Playing Conditions for combine 1st division competition between C&WSCA & St George.
1. Commencement of Competition.
The competition shall commence on the first Saturday of September and shall be played
within the format as set by the Management Committee prior to the commencement of the
competition each year. This includes the grades, Dates, and times of play and other
appropriate conditions for the preliminary rounds of all matches and for the semi-finals,
preliminary finals and finals.
2. Registrations.
Each association uses their own rules except for the following.
A) A club wishing to register a player must contact the registrar, by phone or email, prior
to playing with the players details. The player’s registration form is then sent to the
registrar.
B) A Player must participate in at least 28% of the competition matches to be eligible to
participate in the final series. Forfeits shall count as a match for the non-forfeiting
team provided that a team is nominated on Mycricket.
C) Any team playing an unregistered, undeclared, unqualified or disqualified player shall
lose the match in which such player has taken part in. Maximum points scored in the
respective grade for that round are to be awarded to the non-offending team. Fines
shall apply as per local Association rules.
3. Gradings and Transfers
Each association uses their own.
4. Association Fees.
Each association uses their own.
5. Declared teams, score books results.
5.1a – The captain of each team can declare twelve (12) players on the team sheet which is
to be exchanged 10 minutes before the match is scheduled to commence and prior to the
tossing of the coin. The twelve (12) nominated players can be used in any way in an innings
during the match, with only eleven (11) allowed to bat, bowl or field in each innings in a
match, Under this rule each innings is regarded as separate so a different eleven (11) can
bat and bowl in the second innings as opposed to the first. Sides may nominate 12 players
for all games.
5.1b – Nominated players must be entered into Mycricket no later than 6.00pm on the
Sunday following the first day of the match.
5.2 – Scorers shall be required to keep their own as well as their opponent’s batting and
bowling analyses.
5.3 – In the absence of official umpires it is the responsibility of both captains to check and
sign the scorebooks at the end of the match.
5.4 – Results must be fully completed and submitted to Mycricket no later than 9.00pm on
the Tuesday following the completion of the match.
6. Competition points.
6.1 – Competition points shall be awarded as follows –
Outright win after 1st innings lead
10 points
Outright win after1st innings tie
7 points
Outright win after 1st innings loss
6 point
Outright tie after 1st innings lead
Outright tie after 1st innings loss
Outright tie after 1st innings tie
1st Innings win
1st Innings lead if beating outright
1st inning tie
Draw
Loss on 1st innings
Outright loss after 1st innings tie
Outright loss
7 points
3 points
5 points
6 points
4 points
3 points
2 points
1 point
3 points
0 points.
There is no Bonus Points.
6.2 - In the event of a forfeit the team receiving the forfeit shall receive maximum points
scored in the round. Where a team is leading on the 1st innings after day one and the
opposition forfeits on day two, the aggrieved team will automatically receive outright
points. The forfeiting team shall receive no points.
6.3 No points will be awarded for a bye except where all teams do not receive an equal
number of byes. Any team receiving an additional bye shall be awarded the
maximum points scored in the round.
7. Forfeits
7.1 - Any team forfeiting a match must give twenty four (24) hours notice to
- The secretary of the association, and
- the secretary of the club receiving the forfeit,
the secretary of the Umpires Association.
Clubs failing to comply with this rule shall be held responsible for all expenses
incurred by the forfeit.
7.2 – Play shall not commence unless opposing teams have six (6) declared players in
attendance at the schedule starting time on each day. Any team having less than six
declared players in attendance shall be deemed to have forfeited the match.
7.3 – Absence of a team on any day of the match shall be deemed to be a forfeit by such
team with allocation of points to be determined.
7.4 - The toss will be conducted 10 minutes before the schedule commencement of
play. A team with fewer than 6 players in attendance OR no completed team sheet at
the time will forfeit the toss.
7.5 In the event of one team not being on the ground ready to play within 15 minutes
after the schedule starting time of play on any day of a match the other team shall be
eligible to claim a forfeit. However, except in the case of Rule 7.2, the match shall
proceed after that time and the matter referred to the disputes committee for
determination.
7.6 A team wishing to claim a forfeit must do so immediately following completion of the
match.
8. Two day match rules
8.1 Two day matches shall commence at 1:30pm and the day's play shall
terminate at the completion of the over in progress at 6:00pm.
8.2 8.2.1 A 5 minute drinks interval may be taken after 1 hours play in each
session by captain's agreement prior to the toss. If a wicket falls within 5 minutes of
the scheduled drinks break, then drinks shall be taken immediately.
8.2.2 There will be a 15 minutes tea break at 3:30pm. If a wicket falls within 5 minutes
of the scheduled tea break, then tea shall be taken immediately. Should an innings be
completed after 3:10pm and prior to 3:30pm the tea break shall be taken at the end of
that innings. To obtain a first innings result only, if the team batting second is 9 wickets
down at the end of the over in progress at the scheduled time for the tea break, play may
continue for a period not exceeding 30 minutes, unless players have cause to leave the
field or the innings has concluded earlier.
8.3 During non-daylight saving periods, all times shall be brought forward by 30 minutes.
8.4 The captain of the team to bat first may not declare the innings closed until the team
has batted for at least 1 hour.
8.5 The team which bats first and leads by 75 runs or more shall have the option of
requiring the other team to follow on.
8.6 The time allowed between innings shall be 10 minutes, except as provided for
otherwise in these rules.
8.7 Subject to Rules 8.8 and 8.16, the maximum number of overs to be bowled in the 1st
innings of each team in two day matches of the preliminary rounds (in these Rules called
the "specified overs") shall be 65. For the purposes of this Rule, if less than 60 overs are
bowled the matter shall be reported to the Management Committee.
8.8 8.8.1 If time is lost by the team batting first due to the condition of the pitch,
ground, weather, light, injuries or other unforeseen circumstances, the maximum number
of overs (130 ) shall be reduced by 2 over for each 8 minutes of lost time (or part thereof)
(in these Rules called the "adjusted overs").
8.8.2 Adjustment to the number of overs under Rule 8.8.1 shall be made at stumps on
the first day, but only where the team batting first has not been dismissed, has not
declared its innings closed or has not received its specified overs under Rule 8.7
8.8.3 If on the first day of a two day match no play is possible or less than 15 overs are
bowled, the match will be played on the second day under one day match
conditions (Rule 9) and a new toss shall be made.
8.8.4 For the purposes of this rule, play may continue beyond 6.00pm on the second
day, subject to pitch, ground, weather, light, injuries or other unforeseen circumstances
until the team batting second has received its specified or adjusted number of overs,
provided that a result has not been achieved in the meantime.
Play shall cease immediately the last wicket falls or the winning run/runs has/have been
scored.
8.9 There is no restriction on the number of overs that either team can bowl in a 2nd
innings.
8.10 Subject to the following provisions of these Rules, the team scoring the higher
number of runs in the 1st innings shall win the match (provided there is no subsequent
outright result).
8.11 The 1st innings of the team batting first shall conclude at the completion of
the over in progress at the scheduled finishing time, or at the completion of the
specified or adjusted overs, whichever first occurs, and play for the day shall
cease at that time. The team batting second shall then in its 1st innings be limited to
receiving the same number of overs as received by its opponent.
8.12 If the over limit has been adjusted under Rule 8.8, and the team batting first has not
at the scheduled finishing time received its adjusted overs, it may continue batting on the
second day until that adjusted over limit has been reached or it is dismissed or
declares beforehand. The team batting second shall in its 1st innings be limited to
receiving the same adjusted number of overs as its opponent.
8.13 Subject to Rule 8.4, either team can declare its 1st innings closed at any time. If the
team batting first in the match is dismissed or declares its innings closed before
receiving its relevant specified or adjusted number of overs, the team batting
second shall still be entitled to receive its relevant specified or adjusted number of
overs.
8.14 Subject to Rule 8.18, if the team batting second does not receive in its 1st
innings the number of overs specified in Rule 8.7 or as adjusted under Rule 8.8, and if a
result has not been achieved, the winner of the match shall be the team with the higher
run rate in its 1st innings.
8.15 The run rate of each team shall be calculated by dividing the total number of runs
scored by the total number of overs received. For the purpose of the run rate
calculations, only each legitimate ball bowled shall count as one-sixth of an over.
However, if the team batting first is dismissed or has declared its innings closed
before receiving its relevant specified or adjusted number of overs, its run rate shall be
calculated by dividing the total number of runs scored by the relevant specified or
adjusted number of overs it could have received.
8.16 If, on the first day of a match, the team batting first is dismissed or declares its 1 st
innings closed prior to receiving the number of overs specified in Rule 8.7, or as adjusted
under Rule 8.8, then any overs received by the team batting second up to the scheduled
finishing time on that day shall be additional to the relevant specified or adjusted number
of overs it is entitled to receive in its 1st innings.
8.17 If, in the case referred to in Rule 8.16, it is necessary to calculate run rates to
determine the result of a match then the total number of overs that the team batting
second receives in its 1st innings on both the first and second days is the over
figure to be used in determining that team's run rate. However, for this calculation, the
total number of overs actually received by that team cannot exceed the relevant
specified or adjusted number of overs it was entitled to receive if play had not ceased.
8.18 If less than half the number of overs as specified in Rule 8.7 or adjusted
in Rule 8.8 is received by each team in its 1st innings, the match shall be declared a
draw unless a result has been achieved beforehand.
8.19 The batting team, if it has wickets in hand, has the option of continuing to bat if a
wicket falls within 2 minutes of the scheduled finishing time of play on the first day, but
an over commenced before the scheduled finishing time of play on the second day
must be completed if the batting team still has wickets to fall and no outright
decision has been reached.
8.20 If a result on the 1st innings has been obtained and the 1st innings of the team
batting second is still in progress by the scheduled tea break on the second day of
the match, play shall cease at that time. Play may only proceed beyond tea on the
second day until a first innings result has been achieved, or the follow-on by the team
batting second has not been averted, or the third innings of the match has or is
scheduled to commence at that time.
9. ONE DAY MATCHES – 40 OVERS / 35 OVERS in Non Daylight Saving Periods
(NDSP).
(Includes Scheduled one day matches and matches where no play is possible on day
one of a two day game)
9.1 Matches, of one innings duration for each team, will commence at 1.00pm and
conclude at the completion of the over in progress at 6.30pm unless a decision
has been reached in the meantime, or if weather or light conditions stop play
earlier than 6.30pm. The maximum number of overs to be bowled in the innings of each
team (in this rule called the “specified overs”) shall be 40. Subject to Rule 9.6, if less than
37 overs are bowled by either team the matter shall be reported to the Management
Committee. The team batting second shall be restricted to receiving the same number of
overs it had bowled. The match shall be played to the following times: 1.00pm-3.35pm
Team batting first. 3.35-3.55pm 20 minute innings break. 3.55-6.30pm Team batting
second.
9.2 During non-daylight savings periods (NDSP), matches, of one innings duration for
each team, will commence at 12.30pm and conclude at the completion of the over in
progress at 5.30pm unless a decision has been reached in the meantime, or if weather
or light conditions stop play earlier than 5.30pm. The maximum number of overs to be
bowled in the innings of each team (in this rule called the “specified overs”) shall be 35.
Subject to Rule 9.6, if less than 32 overs are bowled by either team, the matter shall be
reported to the Management Committee. The team batting second shall be restricted to
receiving the same number of overs it had bowled.
The match shall be played to the following times: 12.30pm-2.50pm Team batting first.
2.50-3.10pm 20 minute innings break. 3.10-5.30pm Team batting second.
9.3 Neither team may not declare its innings closed.
9.4 A five (5) minutes drinks break shall be taken after each team has received a
minimum of 20 overs in its innings. No adjustment is to be made to the scheduled
playing times for this purpose.
9.5 The maximum number of overs to be bowled in the innings of each team (in this rule
called the “specified overs”) shall be 40 or 35 in Non Daylight Saving Period (NDSP).
9.6 If, due to the condition of the pitch, ground, weather, light, injuries or
unforeseen circumstances, time is lost by the team batting first, the maximum number of
overs shall be reduced by one (1) over per team for each eight (8) minutes of time
lost (or part thereof)(in this rule called the “adjusted overs”). The time for the change of
innings (currently 3.35pm or 2.50pm NDSP) shall be extended by half the time lost.
Adjustment to times & overs to be determined prior to resumption of play.
9.7 Subject to the following provisions of this rule, the team scoring the higher number of
runs in its innings shall win the match.
9.8 The innings of the team batting first shall cease at the completion of the over in
progress at 3.35pm or 2.50pm NDSP), unless that team has been dismissed
beforehand.
9.9 Play shall cease immediately the last wicket falls or the winning run/runs
has/have been scored.
9.10 If no time is lost, the team scoring the higher number of runs at the completion of
the specified overs or at the completion time for its innings (whichever occurs first), shall
be declared the winner of the match, regardless of the number of wickets lost.
9.11 Subject to Rule 9.12, if the team batting second does not receive in its innings the
number of overs specified in Rule 9.5 or adjusted in Rule 9.6 and a result has not been
achieved in the meantime, the winner of the match shall be the team with the higher run
rate calculated in accordance with Rule 8.15.
9.12 If less than 20 overs are received by each side in its innings, the match shall be
declared a draw unless a result has been achieved beforehand.
9.15 In the innings of each team, bowlers shall be restricted to a maximum 8
over’s each or maximum 7 overs each for 35 Over games.
11. BOWLING RESTRICTIONS
11.1 Players aged under 14 as at 31st August
A bowler shall be restricted to a maximum of ten (10) overs per day. The bowler must
reach the maximum in not less than two (2) spells. A bowling spell or period can only
contain a maximum of five (5) overs. A bowler cannot bowl again after completing a
spell until that bowler has been rested the same number of overs bowled as counted
from that end. The bowling restriction shall include overs bowled on the same day in
the Junior Competition.
11.2 Players aged under 15 or 16 as at 31st August
A bowler shall be restricted to a maximum of twelve (12) overs per day. The bowler
must reach the maximum in not less than two (2) spells. A bowling spell or period can
only contain a maximum of six (6) overs. A bowler cannot bowl again after
completing a spell until that bowler has been rested the same number of overs
bowled as counted from that end. The bowling restriction shall include overs bowled
on the same day in the Junior Competition.
11.3 Players aged 17 to under 19 as at 31st August
All medium pace or fast bowlers (broadly defined by one or both umpires/captains as
those to whom the wicket keeper would normally stand back) shall be restricted to a
maximum of twenty (20) overs per day. The bowler must reach the maximum in not
less than three (3) spells. A bowling spell or period can only contain a maximum of
eight (8) overs. A bowler must not bowl again after completing a spell until that
bowler has been rested the same number of overs bowled as counted from that end.
11.4 Captains must note on team sheet with the age of all players under the age of
nineteen (19), as at the 1st September, before the commencement of play. It will be the
responsibility of both captains that the team sheets are noted with ages of players
under nineteen (19) and bowling restrictions are enforced.
11.5 A bowler may change ends without this action being considered to be an end to
his current spell of bowling, so long as the change is not delayed by more than one
over required to effect the changes of ends.
12. FINALS SERIES
12.1 The competition has two semi-finals, a preliminary final and a final. When teams
are equal in competition points, positions for semi-finals shall be decided by the
systems of averages and quotients i.e., the batting average (runs scored divided by
wickets lost) divided by the bowling average (runs against divided by wickets taken).
The team with the higher quotient shall be ranked the higher in each case.
12.2 In the semi-finals the team finishing first plays the team finishing second in the
MAJOR SEMIFINAL and the team finishing third plays the team finishing fourth in the
MINOR SEMI-FINAL.
12.3 The winner of the MAJOR SEMI-FINAL proceeds directly to the FINAL.
12.4 The loser of the MAJOR SEMI-FINAL plays the winner of the MINOR
SEMI-FINAL in the PRELIMINARY FINAL for the right to meet the winner of the
MAJOR SEMI-FINAL in the FINAL.
12.5 12.5.1 Play is to be confined to two days duration on Saturday and
Sunday of the same weekend, commencing at 1:00pm and terminating at the
completion of the over in progress at 6:00pm. The maximum number of overs to be
bowled in the first innings is 70.
If batting time is lost by the team batting first, subject to pitch, ground, weather, light,
injuries or other unforeseen circumstances, the maximum number of overs (140) shall
be reduced by 2 over for each 8 minutes of lost time (in these Rules called the
"adjusted overs").
12.5.2 Adjustment to the number of overs under Rule 12.5.1 shall be made at stumps
on the first day, but only where the team batting first has not been dismissed,
has not declared its innings closed or has not received its specified overs under Rule
12.5.1
12.5.3 If on the first day of a two day match no play is possible or less than 15 overs
are bowled, the match will be played on the second day under one day match
conditions (Rule 9) and a new toss shall be made.
12.5.4 For the purposes of this rule, play may continue beyond 6.00pm on the second
day, weather, ground and light conditions permitting, until the team batting
second has received its specified or adjusted number of overs, provided that a result
has not been achieved in the meantime. Play shall cease immediately the last wicket
falls or the winning run/runs has/have been scored.
12.6 12.6.1 A 5 minute drinks interval shall be taken after 1.25 hours play in
each session. If a wicket falls within 5 minutes of the scheduled drinks break, then
drinks shall be taken immediately.
12.6.2 Preliminary Finals and Finals are to be played under the same conditions as
semi-finals. In semi-finals, preliminary finals and finals there will be a 15 minute tea
break at 3:30pm. If a wicket falls within 5 minutes of the scheduled tea break, then tea
shall be taken immediately. Should an innings be completed after 3:10pm and prior to
3:30pm the tea break will be taken at the completion of the innings.
12.7 Semi-finals, Preliminary Finals and Finals shall, if played as a one-day match, be
played in accordance with Rule 9.
12.8 Where a draw or tie occurs in a semi-final or preliminary final, the team
higher on the competition table shall be declared the winner of that match.
12.9 Where a draw or tie occurs in a final, the team winning the Major semi-final shall
be declared premiers.
12.10 Unless otherwise stated above, Rule 8 applies.
13. GROUND ALLOCATION
All matches must be played and completed on the ground allocated, unless
permission is granted by the Competition Secretary for a change of ground prior to the
commencement of the match. Ground allocations for the finals series shall be subject
to change only by appeal to the Management Committee. The appeal must be made in
writing, with reasons, at least 14 days before such match is scheduled to take place.
Where a match is played on a synthetic turf pitch, it shall be the responsibility of both
teams to ensure that the pitch is thoroughly swept at the commencement of play on
each day.
14. CRICKET ATTIRE & EQUIPMENT
14.1 All players taking part in competition matches must wear proper cricket attire,
each day. Proper cricket attire is deemed to be a cap or hat, white or cream sweater,
white or cream shirt (with collar), white or cream trousers or shorts and
predominantly white shoes or boots. Any request for coloured attire, or emblems to be
worn on shirts must be submitted in writing to the Management Committee together with
a drawing to scale of the proposed emblem. No sprigs or spikes are permitted on the
field of play during Association matches except where it is played on a turf pitch.
14.2 No player will be allowed to bowl if wearing other than white or cream attire as
defined under Competition Rule 14.1.
14.3 The Umpire/Umpires and/or captains shall report all instances of incorrect
attire on the appropriate Umpire’s or Captain’s Match Report by the meeting following
the completion of the round.
14.4 Each team is to supply a ball of a make approved by the Management Committee
prior to the commencement of the competition. Such ball is to be inspected and accepted
by the umpires. The ball must be a two piece and coloured red.
14.5 Each team shall supply 3 stumps and 2 bails of approved type, together with not
less than 12 boundary markers.
14.6 The first named team in the draw is the home team. Captains shall be responsible
for placing them in position prior to the commencement of play. Each team shall be
responsible for having the markers placed in position at a distance no further than 15
metres apart.
15. PROTESTS AND DISPUTES
15.1 A Disciplinary Committee shall hear and determine all protest and disputes by clubs
and umpires involving the behaviour of players or team officials on the field of play, and
without limiting the generality of its powers shall have power to fine, suspend or
disqualify any club, person or team official. Any protest in respect of the result of any
match or player registration etc shall be determined by the Executive.
15.2 All such protests and disputes must be made in writing through the club
secretary and lodged with the Association Secretary as soon as possible prior to the
meeting held following the completion of the match in question. The protest or
dispute must include the names and clubs of all personnel involved in the incident.
The person reporting the incident must inform the people involved that a report is being
lodged.
15.3 The Association Secretary shall give written notification to the club or person
involved of the terms of such protest or dispute and will give the club or person sufficient
notice of the time, date and place when the matter will be heard. The Umpire(s)
concerned shall attend all hearings that result from an Umpire’s Match Report.
15.4 Any club, person or team official cited to appear before the Management Committee
(or any sub-committee formed for the purpose of investigating the matter) shall attend
the appointed meeting. Should any club, or its representative or any person or team
official the subject of the protest or citing fail to attend such meeting that Club or person
shall be suspended from the Association until such time as they appear.
15.5 In such matters, the Management Committee (or sub-committee) shall inform
itself in such manner as it sees fit on the protest or dispute and shall give all parties the
opportunity to be heard on the matter before making its decision.
15.6 Any club, person or team official dissatisfied with the decision of the Disciplinary or
Disputes Committee shall have the right of appeal against that decision to the
next General Meeting of the Association. The notice of appeal shall be accompanied
by a fee which shall be determined from time to time by the general committee. The
appeal fee shall be refunded only in the event of the appeal being upheld.
If such appeal is dismissed, the Club, player or team official may further appeal to the
NSW Districts Cricket Association by written notice of appeal lodged with the NSW
Districts Cricket Association, through the Association Secretary, who will forward any
such appeal within 14 days of the decision of the Management Committee. The notice of
appeal shall be accompanied by a fee which shall be determined from time to time by the
Management Committee.
16. GENERAL
16.1 Play on either day of a match can only be called off because of weather,
bad light, or the wicket or ground being unfit for play, if both Captains agree or a
decision is given in accordance with Rule 16.2 or if play in all matches on that day is
cancelled by or on behalf of the Competition Secretary.
16.2 If the captains or team managers disagree on whether play can be called off on
either day of a 2 day match because of weather, bad light, or the wicket or ground being
unfit for play, the final decision on play shall be made by the official umpire appointed to
the match.
16.3 On all cricket fields 6 runs will be scored if, in the opinion of the umpire, the ball
clears the boundary on the full.
16.4 6 balls constitute an over unless otherwise provided for within these rules.
16.5 A new ball can be used after every 200 runs.
16.6 In a second innings of either side, a new or old ball may be used.
16.7 A ball when bowled that lands to the side of the pitch shall be called a no-ball.
Either Umpire may call and signal “No Ball” in accordance with Law 42.6 (b) [Dangerous
and unfair bowling].
Any further action is to be taken in accordance with Law 42.7.
16.8 No match shall be altered, postponed or the stipulated playing times
deviated from for any reason without the written consent of the Competition
Secretary. Failure to adhere to the above will result in the match will be declared a "No
Match”
16.9 Except where otherwise specified in these playing Rules, all matches must be
played in accordance with the Rules adopted by the NSW Districts Cricket
Association or, if not so covered, by the Laws of Cricket.
16.10 When the ball is hit into a drain, creek or canal, and appears to be lost, or is in a
position that could cause unnecessary loss of time to the batting team, it shall be
declared a lost ball and the fielding team shall produce a satisfactory substitute of similar
wear or use as that of the one lost.
16.11 Only players, appointed umpires and appointed team officials are allowed on the
field of play during the course of a game. Any infringement of this rule may result in a
fine and / or a loss of competition points for the team at the discretion of the
Management Committee.
17. CODE OF BEHAVIOUR.
17.1 All teams to shall play under the guide lines of C&WSCA’s Code of Conduct and/or
St George’s Code of Behaviour.
17.2 No player shall whilst in attendance at any match, whether on or off the field of play,
engage in conduct unbecoming of the game of cricket.
17.3 Players shall:
(a) Respect the umpire
(b) Comply with the umpire’s instructions
(c) Not verbally or physically abuse any umpire
(d) Not dispute the umpire’s decision nor react in a threatening or disapproving manner
(e) When given out, move off immediately and not indulge in tantrums
(f) Generally assist the umpire in carrying out his duties
(g) Not indulge in “sledging” opposition players, i.e. by word or action, either directly or
indirectly, try to intimidate or upset a player
(h) Not verbally or physically abuse any player or official.
17.4 The Captains shall be responsible for their team’s behaviour. They shall:
(a) Control their players. If any incident is brought to their attention, and they do nothing
to prevent its recurrence, they may be liable to discipline
(b) Ensure players avoid wasting time -incoming and outgoing batsmen should pass
inside the boundary line and fieldmen should move quickly to position
(c) Brief players on the behaviour requirements and ensure that their players
conduct themselves in a manner that conforms to the traditional image of the game of
cricket
(d) Ensure the maximum amount of play occurs in a game. When called upon to decide
if play should cease or continue they shall use common sense, fair play and not
be influenced by the state of the game.
17.5 No alcohol shall be consumed by any player, team official or club official, on
or off the ground, during any match.
17.6 Should any breach of this Code occur, or any action deemed detrimental to
the game of cricket take place, the matter shall be reported to the Association in
accordance with Association Rules.