 – Appointment of Umpires
This a new Rule introduced for this season to encourage teams to provide an
umpire other than the team coach, and thereby avoid allegations of bias by a coach who is umpiring.
Rule 27 – Exchange of Umpires
Permitted, but should really be avoided if at all possible in the interest of consistency for the
players – particularly in the calling of wides and “over-height” deliveries.
Rule 28
- Coaching on the Field.
There was
considerable feedback from games last season regarding coaches being on the field whilst the game is in progress, without
first talking to the opposition coach.
The Rule
is quite specific:
Allowed but coaches may only provide advice between overs to ensure that the match is not unduly delayed.
At no stage during the match should the coach be on the field, unless he/she is umpiring. In the interests of player development,
coaches should direct their advice to the captain.
This is in
place not only to avoid holding up the game, but also to allow the players to develop and learn the strategies and tactics
of the game – and learn from their own mistakes!!
Having said
that, situations will arise where this rule is perhaps too strict – for example where an inexperienced captain is setting
the field or perhaps a fielder is larking about or not following the directions of his captain. Clearly the coach will have to intervene in these and similar situations but it would be prudent to talk
to the opposition coach either before the game starts or as the need arises – no reasonable coach would have a problem
in unusual circumstances.
Rule 29
– Points.
The points
table has been clarified – also modified to provide for a 1st innings Draw.
Years 7 and 8 – LBW Guidelines
There are a number of questions the umpire must ask himself when
considering an LBW appeal – the main thing to do is to take your time. Replay
the delivery in your mind and consider the questions in the order that things happened.
The LBW Rule as it applies in these Grades is modified slightly
from Law 36.
Before answering an appeal, the bowler’s end umpire must be satisfied
that the delivery was “fair” – i.e. it was not a No ball.
The first question to answer applies only to these Grades:
Did the batsman step forward in a positive manner (i.e.
not a shuffle or a ‘lean’)? If he did, then he is not ‘playing back’, and must therefore be given
NOT OUT.
(The umpire should check with his mate at the striker’s end to ensure mutual agreement that
the player was playing back. Where there is disagreement on this issue between
the umpires, the player must be given NOT OUT.)
If it is agreed that the player was ‘playing back’, then ask yourself the questions
from Law 36 – these must all be answered ”YES” for the batsman to be given OUT-LBW.
1.
Did the ball pitch on the line of the stumps (i.e. wicket to wicket) or outside off-stump?
If “YES” (or if it hit the batsman on the full) go on to question 2.
If “NO” then NOT OUT.
2.
Was the first point of impact the striker’s person or equipment, and not his bat?
If “YES” go on to question 3. If “NO”
then NOT OUT.
3.
Was the first point of
impact between wicket and wicket? (This is amended from Law 36 for these Grades).
If “YES”, go on to question 4. If “NO”
then NOT OUT.
4.
Had the ball not been intercepted, would it have gone on to hit the stumps?
If “YES” then OUT. If “NO”
then NOT OUT.
If any of these questions are answered in the negative, the umpire
must call – NOT OUT. And if there is any doubt whatsoever, the benefit
of the doubt goes to the batsman – so NOT OUT.
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Year 7 Prem - 2 day |
Year 7A &
B – 1 day |
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1 |
Team composition |
Maximum 11 on the field.
Players should be in school Year 7. |
Maximum 11 on the field.
Players should be in school Year 7. |
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2 |
Boys/Girls |
Mixed teams allowed |
Mixed teams allowed |
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3 |
Graded |
Yes. Grading of teams to be determined
by each Club/School. |
Yes. Grading of teams to be determined
by each Club/School. |
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4 |
Toss |
Made at 8.15am. If a team is not available
to toss at 8.15am, they will be deemed to have lost the toss. |
Made at 8.15am. If a team is not available
to toss at 8.15am, they will be deemed to have lost the toss. |
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5 |
Hours of Play & Over Rate |
8.30am – 12 noon.
Coaches are to ensure that their sides aim to maintain a bowling rate of 18 overs
per hour.
The umpires shall indicate when one hour of playing time of the match remains on
the second day according to the agreed hours of play, from when a minimum of 17 overs shall be bowled, provided that a result
is not reached before the completion of such overs. |
8.30am – 12 noon.
Coaches are to ensure that their sides aim to maintain a bowling rate of 18 overs
per hour. |
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6 |
Length of innings |
The team batting first can bat all of the first day but must declare at 12 noon.
There is no time limit or compulsory declaration on the side batting second.
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Maximum 30 overs.
The first innings must conclude at the end of the over in progress at 10.10am,
which should allow a minimum of 25 overs to be bowled.
The second innings shall consist of the same number of overs bowled in the
first innings (or 25 overs if the team batting first has been dismissed in less than 25 overs), providing that a result is
not reached beforehand. |
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7 |
Pitch Length |
Full length – 22 yards |
Full length – 22 yards |
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8 |
Boundaries |
Yes and marked by cones or flags. |
Yes and marked by cones or flags. |
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9 |
Ball |
Red King or Platypus 142gm, 2-pce. The match ball does not have to be new, but umpires
must agree that it is fit for play. A new ball can only be taken at the beginning
of each innings. |
Red King or Platypus 142gm, 2-pce. The match ball does not have to be new, but umpires
must agree that it is fit for play. A new ball can only be taken at the beginning
of each innings. |
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10 |
Replacement players |
A max of 3 players can be used as replacements during a game. Batting 11 must be named in the scorebook before the start of play.
Replacement players may bowl and field (and they can bat and keep wickets during the 2nd innings). |
A max of 3 players can be used as replacements during a game. Batting 11 must be named in the scorebook before the start of play.
Replacement players may bowl and field only, but cannot keep wickets. |
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11 |
Declarations |
No mutual declarations. Declarations
may be made at any time during an innings, however any collusion by the teams involving mutual declarations is expressly forbidden
and all points gained in the match by either or both teams will be forfeited. |
N/A |
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12 |
Follow-on |
Follow on mark is 75 runs behind the opposition total. |
N/A |
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13 |
Weather affected matches |
If playing time is lost on the first day through weather conditions and if only one
team has batted, that team may continue its innings on the second day and its innings may last for a time equivalent to half
that lost on the first day.
If there is less than two hours of actual playing time available on the first day
through weather conditions, then the game shall be restarted and a limited-overs game shall be played on day 2. In this case, the Year 7 one-day rules will apply. |
Declared a draw if 15 overs in each innings is not possible
due to weather conditions. If weather interferes with play, the number of overs
in the match shall be reduced by of one over for each complete four minutes of playing time lost, counting back from 25.
If an interruption occurs in the innings of the team batting second, its
target score shall be calculated by multiplying the reduced number of overs available to be played by the average runs per
over scored by the team batting first. |
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14 |
Intervals |
A total of 15 minutes break is available during the duration of play (includes
changeover between innings & any drinks break during an innings). Coaches to decide whether a drinks break is required
during an innings (max 5 minutes).
Players should not leave the field of play during a drinks break. |
Maximum of 10 minutes
between innings.
One drinks break, not exceeding 5 minutes, may be taken midway through each
innings.
Players should not leave the field of play during a drinks break. |
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Dismissals |
Batsman is out when dismissed. |
Batsman is out when dismissed. |
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16 |
Stumpings |
Yes |
Yes |
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17 |
LBW |
The LBW Law applies but the batsman can only be given out LBW when hit in line with
the stumps and playing back. The batsman cannot
be out LBW when playing forward.
All umpires should have a good understanding of the LBW rule - refer attached guidelines. |
The LBW Law applies but the batsman can only be given out LBW when hit in line with
the stumps and playing back. The batsman cannot
be out LBW when playing forward.
All umpires should have a good understanding of the LBW rule - refer attached guidelines. |
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Uneven team numbers |
Where a team has less than 11 players, its innings concludes when there is
one un-dismissed batsman remaining. |
A team may bat a player twice if it has less than 11 players. Batsmen must be returned in ascending order i.e. the lowest scoring (dismissed or retired) batsman must
return first and so on.
A dismissed batsman
may only return after any lower-scoring retired batsmen have returned.
If requested, the batting team must provide up to 2 players to assist with fielding
and these players may be rotated as the need arises. |
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No balls/Wides |
Normal cricket Laws apply.
Any delivery which passes (or would have passed) above the batsman’s
shoulder, or any full-toss which passes (or would have passed) above the batsman’s
waist, shall be called a no-ball.
Umpires must agree wide-lines before the start of
play.
There shall be no restriction on the number of wides or no balls which may
be called in an over but maximum 8 deliveries per over. |
Normal cricket Laws apply.
Any delivery which passes (or would have passed) above the batsman’s
shoulder, or any full-toss which passes (or would have passed) above the batsman’s
waist, shall be called a no-ball.
Umpires must agree wide-lines before the start of play.
There shall be no restriction on the number of wides or no balls which may
be called in an over but maximum 8 deliveries per over. |
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Double Bounce Rule |
Normal cricket Law applies. Called
a no ball if the ball, without having touched the bat or person of the striker, bounces more
than twice, or rolls along the ground, before reaching the popping crease. |
Normal cricket Law applies. Called
a no ball if the ball, without having touched the bat or person of the striker, bounces more
than twice, or rolls along the ground, before reaching the popping crease. |
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Length of overs |
Maximum 8 deliveries (including wides & no balls) |
Maximum 8 deliveries (including wides/no balls) |
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Bowling restrictions |
No player may bowl more than 10 overs in each innings.
A minimum of 8 players must bowl 2 overs in each
innings. No player may bowl their sixth over in an innings until at least 8 players
have bowled two overs.
With the exception of the wicket keeper(s): any player who does not bowl
in the 1st innings must bat in the top 6 in the 2nd innings; similarly, any player who does not bat
in the 1st innings must bowl in the 2nd innings. |
Maximum 5 overs per player.
Every player (with the exception of a wicket keeper who keeps for the entire innings)
must bowl 2 overs. No player may bowl their third over until all players have
bowled two overs. |
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23 |
Retirement/
Batsmen returning |
Compulsory retirement of batsmen at the end of the over they reach 50 runs. Batsmen may also be retired before they reach 50 runs but retired batsmen may only
return at the end of the innings, in the order of the lowest scoring batters first.
Returning batsman cannot be retired again until they reach 50 runs. |
Compulsory retirement of batsmen at the end of the over they reach 50 runs. Batsmen may also be retired before they reach 50 runs but retired batsmen may only
return at the end of the innings, in the order of the lowest scoring batters first. Returning
batsman cannot be retired again until they reach 50 runs. |
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24 |
Fielding |
No player may field within 10 metres of the bat except between ‘point’
and the wicket keeper. |
No player may field within 10 metres of the bat except between ‘point’
and the wicket keeper. |
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25 |
Wicket Keeper |
No more than two wicket keepers are to be used during an innings to ensure that the
match is not unduly delayed. Wicket keepers can only be changed during a scheduled
drinks break. |
No more than two wicket keepers are to be used during an innings to ensure that the
match is not unduly delayed. Wicket keepers can only be changed during a scheduled
drinks break. If a wicket keeper fields then he/she must also bowl the minimum
number of overs. |
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Appointment of Umpires |
Coaches are not permitted to umpire except in exceptional circumstances –
i.e. there is no parent, player, or other person present on the day who can act as umpire. |
7A - Coaches are not permitted to umpire except in exceptional
circumstances – i.e. there is no parent, player, or other person present on the day who can act as umpire.
7B - Coaches should not umpire unless agreed with the opposition
coach prior to the start of play. |
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27 |
Exchange of umpires |
Allowed but umpires must umpire at least half an innings to ensure some consistency
for the players, unless agreement to do otherwise has been reached between the coaches. |
Allowed but umpires must umpire at least half an innings to ensure some consistency
for the players, unless agreement to do otherwise has been reached between the coaches. |
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On-field Coaching |
Allowed but coaches
may only provide advice between overs to ensure that the match is not unduly delayed.
At no stage during the match should the coach be on the field, unless he/she is umpiring.
In the interests of player development, coaches should direct their advice
to the captain.
Refer Notes. |
Allowed but coaches may only provide advice between overs to ensure that
the match is not unduly delayed. At no stage during the match should the coach
be on the field, unless he/she is umpiring
In the interests of player development, coaches should direct their advice
to the captain.
Refer Notes. |
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Championship Grades |
Championship
grade. Teams play for the Challenge Cup
and the winner will be the team which accumulates the most Match Points in 2-day games over the season. Where 2 or more teams finish on the same Match Points, then Bonus Points will be used to separate those
teams.
Where
Day 1 of a 2-day match is lost due to weather and a LO game is played on Day 2, then the Match Points from the LO game will
count towards the Challenge Cup.
Match Points:
First innings Lead = 3 points
First innings Tie = 1.5 points each
First innings Draw = 2 points to the side with higher score and 1 point to the other
side.
(First innings
points are retained irrespective of what happens in the second innings)
Outright Win = 6 points
Outright Tie = 3 points each
Outright Draw = 0 points
Bonus points
over the entire match:
0.01 per run and 0.15 per wicket. |
Both divisions are Championship grades. Year
7A teams play for the Bombay Cup and Year 7B teams play for the Jag Logistics Plaque.
Match Points:
Win = 3 points
Tie, No Result or Bye = 1.5 point
Loss = 0 points
Bonus
points do not apply to one-day LO
games. |
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Challenge Trophies |
EDCA Year 7, 2-day teams (Grafton, Parnell, St Peters, Sacred Heart College and University)
play for the Levy Cup on a challenge basis.
Please read the challenge cup rules, and bring the Cup to the ground whenever playing
another EDCA team |
EDCA 1-day teams (Grafton, Parnell, St Peters, Sacred Heart College and University)
play for the following trophies on a challenge basis:
Year 7A – McMillan Cup
Year 7B – Coltman Cup.
Please read the challenge cup rules, and bring the Cup to the ground whenever playing
another EDCA team. |
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Cancellations |
Cancellations will be broadcast on Newstalk ZB at 7.05am, 7.35am & 8.05am.
The cancellation message is “All Year 6-8 Greater Auckland Junior Cricket is cancelled”.
Cancellations will also be posted on the Auckland University CC web site, www.aucc.co.nz, by 7am. |
Cancellations will be broadcast on Newstalk ZB at 7.05am, 7.35am & 8.05am.
The cancellation message is “All Year 6-8 Greater Auckland Junior Cricket is cancelled”.
Cancellations will also be posted on the Auckland University CC web site, www.aucc.co.nz, by 7am. |
The Rules Arbiter will promptly, by mobile phone availability, provide decisions
on Rules or Spirit of Cricket issues arising during the course of play to try and avoid any subsequent debate or dispute. He will rule on written issues arising during the season and will rule on point’s
penalties (if any) that should this be relevant to a rules breach.
The Arbiter’s decision is final, binding and non-negotiable. All participating Clubs and Schools agree to be bound by these guidelines and decisions
of the Arbiter.
The Arbiter for the 07/08 season is Richard Walker, Auckland
University CC, phone 027-424-1880, email WalkerRF@xtra.co.nz
