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BEDFORDSHIRE COUNTY CRICKET LEAGUE 2022 LEAGUE HANDBOOK Affiliated to the Club Cricket Conference Sponsored by Readers

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Contents League Officers 2022

Team Cards

Chairman’s Report

Umpires Panel 2022

Spirit of Cricket

Further Guidance for Panel Umpires

Greene King Bedfordshire County Cricket League Constitution

Previous Winners

Club Details 2022

2022 FIXTURES

Greene King Bedfordshire County Cricket League Playing Rules 2022 Premier and Division 1 Divisions 2 – 6

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Registration

League Positions, Promotions & Relegation 22 BCCL Club Penalties 2022

BACO Guidelines for Panel Umpires

Pitch Marking Criteria for Panel Umpires

Facilities Reporting Scheme Guidelines

Post-Match Requirements

Premier Division Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Division 4 Division 5 Division 6

36 38 40 42 44 46 48

ECB & PCA Guidance: Helmets

Ground, Weather & Light Guidance

Lightning: What should you do?

2021 Averages

from the brewery; water from the chalk wells sunk deep beneath Bury St Edmunds; hops from Kent and Worcestershire; and yeast strains descended from those used by our founder in 1799.

We have been making beer at our brewery in Bury St Edmunds since 1799 and, through constant innovation, we have taken the traditional art of brewing to new heights, producing what is arguably the finest range of cask ales in the country.

We at Greene King are very keen to support all levels of sport from our recent release of becoming the official beer of England Cricket to sponsoring a local village team, all forms of the game are supported and hugely encouraged. Greene King are therefore delighted to partner with the Bedfordshire County Cricket league to become the league sponsor for this season with a view to supporting the league and it’s clubs for years to come.

Despite the simplicity of the ingredients - barley, water, yeast and hops - it’s in the creation of the recipe that the art and skill of the master brewer lies. And here is the real secret of our success. We can turn those basic ingredients into some of the best cask ales available today - each with its own individual flavour, aroma, colour and characteristics.

We are delighted to be able to partner with the league for the start of the season and are happy to support the clubs in any way possible throughout the season to come. The increased exposure this will give to Greene King as a brewer and a supplier of all drinks made it an obvious path to take partnering with a strong cricket league such as this one.

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League Officers 2022

Chairman

Andy Watts

07811960350 chair@bedsleague.org.uk

League Secretary

Richard Morris

07988680612 secretary@bedsleague.org.uk

Treasurer

Malcolm Rose

Treasurer@bedsleague.org.uk

Registration Secretary

Geoff May

077677895421 Registration@bedsleague.org.uk

Assistant Registration secretary

Dom Pasquariello

07851 584074 registrationassistant@bedsleague.org

Disciplinary Chairman and BACO Representative

Steve Cobb

07788134073 disciplinary@bedsleague.org.uk

Facilities Secretary

Steve Waterhouse

facilities@bedsleague.org.uk

Fixture Secretary and league Safeguarding Officer

Ian Smith

07880850269 fixtures@bedsleague.org.uk

IT Officer

Ben Wallis

webmaster@bedsleague.org.uk

Result Secretary

Colin Keeley

07947734621 results@bedsleague.org.uk

Umpire Secretary

David Inwood

officials@bedsleague.org.uk

Cricket East

Brad Matthews

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Chairman’s Report

It gives me great honour and pleasure to write the foreword for the handbook each year, especially as the 2022 season will see us reverting back to 7 divisions of nine teams. Meaning more cricket available to the lower divisions, which is only a good thing. The beginning of the 2021 season hung in the balance as the nation was still under lockdown, by the end of March and beginning of April we saw restrictions slowly lifted and the chance to have a meaningful league season looked positive. There were some restrictions still in place such as no changing rooms, no entering pavilions, no teas and no car sharing. Players and umpires turned up ready to play, clubs had tents, marquees and gazebos erected to sit under and the traditional teas looked to be a thing of the past as everyone bought their own packed lunches. But, we did return from a years hiatus and had a successful full league program from the Premier Division to Division Seven. The League is still bucking the national trend when it comes to Sunday cricket. This was backed up with an excellent article about Sunday cricket in the UK written by Flitwick’s James Coyne in the Cricketer magazine, where it was publicised that the Bedfordshire County Cricket League is the biggest Sunday competition in the country. For a small county we punch above our weight in many aspects of grass roots cricket. Increased costs have a significant effect of the wellbeing of clubs and boards; so, it is

reassuring to know that our financial position stays stable for another year. At the beginning of the season we were still unsure if Greene King would be continuing their sponsorship after Covid had ravaged the leisure sector. Greene King had agreed to sponsor again at the eleventh hour, but it took nearly 8 months to receive the sponsorship money. Green King have agreed to sponsor the league for another year and we thank them for their support. Thank you to Neil Pullen of Readers, our ball supplier and donator of the Chairman’s player of the year awards. We have a fantastic relationship with Readers who often support at short notice to supply extra balls to clubs when they go missing. In 2021 the management committee welcomed Ben Wallis into the position of IT Manager. Ben has already updated our play-cricket website and we now have greater control with social media. Ben’s next job is to review and set up Snap Sponsorship, which may help with further sponsorship of the League. Ben has become a solid member of the committee and his previous experience with Cricket East and Herts Cricket will hold us in good stead for the future. On behalf the committee thank you for your work so far Ben. Our facilities secretary, Steve Waterhouse had a busy summer visiting grounds and arranging meetings. The League is very lucky to have some excellent facilities within the membership and the bar is set very high. Steve in his capacity has offered lots of sound advice this summer during his site visits and I know Cricket East

will always support in any initiatives to improve grounds and facilities. I would like to reiterate from previous reports that your ground is your biggest asset and the correct maintenance post, pre and during the season is critical to have even matches between bat and ball and to have a ground that visiting teams enjoy playing at. Last season the League had to adjudicate and action seven disciplinary reports including a level 4 case of spitting at another player. I will touch further on disciplinary and behaviour further on in my report. In 2021 we welcomed MK Warriors, Olney, Stony Stratford, Cranfield University, Markyate, Elstow 2nd XI and Flitwick 4th XI to the league structure. Unfortunately, before the season started we lost Luton Town & Indians 4th XI and Caldecote 2nd XI due lack of players, which in turn meant fewer games for divisions six and seven, and during the season Blunham 2nd XI resigned for the league. At the end of the season both Cople and Caddington tendered their resignations to the league, we wish them well for the future and hope they can re-build. We now have 63 teams in the structure and have reformatted for 2022 with 7 divisions of 9 teams, this means there will be more cricket available for the lower divisions, which is a positive. The Premier Division was very unpredictable last season, both at the top and at the bottom. Four teams were in contention for the title and four were trying to escape the play-off spot. The division in the end was won by Southill Park for the first time since the inception of the League. On the last day of the season it was to be a winner takes all game between Langford and Southill Park. Southill Park took the spoils in a 4 wicket win, but it was unfortunate that a game which should have been a showpiece match for the League, was marred by misconduct and disciplinary issues. As a result, four players have received bans and suspended bans for the start of the 2022 season across all cricket. The League will not tolerate any ill-discipline towards other players or umpires. Our panel umpires have stated that behaviour of teams in the Premier Division and Division One has deteriorated from past seasons. The League Management Committee 4

hope that clubs will remind your players that bad behaviour on the cricket field will not be tolerated and re-iterate the Spirit of Cricket. 2021 was the first season that we saw a playoff final between the eighth placed Premier Division side and the second placed Division One team. An entertaining match was held at Biggleswade as they hosted Dunstable. Biggleswade bowled extremely well to restrict Dunstable to 201-9 from 40 overs. In return Biggleswade were bowled out for 116, with young Dunstable seamer Alec Baldwin taking 3-13 from 8 overs and claiming the Player of the Match award of a Kookaburra bat and discount card for Greene King pubs. Overall, it was commented that it was a successful way to end the season and that it was good to see other clubs and cricket fans supporting the match at Biggleswade. The Premier Division will welcome Caldecote in 2022 after they won Division One by 19 points and winning 11 matches. Division Two was won by Bedford who took the title by 28 points from New Bradwell, who finished second; Division Three was wrapped up by Letchworth who only lost one game during the season, Flitwick 2’s finished runners up. Division Four was won by Lutonian 3’s and Steppingly had an impressive season to clinch second place. A club double was completed by Bedford 2’s as they claimed Division Five in a tight final day battle with Eaton Bray taking second place and a successive promotion. Markyate dominated Division Six winning the title by 155 points and Wolverton claimed their first promotion. Division Seven was a short season, with only six teams competing, newcomers Stony Stratford impressed wining eight of their ten games and Cranfield University finished second. The umpire’s panel did a fantastic job again covering the Premier League and Division One matches. I sincerely thank our umpires, both panel and club, for the excellent job that they do. Although, it is still apparent that the number of umpires on the Panel is becoming fewer and it is becoming harder to cover all matches in the top two divisions. Ian Smith has been our umpires co-ordinator for the past 20

years and has reluctantly closed down his Excel spreadsheets. Ian has been a fantastic servant for the umpires and will be missed. Thank you Smithy for the tireless effort of covering matches and negotiating umpires to continually stand in the Beds League. Ian’s replacement will be David Inwood who will have a tough task following in Ian’s footsteps. To our league members I will ask you to go back to your clubs tonight and encourage your playing and non-playing members to go on the excellently ran umpires courses that BACO provide as without umpires we do not have a game.

I would like to thank Vicky Bodo who again did a great job editing our handbook, also, a thank you to Andrew and Tracy Passman of MBS Trophies for supplying and engraving our trophies and winners medals. On your behalf I thank Richard Morris, Steve Cobb, Ian Smith, Geoff May, Ben Wallis, Colin Keeley, Steve Waterhouse, Dom Pasquariello and Malcolm Rose, our Management Committee who I am very proud to act as their Chairman. I hope that you all have a fantastic 2022 season and continue to support the Bedfordshire County Cricket League and local cricket. Thanks Andy Watts

Spirit of Cricket: Preamble to the Laws Cricket is a game that owes much of its unique appeal to the fact that it should be played not only within its Laws but also within the Spirit of the Game. Any action which is seen to abuse this spirit causes injury to the game itself. The major responsibility for ensuring the spirit of fair play rests with the captains. 1. T here are two Laws which place responsibility for the team’s conduct firmly on the captain. RESPONSIBILITY OF CAPTAINS The captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the Spirit of the Game as well as within the Laws. PLAYER’S CONDUCT In the event of a player failing to comply with instructions by an umpire, or criticising by word or action the decision of an umpire, or showing dissent, or generally behaving in a manner which might bring the game into disrepute, the umpire concerned shall in the first place report the matter to the other umpire and to the player’s captain, and instruct the latter to take action. 2. Fair and unfair play According to the Laws the umpires are the sole judges of fair and unfair play. The umpires may intervene at any time and it is the responsibility of the captain to take action where required. 3. T he umpires are authorised to intervene in cases of: • Time wasting • Damaging the pitch • Dangerous or unfair bowling • Tampering with the ball • Any other action that they consider to be unfair

4. The Spirit of the Game involves RESPECT for: • Your opponents • Your own captain • The roles of the umpires • The game’s traditional values 5. It is against the Spirit of the Game: • To dispute an umpire’s decision by word, action or gesture • To direct abusive language towards an opponent or umpire • To indulge in cheating or any sharp practice, for instance: (a) to appeal knowing that the batsman is not out (b) to advance towards an umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing (c) to seek to distract an opponent either verbally or by harassment with persistent clapping or unnecessary noise under the guise of enthusiasm and motivation of one’s own side 6. Violence There is no place for any act of violence on the field of play. 7. Players Captains and umpires together set the tone for the conduct of a cricket match. Every player is expected to make an important contribution towards this. © Marylebone Cricket Club

Greene King Bedfordshire County Cricket League Constitution 1. Title The name of the League shall be Bedfordshire County Cricket League (hereinafter called the League.) The League name may be prefaced by the name of a sponsor approved by the League Management Committee. 2. Object The object of the League shall be to organise and control an annual competition amongst invited Bedfordshire cricket clubs and cricket clubs with an historical claim to have played cricket against Bedfordshire clubs. 3. Eligibility for Membership (a) New members Clubs shall be eligible for membership on the invitation of the League Management Committee. Any cricket club may apply in writing to the League Secretary requesting an invitation to membership. Such applications are to be received at least twelve months before the start of the first season in which such Club wishes to enter the League, except for existing member Clubs wishing to enter additional teams, which must apply by 1st November of the previous year in which the additional team wishes to join. In order to be invited to join the League, Clubs must normally be able to demonstrate that they have fulfilled three years consecutive competitive cricket, immediately prior to their application, before they can be considered. Clubs must meet the criteria for maintaining membership and will be admitted to membership only at the divisional level that the standard of their facilities allows, subject to the discretion of the League Management Committee whose decision is final. All new member Clubs shall pay to the League the designated membership fee within one month of their election to membership. (b) Maintaining Membership To maintain membership of the League, all clubs must be properly constituted and be affiliated to Bedfordshire Cricket Limited. (c) Safeguarding Officer (i) T o ensure a duty of care to all players and members, all clubs must adopt and implement the ECB ‘Safe Hands - Welfare of Young People in Cricket’ policy and any future versions of that policy. Each club must appoint a Safeguarding Officer and provide the League with that’s person’s name. (ii) All nominated team captains, or an alternative nominated person approved by the Management Committee such as a team manager or coach, must have a current enhanced cricket DBS disclosure. In any match where this requirement is not met, the team will be deducted 30pts. (d) Facilities All clubs must have ground and other facilities acceptable to the League Management Committee, including any alternative or occasional ground used for league matches. All clubs must have a well-

maintained playing area, particularly with regard to the square. No club will be eligible for promotion to a higher division unless the minimum standards for that division are attained, or unless otherwise agreed by the League Management Committee in exceptional circumstances. (e) The minimum requirements for facilities will be i) Division 5 and 6 Changing rooms, showers (in full working order) and toilets must be available close to the playing area, together with a suitable room where food can be consumed under hygienic conditions. In the absence of a score box, a scoreboard is required, visible from the pitch. Boundaries shall be clearly marked by a white line, rope or flags. A well-stocked first aid kit shall be available. A clock must be provided, visible from the pitch. Sight screens positioned at each end of the ground ii) Divisions 3 and 4 As above except that changing rooms and other facilities must be adjacent to the playing area. In addition, boundaries must be marked by a white line or rope, with flags where possible. iii) Division 1 and 2 As above, plus permanent sightscreens positioned at each end of the ground. A white line or rope, plus flags must mark the boundary. In addition, there must be a fully functioning score box and a telephone must be available in the pavilion. Umpires changing room must be provided (or separate area in a changing room for umpires to change in.) Pitch must be remarked between innings. iv) Premier Division As above plus covers or a sheet to cover the pitche and bar facilities within the pavilion. Changing rooms must be an adequate size for each team and all players’ kit. Teams must play in matching coloured kit. (f) Dispensations In Divisions 5 and 6 only, dispensations from the minimum standards for facilities may be granted by the League Management Committee for 3rd XI’s and lower. (g) Non-turf pitches An artificial pitch may not be used in any divisions except the Development Divisions. (h) Voluntary termination of membership Any club wishing to withdraw from the League must give written notice to the League Secretary by 1st November prior to the last season in which it participates in the League. (i) Social Media Policy Membership of the League requires all clubs to abide by the League’s Social Media Policy which states: 7

“Players and club officials shall not make public or media comment which is derogatory or abusive to the League, member clubs, umpires or the game in general. In this instance, media shall include press, radio, television, external websites, club websites, social networking sites and club match programmes. Any such action will be dealt with by the League as a breach of discipline in accordance with the Laws and Spirit of Cricket.” 4. Management (a) T he management of the League shall be vested in a League Management Committee consisting of the Chairman, Vice Chairman, League Secretary, Treasurer, Results Secretary, Registrations Secretary, Disciplinary Chairman, Fixture Secretary, Facilities Secretary and IT Officer.

(e) C lubs not represented at the AGM or an SGM will be fined £50; clubs not represented at any other General Meeting will be fined £10. All monies raised by these fines to be donated to a suitable cricketing cause or charity at the League Management Committee’s discretion. 7. Financial Year The Financial Year shall end on 30th September each year. 8. Subscription

(b) T he League Management Committee may coopted non-voting members.

(a) E ach member club shall pay an annual subscription in respect of League membership. This subscription will be agreed at the AGM to cover the following season.

(c) T hose wishing to stand for any committee post must submit their nomination to the League Secretary two weeks prior to the Annual General Meeting (with a proposing and seconding club.)

(b) F or 2018, clubs entering three teams shall pay £150; clubs with two teams £100, and clubs with one team £50. The subscription for a team playing in the Development Division to be £25.

(d) A ll disciplinary matters shall be dealt with either by the Disciplinary Chairman or a Disciplinary Sub-Committee and, if necessary, an Appeals Sub-Committee. The Disciplinary Chairman has the right to co-opt any person on to these subcommittees.

(c) C lubs will also be invoiced for postage costs associated with the running of the umpires reporting cards and facility reporting system.

5. Function of the League Management Committee (a) M eetings of the League Management Committee shall be held as necessary. At least seven days’ notice will be given. (b) A quorum shall be a majority of the voting members of the League Management Committee. (c) T he League Management Committee shall be responsible for the efficient running of the League and shall control finances. The Committee shall have the power to: i) A ppoint sub-committees as may be deemed necessary from time to time and delegate to each sub-committee any powers deemed necessary. The Chairman of each subcommittee shall be a member of the League Management Committee. ii) C o-opt non-voting representatives of other cricketing organisations iii) D etermine the membership of the League and divisional allocations. 6. General Meetings (a) T he Annual General Meeting shall be held not later than 30th November each year. (b) A Special General Meeting may be convened by the League Management Committee at any time or shall be convened by the League Secretary within twenty-one days on receipt of a written request signed by not less than four member clubs.

(d) E ach member club shall be entitled to send more than one representative to General Meetings but only one shall be entitled to vote.

(c) F ourteen days notice in writing shall be given by the League Secretary of any General Meeting, this notice to be accompanied by an agenda.

(d) S ubscriptions shall be due on 31st January and are payable by 1st April each year. (e) F ailure to pay the Annual Subscription by 1st April will result in a penalty becoming payable in addition to the subscription; such penalty to be at a rate of 30% for each month or part thereof that the subscription is overdue and will be levied on a monthly compound basis. If the subscription and the penalty additions are not paid within two months the offending Club may not be eligible for membership in the following season. (f) A ny clubs wishing to withdraw from the League must inform the League Secretary in writing prior to 1st November of the preceding year. 9. League Rules (a) M embership of the League signifies acceptance of the Constitution and Playing Rules. (b) T he Constitution and Playing Rules shall be contained in the League handbook, which shall be distributed annually to all member clubs. (c) N o amendment shall be made to the Constitution, Playing Rules or Constituent Members except at a General Meeting. Any proposal for an alteration to the Constitution, Playing Rules or list of Constituent Members must be made to the League Secretary no later than thirty days before the General Meeting for inclusion on the agenda, and shall take effect if supported by a majority of member clubs present. (d) T he League Management Committee shall deal with any matter not covered by the Constitution or the playing regulations. The decision of the League Management Committee will be final.

Greene King Bedfordshire County Cricket League Playing Rules 2022 Premier Division and Division 1 only 1. Laws of Cricket

3. Timing of Matches

All league games shall be played in accordance with the Laws of Cricket as published and amended from time to time by the MCC, except as varied or amended by the Playing Rules contained in the League handbook. All league games shall be played in accordance with “the Spirit of Cricket”, and in accordance with any directives, guidelines and policies published by the national governing bodies and adopted by the League.

(a) Matches will start at 1pm.

2. Match Conditions (a) Matches shall consist of forty overs per side. (b) Bowlers are limited to eight overs per innings in an uninterrupted match. (c) I f the match is delayed prior to the start of either innings, the maximum overs per individual bowler in both innings shall be reduced at the rate of one over for every five overs by which the innings has been reduced (see table below). Overs per innings

Maximum overs per bowler

21 – 25

26 – 30

31 – 35

36 – 40

(d) A t least one umpire must be present at the toss in line with the Laws of Cricket. (e) The side scoring the most runs shall be the winner. (f) N o innings can be concluded by a declaration. (A declaration will be deemed to be a forfeiture of the match). (g) I n an innings where the number of overs available is reduced after play has commenced, no bowler shall bowl more than one fifth of the total available overs. Where the total overs are not divisible by five, an additional over shall be allowed to the minimum number of bowlers necessary to make up the balance. In the event that a reduction in overs results in one or more bowlers having exceeded the newly calculated maximum then the umpires shall calculate the overs allowed for the remaining bowlers. A bowler who has exceeded the new maximum will be allowed to complete an incomplete over upon the resumption of play. Examples (i) A n innings is reduced to 29 overs, 4 bowlers can bowl a maximum of 6 overs and 1 bowler can bowl a maximum of 5 overs. (ii) A n innings is reduced to 20 overs and a bowler has already bowled 7 overs, 1 bowler can bowl a maximum of 4 overs and 3 bowlers can bowl a maximum of 3 overs.

(b) T eams are expected to complete the bowling of forty overs in two hours and thirty minutes. (c) A ny reference in these rules to the deduction or recalculation of overs is based on the duration of each over being three and a half minutes. (d) A tea interval of a maximum of thirty minutes will be taken between innings. Captains may agree to reduce or move the tea interval if the weather or other circumstances so require. (e) i) The toss shall take place at least fifteen minutes before the scheduled start of play and team cards must be given to the umpires. If only one side is present at that time, the Umpires will award them the toss. The Umpires will inform the absent side the result of the toss. ii) If, at the scheduled start time, only one side is ready to commence the game, the absent side will be deducted one point for every three and a half minutes the game is delayed. iii) Panel umpires will assist the fielding side with their over rate by standing on either the off or leg side at the striker’s end, and not swap sides during the course of an over. iv) Batsmen are reminded not to waste time and their requirement under the Laws of Cricket to cross with an incoming batsman on the field of play. v) The batting team are to be solely responsible for the moving of sightscreens once a match has commenced. Umpires are to ensure that there are no unnecessary delays in play whilst waiting for this to happen and that play continues in the absence of batting team members to move the screens. vi) For every over not bowled in that time, the batting side will be awarded 6 penalty runs at the conclusion of the last over bowled within the permitted time. This rule shall be monitored and implemented by the umpires, who may allow additional time in exceptional circumstances (see BACO Guidance below) and their decision will be final.

iii) No match will start until both teams have at least seven players present at the ground. iv) If the start of a match is delayed due to insufficient players to meet the requirements of playing rule 4(a)(iii), the offending team will be deducted one over from their batting overs allocation for every three and a half minutes of playing time lost. In exceptional circumstances, the umpires (or captains where panel umpires are not appointed) may waive this deduction and their decision will be final. (b) Second Innings i) A ny stoppages in the second innings will result in a reduction in the length of the innings by one over for every full three and half minutes lost. ii) The number of overs permitted to any bowler may only be set at the start of an innings. Any breaks in play resulting in a loss of overs does not mean a reduction in the maximum overs a bowler is allowed to bowl. iii) When the umpires deem the conditions fit for play, the required total will be recalculated by taking the average run rate of the team which batted first [if a side is bowled out, its run rate will assume that the side has faced the full fortyfive overs, or the number of overs available after recalculation for rain] and multiplying it by the new number of overs available to the side batting second when the innings resumes. This revised total will be multiplied by 1.05 and rounded up to the nearest whole run which will become the new target score. If on this recalculation the side batting second has already exceeded this target no further play is necessary. Once the side batting second cannot receive twenty overs the game will be abandoned as a draw. Example Team A score 180 in 35 overs and Team B have 35 overs available, target score is 181 to win. Example Team A score 200 in 45 overs and there is a rain break after 10 overs of the second innings which is then reduced to 30 overs. Target score is (200 divided by 45 overs)=4.44 runs per over multiplied by 30 overs multiplied by 1.05=139.86 meaning Team B need to score 140 runs to win. iv) If there are further stoppages during the second innings the required total will again be recalculated with further reductions in overs. v) If there is no further play possible in the second innings and the team batting second has received more than twenty overs, the winner of the game will be decided by working out the average run rate of the team batting second at the point at which the game was interrupted, and comparing it with the average run rate of the team batting first. The team with the higher run rate will be the winner. Note that if the side batting first is bowled out then the number of overs shall be the full number available for the innings at the time it was completed. 10

5. Cancellation of Matches (a) T he home side is the ground authority for all games and before the match is the sole arbiter of whether or not the ground is fit for play. (b) M atches may only be cancelled for reasons of ground fitness on the Sunday morning of the game. (c) W here panel umpires are appointed, in the event of any dispute between the captains over the fitness of the ground for play up to one hour before the scheduled start, the umpires shall be the sole arbiters as to whether the ground is fit for play, both before and after the toss. (d) W here the fitness of the ground is in doubt more than three hours before the scheduled start time, the home club must contact their opponents to see if they are happy to call off the fixture. If the opponents do not agree, the home club must get an appointed umpire (or other panel umpire) to inspect the ground to determine whether or not the match can be cancelled (Umpire to be paid £10 fee by the home club for attending ground). The umpire’s decision is final and must be communicated to the opponents by the home club.

6. Points system (a) A match won shall count twenty points to the winning side plus bonus points. (b) The losing side shall be awarded bonus points only. (c) E ach side shall be awarded ten points for a cancelled or abandoned match. (d) I n the event of a tie each side shall be awarded ten points plus bonus points. (e) A match awarded by default shall count twenty points to the winning side plus bonus points.

7. Bonus points (a) E ach team will be awarded one bowling bonus point for every two wickets taken. If a team with less than eleven players is all out, five bowling bonus points will be awarded. (b) Each team will be awarded one batting bonus point for scoring 125 runs and a further batting bonus point for each additional twenty five runs up to a maximum of five batting bonus points. Example Team batting second score 150 runs to win in 30 overs (5 runs per over) so are awarded 5 batting bonus points. (c) I f the team batting second exceed the required number of runs needed to win, they shall be awarded one batting bonus point for each whole run per over up to a maximum of five batting bonus points or have the number of batting bonus points awarded under playing rule 7(b) whichever is the greater. (d) W hen the number of overs available to the team batting first is reduced, batting bonus points for both teams will be awarded on the basis of playing rule 7(c).

8. Fixtures and Timing (a) F ixtures will be set by the League Fixture Secretary and cannot be re-arranged once set. (b) U mpires and Captains should ensure that play commences on time at the start of the match and after any intervals

9. Cricket Balls & Kit (a) T he ball supplier chosen by the League for 2022 is Readers who will provide Sovereign Imperial Crown balls. (b) A new ball must be used at the start of each innings. Both balls will be provided by the home team and will be identical. The captain of the away team may choose which ball his team bowls with. (c) T he home side must ensure that an adequate supply of suitable spare balls is available. (d) A team may wear coloured clothing in Division 1 (mandatory in the Premier); all players in the team must wear the same kit and it must not clash with a pink cricket ball. (Umpires to adjudicate, if necessary, and their decision is final).

10. Umpires and Scorers (a) U mpires will be appointed for all fixtures from the Bedfordshire Association of Cricket Officials Panel. Travelling expenses of £40 must be paid to each umpire before the start of the game. This fee will increase to £45 if paid after the game (each club to pay one of the umpires). (b) I f only one panel umpire stands a fee of £60 to be paid (£30 from each club). (c) P anel umpires will file an online report on playing behaviour and club facilities. (d) E ach club must submit an online report card on the two umpires within seven days (failure to do so will result in a £10 fine). (e) I f an umpire travels to, or commences travel to, the ground then the full travelling expenses must be paid. (f) E ach team must provide a scorer for the duration of the match, failure to do so will result in a five point penalty. Panel umpires must report any absence of a scorer.

fine levied must do so within six days of publication. Otherwise the fine will be added to the Club’s Statement of Account and will become payable at the end of the season when there will be no further opportunity to dispute the fine. (e) A ny player correctly registered on Play-Cricket and time-stamped prior to 11am on the day of the match will be eligible to play that day.

12. Refusal to Play Clubs refusing to fulfil engagements and/or obligations shall be dealt with as the League Management Committee decides.

13. Pitches (a) T he pitch may be completely covered at any time; this includes any interruption of play. (b) T he League recommends that suitable covers be made available and used where appropriate.

14. Unable to Raise a Side (a) I n the event of a club being unable to fulfil a fixture, thirty points will be awarded to the non-offending team and ten points will be deducted from the offending team. (b) A ny club that fails to honour two League fixtures during the course of a season may be expelled from the League by the League Management Committee. (c) I n the event of a club not being able to field the requisite number of teams, that club must honour the higher team’s fixture. If on that particular day it is a ‘double header’ between two clubs, the club with two elevens may request the remaining fixture to be played at home. (d) W here the club that fails to raise a side only has one team, the return match will be played at the nonoffending club’s ground (if that is the wish of the non-offending club). If the offending club is unable to fulfil the return match the points deduction will be doubled. (e) A side that is unable to raise a team can choose to still honour a Development XI fixture in preference to the higher eleven fixture. This doesn’t prevent the club suffering a points deduction for not honouring a fixture.

15. Discipline The League will conduct its disciplinary procedures in accordance with the principles adopted by Bedfordshire Cricket Ltd, augmented by the following: (a) A ll clubs and their members are subject to The English Cricket Board’s Disciplinary Rules, Code of Conduct and Guidelines on the Conduct of Hearing and Appeals. (b) C lubs may not select players who are subject to a ban imposed by the League or Bedfordshire Cricket Ltd for any game during the period of that ban. The League shall inform clubs of any such bans as soon as possible. A breach of this requirement renders the club liable to the League’s disciplinary procedures. The League’s disciplinary process will be guided by the English Cricket Board’s “Sentencing 11

Guidelines-Recreational Game” (October 2000) or any subsequent edition and “Directive 2.6-Fixed Penalties”. (c) A ny club, player or member shall have the right of appeal against a decision of the League Management Committee or its nominated members or sub-committee. Within seven days of receiving the decision, a written notice of appeal, setting out full and detailed grounds of appeal, must be sent to the League Secretary, together with a fee of £50 (players) or £150 (clubs) payable to the League. Any penalty or punishment imposed will be suspended, pending the full hearing or abandonment of the appeal. (d) A n independent appeal panel will hear the appeal in accordance with the conditions set out in the ECB Guidelines on the Conduct of Hearing & Appeals. (e) If the appeal is successful the fee will be refunded.

16. Interpretation of Wide Ball and No Ball (a) I f the ball passes either side of the wicket sufficiently wide to make it virtually impossible for the striker to play a normal cricket stroke, both from where they are standing and from where they would normally be standing at the crease, the umpire should call and signal a wide. For the avoidance of doubt, the leg side is defined by the batsman’s stance when the bowler starts his /her run-up irrespective of any attempted switch-hit or reverse sweep. (b) i) U mpires are instructed to apply a very strict and consistent interpretation in regard to this Law in order to prevent negative bowling wide of the wicket. ii) A leg side wide shall be called if, irrespective of where the ball pitches, it passes outside the line of the batsman and the leg stump, despite his movement. iii) For additional clarity, a ball that passes between the batsman and the leg stump shall not be considered a wide. If a ball is hit by the batsman or if the ball hits any part of his equipment, it shall not be called a wide irrespective of where it pitched or where it would have passed. iv) Any non-pitching delivery, irrespective of pace, that passes or would have passed the batsman above waist height in a normal stance on the popping crease will be called a no ball by either umpire. v) An additional crease marking shall be made 17” inside and parallel with each return crease, joining the popping and bowling creases. Please note that the crease is the inside edge of each new crease marking. An offside wide shall be called if, in the umpire’s opinion, the delivery has passed outside of the additional 17” crease and the striker has not brought the delivery within reach of a normal cricket stroke. (vi) MCC Law 41.6.1 shall be replaced with: A bowler shall be limited to one fast short pitched ball per over. The umpire at the bowler’s end shall make it clear to both the bowler and the batsmen 12

when such a delivery has been bowled. This ruling shall apply even if the striker has made contact with the ball with his bat, person or equipment. A short pitched ball is defined as one that passes or would have passed over shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the crease. It is unfair if this limit is exceeded and the bowler’s end umpire shall call and signal a no ball on each such occasion. In addition, the umpires shall adopt the procedures of MCC Law 41.6.3 and Law 41.6.4 in respect of warnings. 41.6.3 and Law 41.6.4 in respect of warnings.

17. Fielding Circles (a) A t the instant of delivery, a minimum of five fielders plus the bowler and wicket-keeper must be within an area bounded by two semi-circles, centred on each middle stump, each with a radius of thirty yards, and joined by a parallel line on each side of the pitch. In the event of infringement, the striker’s end umpire will call and signal ‘no ball’ and when the ball is dead the bowler’s end umpire will repeat the signal to the scorers. (b) T he fielding circles will be marked with either painted white dots or marking discs at ten yard intervals. It is the responsibility of the home team to ensure that the markings are in place prior to the start of the game. (c) T hroughout the innings, at the instant of delivery, there may be a maximum of five fielders on the leg side. In the event of an infringement, either umpire may call and signal no ball and when the ball is dead the bowler’s end umpire will repeat the signal to the scorers.

18. Fast Bowling Directive The League fully supports the ECB Fast Bowling Directive, governing the number of overs that may be bowled in one spell and one innings by young quick bowlers, and these guidelines must be observed in all Divisions of this League.

19. Helmets In line with ECB guidance the wearing of helmets by all players under the age of eighteen, when batting or when standing up keeping wicket, is compulsory in all League games.

20. Teas No teas are required.

21. Power Plays (a) I n addition to the restriction contained in Playing Rule 17 above, further fielding restrictions shall apply to certain overs in each innings. The nature of such fielding restrictions and the overs during which they shall apply (hereinafter referred to as the Power Play Overs) are set out in the following paragraphs. (b) D uring the first ten overs of an uninterrupted innings (First Power Play): A minimum of seven fielders plus the bowler and wicketkeeper must be within the fielding circle (as defined in playing rule 17) at the instant of delivery. During the last five overs of an uninterrupted innings (Second Power Play):

A minimum of four fielders plus the bowler and wicketkeeper must be within the fielding circle (as defined by playing rule 17) at the instant of delivery. (c) I n circumstances when the number of overs of the batting team is reduced, the number of Power Play Overs shall be reduced in accordance with the table below. For the sake of clarity, it should be noted that the table shall apply to both the first and second innings of the match: Innings Duration

First Powerplay

Batting Powerplay

Powerplay Total

(e) T he umpires will signal a ‘free hit’ after the normal no ball signal by extending one arm straight upwards and moving it in a circular motion.

23. Facility and Umpire Reporting A facilities reporting scheme will be operated throughout the League. The objective of this is to aid the continued improvement of standards throughout the League for the benefit of all clubs and the enhanced status of the League. To achieve this, with the assistance of the Bedfordshire Cricket Limited, we are able to offer guidance on methods of obtaining technical advice and the raising of funds via grants and loans.

20 - 24

28 - 31

32 - 35

36 - 39

(b) B oth teams are required to mark both umpires, whether panel appointments or club appointments.

24. MCC Law 42

(d) E ach block of Power Play Overs must commence at the start of an over. (e) I f play is interrupted during Power Play Overs and, on resumption, the total number of Power Play Overs has already been exceeded then the fielding restrictions will be lifted immediately. Note that this is the only circumstance under which the Power Play status can be changed during an over. (f) I f following an interruption whilst Power Play Overs are not in progress it is found on resumption that the recalculated number of Power Play Overs remaining equals or exceeds the number of overs to be bowled in the innings, then the Power Play Overs will commence at the start of the next over. (g) A t the commencement of each discretionary block of Power Play Overs, the umpire shall signal such commencement to the scorers by rotating his arm in a large circle.

(a) F acility reporting will be the responsibility of the panel umpires. If no panel umpires appointed, the visiting captain must complete the report.

Any player, in the opinion of the umpires, committing a Level 3 offence will be suspended from the match for ten overs irrespective of whether the number of overs have been reduced in accordance with thee playing regulations.

25. MCC Law 41.3.4 If, in the opinion of the umpires, the condition of the match ball has been unfairly changed, the umpires shall not ask the opposing team whether they wish to the ball to be replaced. The umpires shall change the ball and keep the unfairly changed ball as evidence to accompany their report to the League. All other aspects of Law 41.3 shall apply.

26. Supplementary For any breach of a playing rule where no sanction is specified in that rule, the League Management Committee may impose any sanction it deems appropriate.

(h) I n the event of an infringement of any of the above fielding restrictions, the striker’s end umpire shall call and signal ‘no ball’ and the bowler’s end umpire will confirm the signal to the scorers when the ball becomes dead.

22. Free Hits (a) A ny delivery following a no ball shall be a ‘free hit’ for whichever batsman is facing it. (b) I f the delivery for the ‘free hit’ is not a legitimate delivery (any kind of no ball or a wide ball) then the next delivery will become a ‘free hit’ for whichever batsman is facing it. (c) F or any ‘free hit’, the striker can be dismissed only under the circumstances that apply for a no ball, even if the delivery for the ‘free hit’ is called a wide ball. (d) F ield changes are not permitted for ‘free hit’ deliveries unless there is a change of striker, save for a fielder within 15 yards of the striker who may retreat to a distance of 15 yards.

Greene King Bedfordshire County Cricket League Playing Rules 2022 Divisions 2 to 6 inclusive 1. Laws of Cricket All league games shall be played in accordance with the Laws of Cricket as published and amended from time to time by the MCC, except as varied or amended by the Playing Rules contained in the League handbook. All league games shall be played in accordance with “the Spirit of Cricket”, and in accordance with any directives, guidelines and policies published by the national governing bodies and adopted by the League.

2. Match Conditions (a) M atches in all Divisions shall consist of forty overs per side. (b) I n all divisions, bowlers are limited to a maximum of eight overs per innings. (c) I f the match is delayed prior to the start of either innings, the maximum overs per individual bowler in both innings shall be reduced at the rate of one over for every four overs by which the innings has been reduced (see table below). Overs per innings

Maximum overs per bowler

21 – 25

26 – 30

31 – 35

36 – 40

(d) A t least one umpire must be present at the toss in line with the Laws of Cricket. (e) The side scoring the most runs shall be the winner. (f) N o innings can be concluded by a declaration. (A declaration will be deemed to be a forfeiture of the match). (g) I n an innings where the number of overs available is reduced after play has commenced, no bowler shall bowl more than one fifth of the total available overs. Where the total overs are not divisible by five, an additional over shall be allowed to the minimum number of bowlers necessary to make up the balance. In the event that a reduction in overs results in one or more bowlers having exceeded the newly calculated maximum then the umpires shall calculate the overs allowed for the remaining bowlers. A bowler who has exceeded the new maximum will be allowed to complete an incomplete over upon the resumption of play. Examples (i) An innings is reduced to 29 overs, 4 bowlers can bowl a maximum of 6 overs and 1 bowler can bowl a maximum of 5 overs. (ii) An innings is reduced to 20 overs and a bowler has already bowled 7 overs, 1 bowler can bowl a maximum of 4 overs and 3 bowlers can bowl a maximum of 3 overs. 14

3. Timing of Matches (a) For Division 2 matches only All matches in Division 2 will start at 1pm For Divisions 3 to 6 matches All other matches will start, promptly at 1.30pm to the end of July and from 1pm from August. (b) Teams in all Divisions are expected to complete the bowling of forty overs in two hours and thirty minutes. (c) A ny reference in these rules to the deduction or recalculation of overs is based on the duration of each over being three and a half minutes for all Divisions. (d) A tea interval of a maximum of thirty minutes will be taken between innings. Captains may agree to reduce or move the tea interval if the weather or other circumstances so require. (e) For Division 2 matches only i) T he toss shall take place at least fifteen minutes before the scheduled start of play and team cards must be given to the umpires. If only one side is present at that time, the Umpires will award them the toss. The Umpires will inform the absent side the result of the toss. ii) I f, at the scheduled start time, only one side is ready to commence the game, the absent side will be deducted one point for every three and a half minutes the game is delayed. iii) P anel umpires will assist the fielding side with their over rate by standing on either the off or leg side at the striker’s end, and not swap sides during the course of an over. iv) B atsmen are reminded not to waste time and their requirement under the Laws of Cricket to cross with an incoming batsman on the field of play. v) T he batting team are to be solely responsible for the moving of sightscreens once a match has commenced. Umpires are to ensure that there are no unnecessary delays in play whilst waiting for this to happen and that play continues in the absence of batting team members to move the screens. vi) F or every over not bowled in that time, the batting side will be awarded six penalty runs at the conclusion of the last over bowled within the permitted time. This rule shall be monitored and implemented by the umpires, who may allow additional time in exceptional circumstances (see BACO Guidance below) and their decision will be final. Both the home side and the umpires will be responsible for the reporting of all penalty points awarded.

For Divisions 3 to 6 matches vii) A team not available to toss fifteen minutes before the scheduled start of play shall be considered to have forfeited the toss. viii) T he side batting second shall receive the same number of overs as it itself bowled in the first two hours and thirty minutes from the start of the game. The side batting first shall, however, receive its full entitlement of forty overs. The bowling side cannot regain ‘lost’ overs by bowling out the batting side after the two hours and thirty minutes has elapsed. This rule shall be monitored and implemented by the umpires, who have the sole authority to extend the allowance of two hours and thirty minutes if they decree that circumstances demand such an extension (e.g., drinks intervals, lost balls, etc).

4. Interruptions in Play (a) First Innings i) I n the event of a delayed start, or any break in the first innings for bad weather, the length of the match will be reduced at a rate of two overs for each full seven minutes of play lost (i.e. one over off each innings). Once the amount of time lost means that the side batting first cannot receive twenty overs, the game will be abandoned. ii) T he tea interval may be taken during a first innings interruption if available. iii) N o match will start until both teams have at least seven players present at the ground. iv) I f the start of a match is delayed due to insufficient players to meet the requirements of playing rule 4(a)(iii), the offending team will be deducted one over from their batting overs allocation for every three and a half minutes of playing time lost. In exceptional circumstances, the umpires (or captains where panel umpires are not appointed) may waive this deduction and their decision will be final. (b) Second Innings i) A ny stoppages in the second innings will result in a reduction in the length of the innings by one over for every full three and half minutes lost. ii) T he number of overs permitted to any bowler may only be set at the start of an innings. Any breaks in play resulting in a loss of overs does not mean a reduction in the maximum overs a bowler is allowed to bowl. iii) W hen the umpires deem the conditions fit for play, the required total will be recalculated by taking the average run rate of the team which batted first [if a side is bowled out, its run rate will assume that the side has faced the full forty overs (forty-five in Division 2), or the number of overs available after recalculation for rain] and multiplying it by the new number of overs available to the side batting second when the innings resumes. This revised total will be multiplied by 1.05 and rounded up to the nearest whole run which will become the new target

score. If on this recalculation the side batting second has already exceeded this target no further play is necessary. Once the side batting second cannot receive twenty overs the game will be abandoned as a draw. Example Team A score 180 in 35 overs and Team B have 35 overs available, target score is 181 to win. Example Team A score 200 in 45 overs and there is a rain break after 10 overs of the second innings which is then reduced to 30 overs. Target score is (200 divided by 45 overs)=4.44 runs per over multiplied by 30 overs multiplied by 1.05=139.86 meaning Team B need to score 140 runs to win. iv) I f there are further stoppages during the second innings the required total will again be recalculated with further reductions in overs. v) I f there is no further play possible in the second innings and the team batting second has received more than twenty overs, the winner of the game will be decided by working out the average run rate of the team batting second at the point at which the game was interrupted, and comparing it with the average run rate of the team batting first. The team with the higher run rate will be the winner. Note that if the side batting first is bowled out then the number of overs shall be the full number available for the innings at the time it was completed.

5. Cancellation of Matches (a) T he home side is the ground authority for all games and before the match is the sole arbiter of whether or not the ground is fit for play For the avoidance of doubt, a game should be considered abandoned if the start is delayed by greater than one hundred and thirty-five minutes (one hundred and seventy minutes in Division 2). This includes the thirty minutes which are not counted by virtue of rule 4(a). (b) M atches may only be cancelled for reasons of ground fitness on the Sunday morning of the game. (c) For Division 2 matches only Where panel umpires are appointed, in the event of any dispute between the captains over the fitness of the ground for play up to one hour before the scheduled start, the umpires shall be the sole arbiters as to whether the ground is fit for play, both before and after the toss. (d) For Division 2 matches only Where the fitness of the ground is in doubt more than three hours before the scheduled start time, the home club must contact their opponents to see if they are happy to call off the fixture. If the opponents do not agree, the home club must get an appointed umpire (or other panel umpire) to inspect the ground to determine whether or not the match can be cancelled (Umpire to be paid £10 fee by the home club for attending ground). The umpire’s decision is final and must be communicated to the opponents by the home club.

6. Points system

10. Umpires and Scorers

(a) A match won shall count twenty points to the winning side plus bonus points.

For Division 2 matches only

(b) The losing side shall be awarded bonus points only. (c) E ach side shall be awarded ten points for a cancelled or abandoned match. (d) I n the event of a tie each side shall be awarded ten points plus bonus points. (e) A match awarded by default shall count twenty points to the winning side plus bonus points.

7. Bonus points (a) E ach team will be awarded one bowling bonus point for every two wickets taken. If a team with less than eleven players is all out, five bowling bonus points will be awarded. (b) E ach team will be awarded one batting bonus point for scoring 125 runs, and a further batting bonus point for each additional twenty five runs up to a maximum of five batting bonus points. (c) I f the team batting second exceed the required number of runs needed to win, they shall be awarded one batting bonus point for each whole run per over up to a maximum of five batting bonus points or have the number of batting bonus points awarded under playing rule 7(b) whichever is the greater. Example Team batting second score 150 runs to win in 30 overs (5 runs per over) so are awarded 5 batting bonus points. (d) W hen the number of overs available to the team batting first is reduced, batting bonus points for both teams will be awarded on the basis of playing rule 7(c).

9. Cricket Balls and Kit (a) T he ball supplier chosen by the League for 2022 is Readers who will provide Sovereign Imperial Crown balls. (b) A new ball must be used at the start of each innings. Both balls will be provided by the home team and will be identical. The captain of the away team may choose which ball his team bowls with. (c) T he home side must ensure that an adequate supply of suitable spare balls is available. (d) A team may wear coloured clothing; all players in the team must wear the same kit and it must not clash with a red cricket ball. (Umpires to adjudicate, if necessary, and their decision is final).

(a) C lubs may request a panel umpire to stand in their fixtures; this can either be done en bloc (if a club will have no umpire for the whole season) or only for particular dates. Panel umpires must be paid travelling expenses at the same rate as above. (b) I f a club fails to provide an umpire for the whole match (including when a requested panel appointment cannot be made) the club will be deducted five points. If, in the week prior to the match, a previously appointed panel umpire has to withdraw or is withdrawn from standing in the match no points deduction will be made. (c) U mpires appointed to stand in Division 2 fixtures are encouraged to have passed either the Association of Cricket Umpires & Scorers GL6 course or the ECB Association of Cricket Officials Level 1 course. For all other matches (d) T eams in all divisions are strongly encouraged to provide umpires. (e) W here players are required to stand as an umpire, only as a last resort should players aged under eighteen umpire any part of a match unless qualified as an umpire or by agreement between both captains. Where possible, anyone aged under eighteen who is asked to umpire should stand only at the striker’s end with an adult at the bowler’s end. (f) A ll teams are encouraged to provide a scorer for the duration of the match.

11. Reporting of Match Results (a) R esults shall be reported to the League by the home club who shall enter the result on Play-Cricket on the day of the match. Failure to report the result on the day of the match will incur a £10 fine. (b) A ll scorecards are to be recorded on the Play-Cricket website by the home team no later than 11pm of the Tuesday following the match. Failure to comply with this rule will incur a £10 fine. (c) A dditionally, for Division 2 matches only, it is the duty of both teams to report on the failure of a club to provide an umpire. (d) A ll scorecards are to be recorded on the Play-Cricket website by the home team no later than 11pm of the Tuesday following the match. Failure to comply with this rule will incur a £10 fine. (e) I n the event of a cancelled match, the home team has to notify the League. Failure to report the result or the full names of the umpires will result in the League imposing a £10 fine on the offending club. Also a five point deduction will be imposed on any club that has failed to provide an umpire for the duration of the match. (f) All fines levied by the League will be published on a weekly basis, together with the League tables. Any club that believes there are grounds to dispute any fine levied must do so within six days of publication. Otherwise the fine will be added to the Club’s Statement of Account and will become payable at the end of the season when there will be no further opportunity to dispute the fine.

(g) A ny player correctly registered on Play-Cricket and time-stamped prior to 11am on the day of the match will be eligible to play that day.

12. Refusal to Play Clubs refusing to fulfil engagements and/or obligations shall be dealt with as the League Management Committee decides.

13. Pitches (a) The pitch may be completely covered at any time; this includes any interruption of play. (b) The League recommends that suitable covers be made available and used where appropriate.

(c) A ny club, player or member shall have the right of appeal against a decision of the League Management Committee or its nominated members or sub-committee. Within seven days of receiving the decision, a written notice of appeal, setting out full and detailed grounds of appeal, must be sent to the League Secretary, together with a fee of £50 (players) or £150 (clubs) payable to the League. Any penalty or punishment imposed will be suspended, pending the full hearing or abandonment of the appeal. (d) A n independent appeal panel will hear the appeal in accordance with the conditions set out in the ECB Guidelines on the Conduct of Hearing & Appeals.

14. Unable to Raise a Side

(e) If the appeal is successful the fee will be refunded.

(a) In the event of a club being unable to fulfil a fixture, thirty points will be awarded to the non-offending team and ten points will be deducted from the offending team.

16. Interpretation of Wide Ball and No Ball

(b) Any club that fails to honour two League fixtures during the course of a season may be expelled from the League by the League Management Committee. (c) In the event of a club not being able to field the requisite number of teams, that club must honour the higher team’s fixture. If on that particular day it is a ‘double header’ between two clubs, the club with two elevens may request the remaining fixture to be played at home. (d) Where the club that fails to raise a side only has one team, the return match will be played at the nonoffending club’s ground (if that is the wish of the non-offending club). If the offending club is unable to fulfil the return match the points deduction will be doubled. (e) A side that is unable to raise a team in Premier to Division 5 can choose to still honour a Development XI fixture in preference to the higher eleven fixture. This doesn’t prevent the club suffering a points deduction for not honouring a fixture.

(a) In all Divisions If the ball passes either side of the wicket sufficiently wide to make it virtually impossible for the striker to play a normal cricket stroke, both from where they are standing and from where they would normally be standing at the crease, the umpire should call and signal a wide. Umpires are encouraged to prevent negative bowling and should signal a wide ball in the case of persistent leg-side bowling. For the avoidance of doubt, the leg side is defined by the batsman’s stance when the bowler starts his /her run-up irrespective of any attempted switch-hit or reverse sweep. (b) For Division 2 matches only i) U mpires are instructed to apply a very strict and consistent interpretation in regard to this Law in order to prevent negative bowling wide of the wicket. ii) A leg side wide shall be called if, irrespective of where the ball pitches, it passes outside the line of the batsman and the leg stump, despite his movement.

The League will conduct its disciplinary procedures in accordance with the principles adopted by Bedfordshire Cricket Ltd, augmented by the following:

iii) F or additional clarity, a ball that passes between the batsman and the leg stump shall not be considered a wide. If a ball is hit by the batsman or if the ball hits any part of his equipment, it shall not be called a wide irrespective of where it pitched or where it would have passed.

(a) All clubs and their members are subject to The English Cricket Board’s Disciplinary Rules, Code of Conduct and Guidelines on the Conduct of Hearing and Appeals.

iv) A ny delivery, irrespective of pace, that passes or would have passed the batsman above waist height in a normal stance on the popping crease will be called a no ball by either umpire.

(b) Clubs may not select players who are subject to a ban imposed by the League or Bedfordshire Cricket Ltd for any game during the period of that ban. The League shall inform clubs of any such bans as soon as possible. A breach of this requirement renders the club liable to the League’s disciplinary procedures. The League’s disciplinary process will be guided by the English Cricket Board’s “Sentencing Guidelines-Recreational Game” (October 2000) or any subsequent edition and “Directive 2.6-Fixed Penalties”.

v) A n additional crease marking shall be made 17” inside and parallel with each return crease, joining the popping and bowling creases. Please note that the crease is the inside edge of each new crease marking. An offside wide shall be called if, in the umpire’s opinion, the delivery has passed outside of the additional 17” crease and the striker has not brought the delivery within reach of a normal cricket stroke.

15. Discipline

(vi) MCC Law 41.6.1 shall be replaced with: A bowler shall be limited to one fast short pitched ball per over. The umpire at the bowler’s end shall make it clear to both the bowler and the batsmen when such a delivery has been bowled. This ruling shall apply even if the striker has made contact with the ball with his bat, person or equipment. A short pitched ball is defined as one that passes or would have passed over shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the crease. It is unfair if this limit is exceeded and the bowler’s end umpire shall call and signal a no ball on each such occasion. In addition, the umpires shall adopt the procedures of MCC Law 41.6.3 and Law 41.6.4 in respect of warnings.

17. Fielding Circles For Division 2 matches only (a) A t the instant of delivery, a minimum of five fielders plus the bowler and wicket-keeper must be within an area bounded by two semi-circles, centred on each middle stump, each with a radius of thirty yards, and joined by a parallel line on each side of the pitch. In the event of infringement, the striker’s end umpire will call and signal ‘no ball’ and when the ball is dead the bowler’s end umpire will repeat the signal to the scorers. (b) The fielding circles will be marked with either painted white dots or marking discs at ten yard intervals. It is the responsibility of the home team to ensure that the markings are in place prior to the start of the game. (c) Throughout the innings, at the instant of delivery, there may be a maximum of five fielders on the leg side. In the event of an infringement, either umpire may call and signal no ball and when the ball is dead the bowler’s end umpire will repeat the signal to the scorers.

19. Helmets In line with ECB guidance the wearing of helmets by all players under the age of eighteen, when batting or when standing up keeping wicket, is compulsory in all League games.

A minimum of seven fielders plus the bowler and wicketkeeper must be within the fielding circle (as defined in playing rule 17) at the instant of delivery. During the last five overs of an uninterrupted innings (Second Power Play): A minimum of four fielders plus the bowler and wicketkeeper must be within the fielding circle (as defined by playing rule 17) at the instant of delivery. (c) In circumstances when the number of overs of the batting team is reduced, the number of Power Play Overs shall be reduced in accordance with the table below. For the sake of clarity, it should be noted that the table shall apply to both the first and second innings of the match: Innings Duration

First Powerplay

Batting Powerplay

Powerplay Total

20 - 24

28 - 31

32 - 35

36 - 39

(d) Each block of Power Play Overs must commence at the start of an over. (e) If play is interrupted during Power Play Overs and, on resumption, the total number of Power Play Overs has already been exceeded then the fielding restrictions will be lifted immediately. Note that this is the only circumstance under which the Power Play status can be changed during an over. (f) If following an interruption whilst Power Play Overs are not in progress it is found on resumption that the recalculated number of Power Play Overs remaining equals or exceeds the number of overs to be bowled in the innings, then the Power Play Overs will commence at the start of the next over. (g) At the commencement of each discretionary block of Power Play Overs, the umpire shall signal such commencement to the scorers by rotating his arm in a large circle.

20. Teas

(h) In the event of an infringement of any of the above fielding restrictions, the striker’s end umpire shall call and signal ‘no ball’ and the bowler’s end umpire will confirm the signal to the scorers when the ball becomes dead.

No teas are required.

22. Free Hits

21. Power Plays

For Division 2 matches only

(a) A ny delivery following a no ball shall be a ‘free hit’ for whichever batsman is facing it.

(a) I n addition to the restriction contained in Playing Rule 17 above, further fielding restrictions shall apply to certain overs in each innings. The nature of such fielding restrictions and the overs during which they shall apply (hereinafter referred to as the Power Play Overs) are set out in the following paragraphs. 18

(b) D uring the first ten overs of an uninterrupted innings (First Power Play):

(b) If the delivery for the ‘free hit’ is not a legitimate delivery (any kind of no ball or a wide ball) then the next delivery will become a ‘free hit’ for whichever batsman is facing it.

(c) For any ‘free hit’, the striker can be dismissed only under the circumstances that apply for a no ball, even if the delivery for the ‘free hit’ is called a wide ball. (d) F ield changes are not permitted for ‘free hit’ deliveries unless there is a change of striker, save for a fielder within 15 yards of the striker who may retreat to a distance of 15 yards. (e) The umpires will signal a ‘free hit’ after the normal no ball signal by extending one arm straight upwards and moving it in a circular motion.

23. Amendments to the Laws of Cricket (a) Law 42 will not apply to Divisions 2 to 6 inclusive. (b) Law 21.7 that states: The umpire shall call and signal No ball if a ball which he/she considers to have been delivered, without having previously touched bat or person of the striker, bounces more than once or rolls along the ground before it reaches the popping crease Shall be replaced with: The umpire shall call and signal No ball if a ball which he/she considers to have been delivered, without having previously touched bat or person of the striker, bounces more than twice or rolls along the ground before it reaches the popping crease (c) For Divisions 4 to 6 only Law 41.7.1 which states: Any delivery, which passes or would have passed, without pitching, above waist height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease, is to be deemed dangerous and unfair, whether or not it is likely to inflict physical injury on the striker. If the bowler bowls such a delivery the umpire shall immediately call and signal No ball. When the ball is dead, the umpire shall caution the bowler, indicating that this is a first and final warning. The umpire shall also inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen of what has occurred. This caution shall apply to that bowler throughout the innings. Shall be replaced with: Any delivery, other than a slow delivery, which passes or would have passed, without pitching, above waist height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease, is to be deemed dangerous and unfair, whether or not it is likely to inflict physical injury on the striker. If the bowler bowls such a delivery the umpire shall immediately call and signal No Ball. When the ball is dead, the umpire shall caution the bowler, indicating that this is a first warning. The umpire shall also inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen of what has occurred. This caution shall apply to that bowler throughout the innings. If such a delivery is repeated, the umpire shall immediately call and signal No Ball and, when the ball is dead, the umpire shall caution the bowler indicating that this is a final warning. The umpire shall also inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side

and the batsmen of what has occurred. This final warning shall apply to that bowler throughout the innings. Any slow delivery, which passes or would have passed, without pitching, above waist height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease, is deemed to be dangerous and unfair if it is likely to inflict physical injury on the striker. If the bowler bowls such a delivery the umpire shall immediately call and signal No Ball. When the ball is dead, the umpire shall caution the bowler, indicating that this is a first warning. The umpire shall also inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen of what has occurred. This caution shall apply to that bowler throughout the innings. If such a delivery is repeated, the umpire shall immediately call and signal No Ball and, when the ball is dead, the umpire shall caution the bowler indicating that this is a final warning. The umpire shall also inform the other umpire, the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen of what has occurred. This final warning shall apply to that bowler throughout the innings. Law 41.7.2 which states: Should there be any further such delivery by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal No ball and when the ball is dead, direct the captain of the fielding side to suspend the bowler immediately from bowling Shall be replaced with: Should there be any further such delivery, after receiving a final warning, by the same bowler in that innings, the umpire shall call and signal No ball and when the ball is dead, direct the captain of the fielding side to suspend the bowler immediately from bowling (d) For Divisions 3 to 6 only No penalty runs shall be awarded other than those under Law 28.3 (Protective helmets belonging to the fielding side).

24. Supplementary For any breach of a playing rule where no sanction is specified in that rule, the League Management Committee may impose any sanction it deems appropriate.

Registration Registration of Players

Player Restrictions

(a) A player must be registered with the BCCL before playing his first match for the club. It is the total responsibility of the club to ensure that the player is correctly registered.

Category 1 - No Restrictions

(b) Any new clubs are to ensure that all players likely to be selected to play in their first league fixture in the BCCL are registered with the league on the playcricket website seven days prior to their first fixture.

Category 3e – one per team, if a team does not have a category 3 player then they shall be allowed two per team.

(c) Any new club that fails to submit a list of registered players via the play-cricket website by the deadline set in (b) above will result in that club being fined £25. (d) It is the responsibility of the club to ensure that those registered intend to play for that club and that those players who have previously played in the league for another club have been correctly transferred in line with the transfer regulations of the league.

Category 3 - one per team

(g) A player must be registered on the BCCL play-cricket website by inputting all the player’s details (which includes full name and address, date of birth and country of birth and if born outside the UK the date first entered the UK). Once this has been completed the player is eligible to play for his club, subject to regulation (g). (h) A player must be registered onto the League’s registration database by:

(e) No player shall receive any payment or payment in kind for playing for a club in the league.

Category 1 – by 11.00 am of the morning of the match.

(f) A player has to be registered under one of the following categories :-

Category 2 – 72 hours before the scheduled start time of the player’s first match for the club.

Category 1 – A cricketer is: (i)

a UK citizen (passport holder),

(ii) an EU citizen with EU settlement rights, (iii) a n Irish citizen (but not dependants unless they have been granted Irish citizenship) (iv) h as been a resident in the UK for the immediate three consecutive years. Category 2 Contracted player to a first class county – one per team unless they have been a playing member for the club for more than two years. Category 3 Any overseas player not covered by category 1. Category 3e A cricketer not qualified under category 1 but has resided in the UK on a full-time basis prior to the 1st September of the preceding year (but less than 3 years in total) and has not been out of the UK for longer than 21 days consecutively since initially entering the country. A student may be granted category 3e status subject to production of a Tier 4 Visa that provides evidence that he/she is a full-time student attending a minimum three year course of study in a bona-fide education establishment.

Category 2 – one per club

Category 3 & 3e – 72 hours before the scheduled start time of the player’s first match for the club. (i) All category 3 registrations require a completed “overseas player” form (found on the BCCL’s website) and copies of the player’s passport and visa to be sent to the League’s Registration Secretary before any approval to play will be granted. (j) All category 3e registrations will need to be accompanied by an “exempt evidence form” which can be found and downloaded from the BCCL’s website and sent to the to the League’s Registration Secretary. (k) Any player found to be registered in the wrong category will be regarded as an “unregistered player” and a points fine determined by the league will be levied. (l) As there is a continuing need to verify that all registration criteria are met, all category 3 & 3e players will have their registrations removed after the 30th September each year. (m) No new players may be registered to play in the Premier, Divisions 1 and 2 after midnight on the 1st August of each season. (n) N o club may select a player who has played test cricket (other than for England) in the previous 24 months. (o) Under 16’s – any player falling within the under 16 age group will be permitted to register for more than one club to increase their opportunity to play cricket.

(p) A ny player who takes place in a League match and is not registered on the League’s Play-Cricket Website in accordance with the registration deadlines, or is incorrectly registered, will be deemed ineligible for that match. The penalties incurred by the team will be :Bona-Fide Club Member – a 10 points deduction for each ineligible player Non Club Member – a 10 points deduction for each ineligible player plus all the points gained in the match. The decision as to whether a player is a bona-fide member of the club will be assessed by the League Management Committee on a case-by-case basis, it is likely that a playing history of at least the previous two seasons with the club will be required to meet this requirement.

Under 13 players This age category is based upon the player’s age as at midnight on the 31st August in the previous year. All players that fall into this age group must have explicit written consent from a parent or guardian before participating in a BCCL fixture. The League will not consent to the player’s participation in a league fixture until they have received and acknowledged a completed U13’s parental consent form (this can be found on the BCCL website). Under 13 players cannot play in the Premier or divisions 1 & 2 of the BCCL. No player in the U12 age group or younger will be allowed to play in the BCCL.

Transfers Out of season. With the agreement of both clubs, a player may transfer from one club to another (the transfer will be viewed as completed by the League if his/her name has been removed from the online list of registered players by the club the player is leaving). A club is entitled to ask for all outstanding financial debts to be cleared prior to granting any transfer request. During the playing season – With the agreement of both clubs and the League Management Committee a player may transfer from one club to another. There will be no transfers allowed after the 30th June of each season.

Team Selection / Strengthening (a) N o team may be unreasonably strengthened by the inclusion of players from a higher standard or who are not normally associated with the club with the intention of affecting the result of matches. (b) After the 31st July of each season, no player will be permitted to play for a lower club XI than the XI for which they have played most matches. In the event that they have played an equal number of matches for more than one XI then they will be considered to be a player for the higher XI. (c) In the event that a club believes the spirit of this playing rule has been breached, that club may report the matter to the League Management Committee. (d) Each case will be judged on its merits, the number of players involved, their ability and the circumstances surrounding their selection will all be taken into account. (e) Any club found in breach of this rule or the spirit in which it is intended may be penalised by the League Management Committee this may include the deduction of points where appropriate & the awarding of points to the non-offending team. (f) The League Management Committee shall have the right to investigate breaches of this rule independently and at any time (even if no complaint has been received) and take the appropriate action if they consider a breach of this rule has occurred.

Team Cards (a) Prior to the commencement of a League fixture, teams are required to exchange team cards that must be completed with the full name (i.e. forename and surname) of each player. Matches must not commence until team cards have been exchanged or given to the match umpires. (b) I n the Premier and Division 1 the panel umpires will scan or photograph the team cards and send them electronically to the Registration Secretary (team cards to be retained by the home side for a period of 4 weeks), if there is not a panel umpire then this is the responsibility of the side. (c) I n all other divisions the home side will scan or photograph the team cards and electronically send them to the Registration Secretary (team cards to be then retained by the home side for a period of 4 weeks). (d) All team cards to be received by the Registration Secretary no later than 10.00pm on the Monday following the match. Failure to comply with this rule will incur a £10 fine.

League Positions, Promotion and Relegation League Positions The aggregate number of points scored shall determine league positions. In the event of clubs finishing with the same number of points at the end of the season, league positions will be determined as follows: i) The team that has won the most games. ii) The team that has lost the fewest games. iii) The team with the most bonus points. iv) T he team that won the game(s) between the two clubs (this rule is only intended for use when two teams are tied). v) T he team with the most points after their first ten games. vi) Repeat v) with nine games. vii) R epeat v) with eight games sequentially down to one game until a determination is reached. viii) Teams to be separated by the drawing of lots. Promotion and Relegation (a) T he top team in Division 1 at the end of the season will be promoted to the Premier Division, the bottom team in the Premier Division will be relegated to Division 1. (b) T he runner up in Division 1 at the end of the season will play the second from bottom in a playoff with the Winner team going into the Premier Division and the losing team going into Division 1. The play-off Match will be hosted by the runner-up in Division 1. (c) T he top two teams in Division 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 at the end of the season will be promoted to the division immediately above, and the bottom two teams in Division 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 will be relegated to the division immediately below for the following season.

(d) I t is not permissible for two teams from the same club to compete in the same division; if this situation occurs, the following rules apply: i) I f a club’s team wins promotion into a division that it already has a team in then it will not be promoted (the next highest positioned team in the League will be promoted instead). ii) I f a club’s team is relegated into a division that it already has a team in then the lower team will also be relegated to allow the higher team’s relegation. Where a higher team is due to be relegated into the lowest division but already has a lower team in that Division, then the higher team will not be relegated and a side from the lowest division will not be promoted. (d) Promotion Criteria based on facilities i) T he result of each team’s facility marks will have a bearing on the team’s ability to be either promoted or, in extreme cases, to remain in their current Division or in the League itself. ii) The Constitution sets out the minimum facilities required in each division. As a general rule, a side will only be considered for promotion if it attains an overall average mark in excess of 6.5 out of 10 for promotion into the Premier Division and 6.0 out of 10 for all divisions thereafter. iii) Clubs failing to meet the marking criteria can expect an inspection of their facilities before promotion (probably with conditions attached) can be confirmed. iv) Clubs have the right of appeal (in writing) if there have been significant variation in the level of marks awarded or if, for the ensuring season, the club has specific and finalized arrangements for the necessary improvements. The League Management Committee will be able to exercise discretion but its decision will be final.

BCCL - Club Penalties 2022 The following table provides a list of the standard penalties that will be applied. Offence

Level

Penalty

Non - Membership Compliance

Constitutional violation

For each month payment late penalty of additional 30% of fee, if not paid after two months club may not be eligible for membership in following year.

Non Club attendance at AGM or SGM

Constitutional violation

£50 fine on each occasion

Non Club attendance at any General meeting

Constitutional violation

£10 fine on each occasion

Non result reporting by 10pm after match

All divisions

5 point deduction each occasion

Failure to add scorecard to play cricket by 11pm on Tuesday after match

All divisions

£10 fine on each occasion

Failure of home team to report a cancelled match by 10pm on day of play

All divisions

£10 fine on each occasion

Failure to report full names of umpires

All divisions

£10 fine on each occasion

Failure to provide an umpire

Subject to league rules

5 point deduction

Playing unregistered bona-fide member of the club

All divisions

10 points per player each occasion

Playing unregistered non bonafide member of the club

All divisions

10 points per player + those gained in match each occasion

Failure to submit a list of registered players via the playcricket website.

All divisions

£25 fine ( see league rules)

Playing incorrectly registered players - bona fide members of the club

All divisions

10 points per player each occasion

Playing incorrectly registered players - non bona fide members of the club

All divisions

10 points per player + those gained in match each occasion

Playing player under false name

All divisions

Disciplinary action

Playing ineligible juniors in adult matches

All divisions

Disciplinary action

Failure to provide a team sheet at toss

All divisions

League duty of care requirement BCCL reserve right to take retrospective action

Scanned return of team cards to registration secretary by 10pm on Monday

All divisions

£10 fine on each occasion

Failure to provide a facility report

Divisions 2 - 6

£10 fine on each occasion

Failure to provide a facility report

Premier & division 1 where no panel umpire

£10 fine on each occasion

Failure to provide a scorer

Premier & division 1 5 point deduction each occasion

failure for the Captains or Managers to have a DBS

All divisions

30 Points are deduction at the start of the first game 23

BACO Guidance for Panel Umpires BACO are issuing the following guidance on how to interpret whether to make time allowances. This will ensure a consistent approach, which clubs have specifically requested, and give the clubs a clear indication of the stance adopted by BACO panel umpires. The wording makes it clear that the 2 hours and 30 minutes applies equally to both innings of the match and that it is 2 hours and 30 minutes actual time, not playing time. There will be occasions when exceptional circumstances apply, however, BACO believe it would be beneficial to clarify when allowances should or shouldn’t be made. These lists are indicative only, not exhaustive, and umpires are requested to apply the same principles to other situations arising during a match. Exceptional circumstances Injury to players, injury to umpires, frequent lost balls, umpires leaving the field for medical or other reasons, additional drinks intervals at the umpires’ discretion due to weather conditions

NOT exceptional circumstances Moving sightscreens (other than the first instance if fielders move the screen until members of the batting side arrive), frequent field changes, drying the ball in damp conditions, drinks/kit changes for the batting side, occasional lost balls

BACO would also like to remind umpires of the following provisions available within the Laws of Cricket: Law 41 (9)

Timewasting by the fielding side

Law 41 (10) Batsman wasting time Finally, umpires are reminded that batsmen should cross on the outfield at the fall of a wicket; captains should be reminded of this at the toss. In the event that this does not happen, the provisions of timed out will apply on appeal or the umpires have the option of utilising Law 41(10).

It is the responsibility of the home team to ensure that an adequate supply of suitable spare balls is made available to the umpires prior to the start of the match. Ideally, these should be kept in the score box to ensure that a lost ball can be replaced without undue delay. Please ensure that you remind clubs of this requirement at the toss.

Pitch Marking Criteria for Panel Umpires The marking of the pitch should be a joint discussion between the umpires who should assess the pitch against each of the four separate categories. Pitch marking is not designed to be punitive; the guidelines below are set nationally by ECB in order to raise the standards of club pitches and enable intervention where assistance is needed by clubs in improving their facilities. The relative skill of

the bowlers should be taken into consideration, remembering a good quality spinner can often turn the ball on any surface similarly a good seam bowler can seam the ball on any surface and pitches should not be marked down for that. Whilst not an ideal mark, when spinners are not used in a match a mark of three should be awarded for the ‘turn’ category.

BCCL Pitch Marking Guidance

Pitch/Grading Criteria

Uneveness of Bounce

Seam Movement

Carry & Bounce

Turn

Very Good

None

Good

None/very little

Good

Little

Just lacking

Little

Average

Occasional

Lacking

Occasional

Below Average

More than occasional

Minimal

More than occasional

Poor

Excessive

Very minimal

Excessive

Unfit

Dangerous

Unreasonable

Mark

Facilities Reporting Scheme Guidelines Objectives

2. Outfield

The continued improvement of standards throughout the League for the benefit of all clubs and to enhance the status of the League. To achieve this, we are able to offer guidance on methods of obtaining technical advice and the raising of funds via grants and loans.

(a) Basic: adequately mown to provide reasonably true fielding surface. Properly maintained and repaired so that it is free from stones, holes and other hazards. Reasonably flat (slight slopes and undulations not to be penalised.)

Notification of Facilities Marks

(b) Additional: finely mown, free from grass cuttings and rolled to provide a fast and true surface. Flat and spacious. Well grassed over entire area.

A Club perceived to have problems with any facility will be advised approximately halfway through the season of its own results compared with the average for the division, which should enable clubs to start to take action on necessary improvements. At the end of the season full details on a club-by-club basis will be made available.

Marks below six These represent areas where there may be a shortfall where probable remedial action or extra effort is required. Marks of six and below must be accompanied by helpful comments on the reporting card and in exceptional cases comments should be emailed the League Facilities Secretary, Steve Waterhouse, at steve.waterhouse@ btinternet.com.

Marks between eight and ten inclusive For achieving ‘additional’ standard, described below, or making an outstanding and obvious effort. 1. Pitch For Premier and Division 1 matches only (a) T he marking of pitches is based on the ECB guidelines which may be found on earlier in this handbook. Pitches will be marked on Unevenness of Bounce, Seam Movement, Carry and/or Bounce and Turn. For Division 2 matches only (b) Basic: properly prepared (mown and rolled) to a width of ten feet. Properly and clearly marked to conform to MCC Regulations and Recommendations (i.e. five-foot and one-foot lines.) Be of reasonable, consistent bounce throughout the match and not affording excessive spin or movement off the seam. Adequate set of stumps and bails to be provided together with bowling markers (not left to umpires to provide). Sawdust and cloths available during wet conditions. (c) Additional: pitch ends to be cleaned up between innings and necessary re-marking to be done. Pitch to offer reasonable pace throughout the match. 1st XI matches to be located in central area of the square. The whole square to be closely and evenly mown and old pitch-ends repaired to give as true a fielding surface as possible. Stumps and bails to be properly matched sets and in good condition. Heavy set of bails to be available for windy conditions.

3. Sightscreen (a) Basic: one provided at each end of the ground. Adequate size (width and height), in good repair and of acceptable white/light coloured façade. Easily moved and in position before commencement of play. (no sightscreen = no points; a sightscreen at one end of the ground only = four points maximum.) (b) Additional: very large if single variety or two (split) screens at each end. Clean and in really good condition giving excellent sighting for batsmen. 4. Boundaries (a) Basic: marked with rope or line. Adequate number of flags or markers. Straight and uniform within contours of ground. At least fifty yards from centre of the pitch. (b) Additional: numerous and prominent markers or flags. Separately mown to give added prominence. Reasonably equidistant in relation to siting of pitch on square 5. Scorers’ facilities and scoreboard a) Basic: main total to be clear. Overs, wickets and first innings score also to be clearly displayed and easily changed. Seating and table for scorers, clean and tidy and providing adequate protection from the elements. A clock, visible from the pitch. (b) Additional: flip-over numbers or lights. Facility for recording individual batsmen. Light or other clear method of acknowledging signals from umpires. Large, clear clock suitably positioned.

Online Facility Reporting All facility reports are logged online at the League’s Play-Cricket website In order to use this website, we must set you up as a user. To do this, send an email to webmaster@bedsleague.org.uk

Post-match Requirements A summary, by Division, of what you need to do Facility & Umpire Reports must be logged by 11pm of the Tuesday following the match PREMIER DIVISION, DIVISION 1 AND DIVISION 2

DIVISION 3

HOME TEAM

Results to be reported directly into Play-Cricket by 10pm Online Umpires report

AWAY TEAM

Post scorecards on Play-Cricket website

AWAY TEAM

Online Umpires report (online facility report ONLY if no panel umpires present)

DIVISIONS 4 TO 6 HOME TEAM

DIVISION 2 HOME TEAM

Results to be reported directly into Play-Cricket by 10pm

Online Facility report (include Umpire’s names)

Results to be reported directly into Play-Cricket by 10pm Post scorecards on Play-Cricket website

AWAY TEAM

Online Facility report

Online Umpires report Post scorecards on Play-Cricket website AWAY TEAM

Online Facility report (include Umpire’s names)

All Facility & Umpire reports are logged online via Play-Cricket

Fines are published on a weekly basis Any disputes over fines must be made within six days of their publication

Team Cards All team cards (both sides) are to be scanned to the following email addresses. Premier division

bcclpremier@gmail.com

Division 4

bccldivision4@gmail.com

Division 1

bccldivision1@gmail.com

Division 5

bccldivision5@gmail.com

Division 2

bccldivision2@gmail.com

Division 6

bccldivision6@gmail.com

Division 3

bccldivision3@gmail.com

In the premier league, divisions 1 & 2 this process is to be completed by the panel umpire immediately after the match and the cards are then to be returned to the hometeam captain. If there is not a panel umpire then the responsibility is down to the home team captain by 10.00pm on the Sunday evening. Divisions 3-6 the process is to be completed by the home team captain (who retains the cards) by 10.00pm on the Monday after the match.

Umpires Panel 2022 Haroon Afridi

07958 196391

Dean Lawson

07990 502604

Ken Alden

07752 272439

Ian Letting

07802 247549

Asjid Ali

07973 153816

Guy Lewis

Philip Anderson

07469 652363

Steven McKinley

01234 305334

07821 640152

Nigel Anstead

07780 617057

Linsard Miller

01234 959615

07956 431150

Paul Barnes

07754 093888

Pravin Mistry

Navneet Bhatnagar

07747 092519

Zahir Mohammed

07500 843575

07305 413778 07921 945847

Geoff Blackmore

01462 892623

07747 042567

Ralph Morris

01582 591582

07968 409247

Robert Browning

01525 717644

07970 156982

Malcolm Rose

01908 316636

07546 897654

Tim Caldicott

01923 578531

07721 017651

Nicholas Scott

01525 375140

07986 874401

Trevor Cooper

01234 712664

07821 690800

James Simpson

07412 705000

Amarpal Singh

Bashir Dalvi

07921 913559 01234 314991

07472 629667

Martin Darlow

01234 213758

07760 171467

David Smith

Adrian Dell

01582 614010

07908 450080

Satish Solanki

01923 670609

07786 732056

07900 601060

Geoffrey Swinden

01767 631231

07710 273220

07785 227511

James Thompson

01908 678879

07802 569330

07572 408400

Alan Thompson

01234 854538

07523 917295

Darryl Thomson

01582 460931

07931 552407

Ray Ward

01908 370057

07708 632578

Richard Edwards Rob Furber

01279 722670

Christopher Gilham Norman Gillam

01234 713883

Peter Gurney

01767 681211

07919 241096

Jan Hilhorst

01438 718751

+31 622463159

Gerald Ingham

01767 681283

07727 093924

Hemal Wijesuriya

David Inwood

01234 752250

07902 076757

Randolph Woodley

Peter Laughin

01954 210982

07850 702498

Kevin Wright

07808 538853

Andy Watts

07811 960350 07801 763542 01234 313059

07539 274340 07768 075123

All panel umpires appointed by the League will be entitled to match expenses of £40

Post-Match Umpire Reports All Match, Facility & Pitch reports are logged online at bedsccl.play-cricket.com. In order to use this web site we must set you up as a user. To do this, send an email to webmaster@bedsleague.org.uk. Any comments relevant to the game are welcome. In exceptional cases a letter or email may be sent to the League Secretary

Further Guidance for Panel Umpires Switch hits, reverse sweeps, or similar If a batsman changes his stance, or feigns to change his stance, after the ball ceases to be dead: (a) The leg side for the purpose of adjudging LBW decisions will be the leg side as it was at the point the ball ceased to be dead; and (b) The leg side wide rule will not apply; the 17” wide line will apply both sides of the wicket for that delivery Non-pitching deliveries Umpires must remember that although the Law now allows for discretion in issuing warnings for non-pitching deliveries, player safety must still be a paramount consideration. If a non-pitching delivery, other than a slow delivery, passes within the reach of the batsman holding a bat on either side of the batsman or above his head, the delivery is to be considered dangerous and the formal warning procedure applied. Onfield Disciplinary Sanctions If Panel Umpires apply one of the on field disciplinary sanctions, either a formal warning or Levels 1-4, it is imperative that the correct action is taken at the time in accordance with the Law and outlined on the respective ECB card. All sanctions, including a formal team warning, must be reported to the Discipline Chairman.

Previous Winners Yr

Premier

2021

Southill Park

Caldecote

Division 1

Bedford

Division 2

Letchworth

Division 3

Lutonian 3XI

Bedford 2XI

Markyate 1XI

2019

Flitwick

Eversholt

Caldecote

Dunstable 2XI

Hexton

Langford 2XI

Eaton Bray

2018

Lutonian

Potton

Bedford

Queens Park Westfield Elstow

Cople 2XI

Lutonian 3XI

2017

Lutonian

Queens Park Westfield Eggington Foresters

Bedford

New Bradwell

Eggington Foresters 2 Steppingley

2016

Dunstable Town

Potton Town

Queens Park Westfield Harrold

Kempston Sports

Eversholt 2XI

2015

Dunstable Town

Langford

Great Brickhill

Bedford

Queens Park Westfield

Egginton Foresters II

2014

Luton T & Indians

Eversholt

Langford

Luton T & Indians 3XI Great Brickill

Biddenham

2013

Lutonian

Clifton

Waresley

Ickleford

Clifton 2XI

Great Brickhill

2012

Flitwick

Sharnbrook

Luton T & Indians 2XI

Ampthill Town 2XI

Ickleford

Harrold 2XI

2011

Ampthill Town

Ickwell

Clifton

Luton T & Indians 3XI Pilgrims Oakley

Ickleford

2010

Flitwick

Henlow

Eggington Foresters

Clifton

Aspley Guise

2009

Leighton Buzzard

Biggleswade Town

Waresley

Luton T & Indians 2XI Eggington Foresters 2XI

2008

Vauxhall Motors

Southill Park

Potton Town

Waresley

Kempston Sports

2007

Vauxhall Motors

Leighton Buzzard

Caldecote

Blunham

Eggington Foresters 2XI

2006

Dunstable Town

Clifton

Henlow

Caldecote

Sharnbrook 2XI

2005

Bedford Town

Ickwell

Vauxhall Motors 2XI

Henlow

Flitwick 2XI

2nd XI Div 1

2nd XI Div 2

3rd XI Div

Division 5

Harrold

Division 6

Langford 2XI

2004

Bedford Town

Dunstable Town

Ickwell

Ampthill Town

2003

Clifton

Kempston Hammers

Luton T & Indians

Bromham Nomads

Ampthill Town

2002

Luton Town

Sharnbrook

Luton Town

Biggleswade Town

Dunstable Town

2001

Vauxhall Motors

Cope Argus

Vauxhall Motors

Luton Town

Ampthill Town

2000

Vauxhall Motors

Biggleswade Town

Dunstable Town

Cutler Hammer

1999

Vauxhall Motors

Clifton

Dunstable Town

Ampthill Town

1998

Flitwick

Bedford Town

1997

Flitwick

1996

Eversholt

Ampthill Town

1995

Luton Town

Cutler Hammer

1994

Luton Town

Ampthill Town

2015

Geoff May

1993

Luton Town

2016

Robert Nunn

Flitwick

2017

Steve Cobb

2018

Steve Cobb

2019

Andy Watts

2021

Haroon Afridi

1992

Bedford Town

1991

Luton Town

Eversholt

1990

Southill Park

Leighton Buzzard

DAVID FAILL TROPHY WINNERS

Division 4

JIM COX TROPHY – BEST UMPIRE

IAN SMITH TROPHY WINNERS

2003

Dunstable Town

2012

Flitwick

2012

Potton Town

2004

Ampthill Town

2013

Leighton Buzzard

2013

Luton T & Indians II

2005

Ampthill Town

2014

Flitwick

2014

Dunstable Town II

2006

Dunstable Town

2015

Southill Park

2015

Luton T & Indians II

2007

Luton T & Indians

2016

Southill Park

2016

Great Brickhill

2008

Flitwick

2017

Flitwick

2017

Biggleswade Town

2009

Southill Park

2018

Southill Park

2018

Cople

2010

Flitwick

2019

Southill Park

2019

Bedford

2011

Luton T & Indians

2022

Dunstable Town

2021

Luton Town & Indians II

Division 7 Stony Stratford

Club Details 2022 AMPTHILL TOWN Ground

The Park, Woburn Road, Ampthill, MK45 2HX

Dev. XI Ground

Marston C.C., Bedford Road, Marston, MK43 0LB

Secretary

Andy Roberts

07724 429276

1st XI Captain

James Potter

07736 288001

2nd XI Captain

James Prestwich

07368 435436

3rd XI Captain

Graeme Presswell

07946 863262

League Rep

Will Sneath

07884 070103

ASPLEY GUISE Ground

The Common, West Hill, Aspley Guise, MK17 8DX

Secretary

Craig Danks

07968 091476

1st XI Captain

James Carr

07758 268919

League Rep

Richard Armstrong

07961 801860

Ground

The Bury, Church Lane, Goldington, Bedford MK41 0UZ

01234 210968

Secretary

Stuart Sheath

07756 350992

1st XI Captain

Arjunveer Manku

07542 232814

2nd XI Contact

Michael Sinha

07796 634782

League Rep

Michael Sinha

07796 634782

BEDFORD

BIDDENHAM Ground

Deep Spinney, Biddenham, MK40 4QP

Secretary

Richard Ebbs

07986 306217

1st XI Captain

Will Lowerson

07533 807353

League Rep

Richard Fone

07818 678697

BIGGLESWADE TOWN Ground

The Cricket Field, Fairfield Road, Biggleswade, SG18 0AA

Secretary

Gabe Manthorp

07908 760723

1st XI Captain

Joe Randall

07772 870395

2nd XI Captain

Martin Davey

07823 771271

League Rep

Gary Waghorn

07891 262344

BLETCHLEY TOWN Ground

Manor fields,Watling Street, Milton keynes,MK2 2HX

Secretary

Izzy Gurney

1st XI Captain

Chris Wiessang

07872 921630

League Rep

Patrick Scholte

07501 797275 29

BLUNHAM Ground

70 Barford Road, Blunham, MK44 3ND

2nd Ground

Roxton Playing Field, Park Lane, Roxton, MK44 3ER

Secretary

Talitha Heaps

07572 862871

1st XI Captain

Conner Heaps

07595 910915

League Rep

Martin Sadler

07711 028082

CALDECOTE Ground

Harvey Close, Upper Caldecote, SG18 9BQ

Secretary

Cherry Sizer

07799 680396

1st XI Captain

Muhammad Furqan

07985 738825

League Rep

Muhammad Furqan

07985 738825

CLIFTON Ground

Claybridge Ground, Stanford Lane, Clifton, SG17 5EU

Secretary

Sally-Anne Panton

07805 427129

1st XI Captain

Lewis Bridge

07769 908305

League Rep

Trevor Bridger

07769 908305

CRANFIELD UNIVERSITY Ground

College Rd, Cranfield, Wharley End, Bedford, MK43 0AL

Secretary 1st XI Captain

Anurag Tewari CG1

League Rep

07539 425369

TBA, CHECK CLUB WEBSITE Anurag Tewari

07539 425369

DUNSTABLE TOWN Ground

Lancot Park, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1QP

Secretary

Pete Newton

1st XI Captain

Matt Woodcock

07583 978894

2nd XI Captain

Lee Pratt

07599 360510

3rd XI Captain

Paul Gilbert

07975 527135

League Rep

Matt Woodcock

07583 978894

EATON BRAY

Ground

The Rye Gardens, The Rye, Eaton Bray, LU6 2BQ

Secretary

Jason McDermid

07773 491059

1st XI Captain

Jaco Jacobs

07957 114756

League Rep

Jason McDermid

07773 491059

EGGINGTON FORESTERS Ground

Mill Road, Stanbridge, Eggington, LU7 9HX

Secretary

Waseem Yaseen

07426 499479

1st XI Captain

Adnan Yousef

07531 479818

2nd XI Captain

Touseef Tariq

07487 820999

League Rep

Adnan Yousef

07531 479818

ELSTOW Ground

The Warren, Wilstead Road, Elstow, Bedford, MK42 9YD

Secretary

Ian Russell

07947 484208

1st XI Captain

Jack Flynn

07504 620152

2nd XI Captain

Craig Mace

07876 486853

League Rep

Phil Johnson

07751 692678

EVERSHOLT Ground

Recreation Ground, Church End, Eversholt, MK17 9DT

Secretary

Menish Parmar

07711 640231

1st XI Captain

James Garratt

07891 152536

2nd XI Captain

Alan Garratt

07486 042720

League Rep

James Garratt

07891 152536

Ground

The Hardy Vale, Westoning Road, MK45 5AA

01525 715100

3rd Ground

John Rand Recreation Ground, Holwell Rd,Holwell,SG5 3SG

Secretary

Mrs.Dimple Roopchand

07971 952160

1st XI Captain

Harry Thurstance

07800 521259

2nd XI Captain

Michael Bodo

07805 418237

3rd XI Captain

John Trussell

07507 418329

4th XI Captain

David Truman

07957 996736

League Rep

Andrew Summerfield

07851 041867

Ground

Horsepond, Great Brickhill, MK17 9BA

01525 261434

Secretary

Tom Turner

07792 267092

1st XI Captain

Rohan George

07414 935030

2nd XI Captain

Druvil Thakkar

07897 236428

League Rep

Richard Morris

07988 680612

Ground

The Pavilion, Carlton Road, Harrold, MK43 7DT

01234 720898

Secretary

Rick Davies

07778 544244

1st XI Captain

Rick Davis

07778 544244

League Rep

James Mackay

FLITWICK

GREAT BRICKHILL

HARROLD

HEXTON Ground

Higham Gobian Road, Hexton, SG5 3HP

01582 486417

Secretary

Angela Smylie

07502 393108

1st XI Captain

David Smith

07808 538853

League Rep

David Smith

07808 538853

Ickwell Green, Ickwell SG18 9EE

01767 627493

1st XI Captain

Alex Friend

07920 842175

2nd XI Captain

Ewan Wilkinson

07709 906371

League Rep

Andrew Taylor

07837 038804

ICKWELL Ground Secretary

KEMPSTON HAMMERS Ground

Kempston Hammers Sports & Social Club, Kempston, MK42 7BN

Secretary

Dominic Pasquariello

07851 584074

1st XI Captain

Toqeer Masud

07807 385687

League Rep

Dominic Pasquariello

07851 584074

Ground

Mill Lane, Langford, SG18 9QB

01462 700387

Secretary

Srinivasan Aravindan

07713 563245

1st XI Captain

Jordan Cleghorn

07878 245720

2nd XI Captain

James Dhaliwal

07941 377583

League Rep

Jordan Cleghorn

07878245720

LANGFORD

LEIGHTON BUZZARD Ground

Bell Close, Lake Street, Leighton Buzzard,LU7 1WS

Secretary

Tom Light

1st XI Captain

James Raine

League Rep

Nick Scott

07939 004891

07986 874401

LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY

Ground

Whitethorn Lane, Letchworth, SG6 2DN

Second Ground

Fairfield Park Kingsley Avenue, Letchworth, SG5 4FX

01462 684530

Secretary

Harry Aitkenhead

07770 885105

1st XI Captain

Charlie Piper

07494 684699

League Rep

Harry Aitkenhead

07770 885105

LUTON TOWN & INDIANS Ground

Wardown Park, Old Bedford Road,Luton, LU2 7NX

Second Ground

Lancaster Avenue, Luton, LU2 7AD

01582 727855

Secretary

Aroon Patel

07884 234163

1st XI Captain

Haroon Afrdi

07958 196391

2nd XI Captain

TBA CHECK THE CLUB SITE

3rd XI Captain

TBA CHECK THE CLUB SITE

League Rep

Krunal Kalani

07969 635538

LUTONIAN Ground

Lower Wardown Park, New Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7HA

2nd Ground

Kempston Hammers Cricket Club

Secretary

Avesh Odedra

07939 025347

1st XI Captain

Ahtzaz Ahmed

07916 535335

2nd XI Captain

Daniyal Haider

O7923 105611

3rd XI Captain

Yaseer Masood

07739 129373

League Rep

Yaseer Masood

07739 129373

MARKYATE Ground

34 Cavendish Road, Markyate, AL3 8PT

Secretary

Nazarat Hussain Tahir

07427 571013

1st XI Captain

Adal Bukhari

07951 729261

League Rep

Nasir Khan

07504 831390

MK WARRIORS Ground

Old Bradwell cc, Abbey Road, Bradwell, MK13 9AR

Secretary

Waseem Azeem

07411 180329

1st XI Captain

Khuram Masood

07500 441105

League Rep

Khuram Masood

07500 441105

Ground

Bradville, Milton Keynes, MK13 7AD

01908 313835

Secretary

Charlie McMillan

07958 447595

1st XI Captain

Vinodh Kumar

07440 599586

League Rep

Chris Timms

07875 715425

NEW BRADWELL

OFFLEY & STOPSLEY Ground

Kings Walden Road, Great Offley, SG5 3DS

Secretary

Matthew Taylor

07964 453283

1st XI Captain

Darren Lunney

07765 577879

League Rep

Darren Lunney

07765 577879

OLD WARDEN Ground

Old Warden Cricket Club, Old Warden, Bedfordshire, SG18 9HQ

Secretary 1st XI Captain

TBA, CHECK OLD WARDEN WEBSITE

League Rep

Joseph Sharp

07557 140543

OLNEY TOWN Ground

Olney Recreation Ground, East Street, Olney, MK46 4DH

Secretary

Jack Watson

07525 438368

1st XI Captain

Hamish Bull

07887 632417

League Rep

Ben Brown

07584 307960

POTTON Ground

The Hollow, Biggleswade Road, SG19 2LX

Secretary

Geoff Swinden

07710 273220

1st XI Captain

Sean Stevens

07725 974334

League Rep

Sean Stevens

07725 974334

PRESTON Ground

The Cricket Ground, Preston, Near Hitchin, SG4 7TZ

Secretary

David Norman

01462 420849

1st XI Captain

Lewis Balcombe

07788 957023

League Rep

Matt Burleigh

07795 054537

QUEEN’S PARK WESTFIELD Ground

Allens Park, Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4HL

07812 206365

Secretary

Hassan Yousaf

07805 509489

1st XI Captain

Hassan Yousaf

07805 509489

2nd. XI Captain

Ghulam Murtaza

07857 144480

2nd. XI Captain

Usman Subhani

07387 165065

4th XI Captain

Zeeshan Ishaq

07585 355506

League Rep

Traiq Iqbal

SOUTHILL PARK

Ground

Southill Park, Southill Estate, nr Biggleswade, SG18 9LJ

07760 171467

Secretary

Ben Wallis

07920 055996

1st XI Captain

Andy Collins

07403 465540

2nd XI Captain

Corey Tyler

07788 140563

League Rep

Martin Darlow

07760 171467

STEPPINGLEY Ground

Rectory Road, Steppingley, MK45 5AT

Secretary

Gary Brown

07508 832123

1st XI Captain

Shafiq Ahmed

07958 832123

League Rep

Gary Brown

07508 832123

Ground

Stony Stratford cc, Ostler Lane, Stony Stratford, MK11 1AR

01438 351075

Secretary

John Parkin

07747 837581

1st XI Captain

Ben Arnold

07475 172007

League Rep

Rob Arnold

07714 568660

Ground

Waresley Park, off Manor Farm Road, Waresley, SG19 3BX

07988 724214

Secretary

Rod Kerr

07545 453559

1st XI Captain

Jim Key

07721 507224

League Rep

Nick Irish

07592 532574

Ground

Osborne Street, Wolverton, Bucks, MK12 5HH

01908 313866

Secretary

Suzanne Keech

07803 367395

1st XI Captains

Ahmed Mujtba

07456 512646

League Rep

Roger Garrini

07927 199468

STONY STRATFORD

WARESLEY

WOLVERTON

2022 Fixtures PREMIER DIVISION – 1pm STARTS MAY

Lutonian

Langford

Southill Park

Caldecote

Dunstable Town

Eversholt

Flitwick

Queen's Park

Southill Park

Luton Town & Indians

Langford

Dunstable Town

Flitwick

Caldecote

Queen's Park

Eversholt

Flitwick

Lutonian

Dunstable Town

Southill Park

Queen's Park

Luton Town & Indians

Eversholt

Langford

Eversholt

Lutonian

Queen's Park

Southill Park

Flitwick

Dunstable Town

Luton Town & Indians v

Caldecote

Luton Town & Indians v

Southill Park

Dunstable Town

Langford

Caldecote

Flitwick

Eversholt

Queen's Park

Lutonian

Flitwick

Luton Town & Indians

Langford

Queen's Park

Eversholt

Caldecote

Lutonian

Southill Park

Eversholt

Dunstable Town

Queen's Park

Lutonian 26

Luton Town & Indians v

Langford Southill Park Dunstable Town

Langford

Flitwick

Caldecote

Queen's Park

Lutonian

Flitwick

Southill Park

JULY

Luton Town & Indians v

JUNE Dunstable Town

Caldecote

Luton Town & Indians v

Eversholt

Langford

Caldecote

Lutonian

Luton Town & Indians

Southill Park

Langford

Caldecote

Dunstable Town

Eversholt

Flitwick

Lutonian

Flitwick

Southill Park

Dunstable Town

Luton Town & Indians v

Queen's Park

Langford

Eversholt

Southill Park

Lutonian

Dunstable Town

Luton Town & Indians

Flitwick

Langford

Queen's Park

Caldecote

Lutonian

Queen's Park

Southill Park

Flitwick

Eversholt

Luton Town & Indians

Caldecote

Langford

AUGUST

Langford

Caldecote

Southill Park

Eversholt

Dunstable Town

Queen's Park

Flitwick

Luton Town & Indians v 14

Lutonian

Dunstable Town

Caldecote

Flitwick

Eversholt

Lutonian

Caldecote

Eversholt

Southill Park

Queen's Park

Dunstable Town

Langford

Luton Town & Indians

Southill Park

Eversholt

Southill Park

Queen's Park

Dunstable Town

Flitwick

Caldecote

Luton Town & Indians

Dunstable Town

SEPTEMBER Lutonian

Lutonian

Langford

Lutonian

Luton Town & Indians v

Flitwick

Queen's Park

Langford

Caldecote

Eversholt

DIVISION 1 – 1pm STARTS MAY

Biddenham

Lutonian II

Biggleswade Town

Great Brickhill

New Bradwell

Ickwell

Eggington Foresters

Potton Town

Bedford

Biggleswade Town

Biddenham

New Bradwell

Great Brickhill

Eggington Foresters

Ickwell

Potton Town

Lutonian II

Eggington Foresters

Biggleswade Town

New Bradwell

Bedford

Potton Town

Ickwell

Biddenham

Lutonian II

Ickwell

Potton Town

Biggleswade Town

Eggington Foresters

New Bradwell

Bedford

Great Brickhill

Biggleswade Town

Bedford

New Bradwell

Biddenham

Eggington Foresters

Great Brickhill

Potton Town

Ickwell

New Bradwell

Eggington Foresters

Bedford

Biddenham

Potton Town

Great Brickhill

Ickwell 31

Great Brickhill

Ickwell

Biggleswade Town

New Bradwell

Potton Town

Bedford

Biddenham

Biggleswade Town

Lutonian II

Bedford

New Bradwell

Biddenham

Eggington Foresters

Great Brickhill

Potton Town

Lutonian II

Potton Town

Eggington Foresters

Biggleswade Town

Ickwell

Bedford

Biddenham

Great Brickhill

Bedford

Lutonian II

Biggleswade Town

Biddenham

Great Brickhill

New Bradwell

Ickwell

Eggington Foresters

Lutonian II

New Bradwell

Biggleswade Town

Potton Town

Bedford

Biddenham

Ickwell

Lutonian II

Biggleswade Town

New Bradwell

Bedford

Eggington Foresters

Biddenham

Potton Town

Great Brickhill

Potton Town

Lutonian II

Biggleswade Town

Eggington Foresters

Bedford

Ickwell

Great Brickhill

Biddenham

JULY

JUNE Lutonian II

Lutonian II

AUGUST

Lutonian II

Great Brickhill

Biggleswade Town

Ickwell

New Bradwell

Potton Town

Eggington Foresters

Lutonian II

Bedford

Biddenham

Biggleswade Town

New Bradwell

Great Brickhill

Eggington Foresters

Ickwell

Great Brickhill

Lutonian II

Biggleswade Town

Ickwell

Potton Town

New Bradwell

Biddenham

Bedford

Biddenham

Ickwell

Lutonian II

Biggleswade Town

Potton Town

New Bradwell

Eggington Foresters

Great Brickhill

Bedford

New Bradwell

Lutonian II

Bedford

Eggington Foresters

Potton Town

Biddenham

Ickwell

Great Brickhill

SEPTEMBER

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DIVISION 2 – 1pm STARTS MAY

Elstow

Letchworth

Hexton

Queen’s Park II

Dunstable Town II

Preston

Luton Town & Indians II

Blunham

Letchworth

Dunstable Town II

Luton Town & Indians II

Flitwick II

Preston

Queen’s Park II

Elstow

Blunham

Queen’s Park II

Letchworth

Flitwick II

Hexton

Luton Town & Indians II

Preston

Elstow

Luton Town & Indians II

Blunham

Preston

Letchworth

Dunstable Town II

Elstow

Preston

Letchworth

Elstow

Hexton

Dunstable Town II

Queen’s Park II

Flitwick II

Luton Town & Indians II

Letchworth

Dunstable Town II

Preston

Elstow

Flitwick II

Hexton

Queen’s Park II

Blunham

Flitwick II

Letchworth

Dunstable Town II

Luton Town & Indians II

Queen’s Park II

Preston

Hexton

Blunham

Letchworth

Queen’s Park II

Dunstable Town II

Flitwick II

Elstow

Luton Town & Indians II

Flitwick II

Hexton

Letchworth

Luton Town & Indians II

Flitwick II

Blunham

Preston

Dunstable Town II

Letchworth

Flitwick II

Elstow

Queen’s Park II

Luton Town & Indians II

Queen’s Park II

Hexton

Preston

Letchworth

Blunham

Luton Town & Indians II

Dunstable Town II

Preston

Flitwick II

Elstow

Queen’s Park II

Blunham

Flitwick II

Letchworth

Luton Town & Indians II

Hexton

Elstow

Preston

JULY

Blunham

Dunstable Town II

Luton Town & Indians II

Flitwick II

Queen’s Park II

Preston

Elstow

Hexton

Blunham

JUNE

Blunham

AUGUST

Preston

Elstow

Letchworth

Dunstable Town II

Hexton

Flitwick II

Queen’s Park II

Blunham

Luton Town & Indians II

Letchworth

Preston

Elstow

Dunstable Town II

Hexton

Flitwick II

Elstow

Blunham

Hexton

Letchworth

Dunstable Town II

Queen’s Park II

Luton Town & Indians II

Preston

Blunham

Hexton

Queen’s Park II

Letchworth

Flitwick II

Dunstable Town II

Luton Town & Indians II

Elstow

Dunstable Town II

Blunham

Flitwick II

Luton Town & Indians II

Preston

Queen’s Park II

Hexton

Elstow

SEPTEMBER

DIVISION 3 – 1.30pm STARTS MAY

Ampthill Town

Kempston Hammers

Clifton

Southill Park II

Clifton

Eversholt II

Southill Park II

Markyate & Luton

Lutonian III Steppingley

Eversholt II

Markyate & Luton

Kempston Hammers

Lutonian III

Eggington Foresters II

Southill Park II

Ampthill Town

Steppingley

Southill Park II

Steppingley

Markyate & Luton

Kempston Hammers

Markyate & Luton

Eggington Foresters II

Kempston Hammers

Lutonian III

Clifton

Lutonian III

Ampthill Town

Southill Park II

Eggington Foresters II

Steppingley

Eggington Foresters II

Clifton

Eversholt II

Lutonian III

Eggington Foresters II

Ampthill Town

Southill Park II

Markyate & Luton

JULY

Steppingley

Lutonian III

Eversholt II

Kempston Hammers

Eversholt II

Clifton

Kempston Hammers

Ampthill Town

Eversholt II

Steppingley

Ampthill Town

Southill Park II

Lutonian III

Kempston Hammers

Southill Park II Markyate & Luton

Markyate & Luton

Eggington Foresters II

Clifton

Steppingley

Clifton

Eggington Foresters II

Eversholt II

Southill Park II

Steppingley

Ampthill Town

Eggington Foresters II

Markyate & Luton

Kempston Hammers

Markyate & Luton

Southill Park II Steppingley

Clifton

Eggington Foresters II

Lutonian III

Eversholt II

Kempston Hammers

Ampthill Town

Southill Park II

Markyate & Luton

Steppingley Eggington Foresters II

JUNE Markyate & Luton 12

Ampthill Town

Steppingley

Eggington Foresters II

Kempston Hammers

Lutonian III

Kempston Hammers

Clifton

Lutonian III

Clifton

Eversholt II

Ampthill Town

Lutonian III

Eggington Foresters II

Southill Park II

Steppingley

Eversholt II

Kempston Hammers

Clifton

AUGUST

Kempston Hammers

Ampthill Town

Eversholt II

Ampthill Town

Southill Park II

Clifton

Lutonian III

Southill Park II

Markyate & Luton

Eversholt II

Eggington Foresters II

Markyate & Luton

Eggington Foresters II

Lutonian III

Clifton

Steppingley

Ampthill Town

Steppingley

SEPTEMBER

Southill Park II

Kempston Hammers

Markyate & Luton

Clifton

Eversholt II

Eggington Foresters II

Clifton

Ampthill Town

Southill Park II

Eversholt II

Lutonian III

Markyate & Luton

Steppingley

Kempston Hammers

Ampthill Town

Markyate & Luton

Eggington Foresters II

Steppingley

Kempston Hammers

Lutonian III

Eversholt II

Clifton

DIVISION 4 – 1.30pm STARTS MAY

Old Warden

Harrold

Ickwell II

Eaton Bray

Harrold

Old Warden

Waresley

Queen's Park III

Ickwell II

Waresley

Langford II

Bedford II

Offley & Stopsley

Queen's Park III

Eaton Bray

Harrold

Bedford II

Waresley

Bedford II

Waresley

Langford II

Offley & Stopsley

Langford II

Old Warden

Offley & Stopsley

Old Warden

Queen's Park III

Ickwell II

Offley & Stopsley

Eaton Bray

Queen's Park III

Waresley

Harrold

Offley & Stopsley

Queen's Park III

Bedford II

Ickwell II

Langford II

Ickwell II

Old Warden

Langford II

Ickwell II

Eaton Bray

Bedford II

Queen's Park III

Harrold

Langford II

Harrold

Offley & Stopsley

Waresley

Old Warden

Waresley

Old Warden

Bedford II

Offley & Stopsley

Ickwell II

Bedford II

Harrold

Eaton Bray

Offley & Stopsley

Langford II

Waresley

Harrold

Waresley

Offley & Stopsley

Old Warden

Bedford II

Queen's Park III

Ickwell II

Queen's Park III

Ickwell II

Langford II

Harrold

Eaton Bray

Bedford II

Waresley

JULY

Waresley

Eaton Bray

Bedford II

Offley & Stopsley

Langford II

Offley & Stopsley

Queen's Park III

Langford II

Queen's Park III

Old Warden

Ickwell II

Old Warden

Queen's Park III

Eaton Bray

Offley & Stopsley

Harrold

Ickwell II

Bedford II

Langford II

Old Warden

Langford II

JUNE

Eaton Bray

AUGUST - 1pm STARTS

Eaton Bray

Old Warden

Harrold

Waresley

Ickwell II

Queen's Park III

Offley & Stopsley

Bedford II

Eaton Bray

Harrold

Waresley

Old Warden

Ickwell II

Offley & Stopsley

Old Warden

Eaton Bray

Ickwell II

Harrold

Queen's Park III

Waresley

Bedford II

Langford II

Eaton Bray

Ickwell II

Harrold

Queen's Park III

Waresley

Offley & Stopsley

Bedford II

Old Warden

Eaton Bray

Waresley

Offley & Stopsley

Bedford II

Langford II

Queen's Park III

Old Warden

Ickwell II

SEPTEMBER

DIVISION 5 – 1.30pm STARTS MAY

Biggleswade Town II

Aspley Guise

Ampthill Town II

Wolverton Town

Biggleswade Town II

Dunstable Town III

Luton Town & Indians III

Dunstable Town III

Aspley Guise

Stoney Stratford

Cranfield University

Flitwick III

Luton Town & Indians III

Ampthill Town II

Biggleswade Town II

Dunstable Town III

Stoney Stratford

Biggleswade Town II

Stoney Stratford

Cranfield University

Dunstable Town III

Flitwick III

Cranfield University

Wolverton Town

Flitwick III

Wolverton Town

Luton Town & Indians III

Aspley Guise

Luton Town & Indians III

Ampthill Town II

Flitwick III

Ampthill Town II

Luton Town & Indians III

Dunstable Town III

Biggleswade Town II

Flitwick III

Luton Town & Indians III

Stoney Stratford

Aspley Guise

Cranfield University

Aspley Guise

Cranfield University

Wolverton Town

Aspley Guise

Ampthill Town II

Stoney Stratford

Biggleswade Town II

Luton Town & Indians III

Cranfield University

Biggleswade Town II

Dunstable Town III

Flitwick III

Wolverton Town

Dunstable Town III

Stoney Stratford

Wolverton Town

Aspley Guise

Flitwick III

Stoney Stratford

Biggleswade Town II

Flitwick III

Ampthill Town II

Dunstable Town III

Cranfield University

Biggleswade Town II

Dunstable Town III

Flitwick III

Wolverton Town

Stoney Stratford

Luton Town & Indians III

Aspley Guise

Cranfield University

Biggleswade Town II

Ampthill Town II

Stoney Stratford

Dunstable Town III

JULY

Ampthill Town II

Dunstable Town III

Stoney Stratford

Flitwick III

Cranfield University

Flitwick III

Cranfield University

Luton Town & Indians III

Wolverton Town

Aspley Guise

Luton Town & Indians III

Ampthill Town II

Flitwick III

Biggleswade Town II

Aspley Guise

Stoney Stratford

Wolverton Town

Cranfield University

Ampthill Town II

Cranfield University

JUNE

Wolverton Town

AUGUST - 1pm STARTS

Ampthill Town II

Cranfield University

Biggleswade Town II

Wolverton Town

Aspley Guise

Dunstable Town III

Luton Town & Indians III

Flitwick III

Stoney Stratford

Ampthill Town II

Biggleswade Town II

Cranfield University

Dunstable Town III

Wolverton Town

Flitwick III

Aspley Guise

Ampthill Town II

Wolverton Town

Aspley Guise

Biggleswade Town II

Luton Town & Indians III

Dunstable Town III

Cranfield University

Stoney Stratford

Ampthill Town II

Aspley Guise

Luton Town & Indians III

Biggleswade Town II

Flitwick III

Dunstable Town III

Wolverton Town

Stoney Stratford

SEPTEMBER

Dunstable Town III

Ampthill Town II

Flitwick III

Stoney Stratford

Luton Town & Indians III

Cranfield University

Aspley Guise

Wolverton Town

DIVISION 6 – 1.30pm STARTS MAY

MK Warriors

Ampthill Town III

Great Brickhill II

Bletchley

Leighton Buzzard Town

Olney

Queen’s Park IV

Flitwick IV

Bletchley

Elstow II

MK Warriors

Leighton Buzzard Town

Flitwick IV

Great Brickhill II

Olney

Queen’s Park IV

Flitwick IV

Ampthill Town III

Leighton Buzzard Town

Bletchley

Elstow II

Queen’s Park IV

MK Warriors

Olney

Ampthill Town III

Olney

Bletchley

Queen’s Park IV

Flitwick IV

Leighton Buzzard Town

Great Brickhill II

Elstow II

Bletchley

Leighton Buzzard Town

MK Warriors

Great Brickhill II

Flitwick IV

Queen’s Park IV

Olney

Ampthill Town III

Leighton Buzzard Town

Flitwick IV

Elstow II

MK Warriors

Queen’s Park IV

Olney

Great Brickhill II

Ampthill Town III

Bletchley

Olney

Queen’s Park IV

Leighton Buzzard Town

Elstow II

MK Warriors

Bletchley

Ampthill Town III

Elstow II

Leighton Buzzard Town

MK Warriors

Flitwick IV

Queen’s Park IV

Great Brickhill II

Queen’s Park IV

Ampthill Town III

Flitwick IV

Bletchley

Elstow II

Olney

Great Brickhill II

MK Warriors

Elstow II

Ampthill Town III

MK Warriors

Bletchley

Leighton Buzzard Town

Great Brickhill II

Flitwick IV

Olney

Ampthill Town III

Flitwick IV

Bletchley

Leighton Buzzard Town

Queen’s Park IV

Elstow II

Olney

MK Warriors

Ampthill Town III

Bletchley

Leighton Buzzard Town

Elstow II

Flitwick IV

MK Warriors

Great Brickhill II

Queen’s Park IV

Ampthill Town III

Queen’s Park IV

Bletchley

Flitwick IV

Olney

Elstow II

MK Warriors

Great Brickhill II

JULY

JUNE

Great Brickhill II

AUGUST - 1pm STARTS

Ampthill Town III

MK Warriors

Bletchley

Great Brickhill II

Olney

Leighton Buzzard Town

Flitwick IV

Queen’s Park IV

Ampthill Town III

Elstow II

Bletchley

MK Warriors

Great Brickhill II

Leighton Buzzard Town

Olney

Flitwick IV

Ampthill Town III

Great Brickhill II

Olney

Bletchley

Leighton Buzzard Town

Queen’s Park IV

MK Warriors

Elstow II

Olney

Ampthill Town III

Queen’s Park IV

Bletchley

Leighton Buzzard Town

Flitwick IV

Elstow II

Great Brickhill II

SEPTEMBER

Leighton Buzzard Town

Ampthill Town III

Elstow II

Flitwick IV

Queen’s Park IV

MK Warriors

Great Brickhill II

Olney

ECB and PCA GUIDANCE: HEAD PROTECTORS/HELMETS The ECB and PCA strongly encourage all cricket clubs and cricketers to review their existing head protector equipment. In this Guidance Note, references to “head protectors” means helmets with a faceguard or grille. The design and manufacture of cricket head protectors is now governed by British Standard BS7928:2013, which has been adopted by the ICC as the international standard. The standard ECB/PCA playing contract for professional cricketers also specifies that any helmet provided to a player by his employer club must meet this safety standard. Note that BS7928:2013 specifies different tests for helmets to be used in senior and junior cricket, reflecting the smaller ball size used in the latter. The helmets listed below are those for which evidence has been provided to the ECB by the relevant manufacturer that the standard has been met and the appropriate authority to display a “CE quality mark” granted. That list distinguishes between helmets which are approved for use in senior and junior cricket, and also includes some helmets which have been approved for use at both levels. 1. K ey Features of the New Safety Specification The key features of the new specification, BS7928:2013, are: • it now includes a facial contact projectile test that assesses for penetration of the ball through the faceguard, and contact of the faceguard onto the face, using realistic ball impact speeds and conditions. • head protectors have been tested separately against men’s and junior sized cricket balls (a five-and-a-half ounce ball and a four-and-threequarter ounce ball, respectively). 2. Women’s cricket There was neither a pre-existing specific women’s head protector nor is there any BSi specification for women’s cricket head protectors. However, as the size of the standard women’s cricket ball is between the standard men’s and junior’s balls, it is recommended that women use head protectors which have been tested against both the men’s and junior sized ball or at least against the junior size ball (because the smaller ball could potentially get through the gap above the faceguard on a men’s head protector). 3. Junior cricket Since 2000, the ECB has published safety guidance regarding the wearing of head protectors by all cricketers under the age of 18. The ECB’s current guidance is that all cricketers under the age of 18 must wear a head protector whilst batting in matches or practice sessions. The ECB also now strongly recommends that junior players use head protectors which have been tested against the junior sized ball.

Wicketkeepers under the age of 18 should wear a head protector with a faceguard, or a wicketkeeper face protector, at all times when standing up to the stumps. Any individual taking responsibility for any player(s) under the age of 18 should take reasonable steps to ensure this guidance is followed at all times. No parental consent to the non-wearing of a head protector should be accepted. 4. Risk of injury Whilst the ECB and PCA consider that head protectors are an essential part of a cricketer’s kit to mitigate the risk of death, injury or disability, it must be remembered that wearing a head protector cannot entirely eliminate that risk. The new specification makes head protectors safer than before, but cannot eliminate the risk of injury. 5. T hings to look out for in purchasing a new head protector The ECB and PCA has issued this guidance in order to heighten understanding, so that informed decisions as to which head protectors to purchase and use can be made by all cricketers. Head protectors that have been tested against and comply with the new specification will be clearly labelled “ BS7928:2013” and will contain clear labelling setting out whether the head protector has been tested against (i) a men’s standard ball size of 5 ½ ounces, (ii) a junior standard ball size of 4 ¾ ounces, or (iii) both men’s and junior size balls.

For a list of head protectors that have met BS7928:13 as of 18 April visit www.ecb.co.uk/information/ecb-and-pca-guidance-head-protectorhelmets 50

Ground, Weather and Light Guidance

The following guidance has been issued by the ECB-ACO for use by umpires.The League recommends that the same criteria be considered by the home club and captains when assessing the fitness of the ground, weather and light for play

Guidance for Umpires This guide represents the key issues and actions umpires should consider in reviewing GW&L issues caused by weather conditions (other than lightning). In order for play to start, continue or resume, both umpires (subject to point 9 below) should agree, at all times, that conditions do not present an actual and foreseeable risk of injury to any player or umpire. To help to establish this, the following questions should be considered by both umpires. The state of the game, or the views of either team, should have no bearing on the answers. 1. Have you carried out an inspection of the whole playing area, at no fasterthan at a reasonable walking pace, including the area immediately beyond the boundary over which fielders may need to pass as they endeavour to field or catch the ball? 2. Do the bowlers have reasonable footholds – i.e. are they able to bowl without slipping - this must include the whole of their delivery, from where they begin their run up, to the point they have regained control of their movement after delivery of the ball? 3. Do all of the fielders have the power of free movement around the ground – can they can move, turn and run at broadly full pace, without slipping? 4. Do the batsmen have the ability to play their shots and run freely between the wickets without slipping, both when they set off and in the action of turning? 5. Are you satisfied that there is no surface water and no standing water (water visible around the feet when pressed into the ground) in the playing area within 30 yards of the pitch, or on the square, or, if further away, that would be so slippery as to potentially constitute a danger? 6. In your opinion is there sufficiently good visibility to enable you to conclude that you, the batsmen, and fielders will be able to see the ball (taking into account its pace) clearly enough to be safe? 7. Are you satisfied that after pitching the ball does not bounce unpredictably or steeply or go through the surface of the pitch in a way that poses a danger to the striker or the wicket-keeper standing up? 8. Are you satisfied that none of the conditions pose an actual and foreseeable risk to the safety of any player or umpire? 9. Does the other umpire (if present) agree with your answers?

If the other umpire is not a current full member of the ECB ACO then you should consult with him, but your answers to the above questions should determine the outcome. Whenever your answers to one or more of the questions 1 to 9 above is a NO, play must be suspended until the umpires, working with those responsible for the ground, have implemented a solution that eliminates the danger. Things to consider and actions needed before play can start, continue or resume: Consult – Before play commences umpires should, if available, seek the view of people who know the ground and its facilities (covers etc) to agree with their colleague how GWL issues will be handled and ensure that both captains are informed. Observe the movement and actions of the players prior to commencing and during play to help decide/affirm your answers. Record at the time of all inspections, conversations, agreed actions, any delays/ suspensions of play. Retain these records and Record them on any official report on the match submit. Listen to what others are saying, consider it and reach your own independent conclusions. Ensure – play never starts or resumes without the umpires carrying out an inspection of the whole ground to confirm the answer to the above questions are all Yes. Delay – do not wait until the end of the over – if an answer is NO suspend play immediately.

Other points to note 1. Once play has commenced it is not necessary for it to rain etc again – if any of the answers become a NO, then play should be suspended immediately. 2. If players wish to continue, in spite of the umpires concluding it is dangerous, umpires should tell them they will not umpire the match under the prevailing conditions. 3. If players refuse to play, point out the decision is yours, remind them of Law 21.3, give them a chance to change their mind and if not invoke Law 21.3. Note: To the fullest extent possible in law, neither the ECB or the CBACO (or indeed any other party involved in its production) accept any responsibility for loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from acting as a result of material contained in this document.

Lightning: What should you do?

Cricketers may take a cavalier attitude to thunder and lightning, possibly because the game is usually suspended as soon as it rains and the thunder might come later. This is not a good idea for a number of reasons some of which are: • Lightning can kill or seriously injure.

Do Not:

•B lue skies overhead do not guarantee protection from lightning strikes. Lightning can strike far from where it is raining and it may come literally out of the blue, with no cloud in the sky and not a drop of rain.

• Waste time covering the pitch

• I t can strike even when the storm is as much as 10 miles away, though 6 miles or so is usually quoted as being a range at which risk really escalates. •A ny exposed open area can be at risk if there’s thunder about • L ightning won’t necessarily go for the tallest nearby tree; it could jump sideways from another object to hit you or strike the ground and travel through it hitting you on the way. • It is likely to seek metal objects

• Go near or move metal-framed pitch covers or machinery • Bunch together – spread out as you move indoors • Shelter under a tree especially a single tall tree • Stay outside if you can get into a building (or a car) • Sheltering inside a permanent metal-skinned or -roofed building is usually OK but avoid small sheds etc. When to Resume: • Keep watching and listening - 30 minutes after the last thunder it should be safe to go out * – but: if in doubt – stay indoors!!

• I t can travel from person to person if you’re close together

Danger Signs:

Go Indoors Immediately if:

• You feel your hair standing on end

• There is sudden thunder without lightning

• There is crackling in the air

• You see lightning in the clouds

• There is sudden thunder without lightning

There is imminent danger of a lightning strike if:

• Flash to bang time is 40 seconds or less * •Y ou see lightning strike the ground or building etc. nearby

Remember - There is no safe place outside in a thunder storm Never lie flat on the ground during a lightning storm. Although the ‘Lightning Squat’ (crouching low with hands over head and ears and elbows on knees) has been mentioned by some as a last resort it doesn’t work. If you can get into a sturdy building or a car do this at once. * the ’40/30 Rule’ – by no means infallible but a good guideline. Get indoors when thunder is audible within 40 seconds after you see the associated flash (the ‘flash to bang time’) and don’t venture out until thunder has not been heard for 30 minutes.

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2021 Averages PREMIER DIVISION • PLAYER OF THE YEAR – NATHAN HEALEY Batsman

Club

Runs

Avg.

Bowler

Club

Wkts

Avg.

B/B

Murtaza Trunkwala (o/s)

Luton Town & Indians

1100

100.00 211*

Kamran Ullah

Eversholt

21.50

4 for 42

Rumesh Buddhika (o/s)

Flitwick

515

64.38

134

Nathan Healey

Flitwick

17.00

5 for 19

Hamid Riaz

Lutonian

478

34.14

100

Luke Peters

Langford

17.50

4 for 18

Harry Thurstance

Flitwick

458

57.25

112*

Hamid Riaz

Lutonian

14.05

5 for 21

Ajay Singh Momi

Southill Park

423

42.30

124*

Danish Zaman

Southill Park

19.77

5 for 18

Earl Lee

Langford

420

52.50

60*

Aamir Raza

Southill Park

13.90

4 for 31

Sergio Feedee Mendes

Langford

404

50.50

67*

Joe Lowe

Flitwick

21.20

4 for 16

Ian Gilbery

Dunstable

379

27.07

Ahtzaz Ahmed

Lutonian

12.58

4 for 17

Matthew Woodcock

Dunstable

374

34.00

Shaylen Tomlinson-Patel Southill Park

19.84

4 for 56

74*

Kester Charlemagne (o/s)

Langford

24.58

3 for 37

Rowan Bascetta-Pollitt

Eversholt

372

24.80

H/S

DIVISION ONE • PLAYER OF THE YEAR – TUHFAT ULLAH Batsman

Club

Runs

Avg.

H/S

Bowler

Club

Wkts

Avg.

B/B

Cameron Mackay (o/s)

Biggleswade

537

59.67

Tuhfat Ullah

Caldecote

9.12

6 for 48

Ben Welch

Potton

529

48.09

108

Ross Fensome

Biggleswade

9.45

7 for 15

Muhammad Furqan

Caldecote

415

46.11

Mian Afrasiyab

Caldecote

12.50

4 for 14

Harry Fallows

Ickwell

412

31.69

104

Sam Oakins

Ickwell

20.35

4 for 34

Lewis Perrin

Ickwell

398

44.22

Jimmy Hart

Biggleswade

15.84

5 for 21

Joe Randall

Biggleswade

395

35.91

75*

Omer Faleel

Lutonian 2

18.44

4 for 29

Rhys Nicholas

Great Brickhill

375

37.50

111*

Jason Welch

Ickwell

13.20

3 for 22

Jimmy Hary

Biggleswade

307

43.86

112*

Ross Cunningham

Biddenham

9.00

5 for 13

Jilesh Pattni

Great Brickhill

305

30.50

79*

Habib Ullah

Caldecote

9.27

4 for 11

Jamie Burman

Ickwell

294

21.00

Hassan Ali Awan

Luton Town Indians 2

22.53

4 for 6

DIVISION TWO • PLAYER OF THE YEAR – CHRIS KING

Batsman

Club

Runs

Avg.

H/S

Bowler

Club

Wkts

Avg.

B/B

Chris King

New Bradwell

457

57.13

87*

Ghulam Murtaza

Queens Park 2

12.04

6 for 6

Lee Pratt

Dunstable 2

414

31.85

Ciaran Newton

Dunstable 2

12.08

4 for 25

Roham Memi

Bedford

396

49.50

114

Aqib Iqbal (o/s)

Queens Park 2

16.42

4 for 24

Ranvir Thiarra

Elstow

377

37.70

Devan Thaker

Dunstable 2

14.32

6 for 19

Sikander Iqbal

Kempston Hammers

373

31.08

Vikram Masih

Kempston Hammers

15.68

3 for 25

Connor Heaps

Blunham

329

41.13

76*

Shiv Odedra

Bedford

18.23

6 for 6

Terry Stevens

Dunstable 2

325

32.50

121*

Chris Pell

Dunstable 2

14.71

5 for 16

Gurraj Galsin

Elstow

320

24.62

105*

Jonathan Dove

Bedford

12.50

6 for 44

Callum Henderson (o/s)

Preston

318

35.33

116

Mohammed Shahid

New Bradwell

11.45

4 for 16

Yasir Hashmi

New Bradwell

314

31.40

Ariful Islam

Preston

11.06

4 for 11

DIVISION THREE • PLAYER OF THE YEAR – CHARLIE PIPER Batsman

Club

Runs

Avg.

H/S

Bowler

Club

Wkts

Avg.

B/B

Robert Timms

Flitwick 2

483

53.67

82*

Charlie Piper

Letchworth

10.83

5 for 26

Ben Irish

Waresley

427

38.82

Nick Smith

Hexton

8.71

4 for 10

Azeem Ansari

Hexton

393

35.73

Azeem Ansari

Hexton

12.45

4 for 22

Sam Pitkin

Flitwick 2

387

77.40

Nick Foster

Southill Park 2

20.88

5 for 36

David Albon

Letchworth

378

75.60

127

Nikhil Nimkar

Letchworth

14.53

4 for 29

Georgen Denman

Letchworth

334

55.67

106*

Ben Smith

Flitwick 2

12.20

5 for 30

Saqib Ali

Eggington Foresters 2

290

29.00

Alex Kilby

Letchworth

17.73

3 for 23

Nathan Sprittles

Letchworth

285

71.25

69*

Vishal Dourado

Eversholt 2

21.47

5 for 23

Alan Garratt

Eversholt 2

281

35.13

Tom Kilby

Letchworth

21.53

3 for 20

Jeremy Degnan

Ampthill

256

21.33

Martin Warman

Ampthill

19.73

3 for 14

Bowler

Club

Wkts

Avg.

B/B

DIVISION FOUR • PLAYER OF THE YEAR – BEN SAVAGE Batsman

Club

Runs

Avg.

H/S

Ben Savage

Aspley Guise

554

46.17

107

Mahd Qurban

Steppingley

12.21

5 for 19

Mark Brownridge

Old Warden

464

58.00

Josh Chudley

Langford 2

9.65

5 for 20

Shahzad Dar

Lutonian 3

413

29.50

Ovais Ahmed

Steppingley

12.19

4 for 19

Sajid Sharif

Lutonian 3

362

36.20

Waseem Khan

Lutonian 3

7.04

4 for 13

AdaM Parkins

Langford 2

347

43.38

135

Dean Taylor

Langford 2

12.50

3 for 17

Josh Hook

Offley & Stopsley

341

31.00

110*

David Sills

Old Warden

11.05

3 for 12

13.94

4 for 24

Paul Crouch

Langford 2

316

35.11

Mohammed Qamar

Luton Town & Indians 3

Mohammed Rezaul Islam

Queens Park 3

288

28.80

Mohammed Adrees

Lutonian 3

10.11

4 for 10

Reece Lewis

Old Warden

265

33.13

Sajjad Akram

Steppingley

13.06

5 for 30

Sajjad Akram

Steppingley

259

32.38

Tom Seymour

Old Warden

17.50

5 for 24

Bowler

Club

Wkts

Avg.

B/B

DIVISION FIVE • PLAYER OF THE YEAR – ALEX ALLEN Batsman

Club

Runs

Avg.

H/S

Ian Horton

Dunstable 3

384

38.40

129

Joe Peckham

Harrold

13.29

4 for 10

Dee Bhadri

Great Brickhill 2

350

87.50

103

Alex Allen

Harrold

9.73

4 for 10

John Trussell

Flitwick 3

327

29.73

60*

Robert Stanners

Flitwick 3

19.50

5 for 18

Henry Faulkner

Bedford 2

304

33.78

61*

Paul Thurstance

Flitwick 3

15.21

3 for 16

Simon Pritchard

Harrold

290

58.00

111*

Michael Sinha

Bedford 2

8.67

4 for 20

Paul Thurstance

Flitwick 3

275

21.15

Muhammad Rauf

Caddington

16.47

4 for 19

Jaco Jacobs

Eaton Bray

274

45.67

75*

Wayne Davies

Flitwick 3

13.88

4 for 13

Shoaib Rehman

Flitwick 3

266

20.46

Alan Smith

Flitwick 3

12.50

4 for 24

Adnan Ashraf

Caddington

252

28.00

Charlie Beard

Dunstable 3

14.64

4 for 35

Hamd Waheed

Eaton Bray

242

80.67

86*

Azhar Nawaz

Harrold

15.14

3 for 25

AVERAGES FOR 2021 CONT. DIVISION SIX • PLAYER OF THE YEAR – FEZAN BUKHARI Batsman

Club

Runs

Avg.

H/S

Bowler

Club

Wkts

Avg.

B/B

Fezan Bukhari

Markyate & Luton Town

303

37.88

122*

Adam McNeil

Leighton Buzzard

13.50

3 for 12

Adam McNeil

Leighton Buzzard

229

32.71

Lee Houghton

Ampthill 2

8.23

4 for 9

Syed Nasir Ali Shah

Markyate & Luton Town

207

34.50

Fezan Bukhari

Markyate & Luton Town

17.00

4 for 16

Lee Houghton

Ampthill 2

187

46.75

85*

Saram Balouch

Markyate & Luton Town

16.45

4 for 26

Nazarat Hussain

Markyate & Luton Town

169

24.14

Shoaib Mehrban

MK Warriors

7.22

3 for 9

Syed Waqar Bukhari

Markyate & Luton Town

158

26.33

Hamza Bashir

Markyate & Luton Town

6.00

5 for 30

Basharat Iqbal

Queems Park 3

145

20.71

Matthew Gurney

Leighton Buzzard

19.00

3 for 24

Theo Quick

Leighton Buzzard

118

23.60

Zeeshan Ishaq

Queens Park 4

19.67

4 for 32

Nasir Khan

Markyate & Luton Town

112

22.40

40*

Nasir Khan

Markyate & Luton Town

13.63

3 for 38

Moin Zafar

Queems Park 3

104

20.80

56*

Shahid Anwar

MK Warriors

14.75

3 for 49

DIVISION SEVEN • PLAYER OF THE YEAR – JOSEPH MULLANEY

Batsman

Club

Runs

Avg.

H/S

Bowler

Club

Wkts

Avg.

B/B

Ben Arnold

Stony Stratford

277

46.17

113*

Joseph Mullaney

Stony Stratford

8.55

4 for 26

Hamish Bull

Olney

232

58.00

Parmesh Koppala

Cranfield University

9.73

4 for 7

Henry Jones

Elstow 2

230

32.86

150

Reece Hale

Flitwick 4

18.08

4 for 10

Oscar Watson

Stony Stratford

205

41.00

Vinayak Seth

Cranfield University

13.00

2 for 8

Khush Shah

Stony Stratford

167

18.56

Ashton Jepp

Elstow 2

15.89

3 for 13

Mitchell Jimes

Stony Stratford

150

21.43

73*

Jake Winter

Olney

12.11

4 for 13

Parmesh Koppala

Cranfield University

147

29.40

31*

Fahad Butt

Cranfield University

12.89

4 for 11

Faheem Mahmood

Elstow 2

146

29.20

Sam Mullaney

Stony Stratford

12.33

3 for 8

Shankker Kasinath

Cranfield University

127

25.40

Aazeer Athambawa

Cranfield University

12.56

4 for 3

Akshat Adhikari

Stony Stratford

124

31.00

33*

Isaaq Qamar

Flitwick 4

19.33

3 for 29