Saracens Herts League match day handbook 2023

Spirit of Cricket

Cricket owes much of its appeal and enjoyment to the fact that it should be played not only according to the Laws, but also within the Spirit of Cricket.

The major responsibility for ensuring fair play rests with the captains, but extends to all players, umpires and, especially in junior cricket, teachers, coaches and parents.

•Respect is central to the Spirit of Cricket.

•Respect your captain, team-mates, opponents and the authority of the umpires.

•Play hard and play fair.

•Accept the umpire’s decision.

•Create a positive atmosphere by your own conduct, and encourage others to do likewise.

•Show self-discipline, even when things go against you.

•Congratulate the opposition on their successes, and enjoy those of your own team.

•Thank the officials and your opposition at the end of the match, whatever the result.

Cricket is an exciting game that encourages leadership, friendship and teamwork, which brings together people from different nationalities, cultures and religions, especially when played within the Spirit of Cricket. Have a great

season

Cover photo

Effectiveness is usually more important than technique. Ross Murphy’s team-mates at Hertford say that bowling with his action takes guts. Even at the point of backfoot contact, a still image belies the energy which “Murph” imparts on the ball. And the attitude to every ball is the same with this reliable character - whether you’re heading for a win or crumbling to defeat - he’s 100% committed. For that, together with his all-round significant contribution to the club, he deserved his successes as the leading wicket taker in Hertford’s 2nd XI in 2022. Hertford say they hope batsman haven’t learned to ‘pick him’ in 2023!

Introduction

This book provides all the match day information about the Saracens Hertfordshire Premier Cricket League for captains, players and officials. There are quite a number of different match rules depending on the division in which you are playing and the week of the season. For the Premier Divisions, weeks 1 to 5 and 15 to 18 are played to a limited overs format (win/lose), with the other matches being played to a Timed format (win/lose/draw)

All matches in Division One and below are played to a limited overs format but with different numbers of overs. Please ensure you are looking at the correct set of rules.

Also included are the various administrative tasks than must take place such as swapping of team sheets, naming teams online, reporting results and marking facilities.

Towards the back of this book are contact details for the umpires and captains, together with location details for all clubs.

Key Match Day Contacts

In the event of a serious problem that needs to be resolved on the match day then please contact one of the people below. Remember, these people will be involved in a match elsewhere, either umpiring or scoring.

Umpires Panel Co-ordinator

Anthony Levy - 0208 441 9297 / 07904 309926

Email: Anthony.d.levy@btinternet.com

Results and Fixture Secretary

Richard Mason - 07491 834644

Email: results@hertsleague.co.uk

Facilities Chairman

Mark Shepherd - 07772 224390

Email: markshepherd01@aol.com

Disciplinary Chairman

George White 07968 349933

Email: whiteg27@hotmail.com

Playing Conditions - Premier Divisions 2023

1. Playing Conditions

1.1 The conduct of all matches will be governed by the Laws of Cricket (2017 Code 2nd Edition 2019) except as stated otherwise in these rules.

1.2 In each Division, all clubs will play each other home and away, matches shall be one innings each.

1.3 Matches in Weeks 6 to 14 will be played under the match rules specified in Section A.

1.4 Matches in Weeks 1 to 5 and 15 to 18 will be played under the 50 Overs match rules specified in Section B.

2. Umpires

2.1 The Umpires Panel will appoint umpires.

2.2 Umpires will be paid by the League and each club will be charged for the cost of its umpire fees. The normal fee is £60 but shall be reduced to £30 in the event that the match is cancelled after the umpires have attended the ground.

2.3 For the Play Off Final the umpires will be paid the agreed fee by the League

3. Scorers & Duckworth-Lewis-Stern Match Managers

3.1 All clubs will appoint their own scorers, who shall be qualified or have been granted dispensation by the League.

3.2 Failure to provide a registered scorer for the duration of the match will result in a 5-point penalty and the side will be required to nominate a player to score for the duration of the match.

3.3 The home club is responsible for providing a competent Duckworth-Lewis Match Manager (DLMM), as defined in the Duckworth-Lewis Procedure document and failure to do so will result in a 5-point penalty.

3.4 The umpires shall be responsible for reporting any breach of rule 3.2 and 3.3 and their decision shall be final.

4. Cancellation

No game shall be cancelled without the explicit agreement of at least one of the appointed umpires, or a deputy from the Umpires Panel nominated either by one of the appointed umpires or the Umpires Co-ordinator. An umpire attending to inspect the ground may request reasonable travelling expenses not exceeding £10 from the Home club, which will be payable as specified in 2.2 above.

5. Ground

The umpires shall be responsible for decisions concerning the fitness of the ground for play and the use of covers from one hour before the scheduled start time.

6. Covers

Up to one hour before the scheduled start time covers shall be used at the discretion of the home club and its groundsman to protect the pitch. When one hour or less remains before the scheduled start time rule 5 will apply.

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Clubs must make covering available throughout the match day, to be used at the direction of the umpires. The minimum requirement is to cover the pitch; reasonable efforts must be made to cover the bowlers’ run-ups to a minimum of ten (10) yards. The umpires will report any deficiency in covering to the League, which may result in disciplinary action being taken against the club.

7. Clock

The home side shall provide a working match clock which is visible and clear from the Square.

8. Team Sheets

Captains must pass team sheets to the umpires not later than 30 minutes prior to play commencing. Team sheets will contain names of players and, if applicable, identify players aged under 18 and age group (e.g. U19, U17).

9. Balls

9.1. All league fixtures will be played with cricket balls that have been approved by the League (see inside back cover).

9.2. One new ball will be used from the commencement of each innings. New balls are to be supplied by the Home club.

9.3. Home clubs must ensure that a selection of at least six suitable spare balls of varying ages and use and a spare new ball are available to the umpires prior to the start of the match. The umpires may delay the start of a match if suitable spare balls are not provided.

10. Results

10.1. The standard SHPCL rules will apply to the reporting of match results.

10.2. In addition to 10.1 the home team is responsible for posting the match result on play-cricket, as follows:

a) By 10pm on the day of the match: the team totals, wickets taken, overs bowled and result.

b) By 11pm on the Tuesday following the match: the full scorecard including names of match Officials

c) Failure to meet these requirements will result in a fine of £30 for each occasion, payable by the Home Club to the League.

11. Marking

11.1. Captains will mark umpires’ performance using the facility on Who’s The Umpire in accordance with the rules set out on page 66.

11.2. Facilities must be marked in accordance with the rules set out on page 48.

11.3. Umpires will mark the pitch, team discipline and facilities as well as reporting any instances of misconduct.

12. Discipline & Disciplinary Points

12.1 The standard SHPCL Disciplinary rules will apply.

12.2 Law 42 will apply except that when a first offence has been committed by a member of the batting side 42.2.2 shall be replaced by “Together the umpires shall inform the batsmen that an offence at this level has occurred and, as soon as practicable, the captain of the batting side. Refer to the guidance on page 71 concerning dissent and serious dissent.

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13. Junior Players

13.1. A player under the age of 12 at midnight on 31st August in the year preceding the current season is not permitted to play in the Premier League or Championship.

13.2. Any player under the age of 13 at Midnight on 31st August in the year preceding the current season shall play in the Premier League or Championship only provided that the player has been selected for the County at U13 or above in the current season and has written parental consent to play in Open Age cricket. Such evidence shall be lodged with the Club’s Safeguarding Officer prior to that player’s registration with the League. The League may request evidence of compliance with these requirements.

14. League Positions

League positions in each Division will be determined by the total number of points gained. In the event of two or more clubs finishing on equal points, league position will be determined in the following order:

• The side with the highest number of wins, but if still level

• The side with the fewest defeats, but if still level

• The side with the highest runs per wicket, calculated by aggregating all runs scored in completed matches divided by the total number of wickets lost.

15. Promotion and Relegation

At the end of each season a system of promotion and relegation will operate as follows:

a) The side finishing 10th in the Premier Division will be relegated to the Championship

b) The side finishing 1st in the Championship will be promoted to the Premier Division

c) The side finishing 9th in the Premier Division and the side finishing 2nd in the Championship will play a Play-Off under the 50 over match rules, using balls approved for use in the Premier Division. For the purpose of match rule 3.1.1 the Start Time will be 11.00am and the Finishing Time 6.30pm. The winner will play in the Premier League and the loser will play in the Championship in the following season. The match will be played on the Saturday of Week 19 at the ground of the side finishing 2nd in the Championship unless agreed otherwise by the two clubs. In the event of adverse weather the reserve date for this match is the following Saturday, i.e. seven days later.

d) The sides finishing 9th and 10th in the Championship will be relegated to Division 1

e) The sides finishing 1st and 2nd in Division 1 will be promoted to the Championship

f) In the event of a side that qualifies for promotion from the Championship or Division 1 not wishing to accept, or not meeting the criteria for, promotion

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then the League Executive Committee shall determine the composition of the sides in the Premier Division and Championship for the following season.

g) In the event that it is agreed to admit an additional side:

• To the Premier Division then the sides in 9th and 10th place will be relegated and the side finishing in 8th place shall play in the Play Off.

• To the Championship then only the side finishing in 1st place in Division 1 shall be promoted

h) Promotion into the Premier Division and Championship is dependent on the clubs concerned meeting the criteria for facilities, youth teams and financial security specified by the League.

16. Entitlement To ECB Premier League Payment

The ECB payment to the SHPCL & clubs is subject to the SHPCL and Clubs fulfilling certain conditions specified by the ECB. These include but are not limited to:-

a) Complying with club audit requirements, adhering to Disciplinary procedures, Player Registration, Umpire marking, Facility reporting, Result reporting on play-cricket and adhering to ECB Code of Conduct & Spirit of Cricket.

b) In the event of non-compliance by any club with any ECB condition SHPCL may withhold payment and/or impose, in addition to any penalty imposed by a disciplinary hearing, a penalty determined by the SHPCL Committee.

Introducing the Boundary

The ECB is supporting clubs and leagues with their handling of complaints related to matters of discrimination. The Boundary programme is a 5-tier modular programme designed to equip those within recreational cricket with the knowledge and skills to minimise the risk of discrimination, both on-field and in relevant off-field situations, and to effectively respond to those incidents that do unfortunately occur. Learn more at:

www.hertscricket.org/ news/introducing-theboundary-34492/

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Section A: Premier Divisions Match Rules for ‘Timed’ Matches (weeks 6 To 14) 2023

1. Hours of Play

1.1 Play will commence at 11.00am.

1.2 The Lunch Interval will be 30 minutes commencing at 1.00pm, unless changed under the provisions of Law 11.

1.3 There will be an interval of 10 minutes’ between innings.

1.4 The Tea Interval will be 20 minutes, commencing at the later of 4.20pm or when a maximum of 20 overs remain to be bowled before the Last Hour, unless changed under the provisions of Law 11.

1.5 The Home club will provide hot and cold drinks during the intervals.

1.6 The umpires shall signal the Last Hour at the later of 5.30pm or when 17 overs remain to be bowled in the match. The Last Hour shall be a minimum of 60 minutes from its commencement and a minimum of 17 overs shall be bowled unless play is interrupted, in which event rule 2.8(b) shall apply.

1.7 Unless a result is achieved earlier the game shall finish at the later of 6.30pm or when the Last Hour has been completed

2. Overs

2.1 Each match will consist of a minimum of 115 6-ball overs except where the match is affected by weather or a result is achieved sooner.

2.2 In an uninterrupted match the side batting first shall face no more than 60 overs.

2.3 In the event of a delayed start due to inclement weather or other circumstances the total number of overs available shall be as per the table in Appendix 1, with 65 overs the minimum number of scheduled overs available to constitute a match.

2.4 Any match in which at least 65 overs have been bowled shall be deemed a match provided that the side batting second has received a minimum of 25 overs. Subsequent abandonment shall be considered to be a drawn match.

2.5 If considered appropriate, in weather affected matches revised times may be agreed by the umpires and captains for the Intervals.

2.6 Any match in which play does not or will not commence by 3.00pm shall be cancelled.

2.7 If, after a match has started, there is a weather interruption or weather interruptions during the innings of the side batting first, the number of overs available shall be as per the table in Appendix 1 (see page 13).

2.8 In the event that any interruption or interruptions are of a duration that, in calculating the overs remaining using Appendix 1, the side batting first has received or exceeded those overs the following shall apply:

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a) The innings of the side batting first shall be regarded as complete.

b) The Umpires shall calculate the time remaining from the time which they consider that conditions are such that play can resume to the scheduled close of play. The minimum number of overs available to the side batting second shall be calculated by dividing the minutes left for play by 3.5 and rounding up if necessary. If such calculation, together with the overs received by the side batting first, gives a minimum of 25 overs for the side batting second and 65 overs or more for the match, then play shall commence at the re-scheduled start time as directed by the umpires.

c) If the target score is such, that in the opinion of both captains there are insufficient overs remaining for either side to achieve a result or gain more points, the match shall be abandoned.

2.9 If, after the start of the innings of the side batting second, there is a weather interruption or interruptions the minimum number of overs available to the side batting second shall be reduced by one for each complete period of 3.5 minutes of interruption or interruptions.

3. Bowling Restrictions

3.1 No bowler shall be permitted to bowl more than 20 overs. If the number of overs available is reduced as a result of any interruptions in the match the maximum shall be one-third (rounded down) of the reduced number of overs.

A bowler may exceed the limit solely as a result of such a recalculation of overs due following an interruption in play.

Example: Bowler has bowled 14 overs when an interruption reduces the innings to 40 overs, reducing the limit to 13.

3.2 Short-pitched Bowling

Law 41.6.1 shall be replaced with:

A bowler shall be limited to two fast short pitched balls per over. The umpire at the bowler’s end will make it clear to both the bowler and the batsmen at the wicket when such a delivery within this limit is bowled. This ruling shall apply even though 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 the limit is exceeded and the umpire shall call and signal No Ball on each such occasion. In addition, the umpires will adopt the procedures of Law 41.6.3 and 41.6.4.

3.3 Non-pitching Deliveries: Law 41.7 shall apply

3.4 Negative bowling:

If the Bowler’s End umpire considers that the bowler is bowling negatively with the intention of preventing the striker from scoring runs he shall caution the bowler and inform the captain, the bowler, the other umpire and the batsmen that on any repetition the rule for judging a Wide in the 50-Over match rules will be applied.

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4. Points

Side winning the toss and fielding first:

Win - 30 points

Tie - 15 points

Winning Draw – 6 points, Losing Draw – 0 points

Cancelled or abandoned - 10 points each

Bonus points:

Batting – 1 point for reaching 125, 175, 225, 275, 300

Bowling – 1 point for taking 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 wickets

All other circumstances (side losing the toss or side winning the toss and batting first):

Win – 30 points

Tie – 15 points

Winning Draw – 6 points, Losing Draw – 2 points

Cancelled or abandoned – 10 points

Bonus points:

Batting – 2 points for reaching 125, 175, 225, 275, 300

Bowling – 1 point for taking 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 wickets

The Winning and Losing draw is calculated on run-rate for the innings, based on legitimate balls received. Run rate shall be calculated to three decimal points. In the event that the two sides have identical run-rates the side losing the fewest wickets shall be deemed to have the higher run rate. If still equal then each side shall receive 4 points.

5. Over Rate Penalty Points

5.1 The umpires will agree timings with the scorers and calculate the over rate taking into account the following allowances:-

• 2 minutes per wicket for the fall of each wicket up to and including the ninth wicket.

• The time taken for any Drinks Interval.

• The actual time lost for each and any single stoppage of greater duration than 3 minutes. This will be agreed by the umpires and will be confirmed to the batsmen and the fielding captain at the time of the delay and will not be subject to negotiation. The scorers must be informed at the earliest opportunity.

• During periods when inclement weather necessitates frequent drying of the ball the umpires may, at their sole discretion, allow up to 5 minutes per hour of playing time as additional stoppages. The umpires shall inform both captains and the scorers in advance if they judge conditions justify this additional stoppage allowance for any period of the match.

5.2 The penalties will not apply if the duration of an innings is less than two and a half hours.

5.3 The following penalties will apply for slow over rates. The umpires will be the sole judges of over rates in consultation with the scorers:

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On the first occasion in the season:

• Less than 17 but greater than 16 overs per hour - 1 point

• 16 overs or less but greater than 15 overs per hour - 2 points

• 15 overs per hour or less - 5 points If a penalty is imposed for a second or subsequent match in the season the above penalty points are doubled.

Appendix 1 – Reduced Overs In Interrupted Matches

A = Minimum overs in the match

B = Maximum overs for the side batting first

C = Minimum overs for the side batting second

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Section B: Premier Divisions Match Rules for 50 Over Matches (weeks 1-5 & 15-18) 2023

1 Coloured clothing

All sides are required to wear coloured clothing in this playing format. Batsmen and the wicket-keeper are recommended and encouraged to wear coloured pads.

2. Pitch Markings

Additional Crease Markings: 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 edges of both these new markings and the Return Crease markings.

3 Duration

3.1 Hours of Play and Intervals

3.1.1 Play will start at 12.00pm (11.30am in weeks 17 & 18). For the purpose of determining the overs remaining in an interrupted match the Close of Play will be 7.30pm (7.00pm in weeks 17 & 18).

3.1.2 There will normally be two sessions of play of 3 hours 15 minutes each, separated by a Tea Interval of 30 minutes between the innings.

3.1.3 If the innings of the team batting first is completed prior to the scheduled time for the Tea Interval then the interval shall, if considered practicable by the umpires, take place immediately and may be extended with the agreement of the captains and umpires if necessary by up to 15 minutes (to a maximum of 45 minutes).

3.1.4 The captains may agree to forgo the Tea Interval, in accordance with Law 11.9, in which case there shall be an Interval between Innings of 10 minutes.

3.1.5 Drinks intervals shall be agreed in accordance with Law 15.2 but no more than two breaks per innings are permitted. Time taken for drinks shall be regarded as an Interval in accordance with Law 11.8.

3.2 Each match shall consist of a maximum of 50 overs per innings except where time is lost after the scheduled start time due to inclement weather or other unavoidable cause, when the number of overs shall be reduced as hereinafter provided.

3.3 If the side batting first is dismissed before the overs to which it is entitled have been bowled, the team batting second shall be entitled to bat for its full entitlement of overs or as further reduced due to inclement weather or other cause. Declarations are not permitted.

3.4 In the event of delays due to weather or other circumstances a minimum of 20 overs per side is required to constitute a match, subject to the provisions of 3.5.4 and 3.8 below.

3.5 Delayed start matches

3.5.1 In the event that the scheduled start time is delayed due to inclement weather or other cause the first 30 minutes of playing time lost shall be disregarded. Thereafter the number of overs for each side will be reduced by one for every complete 8 minutes of time lost.

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3.5.2 In calculating the time lost, the time for the Interval may be altered in accordance with Law 11.4.

3.5.3 The latest start time for a match reduced to 20 overs per side shall be 4.40pm, unless the captains and umpires agree to abandon the match earlier.

3.5.4 A result can only be achieved in a match of less than 20 overs per side if both have the opportunity to bat for the full number of overs originally allocated.

3.5.5 The umpires shall inform the captains and the scorers of the number of overs lost, the revised timings, the number of overs to be bowled and the applicable fielding and bowling restrictions.

3.6 Interrupted matches

3.6.1 First innings - When play is suspended during the first innings, the object shall be to rearrange the number of overs so that both sides have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs.

3.6.2 The number of overs to be bowled in 3.6.1 shall be calculated based on the time remaining in the match to the scheduled close of play, based on 4 minutes per over. In calculating the time lost the time for the Interval may be altered in accordance with Law 11.4 or forgone in accordance with Law 11.9. In calculating the number of overs to be bowled the number remaining plus the number already bowled shall be rounded up to the next greatest number divisible by two.

3.6.3 Second innings - If, owing to a delayed start to the second innings or a suspension of play during the second innings, there is insufficient time for the side batting second to face the same number of overs as the side batting first, the umpires will re-calculate, (on every occasion) the number of overs to be bowled and the new target score that is required. Before taking the field to resume play, the umpires will inform the captains and scorers accordingly. The number of overs to be faced by the team batting second will never be increased after an interruption.

3.6.4 The number of overs to be bowled in 3.6.3 shall be calculated based on the time remaining in the match to the scheduled close of play, based on 4 minutes per over. In calculating the time lost the time for the Interval may be altered in accordance with Law 11.4 or forgone in accordance with Law 11.9. In calculating the number of overs remaining to be bowled the number shall be rounded up.

3.6.5 If the Home club has provided a DLSMM or someone from the Away club has agreed to act as DLSMM then the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern Method (DLS) will be used to calculate the target score of the side batting second using the DLS regulations as provided by the League to every club. The umpires shall agree with the scorers and shall inform the captains of the target score before play is resumed. In the event of a miscalculation of the target score the original score shall not be altered once the captains have been informed. The target score shall be displayed clearly on the scoreboard.

3.6.6 If a competent DLSMM is not available throughout the match the following will apply:

3.6.6.1 The Away side shall have the option of dispensing with the Toss and electing to field first.

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3.6.6.2 The target score of the side batting second shall be calculated using average run rate, calculated by dividing the runs scored by the number of legitimate deliveries received by the side batting first.

3.7 An over that is incomplete at the time of an interruption in play shall be completed on any resumption and that part over shall be ignored in calculating the overs remaining to be bowled in the match.

3.8 If the loss of time results in less than 20 overs being available to the team batting second, the game shall be abandoned unless, in the sole opinion of the umpires, a result remains achievable. For the purpose of this clause if a target score has been set under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern regulations under clause 3.6.5 it shall be calculated based on the minimum of 20 overs being available.

4 Number of Overs Per Bowler

4.1 In a 50 overs match, no bowler may bowl more than 10 overs in an innings.

4.2 In a match of less than 50 overs no bowler may bowl more than one fifth of the total overs available. Where the total overs are not divisible by 5, an additional over shall be allowed to the minimum number of bowlers necessary to make up the balance

E.g. in an innings of 37 overs, a maximum of 2 bowlers may bowl 8 overs.

4.3 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 shall be permitted to complete an incomplete over.

E.g. Match reduced to 33 overs, one bowler has bowled 10 – 3 bowlers may bowl a maximum of 6 overs and 1 bowler may bowl a maximum of 5.

4.4 A part over shall count as a full over only insofar as each bowler’s limit is concerned.

5 Powerplays

5.1 Powerplay overs. Powerplay overs shall be as follows:

5.2 Mandatory Powerplay

In an uninterrupted match the First Powerplay shall be the first overs 10 of the innings.

5.3 Second Powerplay

5.3.1 In an uninterrupted match the Second Powerplay shall be the final 10 overs of the innings.

5.3.2 The Bowler’s End umpire shall inform the captain of the fielding side and the batsmen and then shall signal the commencement of the Second Powerplay to the scorers by making a large circular motion with one arm.

5.4 Powerplays – Effect of Interruptions

5.4.1 If play is interrupted not during a Powerplay over then, prior to the resumption, the umpires shall calculate the total number of Powerplay overs to be bowled from the table in 5.1 above. The number of Powerplay overs already bowled will be deducted from this total. The Second Powerplay will commence when the same number of overs remain to be bowled.

Example: A match starts as 50 overs but is reduced to 35 overs after an interruption after 14 overs: Powerplay overs are now 14 so the Second Powerplay will be 4 overs to be commenced in the 32nd over

5.4.2 If play is interrupted during the First Powerplay overs and the calculation using the table in 5.1 shows that the overs in that Powerplay have already been exceeded then, if applicable, that over shall be completed and the excess of overs bowled in the First Powerplay shall be deducted from the Second Powerplay.

Example: A match starts as 50 overs but is reduced to 30 overs following an interruption after 8.2 overs have been bowled: Powerplay overs are now 6+6=12 so the 9th over is completed and the Second Powerplay shall be 3 overs (12 less 9) commencing in the 28th over.

5.4.3 If play is interrupted and, on the resumption, the total number of Powerplay overs calculated from the table in 5.1 has already been exceeded there will be no further Powerplay deliveries in that innings.

Example: A match is reduced to 40 overs per side. An interruption occurs after 20 overs with the 8 First Powerplay overs having been bowled. On the resumption the match is reduced to 20 overs per side. The Powerplay overs are now 4+4=8 so there will be no Second Powerplay

5.4.4 If play is interrupted and, on the resumption, there are insufficient overs remaining in the innings to complete the Powerplay overs calculated from the table in 5.1 then the Powerplay shall commence in the next over with fewer than the scheduled number of Powerplay overs being bowled in the innings.

Example: A match is reduced to 40 overs and only the First Powerplay of 8 overs has been taken when an interruption in the 30th over reduces the match to 35 overs. The Second Powerplay should be 7+7=14-8=6 but only 5 complete overs remain. The Second Powerplay will commence in the 31st over and be for the final 5 overs.

5.4.5 The total Powerplay overs in the 2nd innings shall not exceed those available in the 1st Innings. Any restriction in Powerplay overs shall be applied to the Second Powerplay.

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Example: A match commences as a full 50 overs per side. In the 40th over an interruption reduces the match to 45 overs. The First Powerplay of 10 overs has been completed together with 5 overs of the Second Powerplay. The 2nd innings Powerplay shall be restricted to 15 overs, comprising the First Powerplay overs and 5 Second Powerplay overs, commencing in the 41st over.

Restriction on the Placement of Fielders

6.1 Outer Fielding Circles

Two semi-circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The semi-circles shall have as their centre the middle stump at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the semi-circles shall be 30 yards. The ends of each semi-circle shall be joined to the other by a straight line drawn on the field on the same side of the pitch. The fielding restriction area should be marked by ‘dots’ at five-yard intervals, each ‘dot’ to be covered by a white plastic or rubber (but not metal) disc measuring seven inches in diameter.

6.2 First Powerplay

During the First Powerplay, at the instant of delivery, only two fielders shall be permitted to be outside the Outer Fielding Circle.

6.3 Second Powerplay

During the period of the Second Powerplay, at the instant of delivery, only five fielders shall be permitted to be outside of the Outer Fielding Circle.

6.4 Non-Powerplay Overs

During the non Powerplay Overs, at the instant of delivery, only four fielders shall be permitted to be outside the Outer Fielding Circle.

6.5 Throughout the innings, at the instant of delivery, not more than five fielders shall be permitted to field on the leg side.

6.6

Infringement of Fielding Restrictions

6.6.1 In the event of an infringement of any of the fielding restrictions specified in 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 above the Umpire at the Striker’s End shall call and signal ‘No Ball’.

6.6.2 If in the opinion of either batsman the Striker’s End Umpire fails to call and signal No Ball when either these fielding restrictions or Law 28.4 (Limitation of On-side fielders) have been breached then immediately the ball becomes dead, either batsman may draw the matter to the attention of either umpire. If the Striker’s End Umpire is able to verify the breach, he shall call and signal No Ball. If the striker’s end Umpire is unable to verify the breach then he shall confirm that the events of the delivery shall be unchanged.

7 No Ball

7.1 Underarm bowling is not permitted. If a bowler bowls a ball underarm the umpire shall call and signal ‘No Ball’ and follow the procedures in law 21.3.

7.2 The penalty under Law 21.16 for a ‘No Ball’ will be 2 runs.

7.3 Free Hits

7.3.1 In addition to 7.2 above, the delivery following a No Ball shall be a Free Hit for whichever batsman is facing it.

7.3.2 If the delivery for the Free Hit is not a legitimate delivery (i.e. a No Ball or a Playing Rules - Premier Divisions - overs matches

Wide Ball) then the next delivery will become a Free Hit for whichever batsman is facing it.

7.3.3 For a Free Hit, the striker can be dismissed only as specified in Law 21.18 (Out from a No Ball), even if the delivery for a free hit is called a Wide Ball.

7.3.4 Any fielding restrictions under Rule 6 in place will apply for the Free Hit delivery. Field changes are permitted for Free Hit deliveries.

7.3.5 When the ball is dead and after signalling No Ball to the scorers, the Bowler’s End Umpire will call and signal a Free Hit by extending one arm straight upwards and moving it in a circular motion.

7.3.6 The free hit delivery counts as a ball in the over unless it in turn is a Wide or No Ball.

8 Wide Ball

Law 22 shall apply with the following addition;

8.1 Umpires 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.

8.2 A leg side wide shall be called if, irrespective of where the ball pitches, it passes outside the line of the Striker and the leg stump, irrespective of any movement by the Striker.

8.3 A ball that passes between the Striker and the leg stump shall not be judged a Wide.

8.4 An off side wide shall be called if, in the umpire’s opinion, the delivery has passed between the 17 inch line and the Return Crease and the Striker has not brought it within reach of a run-scoring stroke.

9 The Bowling of Fast Short Pitched Balls (The Bouncer) and Beamers

9.1 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 will make it clear to both the bowler and the batsmen at the wicket when such a delivery within this limit is bowled. This ruling shall apply even though 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 the limit is exceeded and the umpire shall call and signal No Ball on each such occasion. In addition, the umpires will adopt the procedures of law 41.6.3 and 41.6.4.

9.2 Law 41.7 (Bowling of dangerous and unfair non-pitching deliveries) shall apply.

10 Over Rate Penalties

10.1 All sides are expected to be in position to bowl the first ball of the last of their 50 overs within 195 minutes of playing time.

10.2 Time may be added at the discretion of the umpires for any stoppage or delay in play. Under rule 3.1.4 time shall be added for a Drinks Interval. When the umpires agree that time is to be allowed for a stoppage they shall inform the batsmen, the captain of the fielding side and the scorers of the time to be allowed. In the event of frequent moving of the sightscreens the batting side shall assume responsibility unless other arrangements have been made.

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10.3 In the event that the fielding side fails to meet the requirement of 10.1 the full quota of overs will be completed and six runs shall be added to the score of the batting side for each whole over that has not been bowled within the allotted time. The umpires will inform the captain of the fielding side of the number of overs not bowled and the number of runs to be credited to the batting side. The runs will be added to the score of the batting side immediately after the ball becomes dead at the end of the innings. This rule will apply to both innings of the match except as provided under 10.4.

10.4 Notwithstanding 10.3 above, If the side fielding second is penalised under rule 10.3 and the runs to be added take the score of the batting side past that of the side batting first then the runs will be added immediately and the match shall be deemed to be won by the side batting second.

10.5 If the innings is completed before the scheduled or re-scheduled cut off time no over rate penalty shall apply.

10.6 If the start of an innings is delayed or an innings is interrupted, the over rate penalty will apply based on the revised number of overs and the re-scheduled cessation time for that innings. The umpires shall inform the fielding team captain when taking the field for the first time and on every subsequent occasion if play is interrupted by the weather, of the scheduled time for that innings (by which the fielding side must be in position to bowl the first ball of the last over). The time allowed to bowl the overs shall be calculated on the basis of four minutes per over.

11 Result

11.1 A result may only be achieved if both teams have had the opportunity of batting for at least 20 overs, unless the team batting second has scored more runs than its opponents or has achieved its target score as hereinafter defined in fewer than 20 overs.

11.2 Except as provided in 11.4 a match shall be won by the team which has scored the most runs in its completed innings.

11.3 Except as provided in 11.4 and 11.5 a tie shall be achieved if the scores are level at the conclusion of the match, irrespective of the number of wickets lost by either team.

11.4 If, after an interruption in play after the start of the match, the number of overs to be received by either side is reduced to a lesser number than allocated before the start, then a revised target score shall be set for the side batting second to achieve. This will be calculated using the Duckworth/Lewis Method as specified by the League. If the target is reached or exceeded the side batting second shall be deemed to have won. If the Par Score is equalled the match is a Tie, except as provided in 11.5. If the Par Score is not reached the side batting first shall be deemed to have won. Such result shall be reported as “A win under the D/L method”.

11.5 In Play Off matches specified in clause 15 and 16c of the Playing Rules:

11.5.1 Clause 11.3 above will be replaced by: Where the number of overs available to both sides remains equal throughout the match, in the event that the scores at the conclusion of the match are level

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the winner shall be determined as follows:

i) The side that has lost fewest wickets, but if still equal

ii) The side with the highest scoring rate over the first 20 overs of its innings, based on legitimate balls received and calculated to three decimal places, but if still equal

iii) The side that has lost fewest wickets over the first 20 overs of its innings, but if still equal

iv) The side with the highest scoring rate over the first 10 overs of its innings, based on legitimate balls received and calculated to three decimal places, but if still equal

v) The side that has lost fewest wickets over the first 10 overs of its innings

11.5.2 In Clause 11.4 above the words “If the Par Score is equalled the match is a Tie” shall be replaced by “If the Par Score is not exceeded the match shall be won by the side batting first.”

12 Points

Win:........... 25 points

Tie: .......... 13 points

No result: 10 points, or bonus points gained, whichever is the greater Cancelled: 10 points

Bonus points awarded to the losing side or, in the event of a match without a result, to both sides. No bonus points will be awarded for a match ending as a Tie (a Tie being a match in which the scores are level, irrespective of the number of wickets lost by each side).

Batting Bonus points: 1 point for reaching 125, 150, 175, 200, 225, 250 and 275 runs

Bowling Bonus points: 1 point for taking 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 wickets

Full bowling bonus points will be gained if a side is all out, regardless of the number of wickets taken.

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Duckworth-Lewis-Stern Procedure

General

1. The Professional Edition of Duckworth-Lewis-Stern, Version 4 (DLS), requiring the use of a working laptop computer and a printer, will be used to calculate the Target Score. In the event of failure of all of the available computer(s) for any reason, then the Standard Edition will be used to calculate the Target Score.

2. Where the DLS Professional Edition is used all clubs shall use only the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) software provided by the League in making the calculations. The DLS software embedded within PCS-PRO software may be used provided it has been updated with the latest version.

3. Definitions:

The Professional Edition will give a Target Score and a table of Par Scores. The Target Score equals the Par Score plus 1. The Standard Edition involves a calculation which will yield a number with decimal places. Rounding this number down gives the Par Score; rounding it up gives the Target Score.

Duckworth-Lewis-Stern Match Manager

4. The Home club is responsible for ensuring that a person competent in the way the DLS calculations should be performed is appointed for each match. That person should be responsible for all D/L calculations and for the communication of such information to all relevant parties. The person appointed will here be referred to as the DLS Match Manager (DLSMM).

5. The DLSMM will ensure that the approved current version of the DLS software is available and can be operated in a location where there is instant communication with the scorers.

6. Where a PA system announcer and/or representatives from the media are at the ground it is the responsibility of the Home club to ensure that they are informed as necessary of all DLS Target Scores.

7. When Team 1’s innings has been completed:

If overs have been lost during Team 1’s innings or before Team 2’s innings can start, as soon as Team 2’s allocation of overs is known, the DLSMM will confirm Team 2’s revised Target Score and communicate this to the persons specified in the Appendix.

In all matches, the DLSMM will run the DLS software and produce an overby-over print-out of the Par Score schedule and make as many copies as are needed. The print-out should be distributed to the persons specified in the Appendix.

If he judges that it may be required, the DLSMM will also distribute the ball-byball print-out to the persons specified in the Appendix.

8. When the umpires have decided to resume play they will inform the DLSMM promptly, whenever possible not less than 10 minutes before play is due to start, of the revised number of overs. The DLSMM will run the DLS software and confirm Team 2’s revised Target Score to the umpires and, if applicable, the scoreboard operator. He will then produce over-by-over and ball-by ball

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print-outs of the Par Scores, make copies and distribute the over-by-over table (and the ball-by-ball table at his discretion) as quickly as possible to the parties specified in the Appendix, ensuring that both captains and , if applicable, the scoreboard operator, receive their copies immediately.

9. If, during Team 2’s innings, Team 2 incurs a penalty for which 5 runs are awarded to Team 1, the DLSMM will ensure that the scoreboard operator adds these 5 runs to Team 2’s Target Score and to all Par Scores. The DLSMM will enter the penalty runs in the DLS software but not produce revised Par Score print-outs until these would be required in any case by virtue of a further loss of overs. After such an interruption, the DLSMM should maintain a check that the correct revised Target Score and Par Score are displayed on the scoreboard.

10. At the end of the game, the DLSMM should enter the final match information into the DLS software and confirm that the winning margin is correctly recorded and announced.

Duties of Scoreboard Operator

11. Any revised Par Score should be displayed as soon as it has been communicated to him. On scoreboards where there is insufficient room to display both the score actually made by Team 1 and the Par Score that Team 2 must exceed, the scoreboard should show the Par Score.

12. From the time when half the minimum number of overs required for the game to be viable have been received by Team 2 (or earlier if desired), the D/L Par Score should be displayed. This should be the figure relating to the end of the over in progress and it should be updated just as each new over is about to commence. (For example, for matches where 20 overs per side would constitute a valid match, the Par Score should be displayed no later than the start of the 11th over.) It should also be updated upon the fall of a wicket and before the new batsman has walked out to bat. It should be the figure as printed in the Par Score print-out for the end of that over (remembering to add any penalty runs incurred as described in item 9 above).

The requirement to display the Par Score may be waived with the consent of the umpires and both captains. Do not add one run to this Par Score and then refer to this as a Target Score. [Note: Because it provides information to spectators on the progress of Team 2 towards their target, the Par Score should be displayed as described in this paragraph whether or not there is a reserve day and regardless of the current weather conditions.]

13. When play is suspended during Team 2’s innings the scoreboard should display the Par Score for the exact number of overs and balls bowled and retain this display for the duration of the stoppage. When play resumes the display should revert to the Par Score for the end of the over in progress, as per item 12.

Appendix

List of people to whom DLS information shall be communicated:

• the umpires, both team captains, scoreboard operator, if applicable,

• other parties at the discretion of the DLSMM Duckworth-Lewis-Stern

Playing Rules - Divisions One and Below 2023

1. Duration

a) Start times are as indicated below. Tea, taken between innings, will last for 20 minutes. At the discretion of the umpires, tea may be taken during any stoppage for rain or other causes.

b) All time lost due to drinks intervals (which must have been agreed before the toss) or late starting of the match, or late resumption after any interval , or any other unavoidable cause including injury to a player, shall be aggregated and taken into consideration in calculating the time allowed for completion of an innings

c) Divisions 1 to 6B (All Matches)

Matches will start at 12.00 noon (September matches 11.30am) and will normally comprise 100 overs. Both sides shall receive not more than 50 overs. There will be no opportunity for the side batting first to declare. Both sides are expected to complete their innings within 3 hours. After this time has elapsed only the batting side shall be entitled to pick up further bonus points.

d) Divisions 7A to 9B and Regional Divisions (All Matches)

Matches will start at 1.00pm (September matches 12.30pm) and will normally comprise 80 overs. Both sides shall receive not more than 40 overs. There will be no opportunity for the side batting first to declare. Both sides are expected to complete their innings within 2h 20mins. After this time has elapsed only the batting side shall be entitled to pick up further bonus points.

2. Interference by Weather

2.1. Divisions 1, 2A & 2B

a) Whenever possible, the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method will be used to calculate the Target Score – see (e)

b) In the event of a delayed start the length of the match will be reduced at a rate of one over per innings for each full seven minutes of playing time lost. See guidance chart on page 32. If there are no further disruptions, then the winner of the match will be the team scoring the most runs.

c) First innings - When play is suspended during the first innings, the object shall be to rearrange the number of overs so that both sides have the opportunity of batting for the same number of overs. The number of overs lost be calculated based on one over per innings for each full seven minutes of playing time lost.

d) Second innings - If, owing to a delayed start to the second innings or a suspension of play during the second innings, there is insufficient time for the side batting second to face the same number of overs as the side batting first, the umpires will re-calculate, (on every occasion) the number of overs to be bowled and the new target score that is required. The number of overs to be bowled shall be reduced at a rate of one for every full 3 1/2 minutes of playing time lost. Before taking the field to resume play, the umpires will inform the captains and scorers accordingly. The number of overs to be faced by the team batting second will never be increased after an interruption.

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e) If someone from either side has the means to use the DLS method, either by using the DLS software on a laptop computer, or via an App, or via the DLS calculator accessed from the home page of the League website, then this will be used to calculate the target score of the side batting second resulting from a loss of overs under (c) or (d).

• In Divisions 1, 2A & 2B, where there is at least one panel umpire or in Divisions 3A to 6B, where there is at least one non-playing umpire, he must agree with the scorers and shall inform the captains of the Target Score before play is resumed.

• In Divisions 3A to 6B, in the event that there are no non-playing umpires then the captains and scorers together must agree the Target Score before play is resumed.

• In the event of a miscalculation of the Target Score the original score shall not be altered once the captains have been informed, unless there is a subsequent recalculation due a further loss of overs. The Target Score shall be displayed clearly on the scoreboard.

f) If the Target Score is achieved the match is won by the side batting second; if the Target Score is not achieved the match is won by the side batting first.

g) If the umpires decide that it is not possible to obtain a Target Score by using the DLS method, then they shall inform both captains and the scorers no later than the start of the second innings.

• If, in matches in Divisions 3A-6B where there are no non-playing umpires, the captains decide that it is not possible to obtain a Target Score by using the DLS method, this decision shall be agreed before the match and the scorers informed.

• If DLS is not used, then the winner of the match will be the team scoring the higher number of runs per over (as calculated to two decimal places). If either side was dismissed before receiving the full allocation of overs the

Duckworth Lewis Stern in Divisions 1 – 6B

If someone from either side has the means to use the DLS method, either by using the DLS software on a laptop computer, or via an app, or via the League’s DLS calculator, then this will be used to calculate the target score of the side batting 2nd resulting from a loss of overs. The DLS calculator is available for the 2023 season on the League web site www.hertsleague.co.uk/DLS/, or from the red button on the home page. Please read ALL paragraphs of rule 2 of the match rules for division one and below, relating to weather and the use of DLS.

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runs per over calculation shall be based on the number of overs the side was entitled to receive (either at the commencement of its innings or as reduced due to subsequent interruptions to play).

h) Both sides must receive a minimum of 20 overs to constitute a match, unless one side is dismissed or a result is achieved.

i) Play must commence within 2 hours of the scheduled start time to constitute a league game.

j) 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. Where the fitness of the ground is in doubt more than 3½ hours before the scheduled start time, the home club will make every endeavour to obtain agreement to any proposed cancellation from at least one of the appointed umpires or a nominated local deputy.

2.2. Divisions 3 to 12

a) In 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 1 over per innings for each full 7 minutes of play lost. See guidance chart on page 32. If there are no further disruptions then the winner of the match will be the team scoring the most runs.

b) Any disruptions to play in the second innings shall result in one over being deducted for each full 3½ minutes lost. The winner of the match will be the team scoring the higher number of runs per over (as calculated to two decimal places). If either side was dismissed before receiving the full allocation of overs the runs per over calculation shall be based on the number of overs the side was entitled to receive (either at the commencement of its innings or as reduced due to subsequent interruptions to play).

c) Both sides must receive a minimum of 20 overs to constitute a match, unless one side is dismissed or a result is achieved.

d) Play must commence within 2 hours of the scheduled start time to constitute a league game.

e) Prior to the toss the home side is the ground authority for all games in Divisions

3a to the Regional Divisions and is the sole arbiter of whether or not the ground is fit for play.

After the toss the following shall apply as regards fitness of ground and weather:

• Where there are two non-playing umpires they shall be the sole arbiters

• Where there is one non-playing umpire then in the event of disagreement his decision shall prevail.

• Where there are no non-playing umpires the responsibility for determining the suitability of the conditions shall be with the two captains. They are to act having proper regard for their responsibilities for the safety and Safeguarding of all participants. In the event that the two captains are unable to reach agreement a non-playing committee member of the home club shall be responsible for the decision. If no non-playing committee member is available then play will be suspended. Having suspended play it shall only be resumed with the consent of both captains.

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The conditions are to be regarded as unsuitable if there is a foreseeable risk of injury to any participant or where the conditions are such that it would be unreasonable to continue. Where the ground is so wet that the movement of the fielders or batsmen is restricted, or where there is surface water on the square, such conditions are to be regarded as unsuitable.

Note: If the tea interval takes place during a stoppage for bad weather in the first innings, 20 minutes will be deducted from the total time lost and the total number of overs to be bowled and the time limits will be recalculated accordingly. If the change of innings takes place during a stoppage for bad weather, no additional adjustments shall be made to the number of overs to be received by the team batting second after any recalculation of the number of overs to be received.

3. Points System

The league tables will be produced on an aggregate points basis (except in the regional divisions where the tables will be produced on an average points basis). Points will be awarded as follows:

Win ............. 30 points

Tie .............. 20 points

Loss Bonus Points

Draw Draws are not possible in this format of the game. Abandoned ....... 10 points or bonus points, whichever is the greater.

Batting Bonus Points

Divisions 1-9b: 1 point for every 15 runs scored from 110 to 245 (i.e. a maximum of 10 points)

Regional Divisions: 1 point for every 15 runs scored from 80 to 215 (i.e. a maximum of 10 points)

Bowling Bonus Points

All Divisions: 1 point for every wicket taken.

If a team takes all the available wickets of a team playing with less than 11 players they shall receive 10 bowling bonus points. Except in the Regional Divisions if any side fails to fulfil a fixture, the opposing team shall be awarded the full 30 points available for that fixture. Any side which fails to fulfil a fixture shall additionally be deducted 10 points from its points total in the division in which it plays.

4. Number of Players

Both teams are required to field a minimum of 8 players during both innings to constitute a league match. In matches where panel umpires are appointed the panel umpires shall decide on the start of the game or a concession should there be fewer than 8 players present at the start time. In all other matches where both captains agree, a match may start, even though the batting side has less than 8 players at the ground, providing the missing players, whose names must be on the team sheet, are expected to arrive. Any team unable to field a minimum of 8 players shall be deemed not to have fulfilled the fixture. Any delay to the start of the match arising from this rule shall result in a reduction of overs calculated in the same way as match rule 2 a) while also Playing Rules - Division One and below

subject to the minimum overs requirement of rule 2 c). There will be a general ‘allowance’ that games may start up to 15 minutes after the scheduled start time without agreement to take account of traffic or similar problems and to get a full game in those circumstances.

5. Fast Bowling Directive

The ECB fast bowling directive (published in the league handbook) shall apply to all league games and failure to comply shall be construed as playing an ineligible player and will be dealt with accordingly under the powers given to the league under rule 12 of the Constitution.

6. Penalty Runs

Penalty runs to be awarded under the Laws of Cricket 2017 shall only be awarded as follows:

a) In all divisions, for illegal fielding (Law 28.2)

b) In all divisions, for a ball striking a protective helmet placed on the ground (Law 28.3)

c) In Divisions 1, 2A and 2B the awarding of Penalty Runs shall apply in full

d) In Divisions 3A to 6B, for breaches of the law on player behaviour (Law 42) provided there is at least one qualified non-playing umpire.

7. Cricket Balls

a) The make and specification of cricket balls to be used in all league matches will be determined by the Executive Committee and no other ball shall be used (see inside back cover).

b) A new ball shall be used from the start of both innings in all matches. Under no circumstances should the ball used in the first innings be used at the start of the second innings.

c) The home club is required to supply umpires with all match balls, including sufficient spare balls, conforming to the make and specification detailed under 7(a)

8. Umpires and Scorers

a) Divisions 1 – 2B: Umpires for matches will be appointed from a panel by an appropriate sub-committee. The normal fee is £50 for each umpire.

• In the event of cancellation umpires should be notified no later than 2 hours before the scheduled start time. If one or both umpires arrive at the ground a reduced fee of £30 will be payable. In the event of a cancellation, the HOME club is responsible for contacting BOTH umpires

• In the event that only one panel umpire is appointed to a match he shall be entitled to receive a total of £75

b) Umpires’ positions: •If there is only one panel umpire, then the home club will be notified in advance by the panel coordinator and must provide an umpire for the match. If that umpire is qualified then he shall stand at both ends; if not then he shall stand at striker’s end only.

• Umpires’ positions: if there is only one non-playing umpire he shall stand at the bowler’s end throughout the match.

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c) Each club with a team playing in Divisions 1 to 6B is required to register with the League every umpire that it considers to be attached to the club whether that umpire has been supplied to the League Umpires Panels or will be standing in a match below Division 2B.

d) In divisions 3a to 6b inclusive each club is required to register with the League any umpire who will be officiating in a match during the season under one of the following categories:

• Qualified: an umpire who is a member of the ECB association of Cricket Officials and has completed both Stage 1 and 2 courses or their equivalents.

• Dispensation Granted: an umpire who has received dispensation from the League on the grounds that he is a long-standing experienced umpire. A sub-committee will review and agree any dispensation, which is granted annually and does not carry over to subsequent seasons.

• Club Umpire: any other umpire which the club expects to use to cover absence of a qualified umpire, or one who has been granted dispensation, due to illness, injury or holiday.

Clubs must provide for every match, other than exceptionally (eg holidays or illness) either a qualified umpire or one who has been granted dispensation. Failure to meet this requirement will result in a 5-point penalty for each match

e) In Divisions 1-2b each club is required to register with the League a minimum of one scorer who has

• A scorer who has completed the ECB ACO Club Scorer course or equivalent

• Received dispensation from the League on the grounds that the club has a long-standing and experienced scorer. A League sub-committee will agree any dispensation on this basis

It is expected that the scorer(s) so registered will be appointed in all matches other than, exceptionally, in the case of holidays or illness. Failure to provided a competent scorer for the duration of matches in Divisions 1-2b will result in a 5 point penalty

f) The penalty of 5 points will not be applied as follows:

• In (c) where the club has supplied to the Umpires Panel at least as many umpires as it has teams playing in Divisions 6B and above, and

• In (d) where the registered scorer is also a registered umpire and that umpire is a member of the Umpires Panel

g) It is expected that in cases where a club is able to claim exemption from the penalty of 5 points that it will make every effort to provide, in all matches, an umpire or scorer as applicable for the benefit of the participants.

h) It is the responsibility of every club to ensure that its umpires and scorers are correctly registered on the League website and a claim for exemption under 8(f) will be determined from those registration details

9. Covers

Covering of pitches and bowlers’ run-ups shall be allowed after play has commenced. Where partial covers only are available, bowlers’ run-ups shall be covered up to a distance not exceeding five feet in front of the popping crease.

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10. Pitches

Grounds on which matches are to be played shall be listed in the handbook. Alternative grounds may be used, providing the visiting team and umpires are advised of the change before 8pm on the Thursday prior to the date of the match, and formal acknowledgement of the change obtained from an officer of the opposing club and the umpires (where appropriate).

No game shall be switched to a ground (or pitch) other than the one on which the game is scheduled and/or is normally used by the home team, after 8pm on the Thursday prior to the date of the match. Exceptional circumstances may apply, if a late change of ground is approved by the League Executive Committee.

Artificial pitches may be only be used in games in Divisions 10a,10b and the Regional Divisions.

11. Number of Overs Per Bowler

a) No bowler may bowl more than 10 overs in an innings in a 100 over match, or 8 overs in an 80 over match.

b) In a match reduced to less than the scheduled number of overs, no bowler may bowl more than one fifth of the total number of overs available. Where the total number of overs are not divisible by 5, an additional over shall be allowed to the minimum number of bowlers necessary to make up the balance. (E.g. in an innings of 37 overs, a maximum of 2 bowlers may bowl 8 overs)

c) 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 shall be permitted to complete an incomplete over. (E.g. Match reduced to 33 overs, one bowler has bowled 10 – 3 bowlers may bowl a maximum of 6 overs and 1 bowler may bowl a maximum of 5.

d) A part over shall count as a full over only insofar as each bowler’s limit is concerned.

12. Restriction on the Placement of Fielders

a) Fielding restrictions shall apply in Divisions 1 to 6b inclusive. There shall be no restriction of fielders on Divisions 7a and below

b) Two semi-circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The semi-circles shall have as their centre the middle stump at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the semi-circles shall be 30 yards. The ends of each semi-circle shall be joined to the other by a straight line drawn on the same side of the pitch.

c) As the bowler starts their run up, only five players may be permitted outside the line described in b) at all times.

d) In the event of an infringement of the fielding restrictions in c) the Umpire at the strikers end shall call and signal “No Ball”.

e) If in the opinion of either batsman the Striker’s End Umpire fails to call and signal No Ball when the fielding restrictions have been breached then immediately the ball becomes dead, either batsman may draw the matter to the attention

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of either umpire. If the Striker’s End Umpire is able to verify the breach, he shall call and signal “No-Ball”. If the Striker’s End Umpire is unable to verify the breach then he shall confirm that the events of the delivery shall be unchanged.

13. No Ball

a) Underarm bowling is not permitted. If a bowler bowls a ball underarm the umpire shall call and signal “No Ball”

b) The penalty under Law 21.18 for a “No Ball” will be 1 run.

c) There will be no “free hits” for front foot no balls.

14. Wide Ball

14.1. Divisions 1, 2A & 2B

a) Law 22 shall apply with the following additions:

b) Umpires 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.

c) A leg side wide shall be called if, irrespective of where the ball pitches, it passes outside the line of the Striker and the leg stump, irrespective of any movement by the Striker.

d) A ball passing between the Striker and the leg stump shall not be judged a Wide.

e) An additional crease marking shall be made 17 inches inside and parallel with each return crease, joining the Popping and Bowling creases. Please note that the crease is the inside edges of both these new markings and the Return Crease markings. An off-side wide shall be called if, in the umpire’s opinion, the delivery has passed between the 17-inch line and the Return crease, and the Striker has not brought it within reach of a scoring stroke.

14.2 Divisions 3A to 6B

a) Law 22 shall apply with the following additions:

b) Umpires 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.

c) A leg side wide shall be called if, irrespective of where the ball pitches, it passes outside the line of the Striker standing in his normal guard position and the leg stump.

d) A wide shall not be called if the striker moves towards the off-side and the ball would have struck any part of his person had he not moved.

e) A ball passing between the Striker and the leg stump shall not be judged a Wide.

f) An additional crease marking shall be made 17 inches inside and parallel with each return crease, joining the Popping and Bowling creases. Please note that the crease is the inside edges of both these new markings and the Return Crease markings An off side wide shall be called if, in the umpire’s opinion, the delivery has passed between the 17-inch line and the Return Crease, and the Striker has not brought it within reach of a run-scoring stroke.

14.3 Divisions 7A to 12

The umpires and captains shall ensure that consistency is achieved across both innings for determining what constitutes a wide delivery. The division in which the match is being played should be taken into consideration when deciding Playing Rules - Division One and below

what should constitute a wide delivery. The principles set out in Law 22 should be used when umpires and captains are reaching agreement.

15. The Bowling of Fast Short Pitched Balls (Bouncer)

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 will make it clear to both the bowler and the batsmen at the wicket when such a delivery within this limit is bowled. This ruling shall apply even though 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 the limit is exceeded and the umpire shall call and signal No Ball on each such occasion. In addition, the umpires will adopt the procedures of law 41.6.3 and 41.6.4.

Lost time ready reckoner

Time lost during 1st innings only: A – Total overs in match B – Overs per team

Note: play must commence within 2 hours of the scheduled start time to constitute a league game. (Rules 2.1i & 2.2d)

Minutes lost (divisional groups)

Minutes lost (divisional groups) (Cont.)

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1. Match Rules

This version of the rules is effective in all matches in the 20/20 Competition (“The Competition”). Except as varied hereunder the Laws of Cricket (2017 Code 2nd Edition 2019) shall apply.

2. Management

2.1. The Competition shall be under the control of the League and all decisions relating to these rules or to matches played in the competition shall be final and binding.

3. Competition Structure

The Competition will be organised on a group basis comprising four groups (the ‘Group Stage’). The winner of each group will progress to the ’Finals Day’ which will comprise two Semi-Finals and a Final. See 9.5 and 9.6.

4. Eligibility

4.1. All players shall be bona fide members of the club registered with the League

4.2. Eligibility of all players must fall within one of the following categories:

• An unlimited number of players registered under Category 1

• A maximum of one player registered under Category 3

• Any player who would have been registered previously under Category3e but does not meet the ‘three consecutive years’ residency requirement will be permitted to play as a Category I player

4.3. No other players shall be eligible and any club that fields an ineligible player shall be disqualified

5. Balls

5.1. All balls used in the competition shall be those approved by the League (see inside back cover)

5.2. A new ball shall be used from the commencement of each innings

5.3. In all group matches the home club is responsible for providing the match balls. Balls for Finals Day will be provided by the League

5.4. The umpires are to be provided with at least six good quality spare balls before the start of the match. As soon as a ball is hit out of the playing area and not immediately found the umpire will obtain a replacement ball and continue with the match. The fielding side should not search for a lost ball.

6. Clothing

Players in all matches in the competition shall wear coloured clothing.

7. Umpires

7.1. Umpires will be appointed by the League from the Umpires Panel for all matches

7.2. All clubs must submit a report on the umpires for each match they play in the Competition

7.3. Umpires appointed by the Panel shall be entitled to receive a fee of £25 and each side shall pay one umpire. For the avoidance of doubt a sole umpire shall not be entitled to receive more than £25. Fees will be paid by the League Playing Rules - Readers 20/20 Competition

and clubs will be invoiced for the cost. On Finals Day the umpires will be paid by the League.

8. Scorers

Each team shall provide their own competent, non-playing scorer in all matches. If a team fails to provide a scorer a player has to be nominated from the team to take up the duty for the entire duration of the match.

9. Fixtures (2023)

9.1. There will be a Group Stage on the Saturday 29th April comprising four groups of four sides. The reserve date is Sunday 14th May. The winners of the first two matches will contest match 3.

9.2. A side is not permitted to concede a match; any side that concedes a match may be denied entry into the competition in the following season.

9.3. Finals Day will take place on Sunday 11th June at a venue to be determined by the League.

10. Team Sheets

Each side must provide the umpires with a fully completed and signed ECB approved team sheet before the Toss.

11. Results

All results must be reported on the day of the match using the standard League Results Service. They should also be reported on Play Cricket within 48 hours of the end of the match.

12. Points and Group Winners

12.1. The winners of the four groups referred to in 9.1 will play in the Semi-Finals on Finals Day.

12.2. For Finals Day the sides to contest the Semi-Finals will be drawn at random from the four group winners.

13.

Discipline

Section 12 of the Premier League Playing Rules, setting out sanctions for breaches of the League’s Disciplinary Code, shall apply to this competition. For the avoidance of doubt a Level 3 offence shall carry a suspension of 4 overs.

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1. Duration

1.1. One innings per side, each limited to a maximum of 20 overs

1.2. In an match that has a delayed start or is interrupted each side must have faced (or had the opportunity to face) a minimum of 5 overs in order to constitute a match

2. Hours of Play

2.1. The start time shall be not earlier than 10.00am. The Close of Play for the purpose of clause 4 shall be agreed between the captains and the umpires and shall not be later than 8.30pm; in the event of disagreement the umpires’ decision will be final.

2.2. The interval between innings shall be 10 minutes.

3. Over Rate

3.1. The fielding side must be in position to bowl the first ball of the 20th over within 75 minutes of playing time

3.2. A 6 run penalty shall apply for each complete over not bowled in the required time, as determined by the umpires

3.3. In reduced over matches the fielding side has a one over leeway in addition to any time that the umpires may allow for stoppages

3.4. 20 overs shall be bowled and the penalty runs shall be added to the final total

3.5. Umpires are instructed to apply a strict interpretation of time wasting by the batsman (5 run penalties). Batsmen are expected to be ready for the start of a new over as soon as the bowler is ready to bowl.

3.6. The time allowed to each team to bowl its overs may be extended by the umpires in exceptional circumstances. The loss of two or more wickets in the penultimate over shall be regarded as exceptional circumstances but otherwise only if any relevant individual stoppage lasts longer than three minutes. Any such allowance must be agreed by the umpire(s) and notified to the teams at the time of the occurrence. The scorers are to be informed as soon as practicable.

4. Delayed Start and Interruptions

4.1. The objective of rearranging overs is to give the greatest opportunity for a match of equal overs. If, in the view of the umpires, taking into account the prevailing ground, weather and light conditions, it is considered to be most unlikely that the full quota of overs will be bowled in any match it is recommended that a pre-emptive decision is made to reduce overs in both innings equally. Any reduction in the number of overs shall be at the sole discretion of the umpires.

4.2. In the event of an interruption or delay after the match has commenced, the calculation of the number of overs to be bowled shall be based upon:

4.2.1. If only one match is being played on the day: one over for every 4 minutes of the total time available for play up to the scheduled close of close of play, allowing 10 minutes for the Interval between innings. In any calculation of Playing Conditions - Readers 20/20 Competition

overs remaining the number of overs to be received by the side batting second shall not exceed the number of overs available to the side batting first.

4.2.2. If more than one match is being played on the day then the umpires shall be responsible for determining if any overs are to be deducted, having regard for the available playing time for all matches scheduled for the day. If overs are to be deduced the calculation shall be based on one over for every complete four minutes of playing time lost.

4.3. The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern Method will be used to calculate the target score of the side batting second using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern regulations as provided by the League to every club. The umpires shall agree with the scorers and shall inform the captains of the target score before play is resumed. In the event of a miscalculation of the target score the original score shall not be altered once the captains have been informed. The target score shall be displayed clearly on the scoreboard.

5. Timed Out

The incoming batsman must be in a position to take guard, or for his partner to be ready to receive the next ball, within 1 minute 30 seconds of the fall of the previous wicket. Any infringement of this rule shall result in the incoming batsman being dismissed Timed Out by the umpires. An appeal by the fielding side is not required.

6. Fielding Restrictions

6.1. Two semi-circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The semi-circles shall have as their centre the middle stump at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the semi-circles shall be 30 yards. The ends of each semi-circle shall be joined to the other by a straight line drawn on the field on the same side of the pitch. The fielding restriction area should be marked by ‘dots’ at five-yard intervals, each ‘dot’ to be covered by a white plastic or rubber (but not metal) disc measuring seven inches in diameter.

6.2. For the first 6 overs of each innings at the instant of delivery only two fielders shall be permitted to be outside the field restriction marking defined in 6.1

6.3. After the first 6 overs of each innings at the instant of delivery a maximum of five fielders shall be permitted to be outside the fielding restriction marking defined in 6.1

6.4. Throughout the innings, at the instant of delivery, there may not be more than five fielders on the leg side.

6.5. In circumstances when the number of overs of the batting team is reduced, the restrictions in 6.2 and 6.3 shall be reduced in accordance with the table below.

7. Overs Per Bowler

7.1. No bowler may bowl more than 4 overs. In a match with an innings less than 20 overs no bowler may bowl more than one fifth of the total overs available. Where the total overs are not divisible by 5, an additional over shall be allowed to the minimum number of bowlers necessary to make up the balance.

7.2. 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 shall be permitted to complete an incomplete over.

7.3. When an interruption occurs mid-over and on resumption the bowler has exceeded the new maximum allocation, the bowler shall finish the incomplete over

7.4. In the event of a bowler breaking down and being unable to complete an over, another bowler will bowl the remaining balls. Such part of an over will count as a full over only in so far as each bowler’s limit is concerned

7.5. Where possible, the number of overs bowled by each individual bowler shall be indicated on the scoreboard, from the commencement of an innings

8. No Ball

8.1. Law 41.6 (Bowling of dangerous and unfair pitched deliveries) shall apply with the following additions:

8.1.1. Irrespective of how wide of the striker a delivery is, the bowler shall be limited to one delivery per over that passes or would have passed over shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the crease

8.1.2. The umpire shall inform the bowler and the batsmen when a delivery under 8.1.1 has been bowled. It is unfair if the limit is exceeded and the umpire shall call and signal no ball on each such occasion

8.1.3. Law 41.6.5 shall not apply; warnings under law 41.6.3 shall be added to any warnings under 41.7.1 and action taken in accordance with Law 41.6.4

8.2. Law 41.7 (Bowling of dangerous and unfair non-pitching deliveries) shall apply with the following amendment:

8.2.1. Law 41.7.3 shall not apply. Any warnings applied in Law 41.7.1 shall be added to any warnings applied in Law 41.6.3 and action taken in accordance with Law 41.7.2

8.3. When the ball is dead and after signalling No Ball to the scorers, the Bowler’s End Umpire will call and signal a Free Hit by extending one arm straight upwards and moving it in a circular motion. Note: this applies to all modes of No ball with the exception of a short-pitched delivery that passes or would have passed clearly over head-height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease.

8.4. The delivery following a no ball shall be a free hit for whichever batsman is facing it, except for no balls under law 21.10 (short-pitched deliveries passing over head height of the striker standing upright at the crease)

8.5. If the delivery for the free hit is not a legitimate delivery (no ball or wide), then the next delivery shall become a free hit for whichever batsman is facing it.

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8.6. 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 wide ball.

8.7. Field changes are not permitted for free hit unless there is a change of striker or the no ball was the result of a fielding restriction breach, in which case changes are permitted only to correct the breach, as directed by the umpires. However, in all circumstances, fielders within 15 yards of the striker may retreat on the same line to not more than 15 yards from the striker.

9. Wide Ball

9.1. Umpires 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. This penalty shall stand in addition to any other runs which are scored or awarded

9.2. A leg side wide shall be called if, irrespective of where the ball pitches, it passes outside the line of the striker and the leg stump, despite the striker’s movement

9.3. An off side wide shall be called if the ball passes wide of the additional marking specified in 9.5 unless the striker has brought the delivery clearly within reach of a run-scoring stroke

9.4. Additional crease markings: An additional crease marking shall be made 17” inside each return crease and between the Popping and Bowling creases

Please note that the crease is the inside edge of both these new markings and the return crease markings.

10. The Result

10.1. The umpires will be responsible for recording the score at the end of each over and will be the sole judges in deciding the winners

10.2. At the completion of an uninterrupted match, in which both sides have the opportunity to bat for the same number of overs:

10.2.1 the side scoring the highest number of runs shall be the winners;

10.2.2 if the scores are level then the side that has lost fewest wickets shall be the winners;

10.2.3 if both sides have lost the same number of wickets then the side with the highest score at the end of the 6th completed over shall be the winners;

10.2.4 if still equal then at the end of the 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd and 1st completed over;

10.2.5 If still equal then rule 11 shall apply

10.3. If, after an interruption in play after the start of the match, the number of overs to be received by either side is reduced to a lesser number than allocated before the start, then a revised target score (Par Score plus one run) shall be set for the side batting second to achieve. This will be calculated using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern Method as specified by the League.

(a) If the target is reached or exceeded the side batting second shall be deemed to have won

(b) If the Par Score is not reached the side batting first shall be deemed to have won

(c) If the Par Score is equalled then rule 11 shall apply Such result shall be reported as “A win under the DLS method”

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11. Super Over

A ‘Super Over’ will be bowled by each side as follows:

11.1. Each captain will nominate three batsmen and one bowler

11.2. The side that batted second in the match shall bat first in the Super Over and face one over of six legitimate balls bowled by the nominated bowler. The other side shall bat second and face one over of six legitimate balls bowled by the nominated bowler

11.3. If either side loses two wickets in its over then its innings will end; the winner will be the side which scores most runs

11.4. If the scores are equal then there will be a second super over with different batsmen & bowlers nominated under 11.1, except that a batsman who has not commenced his innings (under Law 2.10) may be nominated again.

11.5. The sequence of 11.1 to 11.4 will continue with the side batting first alternating until a result is achieved

11.6. Fielding restrictions under rules 6.3 and 6.4 shall apply

11.7. The umpires will allow 10 minutes between the end of the match and the Super Over and a maximum of 10 minutes between each Super Over

12. Bowl Out

12.1. In the event of no result being obtained by other methods and where there is no reserve date on which to play the game, a bowl-out (outdoors or indoors) will take place to achieve a result. Five players from each side will bowl two over arm deliveries each at a wicket (conforming to Law 8) from a wicket pitched at a distance of 22 yards with, if practicable, bowling, popping and return creases marked (conforming to Law 9))

12.2. The side which bowls down the wicket (as defined in Law 29.1.1.1) the most times, shall be the winner. If the scores are equal, the same players will bowl one ball each alternately to achieve a result on a ‘sudden death’ basis

12.3. The following shall also apply in respect of bowl-outs:

(d) The same suitably acceptable ball (not new) will be used by both teams. If this ball becomes wet, it may be changed subject to the umpires’ approval

(e) If a bowler bowls a No ball it will count as one of the two deliveries but will not count towards the score of the team.

(f) If the original match has started, then the five cricketers nominated to take part in the bowl-out must be chosen from the eleven cricketers and 12th man selected to play in the match. If there has been no play in the original match (the toss has not taken place), the five cricketers may be selected from any of the players in the squad as registered on Play-Cricket.

(g) Each side will appoint a wicket-keeper to stand behind the wicket but out of reach of the stumps.

12.4. In the event of a bowl out not being possible the result will be determined by the toss of a coin with both captains and their representative present.

13. Boundaries

Other than in exceptional circumstances, the boundary, from the middle of the pitch, shall measure: Minimum: 55m (60 yards) / Maximum: 70m (77 yards).

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1. Matches shall be played in accordance with the spirit and the laws of the game, subject to the match conditions specified below.

2. When possible each side must provide a competent non-playing umpire. In the event of there being only one non-playing umpire then this umpire shall stand at the bowler’s end for the duration of the match. In matches where there are no non-playing umpires, captains should ensure that only responsible mature players undertake umpiring duties.

3. Each team should provide a competent scorer, who should sit together. In the event of no non-playing competent scorer it is the responsibility of the batting side to keep an accurate record of the score. The total score, wickets lost and overs completed must be displayed on a scoreboard visible from the Square not less than at the conclusion of every over and, if possible, whenever the score changes

4. A team must have a minimum of eight players at the match to constitute a team. However, a match may start if the batting team has less than eight players and they assure the fielding team that the other players have reasonable explanation(s) for late arrival. (Teams should be aware that the laws of cricket still apply)

5. Fixtures will be arranged by the clubs and are to be played on Sundays as prescribed.

However if it proves impossible to arrange fixtures by the time limits set clubs may play on any other day of the week if both captains agree. Sundays are clearly the preferred days and the competition has been formulated on that basis

• Group matches where each team plays the others in the group twice are to be played by the last Sunday in July

• Quarter- finals in August

• Semi Final & Final Date before end of League season

6. Evening matches should start by 6.15pm.

7. In all matches the toss to occur 15 minutes prior to match start time and if a team is not available to toss then that team will be adjudged to have lost the toss.

8. Result

a. The winner of each completed match is the team that scores the most runs

b. If the scores are equal at the end of the match, then the winning team is the one that has lost the least number of wickets. In group matches if each team have lost the same number of wickets then the winning team is the one that batted first.

c. In the event of the second innings being abandoned after ten overs but before the match completion, then the result will be decided by the side with the highest run rate, calculated as the runs scored per valid delivery received, multiplied by six. If a side is all out then the number of deliveries received shall be the total number that side was entitled to receive.

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9. Innings, duration and interruptions

a. Each match shall consist of one innings per side, each limited to a maximum of 20 overs

b. Ten overs must be bowled in each innings, subject to the laws of cricket, to constitute a match

c. Each innings including time lost shall last no more than 80 minutes. However allowance shall be made for any stoppage in play exceeding 5 minutes provided that the scorers, captain of the fielding side and batsmen at the wicket are informed by the umpires at the end of the stoppage of the time to be added.

d. Captains are to remind their players that the incoming batsman must be ready to take strike within 90 seconds of the fall of the previous wicket

e. If time is lost after the agreed start time in the first innings then match overs are to be reduced by 2 overs for every full eight minutes lost.

f. If time is lost in the second innings overs are to be reduced by one per every four full minutes lost.

g. An interval of fifteen minutes will take place between innings.

10. In the event of a delayed start prior to toss, both Captains must agree to a new start time, otherwise overs are to be reduced as per rule 9e.

11. No player is permitted to bowl more than 20% of total overs, in each innings. i.e. four overs in a 20 over match. Each over to consist of six legitimate balls only

12.

Wides, No Balls and Free Hits

a. Any delivery that passes to the leg-side of the striker in his normal batting position will be called a wide

b. Any delivery that passes wide of a line 17 inches inside the Return Crease will constitute a wide. The Home club is encouraged to make this additional pitch marking when preparing the pitch to assist the players and umpires and ensure consistency.

c. Any high full toss that passes the striker above waist height shall be a no ball

d. Any short delivery passing the striker above shoulder height shall be a no ball

e. Note that both waist and shoulder height are to be judged based on the position of the striker standing upright at the popping crease

f. Any front foot no-ball will result in the next delivery being a free hit. If the next delivery is a wide or a no ball then the following delivery will be a free hit. Before the next delivery the umpires shall call and signal a Free Hit by a circular motion of the arm above the head

g. For any free hit, the striker can be dismissed only under the circumstances that apply for a no ball.

13. Fielding restrictions:

a. Two semi-circles with a radius of 30 yards shall be drawn on the field of play, with their centre being the middle stump at either end of the pitch. The ends of each semi-circle shall be joined by a straight line on the same side of the pitch. The fielding restriction shall be marked by white dots and covered with white circular disks and shall be referred to as the ‘Fielding Circle’

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b. For the first six overs (or 30% of the length of the innings, rounded down, if reduced below 20 overs) no more than two fielders shall be permitted to be outside the fielding circle at the instant of delivery. Thereafter there must be a minimum of four fielders inside the fielding circle at the instant of delivery.

c. In the event that there is a breach of rule (b) the umpire at the Striker’s End shall call and signal No Ball (but the Free Hit rule shall not apply)

d. Where the fielding restriction markings in (a) are not present the captain of the fielding side shall ensure that the placement of fielders meets the restrictions set out in (b) and will follow any instructions given by the umpires to ensure that this requirement is met.

e. In the Semi-Finals and Final rule (d) shall not apply.

14. Result – Group matches – Win 2pts, Loss 0pts, Abandoned without result 1pt each

Failure to fulfil a fixture will be regarded as a loss and match awarded to opposition

15. Result – Semi-finals and Final as per 8 above except:

If runs are equal at the end of match, then a ‘Super Over’ will be bowled by each side as follows:

The side that batted second shall bat first and face one over of six legitimate balls with two wickets available; the other side shall bat second with one over of six legitimate balls and two wickets available.

If either side loses two wickets in its over then the other side will be the winner; otherwise the winner will be the side which scores most runs. If the scores are equal then there will be a second super over with different batsmen & bowlers and with batting sides alternating

16. If matches under 15 above are cancelled due to poor weather, then teams can only rearrange match date once; otherwise alternative means to secure the result viz. a “bowl out – best of five balls by five different bowlers” or finally “a toss of the coin – best of three”.

17. Player eligibility

a. Each player must be a regular playing member of the respective Club and he/she can only play for one Club in ‘T/20 Trophy’ matches in any one season

b. No player can play if they regularly play for a team above Saracens Hertfordshire Premier League Division one in the current season

c. If a Club fields a player who normally plays for another Club in Saturday League matches then the Sunday club must get dispensation from the organiser, otherwise the Club will be deemed to have played an ineligible player

d. Clubs playing an ineligible player will be deemed to have lost all matches in which the player has played.

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18. Cricket Balls

a. Each team to supply the new match ball for their innings

b. The Home side to provide a minimum of six spare balls of equal grade

19. The HOME club must report the result using the Herts Cricket App or on the website at www.hertsleague.co.uk by 9pm on the day of the match. This is the same process as for the Saturday League matches - see page 46 for full details.

20. All complaints must be made to the organiser by email within 72 hours of the completion of the match.

The ‘organiser’ is the ‘final arbiter’ concerning any matter relating to ‘Sunday T/20’ matches.

All queries contact the organiser by e-mail: barryhellewell@hotmail.com

Registration and Match Day Procedures

Wednesday prior to match by 10pm

Deadline for registering Overseas & Overseas Resident players (category 3)

Download the form from the download section of www.hertsleague.co.uk.

Match Day (Saturday) by 10am

Deadline for registering all category 1 (i.e. UK citizen) players in your club’s section at www.hertsleague.co.uk - select Registration from the menu to login.

• Players’ full First and Surnames must be registered (initials will not be accepted).

• Same full registered name must be used on team sheet and in scorebook.

• Players aged under 19 must be identified on registration site and team sheet

Match Day - before the toss,

A minimum of 15 minutes and maximum of 30 minutes before the start time, both captains shall hand a completed team sheet to the umpires or, where no nonplaying umpire, to the opposing captain.

A match cannot start until completed team sheets have been exchanged

The Toss.

In Divisions 2b and above it is a requirement that the two umpires are present at the toss. Captains and umpires are requested to ensure that this requirement is met.

In Division 3a and below it is recommended that the umpires are present at the toss. This is to ensure that all relevant match rules and regulations are discussed and agreed, including but not limited to the various ECB directives.

After the match - team sheets

Any substitutes used shall be added to the team sheet. All team sheets must be countersigned as valid by one non-playing umpire (where there are umpires) and by the opposition captain. Team Sheets to be entered into the Herts League app by 9pm on match day.

Penalties

Any player who takes part in a league match and is not registered on the League web site by the stated deadlines, or incorrectly registered, shall be deemed ineligible for that match. In the event of an allegation against an ineligible player being proven (subject to appeal) the team fielding the ineligible player will have 5 points deducted on each occasion (10 points after 1 Aug)

Other Match Day Requirements

Umpires

Cancellation: In the event of cancellation through wet weather, umpires should be notified where possible no later than 2 hours before the scheduled start time, otherwise both umpires’ expenses will be payable. In the event of a cancellation, the HOME club is responsible for contacting BOTH umpires.

Umpires positions. If there is only one non-playing umpire he shall stand at the bowler’s end throughout the match.

Cricket balls

The home club is required to supply umpires with all match balls and sufficient spare balls (which must be of the make and specification in line with the League rules - see the inside back cover for details).

After the Match

Results (see pages 46-47)

Home team to report the results via the smartphone app by 9pm on match day.

Penalty: 5 point fine for failure to report by the deadline.

Note: Any fines for non-provision of an umpire / scorer or where bonus points should be deducted for taking wickets outside the time limits should be reported to the Results Secretary, Richard Mason via email to results@hertsleague.co.uk.

Team sheets

Each captain (or designated person) must record their players’ names, using the Herts Cricket app, by 9pm on the day of the match.

Facilities marking - divs 1-6B (see pages 48 & 49-51)

Marks to be entered via form on league website www.hertsleague.co.uk (link on home page) by 9pm Wednesday evening following the game. Any problems should be reported immediately to admin@hertsleague.co.uk.

Penalty: Failure to submit a report or late submission by a team will incur a deduction of 5 points on each occasion.

Umpires marking (see page 48)

Umpires reports must be entered by both captains for all matches down to division 6b, by 11pm on the Friday following every match Please note that the date and time of each report is automatically recorded.

Note: In the Premier Division, Championship and Divisions 1 to 2b inclusive, umpires marks are to be entered via the form on the ‘Who’s The Umpire’ system (www.whostheumpire.com)

Results, Facilities & Umpire Reporting

A Herts Cricket App has been designed to report match results. In order to access the App visit www.hertsleague.co.uk and select the download button from the home page. The App is available for both Android and Apple IOS. You can also report results directly from options on the website which will work on a PC, mobile phone or tablet.

Once you click on download on the relevant operating system, you will be directed to either the Google Play store or the Apple App Store. Simply follow the download instructions.

Once you have downloaded the App you will need to ask your Club’s League contact for the necessary Username and Password. You will need this to enter the main menu in the App. This should only need to be done once as the App will remember the details.

Results reporting

Results can be input via either the mobile App or the website. All results, including cancelled and abandoned games, are to be reported by 9.00pm on the day of the match

It is the responsibility of all home XI captains to report the result by the required deadline. The home XI is the side that appears first in the fixture list in this Handbook, regardless of where the game is played. If the result is not reported before the deadline on the day of the match the home XI will automatically be penalised 5 league points

App Login

1. Open the app on your device

2. Enter your username and password (only needs entering first time)

3. You will see the current and previous matches for the team which you captain

- If logged in using the Admin user then all matches for your Club will be shown

- Both League and Cup matches are shown

4. A U and F indicate if Umpire and Facilities Marks are entered (Green lettering when completed). New this season - T for team sheets.

BOTH teams to complete team sheets and mark umpires. AWAY teams to mark facilities (divisions 1 - 6B)

Match Result Submission

1 Click on Submit Match Result

2. This will then take you to the reporting screen. (see opposite for the screen options)

3. Once you have input all the required information click “View result”. If any details have been missed or input incorrectly you will not be able to submit the results until corrected

If successful, a Results Summary page is shown detailing the result and points allocations.

4. Select “Report” to register the result

A confirmation screen will be displayed to confirm successful submission.

5. The results and tables on the website will be updated automatically

Name Input Type Options and Required information

Home Team n/a Displays the Home Team

Away Team n/a Displays the Away Team

Match Outcome Selection List Normal Result, Rain affected match, Cancelled match, Conceded, DuckworthLewis-Stern (Premier Matches only)

Innings One

Team Batting First Selection List Select the team that batted first

1st Innings Total Runs Numerical Amount of runs in 1st innings

1st Innings Wickets Lost Numerical Total wickets lost in 1st innings

1st innings Total Overs Numerical Total overs/balls in 1st innings (format nn.n)

Rain affected overs to be bowled Numerical Only applies for a rain affected match (and not DLS evaluated). The overs due to be bowled after rain affected the match

Innings Two

Team Batting Second n/a Automatically selected

2nd Innings Total Runs Numerical Amount of runs in 2nd innings

2nd Innings Wickets Lost Numerical Total wickets lost in 2nd innings

2nd innings Total Overs Numerical Total overs/balls in 2nd innings (format nn.n)

Toss / Umpire / Scorer

Toss Won by Selection List Team Batting First, Team Batting Second

Umpires Provided Selection List Panel Umpires, By Both Teams, Only Home Team, Only Away Team, By Neither Team

Scorers Provided Selection List By Both Teams, Only Home, Only Away, By Neither Team

Facilities and Umpire Marks Reporting (through the app)

From the results screen, click on the U or F to allow entry of the Umpire Reports and Facilities Marks.

Enter all the options and submit the report. Validation of the input will ensure all information is completed

Facilities Marks

Divisions One-6B: Facilities marks must be entered by the visiting captain for all matches, excluding cancelled or abandoned, by 9pm on the Wednesday following every match.

Please note that the date and time of each report is automatically recorded. Failure to comply with the Wednesday deadline will result in the team incurring a deduction of 5 points for each offence. In the Premier divisions, facilities will be the sole responsibility of the umpires and will be entered into the whostheumpire.

Umpire Marking

Premier Division, Championship and Divisions 1 to 2b inclusive: Marks for umpires are to be entered via the form on the ‘Who’s The Umpire’ system (www. whostheumpire.com) by 11pm on the Friday following every match. Any problems must be reported immediately to Jon Holland. E: joncarole81@hotmail.co.uk T: 07948 718178. For these divisions, each failure to report by the Friday deadline up to the 30 June, 2 points will be deducted from the team’s points total for the match in question and for each failure after 30 June, the points deduction shall increase to 5 points for each failure.

Divisions 3a-6b: Umpires reports must be entered by both captains for all matches in by 11pm on the Friday following every match.

Entering Team Sheets (through the app)

Team sheets are to be entered into the app. This should be entered before 9pm on the day of the match. This is in addition to the physical Team Sheet exchanged before the Toss. There is a deduction of 5 points for each occurrence of not entering your team sheet by the day of match 9pm deadline.

Please note, Team Sheets cannot be entered through the website.

A list of registered players is presented in the app and the players for the particular match can be selected by tapping on each player. An option is available to toggle between viewing all players and those you have already selected

Website Dashboard

Results can also be entered using the website together with facilities reports and umpire marks. Login to the website for your club’s “Dashboard”. Use options to edit the result (home team only) and enter facilities report (away team) and umpires marks (both teams).

Objectives

Facilities Reporting

Facilities. The continued improvement of standards throughout the League benefits all clubs and enhances 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.

Facilities Chairman: Mark Shepherd

Tel: 01895 23363; Mob: 07772 224390 Email:markshepherd01@aol.com

Reporting Procedure

In the Premier divisions, facilities will be the sole responsibility of the umpires officiating on the day and will be entered into the whostheumpire website.

For divisions 1 - 6B, it is the responsibility of the visiting Captain or his appointed representative to submit marks for the relevant facilities using the process set out in this handbook. The marks must be entered by 9pm on the Wednesday following every match. Note that the date and time of each report is automatically recorded. Failure to comply with the above deadline will result in the team incurring a deduction of 5 points for each offence. Please note that inaccurately entered data, e.g. the wrong opponent, wrong date or division, etc. will render the report void (not reported). Penalties will also be incurred in such circumstances.

For divisions 7B and below, if a visiting captain believes that the facilities of the home club do not meet those required by clause 3d of the constitution the captain shall report the ground in question to markshepherd01@aol.com with an explanation of the reasons.

Promotion Criteria (For facilities requirements see constitution, rule 3)

The results of each Club will have a bearing on the Club’s ability to be either promoted or in extreme cases to remain in their current division or even in the League itself. The Constitution sets out minimum facilities required in each division. As a general rule, to be considered for promotion a team needs to attain an overall average mark in excess of 6.5 for the top two divisions and 6.0 for all divisions thereafter, over a 2-3 year period. Clubs failing to meet the marking criteria can expect an inspection of their facilities and will need to agree appropriate action before promotion (probably with conditions attached) can be confirmed.

Clubs will have the right of appeal (in writing) if there have been significant variations in the level of marks awarded or if for the ensuing season the Club has specific and finalised arrangements for the necessary improvements. The Committee will be able to exercise discretion but its decision will be final.

Notification of Facilities Marks

Clubs 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.

Facilities Reporting Scheme Guidelines

Marks below 7: These represent an area where there may be a shortfall in the basic requirements and where possible remedial action or extra effort is required. Marks of 6 and below must be accompanied by helpful comments on the reporting system and in exceptional cases a letter may be sent. A mark of 7 should indicate that the basic requirements have been met as described below.

Marks between 8 to 10: For achieving “additional” standard, described below, or making an outstanding and obvious effort.

Please Note: The Facilities Committee would like to remind all clubs that the marks awarded should be a clear reflection of the facilities provided on the day of the match and that the result of the match should not influence these marks unduly unless there are good reasons for doing so. In such instances please provide helpful clear comments explaining the reasoning for any apparent levels of marks awarded.

The marks should only be entered on to the website by a designated member of the visiting club that was present on the day of the game.

1. Pitch

Basic: Properly prepared (mown and rolled) to a width of 10 feet. Properly and clearly marked to conform to MCC Regulations and Recommendations (i.e. 5 foot and 1 foot lines). Be of reasonably consistent bounce throughout 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. Roller available for use between innings. Pitch ends to be cleaned up between innings and necessary re-marking to be done.

Additional: Pitch to offer reasonable pace throughout match. 1st XI matches to be located in central area of square. Whole square to be closely and evenly mown and old wicket-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.

2. Outfield

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)

Additional: Finely mown, free from grass cuttings and rolled to provide fast and true surface. Flat and spacious. Well grassed over entire area.

3. Sightscreens (Division 6B and above)

Basic: One provided at each end of ground. Adequate size (width and height), in good repair and of acceptable white/light coloured facade. Easily moved and in position before commencement of play. (No sightscreen = no points. 1 sightscreen = 4 points maximum). Positioned wholly outside playing area with boundary line adjusted where necessary.

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

Basic: Marked as per divisional requirements. Adequate number of flags and markers. Straight and uniform within contours of ground. At least 50 yards from centre of pitch.

Additional: Numerous and prominent markers or flags. Separately mown to give added prominence. Reasonably equidistant in relation to siting of pitch on square.

5.

Scorebox

(not necessarily applicable to Divisions 7a and below; scoreboard to be marked)

Basic: Main total to be clear and moveable (flip-over or lights) to ensure promptness. Overs, wickets and 1st innings score also to be clearly displayed and easily changed. To be a score box and not just a board, internal seating and table for scorers, providing adequate protection from the elements Box should be clean and tidy. (Old fashioned “telegraph” type scoreboard limited to a maximum of 5 points). A clock, visible from the wicket, must be provided. If no clock is provided this must be reported

Additional: Flip-over numbers or lights for all items mentioned above. Facility for recording individual scores of batsmen. Light or other clear method of acknowledging signals from umpires. Home” and “Visitors” boards available. Large, clear clock suitably positioned.

6. Pavilion

Basic: Changing rooms to be lockable, clean and tidy with rubbish from previous matches removed from the premises. Toilets and wash basins (with separate facilities for ladies) to be in a sanitary condition with adequate supply of requisites. Showers to have good supplies of hot water with temperature safely controlled. Cubicles to be clean and clear of debris / dirt from previous use. Tea to be served on clean crockery and hygienically protected until tea is taken by all players, umpires and scorers.

Additional: Changing rooms of above average size with adequate space for all kit bags. Showers separate from opponents with 4 or more shower spaces. Individual cubicles are of particular benefit. Toilets to be housed separately from changing rooms and showers. A separate changing area for umpires.

Mobile Edition of the Handbooks

This Match Day Handbook, the main handbook and player records are published on the Issuu digital publishing platform

You can view the handbooks online at www.issuu.com or through the Issuu app for Android, available on Google Play and for iOS from the Apple App Store (simply search for issuu)

https://issuu.com/hertsleague/docs/rules_book_2023

https://issuu.com/hertsleague/docs/handbook2023_online

https://issuu.com/hertsleague/docs/performances

Club/Team Penalties 2023

The following table provides a list of the standard penalties that will be applied.

All penalties applied are subject to appeal.

Non membership compliance

Constitutional violation / Not affiliated to HCB

Non Club attendance at AGM Constitutional violation

Non Club attendance at Captains' Meeting

Constitutional violation

Club suspended / Disciplinary action

Club fined as per rules

Each club's team not eligible for 5 point bonus

Non result reporting Premier requirement play-cricket.com requirement Home team: £25 each occasion

Non result reporting (home team) by 9pm after match

Non facility reporting by 9pm following Wednesday

All divisions 5 point deduction each occasion

Division 1 - 6B 5 point deduction each occasion

No umpire marking report by 11pm the following Friday Division 2B and above Team: 2 point deduction (5 points after 30 June)

Playing unregistered/ineligible player

Playing unregistered Juniors (U18 and below)

Playing ineligible juniors in adult matches, eg non-county U12 or younger players (even as substitute fielders)

Playing player in wrong category

Playing player under false name

Failure to provide team sheet at toss (Constitution rule 13e)

Failure to put team sheet on website by 9pm on match day

Team Sheet incorrectly completed

Captain without DBSineligible player

Failure to comply with fixture cancellation requirements

All divisions Team: 5 point deduction each occasion (10 points after 1 Aug)

All divisions 30 point deduction on each occasion

All divisions Automatic relegation + disciplinary proceedings

Constitutional violation

50% deduction of points in matches per player

All divisions Automatic relegation + disciplinary proceedings

All divisions No match -Match awarded to opposition

All divisions Team: 5-point penalty each occasion

All divisions 5-point penalty each occasion

All divisions Team: 10 point deduction each occasion

All divisions £150 to opposition

Failure to provide umpire Subject to league rules 5 point deduction each occasion

Failure to provide scorer Subject to league rules 5 point deduction each occasion

Paying a player to play Division One & below Automatic relegation + disciplinary proceedings

No Safeguarding Officer

All teams in all divisions 30 points deduction on each occasion

Playing Rules - Development League

Safeguarding Responsibilities

All clubs have a duty of care to all juniors and vulnerable adults who participate in cricket. These are set out on the League website at

www.hertsleague.co.uk/documents/files/ safeguarding_responsibilities_2023.pdf

The guidelines cover:

• A club’s safeguarding responsibilities

Note: Every club must appoint a trained Club Safeguarding Officer (CSO). It’s part of a club’s membership to ECB, Hertfordshire Cricket and SHPCL. Failure to have a trained CSO negates the club’s membership, and the club will then be penalised as per league rules

• Photography, filming, social media and broadcasting guidelines

• Guidelines for youth players in the SHPCL

For any DBS and safeguarding questions, contact

Richard Burling, League & County Safeguarding Officer

Email: welfare@hertsleague.co.uk

Mobile: 07885 288296

Substitutes and Runners

General

The Laws provide for the umpires to determine whether a substitute or runner is to be allowed. In matches where there are no non-playing umpires the captains must take this responsibility and act fairly and impartially in accordance with the Laws.

Substitutes

The captain may request a substitute for any member of the team who becomes ill or injured at any time after the team sheets have been given to the umpires (or the opposing captain if there are not non-playing umpires). Team sheets must be provided before the Toss takes place.

A substitute is not allowed if a player leaves the field for any other reason.

If a player comes into a match with an injury a substitute is not permitted unless the injury is made worse during the match.

A substitute may also be allowed for other “wholly acceptable reasons”. As a guide this would mean someone in the team who was an on-call doctor or someone who had a family member involved in an accident or emergency. In general this does not cover someone simply arriving late at the match without an acceptable reason.

A substitute may field in any position but may act as wicket-keeper only with the consent of the umpires. He may not bat, bowl or act as captain.

Runners

A batsman will be allowed a Runner if he becomes ill or injured at any time after the team sheets have been given to the umpires (as above) and the illness or injury affects his ability to run.

For the avoidance of doubt where there are non-playing umpires the consent of the captain of the fielding side for a Runner is not required.

A Runner must:

1. Be a member of the team

2. Have already batted, if possible. If an Opening Batsman requires a Runner the person who acts as the Runner must not be listed to bat in the first 6. When a wicket falls the dismissed batsman shall become the Runner.

3. Wear the same external protective equipment as the Batsman for whom he is running (pads, gloves and helmet, as applicable) and carry a bat. Further, if the Runner is Under-18 he must wear a helmet.

Runners may only be changed with the approval of the umpires.

Helmets

Safety Guidelines

Any player under the age of 18 playing in the Saracens Hertfordshire Premier Cricket League, County 20/20 or County Trophy matches must wear a helmet when batting and when standing up to the stumps when keeping wicket. The Umpires must be provided with a team sheet before the start of each match identifying any player who is in under 19 or below age groups. Captains, Coaches, Managers, and umpires must always ensure that a young player wears a helmet.

Youth players as umpire

Where youth players are required to stand as an umpire, only as a last resort should players aged under 18 umpire any part of a match, unless qualified as an umpire or by agreement between both captains. Where possible, any under 18 Umpire should stand only at the striker’s end, (i.e., square leg), with an adult at the bowler’s end.

Captains’ responsibilities.

The Captain is responsible for the safety of all youth players in his team. Captains must ensure young players wear a helmet in adult cricket regardless of the speed of the bowling or the circumstances of the match. Captains must also ensure when placing their field that young players do not infringe the fielding regulations for young players issued by the ECB. Please refer to the Fielding Regulations set out below.

Responsibility and action of umpires

Umpire’s should establish before the start of any match the age group of all young players taking part in the match. Such players MUST be identified on the SHPCL Team-sheet exchanged at the beginning of a game. This may require a meeting with the manager, coach, or captain. When the captain has indicated that there are young players taking part, the umpires should remind the captain that he is responsible for the safety of the young players throughout the match. The umpires should not allow play to proceed if the young player is not wearing a helmet in line with League and ECB regulations.

What are the legal implications?

If a young player receives a head injury in a situation where the guidance had not been followed, there is a material risk that the person responsible for the player at the time the injury was sustained would be potentially liable for damages for negligence. To establish negligence, it would be necessary to show:

• that a person owes the cricketer a duty of care • that the person acted in breach of that duty of care; and • that the cricketer suffered loss or damage because of that breach.

Normally, the Captain will be responsible for identifying who was responsible for the safety of the player at the time the injury was sustained.

Guidance and advice

The League and the ECB offer guidance on a number of playing regulations, directives and the Laws. Full details are available on the League website. Here are summaries of the main items and links to relevant documents you can find there.

Helmets

All players under 18 must wear a helmet when batting or when standing up to the stumps when keeping wicket, with their ages identified on the team sheet. Captains and umpires must ensure that a young player wears a helmet. The ECB strongly recommends that all adult recreational cricketers should wear helmets. Additional information on the web site includes general advice on safety, BSI Standard, women’s helmets, recommendations on what clubs need to do, and insurance.

See: https://www.hertsleague.co.uk/documents/handbook/safetyguidelines.pdf

Attempting to Run out the Non-Striker

Following a change to the Laws, this dismissal has moved from Law 41 Unfair Play to Law 38 Run Out. In summary:

At any time from the moment the ball comes into play until the instant when the bowler would normally have been expected to release the ball, the non-striker is liable to be Run out if he/she is out of his/her ground. The instant when the bowler would normally have been expected to release the ball is defined as the moment the bowler’s arm reaches the highest point of his/her normal bowling action in the delivery swing.

Guidance

The key aspect of the law are “the bowler would normally have been expected to release the ball” and “highest point of his/her normal bowling action”. This is the point in the action when the bowler would normally release the ball. The bowler attempting to run out the non-striker must stop their run up before their arm reaches the point when the ball would normally be released. If so, and they break the wicket with the non-striker out of their crease and there is an appeal, then the non-striker is out. Further details on the Law, plus Spirit of Cricket guidance, at bowler’s end, at https://www.hertsleague.co.uk/documents/handbook/attemptingtorunoutnon-striker.pdf

High Full Tosses

The Law states that any delivery that passes (or would have passed) above waist height of the striker standing upright at the popping crease is unfair.

The umpire must judge whether there is a risk of injury to the striker and consider the speed, height and direction of the delivery, the skill of the striker, and frequency of such deliveries. Then, on the first occasion, the bowler must be given a final warning (plus other protocols) and if there is a second occurrence then the fielding captain must be told to take the bowler off and he cannot bowl again in the match. The following must always be regarded as dangerous: every slow high full toss that passes, or would have passed, the Striker above shoulder height or every non-slow high full toss directed at or close to the Striker that passes, or would have passed, above waist height. If a high full toss is bowled deliberately, the bowler must be suspended immediately.

See more at https://www.hertsleague.co.uk/documents/handbook/highfulltosses.pdf

Ground Weather and Light

Both umpires should agree, at all times, that conditions do not present an actual and foreseeable risk of injury to any player or umpire. Among the criteria to be considered by umpires, the home club and captains when assessing the fitness of the ground, weather and light for play, are:

Fitness of the whole playing area; bowlers’ footholds; free movement of fielders, without slipping; ability of batsmen to play shots and run freely; no surface water or standing water; good visibility; and the ball, after pitching, does not bounce dangerously.

Full guidance at: https://www.hertsleague.co.uk/documents/handbook/groundweatherlight.pdf

Lightning: What Should You Do?

Go Indoors Immediately if: There is sudden thunder without lightning, You see lightning in the clouds; You see lightning strike the ground or building etc. nearby; apply the ’40/30 Rule’ – 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.

Guidance at https://www.hertsleague.co.uk/documents/handbook/lightning-whatshouldyoudo.pdf

ECB Fast Bowling Directives

The fast bowling directives are designed to raise awareness of the need to nurture and protect young fast bowlers through their formative years. Limits are as follows:

U13

5 overs per spell

U14, U15 6 overs per spell

U16/17/18/19 7 overs per spell

10 overs per day

12 overs per day

18 overs per day

Age groups are based on the age of the player at midnight on 31st August in the year preceding the current season. A fast bowler is defined as a bowler to whom a wicket keeper in the same age group would in normal circumstances stand back to take the ball. Having completed a spell the bowler cannot bowl again, from either end, until the equivalent number of overs to the length of his/her spell have been bowled from the same end More at: https://www.hertsleague.co.uk/documents/handbook/fastbowlingdirectives.pdf

Dealing with Suspect Bowling Actions

The Law states that, once the arm has reached the level of the shoulder in the delivery action, the arm must not be straightened at the elbow joint until the ball has left the hand.

Umpires shoudl establish with the captain of the fielding side whether the action has been questioned previously and been reported to the League. If the bowling action has been not checked and cleared, the umpires shall instruct the captain to suspend the bowler and not allow him to bowl again in the match.

If not previously referred to the League then the umpires shall inform the captain that the bowler will now be reported but the bowler shall not be prevented from bowling unless the umpires together are certain that the action is illegal. The captain shall tehn be instructed to suspend the bowler and not allow him to bowl again in the match. See: https://www.hertsleague.co.uk/documents/handbook/dealingwithsuspectbowlingactions.pdf

Applying the Player Behaviour Law 3A to 6B

Background

Match rule 6 (d) provides for the new law on player behaviour to apply in Divisions 3A to 6B where there is at least one non-playing Qualified Umpire standing. An umpire who has completed both the Stage 1 and Stage 2 courses will be regarded as ‘qualified’ for the purposes of the match rules. For the avoidance of doubt neither an unqualified club umpire nor an umpire who has received dispensation nor a player umpire is permitted to apply any aspect of Law 42.

The Law

The law sets out four levels of offence (Levels 1 to 4) and specifies the actions to be taken by the umpires in the event of an offence.

Guidance

1. Two qualified non-playing umpires: If both umpires are qualified and non-playing then the provisions of law 42 shall be applied.

2. One qualified non-playing umpire:

Where there is only one qualified non-playing umpire if he considers that there has been an offence under law 42 he must take responsibility for applying the law. In particular he must:

i) Consult with the other umpire in order to confirm the event(s) and explain as necessary the process that will be followed.

ii) Inform the captain(s) of the offence(s) that have occurred, remind them of their responsibilities for the actions of their players, and follow the applicable course of action set out in the law.

3. No qualified non-playing umpires:

The captains are responsible for the behaviour of the players in their team. Where there are no qualified umpires standing in the match and an incident occurs that may be an offence under law 42 it is the responsibility of the captain(s) of the player(s) concerned to cooperate with the umpires as necessary to deal with the situation in accordance with the law.

In the event that a serious offence occurs that requires the suspension or removal of a player then both captains, cooperating with the umpires as necessary, must use their best efforts to agree the appropriate course of action. A player may only be suspended or removed from the game with the agreement on both captains. The law specifies the following:

Suspension: Intimidating an umpire by language or gesture; threatening to assault a player or any other person at the ground (except an umpire).

Removal: Threatening to assault or making inappropriate and deliberate physical contact with an umpire; physically assaulting a player or any other person at the ground.

Any alleged offence must be reported, by the captains together, under the disciplinary procedures. Action will be taken if the Disciplinary Committee becomes aware of an incident in a match that has not been reported by the captains.

Disciplinary Procedures

The following sets out a summary of the Disciplinary Procedures adopted by the SHPCL. The League has adopted the ECB’s General Conduct Regulations, with some minor modifications. Details can be found on the League website, but apart from the process set out below, key changes of which all participants should be aware, are that participants now include spectators, as well EDI, (Equality, Discrimination and Inclusiveness).

In terms of the procedures, where an incident is to be reported, notification of such should be submitted to the Disciplinary Chair, George White, by text, (07968 349933), the evening the incident took place. The text should set out the level of the offence, (L1, L2, L3 or L4), the division, player, club name, a BRIEF sentence about the offense and the name of the person sending the text. The participant, (panel or non-playing umpire, captain, player or spectator), should then submit a report, (using the relevant Discipline form found on the League website), not later than 72 hours after the incident took place. The report should outline the incident only and deal with the facts.

Upon receipt of a Level 1/Level 2 report, the Discipline Chair will forward same to the participants club for their comment, which MUST be responded within 72 hours. The League would prefer Clubs reprimand offending participant themselves, advising the Discipline Chair as to their determination within this 72-hour period. Where the reprimand is deemed appropriate by the Discipline Chair, this will be posted on the Discipline Action Update and the matter, subject to the determined penalty being served, shall be considered closed. The participant submitting the report shall also be advised as to the outcome by email.

Should the Club not respond in a timely manner, (as in within the 72-hour time period above), or where the Discipline Chair deems the Club’s action(s) inappropriate, the Discipline Chair will, in the first instance reach out to the Club concerned to discuss the incident and a more acceptable outcome.

If a suitable outcome cannot be reached, the Discipline Chair shall anonymise the Discipline Report, circulating same, plus any mitigating submissions submitted to the Discipline Chair, to a panel of at least 5 unrelated, (to the club or individual(s) concerned), for their feedback. These individuals will comprise a mix of panel umpires, club chairmen, secretaries, captains, coaches/ directors of cricket and players. The Discipline Chair shall average out these responses to determine a penalty, which shall then be communicated to the Club concerned.

The relevant Club or respondent can either accept this determination, (in which case the matter shall be deemed closed once any adjudication has been served), or will have the right to appeal the findings of the above panel. Such an appeal must be submitted with 72-hours of the determination having been issued, with the appeal itself convened within 14 days. Details as to the process for such an appeal can be found on the League website. A payment of £250 must be remitted to the League within 72 hours of an appeal being requested. Please note however, if the club/respondent loses such an appeal, there is a good chance original determination will be doubled.

All Level 3/Level 4 incidents will automatically result in a hearing, (and appeal if necessary). Level 3/Level 4 hearings shall be convened within 14 days of the relevant report being received by the Discipline Chair, however, unlike Level 1/Level 2 citations, the respondent shall be suspended with immediate effect of the Level 3/Level 4 incidents having been reported to the Discipline Chair and the Club in turn having been advised of such by email by the Discipline Chair.

Disciplinary Chair: George White. Email: whiteg27@hotmail.com Tel: 07968 349933

MCC Laws of Cricket

Law 42 - Guidance on the definitions of dissent for umpires, captains and players

Level Description / Definition

Dissent:

Examples (must be taken in context) Players Applicable to

Failure to leave the crease or the field of play promptly Batsman

Raising or waving of the bat to suggest contact with the ball Batsman

1

An action or actions by a player or players which clearly demonstrates to observers (other players, spectators, etc) that the umpire has, in the player’s view, made a mistake

Indicating a contact point on the body or equipment Batsman

Breaking the wicket with the bat or person Batsman

Throwing the ball to the ground Fielding Side Audible statement(s) of dissent

Any gesture or animated behaviour which suggests umpire error

Any Player

Any Player

Any other conduct the umpire considers is equivalent to a Level 1 offence Any Player

Failure to leave the crease or the field of play within an extended timeframe which may require addition input from the umpire(s) Batsman

Aggressive breaking of the wicket with the bat or person Batsman

Throwing of the bat, gloves or helmet Batsman

Serious Dissent:

Obscene language and/or highly audible statement(s) within an act of dissent Any Player

2

A prolonged, repeated or aggressive action or actions by a player or players which clearly demonstrates to observers that the umpire has, in the player’s view, made a mistake.

Advancing towards an umpire in an aggressive or animated manner in an act of showing dissent Any Player

Any aggressive, animated or sustained behaviour in an act of showing dissent Any Player

Any repetition or combination of Level 1 acts of dissent

Any Player

A collective display of dissent by two or more fielders, which may include the bowler, in response to an umpire’s decision Any Player

Any other conduct the umpire considers is equivalent to a Level 2 offence or a repeated Level 1 offence Any Player

Reporting Guidelines

Premier, Championship, Division 1, 2a and 2b Only

Captains’ Marks

Cooperation with Umpires + Team Management: Maximum total 10

Score General category Report Required Category for behaviour reporting*

6 - 10 Acceptable No

4 - 5 Marginally unacceptable No Poor

0 - 3 Unacceptable Yes Very Poor

Team Marks

Respect for Umpires + Respect for Opponents: Maximum total 10

Score General category Report Required Category for Team behaviour reporting*

*Note: Team behaviour reporting for Premier Division, Championship, Division 1, 2a and 2b.

When reporting Team Behaviour the lowest mark from ‘Captain’ and ‘Team’ should be used to determine the category to be reported.

Team Behaviour Penalties

A ‘totting up’ process will be applied for teams that fall below an acceptable standard for behaviour, as marked by the umpires. Penalties will be applied as follows:

Fair play and team behaviour penalties are judged against the ECB Fair Play Marking Criteria outlined opposite.

ECB Fair Play Marking Criteria

Although captains and umpires together set the tone for the conduct of the game, captains are at all times responsible for ensuring play is conducted within the Spirit of the Game as well as within The Laws.

The Spirit of the Game requires all players to respect their opponents, their own captain and players, the role of the umpires and the game and its traditional values.

Exceeds the expected standard

Attains the expected standard

5 There are numerous examples of behaviour that exceeds the required standard in each of these groups. For example; players showing genuine warmth and congratulations to their opponents or both sides, working to get the covers on/off, withdrawing an appeal to assist the umpire. These things should be recognised and where possible the reasons for the higher mark noted.

4 No need for umpires to intervene to ask the captain to do anything relating to managing an individual.

Little or no intervention required and if intervention is requested then request is enacted immediately by the Captain

Nothing other than acceptance of umpires decisions (doesn’t exclude players asking umpires for clarification on decisions)

Little or no public comments on their opponents technique, shot making, bowling, method of dismissal etc.

Short of the expected standard

3 No more than one instance of the umpires asking the captain to deal with an unacceptable situation.

Players slow to react and comply with a captains request for improved behaviour.

Continued appealing or comments or behaviour that exceeds genuine disappointment when a decision goes against a player/ team

No more than one instance of comments made about opponents or behaviour exhibited towards them that causes a reaction.

Well short of the expected standard

2 More than one instance of a captain being spoken to about the same problem. The Captain shall be reported under the disciplinary code.

Players ignoring their captains request for improved behaviour and continuing to act as before. Captain is losing control.

Excessive and/ or unnecessarily aggressive appealing and any obvious dissent when a decision goes against a player/ team. A score at this level shall result in player(s) being reported under the disciplinary code.

When umpires are required to intervene and ask a captain to deal with players whose behaviour towards their opponents they consider unacceptable. A score at this level shall result in an individual being reported under the disciplinary code.

Significantly below the expected standard

1 Multiple instances of the captain being spoken to and/or not acting as requested. A score at this level must result in the captain being reported under the disciplinary procedure.

Player’s behaviour worsening rather than improving. A score at this level must result in a player(s) and/or the captain being reported under the disciplinary procedure

Obvious attempts to intimidate the umpire and/or refusal to accept a decision. A score at this level must result in a player/team being reported under the disciplinary code

Obvious attempts to distract or disturb the concentration of an opponent by word or action. A score at this level must result in a player/team being reported under the disciplinary code

Not acceptable 0 Any score of 0 should be regarded as totally unacceptable and would result from behaviour worse than that identified above.

Any score of 0 shall be reported immediately to the authority responsible for the game and it is clear that a number of people, including the captain, will be reported under the disciplinary procedure.

Promotion & Relegation

Promotions will be on following basis: Championship, Divs 1 & 2A, 2B, 3A

Divisions 3B to 9B

Divisions 10 N/S/E/W

Top 2 sides promoted 1 division (2nd side in Championship in play-off)

Side finishing 1st promoted 2 divisions Side finishing 2nd promoted 1 division

Sides finishing 1st promoted to Division 9

Divisions 11 N/S/E/W/C Promoted to Division 10 will be:

[a] the 5 sides in 1st place [b] Next 3 sides based on the ranked average points total

Relegations will be on following basis:

Premier, Championship & Div 1

Divisions 2A to 9A

Division 9B

Divisions 10 N/S/E/W

Bottom 2 sides relegated 1 division (9th place Premier subject to Play-Off)

Side finishing 9th relegated 1 division Side finishing 10th relegated 2 divs

Sides finishing 8th, 9th & 10th relegated to Division 10

Sides finishing 9th & 10th relegated to Division 11

Note: Regionaliation will be completed at the end of the 2023 season, based on divisional positions after promotion/relegation. This will include all divisions from 7A and below.

Umpires Panel 2023

Panel coordinator:

Levy Tel: 020 8441 9297, Mobile: 07904 309926

Email: Anthony.d.levy@btinternet.com

Expenses: umpires will receive their match fees directly from the League and clubs will be invoiced at mid- and end-of-season

Cancellations: see match rule 8(a) - page 28

Umpire marking: see pages 45 & 48 of this Match Day Handbook.

Club Directory

Abbots Langley www.abbotscc.hitssports.com Tel: 01923 440474

Ground Manor House Ground, Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley, Herts, WD5 0BX

DirectionsM25 junction 20 towards Watford. Turn left at lights by Langleybury Church. After railway bridge turn left. Go 600m and turn right after Unicorn pub. Ground on left before village. From east (Bedmond Road) turn into High Stret. Ground on right, 400 yds after shops.

2nd Ground: Frogmore CC, The Recreation Ground Park St Lane Park Street AL2 2ND, See directions under Frogmore CC entry.

Captains 1st XI (AL1) Nick Gurney Division 2 A Mob:07972 034258

2nd XI (AL2) Jack Bishop Division 6 B Mob: 07502 249397

3rd XI (AL3) Rob Stevenson Division 10 S Mob: 07446 003993

4th XI (AL4) Ahsan Khan Division 11 S Mob: 07900 783809

Aldenham www.aldenhamcricketclub.com/

Ground Aldenham Social Club, Church Lane, Aldenham, Herts, WD25 8AY

DirectionsFrom M1 Junction 5 take A 41 south. Left at the roundabout then next left. Go through village to Social Club opposite church.

**PLEASE NOTE: 5MPH SPEED LIMIT WHEN DRIVING THROUGH CAR PARK.**

Captains XI (AH1) Chris Munroe Division 7 B Mob: 07795 563202

Allenburys & County Hall www.aandchcc.play-cricket.com/ 01920 882189

Ground Allenburys Sport & Social Club, Park Road, Ware, Herts, SG12 0DP

DirectionsFrom A10 take Ware (north)/Stevenage exit onto B1001 towards Ware. After 500m turn right into Fanshawe Crescent and right again into Park Road. After 500m turn left into Glaxo car park (just past work site). Do not use sports club postcode

SG12 0DJ in SatNav.

Captains 1st XI (AC1) Dane Barnard Division 3 A Mob: 07931 930836

2nd XI (AC2) Simon Hibbert Division 7 B Mob: 07802 633383

Ampthill Town www.ampthilltown.play-cricket.com Tel: 01525 840491

Ground Ampthill Park, Woburn Road, Ampthill, Beds, MK45 2GU

DirectionsExit M1 at J12, take A5120 to Flitwick/Ampthill. In Flitwick turn right at roundabout, over railway bridge then immediately turn left towards Ampthill. After 1 mile at next roundabout (Shell garage) turn left onto A507. After 1.4 miles go right onto B530. Ground on left.

Captains 1st XI (AT1) James Gage Division 1 Mob: 07584 163165 2nd XI (AT2) Will Sneath Division 5 A Mob: 07884 070103

Baldock Town baldock.play-cricket.com Tel: 01462 892059

Ground Avenue Park, West Avenue, Baldock, Herts, SG7 5AY

DirectionsFrom A1(M) junction 9 take A505 then immediately left to Baldock. After ¼ mile first turn left after George IV pub, into Weston Way. After 1 mile right at T junction; next left Norton Road; 1st left West Ave.

2nd Ground Teams to be advised, 3rd and 4th XI use St Christopher School, Barrington Rd, Letchworth SG6 3JZ.

Captains 1st XI (BA1) Daniel Plumb Division 5 B Mob: 07876 408300

2nd XI (BA2) Andrew French Division 9 A Mob: 07974 151868

3rd XI (BA3) Ian Williams Division 11 N Mob: 07764 756062

Bamville www.bamville.play-cricket.com

Ground Napsbury, Pegrum Drive, Napsbury Park, London Colney AL2 1GE

DirectionsFrom M25 J22 take B556 towards Radlett. Pass Watford and Arsenal training grounds on left then turn right over M25 on B5378. At roundabout turn left into Napsbury Park and left again into Pegrum Drive.

Captains 1st XI (BL1) Anirudha Kubair Division 8 B Mob: 07977 578948

Batchworth http://batchworth.play-cricket.com/

Ground Rickmansworth School, Scotts Hill, Rickmansworth, WD3 3AQ

Directions

Captains 1st XI (BP1) Hugh Phillipps Division 11 S Mob: 07986 321747

Bayford & Hertford Nondescripts www.bhncc.co.uk Tel: 01992 511546

Ground Bayford, Nr Hertford, Herts, SG13 8PU

DirectionsTake B158 from Hertford. 1½ miles after County Hall, turn left into Bayford Lane. In Bayford, before Baker Arms, turn sharp left at crossroads into Bayford Green, private road. Ground after ¼ mile.

Captains 1st XI (BN1) Ricky Ketteridge Division 4 B Mob: 07897 556164

2nd XI (BN2) Ben Wilson Division 11 C Mob: 07852 916901

Bengeo www.bengeocc.play-cricket.com/home

Ground The Recreation Ground, Boundary Drive, Off New Road, Bengeo, Hertford, SG14 3JG

DirectionsCar park entrance - What3Words: ///rugs.holly.today

Captains 1st XI (Ben1) Michael Walker Division 11 C Mob: 07450 518213

Bentley Heath www.bentleyheathcc.hitscricket.com

Ground Wrotham Park Estate, Wagon Road, Barnet, EN5 4SB

Directions Ground is near the Duke of York Pub on the A1000 Between Barnet and Potters Bar. Turn into Wagon Road (one-way) ¼ mile south of pub. Ground on left.

Captains 1st XI (BH1) Oliver Hubbard Division 5 A Mob: 07595 310023

2nd XI (BH2) Dave Tagg Division 8 A Mob: 07719 788579

Berkhamsted www.berkhamstedcc.com Tel: 01442 862014

Ground Kitchener’s Field, Castle Hill, Berkhamsted, HP4 1HE

Directions From M25 J21 take A41 towards Aylesbury. At Chesham turn off, bear left and left again. Follow the road round to the right at lights down Kings Road. Straight on at traffic lights. After station turn left under railway bridge. Bear left after 300 yds into Castle Hill. Ground on right, on bend.

2nd Ground As main ground

Captains 1st XI (BK1) Luke Frey Division 2 A Mob: 07590 494115

2nd XI (BK2) James Smith Division 5 B Mob: 07815 585990

3rd XI (BK3) Chris Fleming Division 10 W Mob: 07795 513360

4th XI (BK4) James Clarke Division 10 W Mob: 07918 882912

Bishop’s Stortford www.bishopsstortfordcc.com Tel: 01279 654463

Ground Cricketfield Lane, Cricketfield Lane, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2SR

Directions ¼ mile from A120/A1250 junction to west of town, heading towards town on A250, turn left into Cricketfield Lane immediately past rugby club. Ground on left after ½ mile.

Captains 1st XI (BS1) Tommy Burslem Premiership Mob: 07519 066368

2nd XI (BS2) Joe Bunyan Division 3 A Mob: 07876 403433

Botany Bay www.botanybaycc.co.uk Tel: 0208 363 4482

Ground East Lodge Lane, The Ridgeway, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 8AS

DirectionsFrom M25 (j24), take A1005, The Ridgeway, in between Enfield and Potters Bar. After 2 miles. turn left after Robin Hood pub into East Lodge Lane. Ground 100 yds on right.

Captains 1st XI (BB1) Liam Mullen Division 5 B Mob: 07414 176280

2nd XI (BB2) Ali White Division 10 E Mob: 07958 533903

Bovingdon www.bovingdon.play-cricket.com

Ground Bovingdon Green, Bovingdon, Hertfordshire, HP3 0LB

DirectionsFrom Hemel Hempstead via Box Lane (B4505) to Bovingdon, past Halfway House pub then after ½ mile turn left, sign-posted Bovingdon Green, then immediately left in Green Lane to car park after ¼ mile.

Captains 1st XI (BO1) Jack Blackburn Division 6 B Mob: 07515 412896

Boxmoor www.boxmoorcricketclub.co.uk

Ground The Oval, St Johns Road, Boxmoor, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1NP

DirectionsFrom M1: take 3rd exit at the 4th ‘Magic’ roundabout, Station Road. Opposite Hemel CC, after lights, turn right into St Johns Road, past Sports Centre. After 150 yards ground is on left, opposite Steam Coach pub.

2nd Ground Warners End Cricket Pitch, Warners End, Galley Hill, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3JU. From the ‘magic’ roundabout, take A4146 At 2nd roundabout take the first exit onto Galley Hill and proceed past local shops and school, and the Warners End. Cricket pitch is on your left.

Captains 1st XI (BX1) Matt Smalley-Harris Division 5 B Mob: 07365 264956

2nd XI (BX2) Aaron Hinton Division 8 B Mob: 07912 159151

3rd XI (BX3) Tom Sutton Division 11 W Mob: 07842 832618

Broxbourne www.broxbournecricketclub.com Tel: 01992 466901

Ground Broxbourne Sports Club, Mill Lane Close, Broxbourne, EN10 7BA

Directions From north on A1170 from Hoddesdon, in Broxbourne go over traffic lights at Station Road, turn left immediately after White Bear pub into Mill Lane, then right into Mill Lane Close. From south, leave A10 at Turnford exit towards Broxbourne. After 1.5 miles turn right at traffic lights on B194 (Station Road). Take 2nd turning right, Churchfields, right again into Mill Lane, left into Mill Lane Close.

2nd Ground Same as main ground

Captains 1st XI (BR1) George Davies Championship Mob: 07860 582872

2nd XI (BR2) Warren Pegg Division 4 B Mob: 07990 865832

3rd XI (BR3) Harry Smith Division 9 A Mob: 07540 434764

4th XI (BR4) Daniel Start Division 10 E Mob: 07717 315523

Bushey www.busheycc.org Tel: 01923 230534

Ground Eastbury Road, Eastbury Road, Oxhey, Watford, WD19 4NR

DirectionsFrom M1 j5, go south then right at roundabout, B462 towards Watford (South), after traffic lights in one-way system, turn right at station and sharp left A4125 towards Northwood. After 1 mile soon after Happy Hour pub Bushey CC is on right, before traffic lights.

2nd Ground King George V Playing Fields, Watford. See Old Eastcotians CC for directions

Captains 1st XI (BU1) Farouk Khan Division 3 A Mob: 07835 889486

2nd XI (BU2) Zain Mohammed Division 7 A Mob: 07828 882177

3rd XI (BU3) Mohammed Saber Division 10 S Mob: 07956 092779

Cheshunt Rosedale cheshuntrosedale.play-cricket.com Tel: 01992 623983

Ground Rosedale Sports Club (1s&2s), Andrews Lane, Cheshunt, Herts, EN7 6TB

DirectionsLeave the M25 at junction 25 and take the exit for the Northbound A10 towards Cheshunt. At the first roundabout, take the first exit into Lieutenant Ellis Way. Continue to the end of road then second exit at the next two roundabouts.

2nd Ground As main ground. Artificial cricket pitch, no spikes.

Captains

1st XI (CS1) Matthew Holly Division 4 A Mob: 07742 776626

2nd XI (CS2) Trevor Allum Division 6 B Mob: 07717 234033

3rd XI (CS3) Mark Ricketts Division 11 E Mob: 07425 271755

Chipperfield Clarendon www.chipperfieldclarendoncc.org.uk

Ground The Common, Chipperfield , near Kings Langley, WD4 9BS Tel: 01923 264681

DirectionsLeave M25 at Junction 20, A4251 into Kings Langley. Turn left in High Street up Vicarage Lane to Chipperfield (approx 2 miles). In village, turn left after Land Rover dealer into Kings Lane, to cross-roads. Ground opposite, car park on left near church, after Two Brewers.

2nd Ground: Bovingdon CC, Bovingdon Green. HP3 0LB, See Bovingdon CC

Captains

1st XI (CC1) Freddy Hampson Division 3 A Mob: 07729 462860

2nd XI (CC2) Jenagan Yogaretnam Division 8 A Mob: 07527 857796

3rd XI (CC3) Ansir Ahmed Division 11 W Mob: 07866 123786

Chorleywood www.cwcricket.org Tel: 01923 284529

Ground The Common, Chorleywood, Herts, WD3 5SG

DirectionsFrom M25 (j18) take A404 towards Amersham. Ground adjacent to Christ Church after ¾ mile.

2nd Ground Westwood Park, Chenies,Avenue, Little Chalfont HP6 6PW

From M25 (j18). A404 to Little Chalfont. Less than ½ mile after start of village, turn right into Elizabeth Avenue. 3rd right into Chenies Avenue to ground at end on right.

Captains 1st XI (CW1) Edward Lye Division 1 Mob: 07773 689213

2nd XI (CW2) Jeremy Hinds Division 3 B Mob: 07743 321809

3rd XI (CW3) Nigel Tyler Division 10 S Mob: 07799 131119

4th XI (CW4) Adrian Bryant Division 11 S Mob: 07831 384858

Clifton www.cliftonbeds.play-cricket.com

Ground Claybridge Ground, Stanford Lane, Clifton, Beds, SG17 5EU

DirectionsFrom A1 (j10) west on A507 (towards Stotfold/Shefford) for 4½ miles. Turn right at Henlow roundabout signposted to Henlow/Langford, B659. Over first roundabout then after 1 mile left at mini roundabout, signed Clifton. After 1 mile, ground on right.

Captains 1st XI (CL1) Adam Ryan Division 5 A Mob: 07964 938187

Cockfosters www.cockfosterscc.co.uk Tel: 07748 665212

Ground Chalk Lane, Cockfosters, EN4 9JG

DirectionsTake A111 from M25, j24. Opposite Cockfosters underground station.

2nd Ground Gypsy Corner, Old Elizabethans CC Mays Lane (Barnet Gate Lane end), Barnet, EN5 2AG. Directions - see Old Elizabethans CC

Captains 1st XI (CF1) Chris Holmes Division 3 B Mob: 07845 736766

2nd XI (CF2) Adam Pigden Division 8 B Mob: 07720 034121

Datchworth www.datchworthsportsclub.com Tel: 01438 812490

Ground Datchworth Sports Club, Datchworth Green, Datchworth, SG3 6TL

DirectionsOff A1 north at j6, to Clock Motel roundabout. Take B197 for 2 miles to Woolmer Green. Turn right opposite Chequers pub. Follow road to Datchworth, 1 mile, entrance on right just before tennis courts on village green.

2nd Ground As for main ground. Pitch is behind clubhouse

Captains 1st XI (DW1) Tom Butler Division 3 A Mob: 07984 220545

2nd XI (DW2) Phil Nightingale Division 8 A Mob: 07802 738185

3rd XI (DW3) Jae Pearse Division 10 N Mob: 07932 329920

Dunstable www.dunstable.play-cricket.com Tel: 01582 663735

Ground Lancot Park, Dunstable Road, Totternhoe, LU6 1QP

Directions From town centre, B489 (West Street) towards Aston Clinton. After 1 mile, turn right at roundabout after Texaco Garage. Ground on right after 1 mile.

2nd Ground Same as for main ground

Captains 1st XI (DU1) Mathew Woodcock Championship Mob: 07306 184424

2nd XI (DU2) Joe Thorne Division 4 A Mob: 07908 358369

3rd XI (DU3) Daniel Nutkins Division 8 B Mob: 07769 209516

Edgware www.edgwarecc.co.uk

Ground Woodside Playing Fields, Horseshoe Lane, Watford WD25 7HH

DirectionsSee Watford Town CC.

Captains 1st XI (EW1) Nakul Jilka Division 11 E Mob: 07852 872848

Eversholt www.eversholtcricketclub.co.uk Tel: 01525 280760

Ground Eversholt Cricket Ground, Church End, Eversholt, Bedfordshire, MK17 9DT

DirectionsFrom M1 (j12) take B5120 to Toddington. Turn right at church and follow road to end (3 miles) into Milton Bryan. Turn right at T junction to Eversholt. Ground next to church. Park behind village hall.

Captains 1st XI (EV1) Ian Barrie Division 2 B Mob: 07715 569275

Flamstead www.flamsteadcc.play-cricket.com

Ground Friendless Oval, Friendless Lane, Flamstead, Herts, AL3 8DE

DirectionsFrom M1 (j9) head towards Dunstable. Take 1st left to Flamstead. Follow road through village to T junction. Turn right then 1st left into car park. What 3 words location - Vital land apple

Captains 1st XI (FL1) Sachith Dassanayake Division 5 B Mob: 07877 176739

2nd XI (FL2) Buddhika Wickramasinghe Division 9 B Mob: 07745 994540

Flitwick www.flitwickcc.play-cricket.com Tel: 01525 715100

Ground The Hardy Vale, Flitwick Road, Westoning, Beds, MK45 5AA

DirectionsLeave M1 (j12). Take A5120 for 2.5 miles, through Westoning. Ground adjacent to Flitvale Nurseries.

2nd Ground The Hardy Vale, Flitwick Road, Westoning, Beds, MK45 5AA, Enter right hand side of car park, drive through gate and park on far side of main ground.

Captains 1st XI (FW1) Harry Thurstance Championship Mob: 07800 521259

2nd XI (FW2) Steve Davies Division 2 B Mob: 07814 429832

3rd XI (FW3) Robert Timms Division 7 A Mob: 07801 428701

4th XI (FW4) Andy Woodcock Division 10 W Mob: 07516 036592

Frogmore www.frogmore.play-cricket.com

Ground The Recreation Ground, Park Street Lane, Park Street, St Albans, AL2 2ND

DirectionsFrom A414 Park Street roundabout south of St Albans, take A5183 signposted Radlett. Under railway bridge, after 400 yds turn right (after Falcon PH). Ground on left.

Captains 1st XI (FR1) Dan Hester-Collins Division 5 A Mob: 07375 217480.

Great Gaddesden https://greatgaddesden.secure-club.com Tel: 07813 025388

Ground Bridens Camp, Nr. Hemel Hempstead, HP2 6EY

DirectionsTake A4146 out of Hemel Hempstead towards Leighton Buzzard. 2½ miles from ‘magic roundabout’ turn right at Red Lion. Ground opposite Crown & Sceptre pub.

Captains 1st XI (GG1) Alan James Henry Division 9 A Mob: 07487 560960

Greenwood Park www.greenwoodparkcc.com Tel: 07896 533800

Ground Tippendell Lane, Chiswell Green, St Albans, AL2 3HW

DirectionsTippendall Lane runs between A405 North Orbital and Three Hammers pub, Chiswell Green. Use A405 from M1 (j6) and M25 (j21A) or from St Albans. Turn at roundabout (signposted) approx. ¾ mile from Noke roundabout or Park Street roundabout.

Captains 1st XI (GP1) Chris Kent Division 6 A Mob: 07917 604746

Harpenden www.harpenden.hitscricket.com Tel: 01582 763620

Ground The Common, Harpenden, AL5 2JD

DirectionsOn A1081, ½ mile south of town centre.

2nd Ground St George’s School, Carlton Road, Harpenden, AL5 4TD, off Station Rd opposite station car park, school after ½ mile.Use main car park.

Captains 1st XI (HP1) James Latham Premiership Mob:

Harpenden Dolphins www.harpendendolphins.hitscricket.com

Ground Napsbury Park, Pegrum Drive, Napsbury Park, AL2 1GE

DirectionsFrom M25 J22 take B556 towards Radlett. Pass Watford and Arsenal training grounds on left then turn right over M25 on B5378. At roundabout turn left into Napsbury Park and left into Pegrum Drive.

Captains 1st XI (HD1) Ollie Lacey Division 7 B Mob: 07769 331871

Hatch End http://hatchendcc.play-cricket.com/

Ground Aldenham Road, Elstree WD6 3BD

DirectionsFrom Watford Road (A411), turn into Aldenham Road by Elstree Tennis Club, ground 300 yards on left

Captains 1st XI (HE1) Sukhbir Singh Division 7 A Mob: 07507 672295

2nd XI (HE2) Sean Gibbons Division 11 S Mob: 07935 736634

Hatfield & Crusaders www.hatfieldcc.co.uk Tel: 01707 272380

Ground Ascots Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4HJ

DirectionsUse A1000 between Hatfield and Welwyn GC. Follow signs to QE II Hospital. Turn into Ascots Lane at mini roundabout by hospital, signed to Mill Green Golf Club.

2nd Ground Newgate Street Village, Hertford, SG13 8RA

Captains 1st XI (HC1) Ben Clark Division 4 A Mob: 07760 236280

2nd XI (HC2) Mark Collins Division 6 B Mob: 07590 308660

3rd XI (HC3) Barry Phillips Division 10 E Mob: 07733 188871

Hatfield Hyde hatfieldhyde.play-cricket.com Tel: 01707 326700

Ground King George V Playing Field, Beehive Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4BP

DirectionsFollow signs to QEII Hospital. Beehive Lane is almost opposite main hospital entrance. Turn left after Beehive pub. Use KGV car park only (after Moorlands, opposite).

2nd Ground Same as main ground. Separate changing facilities a short walk from the main clubhouse.

Captains 1st XI(HY1) Miflan Mujreen Division 4 A Mob: 07456 542238

2nd XI (HY2) Alan Carter Division 9 A Mob: 07854 630152

3rd XI (HY3) Chris Smith Division 10 E Mob: 07878 595980

Hemel Hempstead Town www.hhtcc.co.uk

Ground Heath Park, Station Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1JZ

Directions 1 minute from Hemel’s ‘magic roundabout’ on the road towards Hemel Hempstead station.

2nd Ground Same as main ground.

Captains 1st XI (HH1) Hemish Ilangaratne Championship Mob: 07854 227597

2nd XI (HH2) Charlie Hoskins Division 3 A Mob: 07584 251596

3rd XI (HH3) Matt Petchell Division 6 A Mob: 07584 667462

4th XI (HH4) Graham Clark Division 8 A Mob: 07887 623605

5th XI (HH5) Martin Botha Division 11 W Mob: 07969 938662

Hertford www.hertfordcricketclub.co.uk Tel: 01992 581983

Ground Balls Park, Mangrove Road, Hertford, Herts, SG13 8AJ

DirectionsFrom A10 take A414 to Hertford. Turn left at sign to Simon Balle School. Along Mangrove Road take 3rd entrance on left.

From A1, take A414 to Hertford, then road to A10. Turn right to Balls Park.

2nd Ground Same as main ground (grass and artificial), Bring appropriate footwear.

Captains 1st XI (HF1) Benjamin Cowell Premiership Mob: 07342 672610

2nd XI (HF2) George Pavey Division 2 B Mob: 07599 065597

3rd XI (HF3) Ian Codd Division 6 A Mob: 07511 916621

4th XI (HF4) Steve Page Division 10 N Mob: 07715 524612

Hertingfordbury www.hertingfordburycc.co.uk

Ground St Mary’s Lane, Hertingfordbury, Hertford, SG14 2LE

DirectionsHeading west out of Hertford on A414, pass under railway bridge to 2nd roundabout and turn left into village. From west, village is signposted at roundabout on A414. Just after the White Horse Hotel take left fork into St Mary’s Lane. Ground is 50 metres

Captains 1st XI (HB1) Martin Ambler Division 6 B Mob: 07725-877046

Hitchin hitchin.play-cricket.com Tel: 01462 434468

Ground Lucas Lane, Hitchin SG5 2LU

DirectionsA505 Luton to Bedford Road, in one-way system, past Waitrose on right to traffic lights. Turn left into Oughtonhead Way. After 100 yds turn left onto Bedford Street, follow round some tight turns to top of the Hill

2nd Ground Same as main ground

Captains 1st XI (HI1) Sanjay Chandarana Division 1 Mob: 07909 111605

2nd XI (HI2) Peter Bell Division 4 A Mob: 07855 957030

3rd XI (HI3) Jamie Clarke Division 8 A Mob: 07854 940011

4th XI (HI4) Chris White Division 10 N Mob: 07747 440772

5th XI (HI5) Joe Elliot Division 11 N Mob: 07973 335767

Hoddesdon www.hoddesdoncricketclub.co.uk Tel: 01992 463133

Ground Lowfield, Park View, Hoddesdon, EN11 8QA

Directions At southern end of High Street (A1170) turn into Cock Lane at mini roundabout. Take 1st right, Park View. Ground on left.

2nd Ground Thundridge Sportsfield, Ermine Street, Thundridge, Nr. Ware, SG12 0SY A10 towards Ware/Cambridge/Hertford. Take A1170 exit towards Ware/Wadesmill/ Thundridge. At roundabout take second exit. After 0.7 miles turn left onto Ermine Street

Captains 1st XI (HO1) Rob Walters Championship Mob: 07702 167253

2nd XI (HO2) Louis Purves Division 2 B Mob: 07939 120626

3rd XI (HO3) Adrian Lee Division 9 A Mob: 07796 206096

Holtwhites Trinibis www.holtwhitestrinibis.com

Ground Kirkland Drive, Holtwhites Hill, Enfield, EN2 0RN

DirectionsFrom M25 J24, take A1005 to Enfield. After 3½ miles, 1st left past Chase Farm Hospital, Right at mini roundabout into Holtwhites Hill. Turn left after bridge. What3Words: salads.lively.atomic

2nd Ground Same as main ground

Captains 1st XI (HT1) Haseeb Kashmiri Division 2 A Mob: 07539 222521

2nd XI (HT2) Shiraz Shah Division 4 B Mob: 07525 867364

3rd XI (HT3) Kevin Tew Division 10 E Mob: 07899 798222

4th XI (HT4) Arjun Popat Division 11 E Mob: 07549 909466

Ickleford ickleford.play-cricket.com

Ground Ickleford Sports/Recreation Ground, Walnut Way, Ickleford, Hitchin, SG5 3YA

DirectionsFrom Hitchin town centre (A600) after 1½ miles turn right into Turnpike Lane then 2nd left into Walnut Way. Ground at top of road.

2nd Ground Holwell Recreation Ground, John Rand Ground, Holwell Road, SG5 3SL.

From Hitchin town centre 2.7 miles north on A600 Bedford Road, turn left (signposted Holwell) into recreation ground on left after ½ mile.

Captains 1st XI (IK1) Luke Marsden Division 2 A Mob: 07711 299567

2nd XI (IK2) Adam Parkins Division 5 B Mob: 07375 871929

3rd XI (IK3) Mark Howard Division 10 N Mob: 07944 707968

Kimpton https://kimptoncc.hitscricket.com/

Ground Parkfield, Park Lane, Kimpton, Hertfordshire, SG4 8EF

DirectionsVia Whitwell on Hitchin Road (B651) - on descent into Kimpton and shortly before reaching church of St Peter and St Paul the road forms an ‘S’ bend. Whilst on the second corner of the S bend take the right turn down a farm a farm track. Car park at end of track. If approacing ground via Kimpton (B652), take turning from High St into Hitchin Road (B651) and after 200 yds take farm track on left, as above.

Captains 1st XI (KI1) Cameron Barford Division 10 W Mob: 07594 808379

Kings Langley www.kingslangleycc.hitscricket.com Tel: 01923 400500

Ground The Common, Vicarage Lane, Kings Langley, WD4 9HS

DirectionsFrom M25 (j20) take A4251 into Kings Langley High Street and take 2nd left into Vicarage Lane. Ground at top of lane.

2nd Ground Rudolph Steiner School, Langley Hill, WD4 9HG. At the cross roads by the main ground, turn left from Vicarage Lane. School car park is 100 metres on the right

Captains 1st XI (KL1) Tom Sambrook Division 2 B Mob: 07968 984736

2nd XI (KL2) Jacob Hutchings Division 8 B Mob: 07722 447311

3rd XI (KL3) Jamie Calvin Division 11 W Mob: 07968 005927

Knebworth Park www.kpcc.org.uk Tel: 01438 813894

Ground Old Knebworth Lane, Knebworth, Herts, SG3 6HQ

DirectionsFrom Stevenage and A1M, take B197 towards Knebworth. At Roebuck Inn turn right onto Old Knebworth Lane to ground after 1¼ miles on right.

2nd Ground Adjacent to main ground

Captains 1st XI (KP1) Matt Hutchinson Division 2 B Mob: 07841 462433

2nd XI (KP2) Mark Woods Division 6 A Mob: 07789 454345

3rd XI (KP3) Miles Baron Division 10 N Mob: 07714 837144

4th XI (KP4) Ryan Loonan Division 11 N Mob: 07766 194442

Langleybury www.langleyburycc.co.uk Tel: 01923 267568

Ground Hunton Bridge, Abbots Langley, Herts, WD4 8RJ

DirectionsOn A41 between Watford and Kings Langley. Turn left at traffic lights immediately before Langleybury Church. From M25 (j20) head towards Watford. Ground on right at 1st traffic lights.

2nd Ground Adjacent to main ground (grass & artifical)

Captains 1st XI (LA1) Ross Channer Division 1 Mob: 07813 774378

2nd XI (LA2) Joshua Cornes Division 5 B Mob: 07460 485448

3rd XI (LA3) Paul Crawley Division 9 B Mob: 07590 516212

Letchmore

Ground Aldenham School, Aldenham Rd, Radlett, Elstree WD6 3AJ

Directions

Captains 1st XI (LE1) Daniel Albon Division 10 S Mob: 07956 618507

Letchworth Garden City www.letchworth.play-cricket.com Tel: 01462 684530

Ground Whitethorn Lane, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 2DN

DirectionsFrom A1 (j9) take A505 signed to town. On one way section, after ambulance station and petrol station, turn left into Howard Drive, then 3rd right. Ground on left 50 yards past traffic calming control.

2nd Ground Fairfield Hall, Kingsley Ave, SG5 4FX, From A1M (j10) take A507 towards Stotfold. Go left at 2nd roundabout towards Letchworth/Ickleford. 25 metres after roundabout turn right.

Captains 1st XI (LW1) Harry Aitkenhead Division 1 Mob: 07770 885105

2nd XI (LW2) David Albon Division 2 B Mob: 07746 311673

3rd XI (LW3) Max Whittaker-Mead Division 6 A Mob: 07368 255585 4th XI (LW4) Paul Hubbard Division 11 N Mob: 07788 536679 5th XI (LW5) Gary Preston Division 11 N Mob: 07968 460918

Leverstock Green www.lgcc.hitscricket.com

Ground Bedmond Road, Leverstock Green, HP3 8LJ

DirectionsFrom M1 junction 8. Turn left at 2nd roundabout. Ground on the right after half a mile, opposite village shops. Fork right at The Olde Leather Bottle pub into Bedmond Road for club car park on right-hand side.

2nd Ground Parmiter’s School Sports Centre, High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford WD25 0UU, From M1 (j6) / M25 (j21a) go towards Watford on A405. ½ mile after M1 follow signs to come back up dual carriageway for West Herts Crematorium into High Elms

Lane. Sports Centre car park 200 yards on right after Crem gates.

Captains 1st XI (LG1) Dayle Littlejohn Division 1 Mob: 07707 317848

2nd XI (LG2) Sam Revell Division 5 A Mob: 07901 987671

3rd XI (LG3) Josh Price Division 9 B Mob: 07794 826267

4th XI (LG4) Dave Young Division 11 W Mob: 07786 056124

Little Berkhamsted Sahibs lbcc.play-cricket.com/ Tel: 07982 463798

Ground The Recreation Field, Church Road, Little Berkhamsted, Hertford, SG13 8LY

DirectionsFrom B158 between Hatfield and Hertford turn at Robins Nest Hill to village. Left at war memorial, ground opposite the Five Horseshoes pub.

Captains 1st XI (LB1) Azaad Marso Division 8 A Mob: 07792 981354

2nd XI (LB2) James Tancock Division 11 C Mob: 07890 636205

London Colney londoncolneycc.hitscricket.com/default.aspx

Ground Shenley Village Ground, Green Street, Shenley, Herts, WD7 9BD

DirectionsFrom M25 (j22) take B 556 (Bell Lane) towards Radlett. At first roundabout turn left on to B5378 to Shenley. Through village turn right at mini-roundabout just past the White Horse PH (still on B 5378 ) signposted to Borehamwood. Ground is 300 metres on right opposite allotments.

Captains 1st XI (LC1) Scott Hadley Division 3 B Mob: 07752 278366

2nd XI (LC2) George Davies Division 9 B Mob: 07771 655512

Luton Town & Indians www.lticc.net Tel: 01582 727855

Ground Wardown Park, Old Bedford Road, Luton, Beds, LU2 7HA

DirectionsFrom town centre take A6 (Bedford). At 1st roundabout turn right into Stockingstone Rd, then right at traffic lights, to Wardown Park on right.

2nd Ground Lancaster Avenue, Luton, LU2 7AD, From Luton Town Centre take A6 (Bedford) continue past 3 roundabouts, ground 3rd on right, 150 yds after Warden Beefeater Tavern.

Captains 1st XI (LT1) Divyesh Patel Division 1 Mob: 07968 269164

2nd XI (LT2) Haroon Afridi Division 5 A Mob: 07958 196391

3rd XI (LT3) Mohammed Qamar Division 7 B Mob: 07771 545295

4th XI (LT4) Viren Patel Division 9 A Mob: 07948 148055

Lutonian lutoniancc.play-cricket.com

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

Directions Entrance (Museum/West Lodge) on A6 New Bedford Road, 400 yards south of roundabout on A5228 or coming from Luton, immediately after pedestrian crossing.

Captains 1st XI (LN1) Awais Khan Division 2 A Mob: 07933 389731

2nd XI (LN2) Siraj Nasir Division 6 A Mob: 07727 157940 3rd XI (LN3) Sajid Sharif Division 11 N Mob: 07904 957704

Markyate

Ground Cavendish Road, Markyate, AL3 8PT

DirectionsFrom M1 (j9), on A5183 towards Dunstable, after 1.6 miles turn left (signposted) onto London Road. Bear right, go ¾ mile (down High Street) & turn left onto Cavendish Rd. Ground on right at top of hill; sign for village hall.

Captains 1st XI (MY1) Syed Waqar Bukhari Division 9 B Mob: 07931 838320

Mill Hill Village www.millhillvillagecricketclub.co.uk Tel: 0203 719 4801

Ground Burtonhole Lane, Mill Hill, London, NW7 1AS

DirectionsFrom B552, The Ridgeway, turn opposite Adam and Eve Pub into Burtonhole Lane. Continue downhill to the crossroads and left towards Finchley Nurseries Garden Centre. Aftetr nurseries take next available left turn into car park

2nd Ground Same as main ground

Captains 1st XI (MH1) Daniel Potter Division 4 B Mob: 07711 883828

2nd XI (MH2) James O’Sullivan Division 7 B Mob: 07904 108741

3rd XI (MH3) Phil Smith Division 10 E Mob: 07976 297721

4th XI (MH4) Pryank Patel Division 11 E Mob: 07985 406728

North Enfield http://northenfieldcc.weebly.com/ Tel: 020 8363 2118

Ground Strayfield Road, Clay Hill, Enfield, EN2 9JE

DirectionsFrom M25 (j24) take A1005 towards Enfield. Turn left at Botany Bay (Robin Hood pub) into East Lodge Lane. At T junction turn right towards Crews Hill BR station, to St John’s Church after 1.4 miles. Turn right into Strayfield Road, ground is 200 yards on left.

Captains 1st XI (NE1) Chris Gillman Division 3 A Mob: 07908 746734

2nd XI (NE2) Dan Vanniasingham Division 9 B Mob: 07899 993704

North Mymms www.northmymmscc.co.uk Tel: 01707 643238

Ground Home Farm, North Mymms Park, Nr Hatfield, AL9 7TP

Directions From A1000 go 1.2 miles through Welham Green to first left after crossing A1M, signed North Mymms Church. Bear left on Tollgate Road to ground.

2nd Ground Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, AL9 7TA, South of Brookmans Park, turn right into Hawkshead Lane, to college.

Captains 1st XI (NM1) Nesan Jeyaratnam Premiership Mob: 07496 360410

2nd XI (NM2) Jon Mather Division 5 A Mob: 07845 733391

3rd XI (NM3) Brijen Sheth Division 11 C Mob: 07889 851257

Northampton Exiles www.northamptonexilescc.hitscricket.com

Ground Clowes Ground, Barrowell Green, Winchmore Hill, N21 3AU Tel: 020 8886 2077

DirectionsFrom M25 (j24) take A111 through Cockfosters and Southgate. At Southgate roundabout take 2nd exit (The Bourne) for 1.2 miles to traffic lights at St John Church. Turn left into Green Lanes (A105). If coming from North Circular, A10 junction, go 1 mile on A111 Hedge Lane, to Green Lanes. Take the 6th right into Barrowell Green and ground is ¼ mile on left.

2nd Ground Same as main ground

Captains 1st XI (NX1) Michael Bullard Division 4 B Mob: 07470 433575

2nd XI (NX2) Mayuk Chakravarti Division 7 B Mob: 07810 878574

3rd XI (NX3) Mohit Kataria Division 11 E Mob: 07526 159787

Northchurch www.northchurchcc.com Tel: 01442 876759

Ground The Meadow, Tring Road, Northchurch, Berkhamsted, HP4 3SF

DirectionsFrom M25 (j20) take A41 towards Aylesbury. After 7.4 miles, take Chesham exit but turn left at 2 roundabouts down A416 into Berkhamsted. Turn left at lights. After 1.7 miles turn right at sign for sports ground.

Captains 1st XI (NC1) George Liveing Division 3 B Mob: 07704 978709

2nd XI (NC2) James Smart Division 7 B Mob: 07398 016890

Northwood www.northwoodcc.co.uk Tel: 01923 822001

Ground Ducks Hill Road, Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, HA6 2NR

DirectionsFrom M25 J16, to Rickmansworth take A404 to Pinner. Ground is opposite Gate pub, on corner of Rickmansworth Road (A404) and Ducks Hill Road (A4180).

2nd Ground Great Missenden Pelicans, Nags Head Lane, Great Missenden, HP16

0DG, Between Great Missenden & Little Missenden. From Amersham take A413 north 4 miles to left turn by signpost to Holmer Green and Chiltern hospital. Take 1st left after hospital at Nags Head pub. Ground appox 200 yds on right.

Captains 1st XI (NW1) Nirrushan Raveenthiraraja Division 2 A Mob: 07507 784009

2nd XI (NW2)Daniel Rodgers Division 5 B Mob: 07786 224302

3rd XI (NW3) Nilesh Patel Division 10 S Mob: 07956 449082

4th XI (NW4) Adrian Pearce Division 11 S Mob: 07799 795162

5th XI (NW5) Mandar Karnik Division 11 S Mob: 07515 963766

Northwood Town www.northwoodtowncc.co.uk

Ground Chestnut Avenue, off Rickmansworth Road, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 1HR

DirectionsFrom A404, Cheshunt Avenue is just before Blue Iron bridge on Northwood Hills side. Ground 200 yards on left, single lane between allotments (green fence).

2nd Ground Same as main ground

Captains 1st XI (NT1) Krunal Patel Division 3 B Mob: 07737 433413

2nd XI (NT2) Sajid Shafique Malik Division 7 A Mob: 07949 507257

3rd XI (NT3) Ajay Lal Division 10 S Mob: 07734 527111

4th XI (NT4) Sam Devine Division 11 S Mob: 07503 172814

Offley & Stopsley www.oscricket.com Tel: 01462 768689

Ground Kings Walden Road, Great Offley, SG5 3DX

DirectionsTake A505, 5 miles from Luton or 3 miles from Hitchin to Great Offley turn. Continue to High Street (Green Man pub) go 500 yds, to ground on left, between Offley Place and church.

Captains 1st XI (OS1) Josh Scott Division 9 A Mob: 07713 117537

Old Albanian www.oldalbanians.play-cricket.com Tel: 01727 864476

Ground Woollam Playing Fields, 160 Harpenden Road, St Albans, AL3 6BB

DirectionsFrom St Albans take A1081 north towards Harpenden for 2.5 miles. Entrance to ground is on the right just beyond Texaco garage & St Albans city boundary.

2nd Ground Same as main ground

Captains 1st XI (OA1) David Goodier Division 5 B Mob: 07796 551657 2nd XI (OA2) Zahir Ahmad Division 8 B Mob: 07846 002008

3rd XI (OA3) Rahul Thaker Division 10 W Mob: 07949 393703

4th XI (OA4) Simon Bates Division 11 C Mob: 07720 383600

Old Camdenians oldcamdenians.play-cricket.com/home Tel: 020 8103 0088

Ground Camden Playing Fields, Burtonhole Close, Mill Hill, London, NW7 1AN

DirectionsFrom B552, The Ridgeway, turn opposite the Adam and Eve Pub into Burtonhole Lane. Follow road down the hill to Burtonhole Close

Captains 1st XI (OC1) Ian Salter Division 4 A Mob: 07515 386595

2nd XI (OC2) Ian Broome Division 10 E Mob: 07984 951526

3rd XI (OC3) Sharif Hassan Division 11 E Mob: 07949 002627

Old Cholmeleians www.oldcholms.com

Ground Hendon Wood Lane, off Totteridge Lane, Mill Hill, London, NW7 4HR

DirectionsFrom A1, (Stirling Corner roundabout) take A411 towards Barnet. Turn right at traffic lights before The Gate pub into B552 Hendon Wood Lane. Ground ¾ mile on left.

Captains 1st XI (OM1) Sam Khalique Division 7 A Mob: 07973 618045

2nd XI(OM2) Alex Thomas Division 8 A Mob: 07725 075788

Old Eastcotians

Ground King George V Playing Fields, Chaffinch Lane, WD18 9QD

DirectionsKing George V Playing Fields, Tolpits Lane, WD18 9QD, From the Watford town centre ring road, follow signs to West Watford, turning left into Marlborough Road and onto Whippendell Road for ¾ mile. Turn left at traffic lights into Hagden Lane. At mini roundabout turn right into Tolpits Lane. After 0.6 miles playing field entrance is on left hand side.

Captains 1st XI (OD1) Ravindraraj Anand Division 10 S Mob: 07971 404949

Old Elizabethans www.oeccbarnet.co.uk

Ground Gypsy Corner, Mays Lane (Barnet Gate Lane end), Barnet, EN5 2AG

DirectionsFrom A1 (Stirling Corner roundabout), take A411 towards Barnet. Turn right after ‘The Gate’ pub into Barnet Gate Lane. Ground ¾ mile on left.

2nd Ground Same as main ground

Captains 1st XI (OE1) Dominic Goring Division 1 Mob: 07507 776137

2nd XI (OE2) Brad Richardson Division 6 B Mob: 07969 271587

3rd XI (OE3) Tom Spenceley Division 10 E Mob: 07963 933306

Old Finchleians oldfinchleians.play-cricket.com Tel: 0208 488 3489

Ground 12 Southover, Woodside Park, London, N12 7JE

DirectionsFrom A5109 near Totteridge & Whetstone station, take Longlands Drive for 1 mile. From Woodside Park station turn right into Holden Road, then 1st left into Tillingham Way and left at T junction. Ground 100 yds on left.

Captains 1st XI (OF1) Himansu Depala Division 2 B Mob: 07940 762404

2nd XI (OF2) Nikunj Depala Division 6 A Mob: 07943 698007

Old Haberdashers oldhabscricketclub.co.uk

Ground Croxdale Road, Off Theobald Street, Borehamwood, WD6 4PY

DirectionsFrom Borehamwood High Street, turn into Theobald St opposite station. Turn right after ½ mile, Croxdale Rd. Ground 150 yds on left.

Captains 1st XI (OH1) Rhys Jenkins Division 4 A Mob: 07786 640916 2nd XI (OH2) Pavan Surepeddi Division 9 B Mob: 07877 674234

Old Minchendenians www.oldminchendenians.org.uk Tel: 020 8449 1661

Ground Bramley Road, Southgate, London, N14 4HL

DirectionsFrom M25 (j24) take A111 southbound exit, signposted Cockfosters. After 3 miles, past Cockfosters tube station, turn left at Cat Hill roundabout into Bramley Road (A110 to Enfield). Ground is first entrance on right, immediately after exit from Chicken Shed theatre.

Captains 1st XI (MI1) Hemanth Tummala Division 7 B Mob: 07979 807 889

2nd XI (MI2) Steve Eveleigh Division 11 E Mob: 07906 900624

3rd XI (MI3) Ramki Seera Division 11 E Mob: 07940 965165

Old Owens oldowens.play-cricket.com Tel: 01707 644211

Ground Old Owens Sports Ground, Coopers Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 4NE

DirectionsAt traffic lights at north end of Potters Bar High St take right fork. Ground on left 200 yds past Chequers pub.

2nd Ground As for main ground.

Captains 1st XI (OO1) Bradley Lane Premiership Mob: 07738 005332

2nd XI(OO2) Andy Battersby Division 5 A Mob: 07780 611403

3rd XI (OO3) Ian Tyler Division 11 C Mob: 07826 896005

Pinner https://pinnercc.hitssports.com/

Ground Montesole Playing Fields, Montesole Court, HA5 3SA

DirectionsPlease note: No turn from Uxbridge Road rightwards on to Pinner Hill Road at the traffic lights. Club car park is at the end of Montesole Court, straight ahead after turning from Pinner Hill Road.

2nd Ground Hatch End Playing Fields, Uxbridge Road, Pinner, HA5 4DS

Captains 1st XI (PN1) Daniel Langan Division 7 A Mob: 07729 201585

2nd XI (PN2) Rob Bonneywell Division 9 A Mob: 07775 852815

3rd XI (PN3) Bob Harrison Division 11 S Mob: 07900 137960

Potten End www.pottenendcc.org.uk

Ground Homefield, Plough Lane, Potten End, HP4 2QX

DirectionsTake A4146 from Hemel towards Leighton Buzzard. 2½ miles from ‘magic roundabout’, turn left after bridge & Red Lion pub. In village turn right at church. Go over crossroads and soon after Plough pub bear left into Homefield to ground.

What3Words: design.bliss.trades

Captains 1st XI (PE1) Azeem Akhtar Division 5 A Mob: 07889 257431

2nd XI (PE2) Peter Raeburn Division 11 W Mob: 07825 500249

Potters Bar www.pitchero.com/clubs/pottersbarcc Tel: 01707 654801

Ground The Walk, Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 1QN

DirectionsFrom M25 (j24) take A111 to Potters Bar. Turn right on to A1000 at first traffic lights. on to The High Street then after 400 yards turn left into The Walk. Ground 300 yards on left.

2nd Ground Dame Alice Owens School, Dugdale Hill Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 2DU

From M25 (j24) take A111 to Potters Bar. Go 1.6 miles to Dugdale Hilll Lane on left (sign to school opposite and church on corner). School sports centre car park is ¾ mile.

Captains

1st XI (PB1) Luke Chapman Premiership Mob: 07534 040034

2nd XI (PB2) Ben Taylor Division 2 B Mob: 07939 947973

3rd XI (PB3) Matthew Rathbone Division 6 B Mob: 07907 589435

4th XI (PB4) Amit Shrimali Division 10 E Mob: 07894 797113

Potton Town www.pottontown.play-cricket.com Tel: 07836620802

Ground The Hutchinson Hollow, Biggleswade Road, Potton, Beds, SG19 2LX

Directions From A1 north to Biggleswade South roundabout, take second exit to the town (A6001). Continue for 1 mile (straight over two roundabouts). Turn right towards Dunton & Potton (B1040).

After 3 miles ground is on right after “Potton” sign, before first house

Captains 1st XI (PT1) Sean Stevens Division 3 A Mob: 07725

Preston www.prestoncricketclub.co.uk

Ground Preston Recreation Ground, Hitchin Road, Preston, SG4 7TZ

DirectionsFrom A1M (j8) take A602 to Hitchin. At first roundabout after 3 miles, take 2nd exit signposted Gosmore. Continue for 2¾ miles. Ground on right shortly after entering village. From Luton/M1, take A505 to Hitchin, then right at roundabout on A602 towards Stevenage. At next roundabout after 0.6 miles take 5th exit for Gosmore and follow instructions as above.

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2nd Ground Whitwell Recreation Ground, Bradway, Whitwell, SG4 8BE. Whitwell is south of Preston. Going west along Whitwell High Street, left up B651 Horn Hill towards Kimpton. First left into Bradway. Car Park on right 100 yards.

Captains 1st XI (PR1) Jake George Championship Mob: 07867 876352

2nd XI (PR2) David Fleckney Division 5 A Mob: 07968 036032

3rd XI (PR3) James Skirrow Division 8 B Mob: 07714 279867

4th XI (PR4) Dan Phillips Division 10 N Mob: 07581 804509

Radlett www.radlettcc.com Tel: 01923 856348

Ground Cobden Hill, Watling Street, Radlett, Herts, WD7 7JN

DirectionsOn main road at southern end of Radlett (Watling Street).

2nd ground Same as main ground

Captains 1st XI (RA1) Tom Jenkins Premiership Mob: 07494 212513

2nd XI (RA2) Matt Rose Division 2 A Mob: 07717 666437

3rd XI (RA3) Navjot Sidhu Division 4 B Mob: 07828 391740

4th XI (RA4) Craig Steven-Jennings Division 7 A Mob: 07826 537040

Redbourn www.redbourncricketclub.uk Tel: 01582 793949

Ground The Pavilion, North Common Road, Redbourn, AL3 7DB

DirectionsFrom “Chequers” roundabout on A5183 by-pass, follow sign to Redbourn

Common around left hand bend. Club approx 1 mile on right. From Hemel, B487, turn left to vilalge soon after passing under M1. Club ½ mile on left.

2nd Ground Redbourn Recreation Centre, Dunstable Road, Redbourn, AL3 7PP, From “Chequers” roundabout on A5183, follow sign to Redbourn, when road bends to left, bear right into High Street. At T junction turn left, to Leisure Centre 800 yds on left.

Captains 1st XI (RB1) Will Hales Championship Mob: 07891 001138

2nd XI (RB2) Dan Lennox Division 4 B Mob: 07581 742951

3rd XI (RB3) Jon Fleming Division 8 A Mob: 07789 716777

4th XI (RB4) Crispin Hedges Division 10 W Mob: 07969 693896

Reed www.reedcricketclub.co.uk Tel: 01763 848925

Ground Village Green, Blacksmith Lane, Reed, Royston, Herts, SG8 8AX

DirectionsOff A10 between Royston and Buntingford. Turn opposite Silver Ball cafe. Access via track between houses nos. 12 & 13 on right (about 200 yards from A10).

2nd Ground Freman College, Bowling Green Lane, Buntingford. SG9 9BT, From A10 (going north) to Buntingford at 2nd roundabout, 3rd exit. At mini roundabout turn left. Entrance to grounds at end of road. Park outside swimming pool.

Captains 1st XI (RE1) Tom Greaves Championship Mob: 07787 243915

2nd XI (RE2) Stuart Smith Division 3 B Mob: 07403 244972

3rd XI (RE3) Scott Nash Division 9 B Mob: 07368 681213

Rickmansworth www.rickmansworthcc.co.uk Tel: 01923 445040

Ground Park Road, Rickmansworth, Herts, WD3 1HU

DirectionsOn A412 between Rickmansworth and Croxley Green. Entrance at RC church at bottom of Scots Hill.

2nd Ground Same as main ground

Captains 1st XI (RI1) Azeem Hussain Division 3 A Mob: 07515 177568

2nd XI (RI2) Stefan Maggi Division 6 A Mob: 07974 350389

3rd XI (RI3) Gaurav Manocha Division 10 S Mob: 07443 738815

4th XI (RI4) Prasanth Subramanian Division 11 S Mob: 07403 053736

Royal Herts www.royalhertscc.co.uk

Ground Greenwood park, Tippendell Lane, Chiswell Green, St Albans AL2 3HW

DirectionsSee directions for Greenwood Park CC

Captains 1st XI (RH1) Rajesh Jakkappagol Division 10 W Mob: 07306 658098

Sandridge www.sandridge.play-cricket.com

Ground Spencer Meadow, Rear of High Street, Sandridge, AL4 9DD

DirectionsFrom St Albans take Wheathampstead road B651. In Sandridge after 2 miles, turn left after 1st row of houses at signed entrance on left just before the pedestrian crossing. Go through first car park to pitch side park.

Captains 1st XI (SR1) Tom Evans Division 3 B 2nd XI (SR2) Kevin Murphy Division 9 A Mob: 07805 262150

Sawbridgeworth www.sawbridgeworth-cricket.uk Tel: 01279 722865

Ground Town Fields, Springhall Road, Sawbridgeworth, Herts, CM21 9AN

DirectionsEntering Sawbridgeworth from south on A1184, 150 yards into 30mph zone, turn right into Springhall Road (before Congregational church), turn left at end of road.

Captains 1st XI (SB1) Matthew Billings Division 1 Mob: 07757 724571 2nd XI (SB2) Harry Gale Division 5 B Mob: 07565 516131

Shenley Village shenleycc.hitscricket.com Tel: 01923 857986

Ground Shenley Cricket Centre, Shenley Park, Radlett Lane, Shenley, WD7 9DW

DirectionsFrom eastbound M25 (j22) take 5th exit off r/about, back over M25. Turn right at next r/about Bell Lane (B556), after ¾ mile turn left to Shenley (B5378). After 1.5 miles right at r/about towards Radlett, & 1st left - Radlett Lane. Ground 800 yds on right. From westbound M25 - take 2nd exit off sliproad r/about onto Bell Lane (B556), then as above. From Radlett, (nr railway station) up Shenley Hill. Ground 1 mile

2nd Ground Same as main ground

Captains

1st XI (SV1) Morgan Stanley Championship Mob: 07925 792580

2nd XI (SV2) Alex Thomson Division 4 B Mob: 07939 216757

3rd XI (SV3) Kevin Wood Division 7 B Mob: 07817 962486

4th XI (SV4) Victor Childs Division 10 W Mob: 07796 266127

Southgate Adelaide www.southgateadelaidecc.co.uk Tel: 020 8886 8381

Ground Walker Cricket Ground, Waterfall Road, Southgate, London, N14 7JZ

DirectionsFrom M25 (j24) take A111 through Cockfosters to Southgate roundabout (tube station). Take 3rd exit, after ¼ mile turn right at mini-roundabout into Waterfall Road. Past church, Walker Ground on right.

2nd Ground Northampton Exiles CC. See Northampton Exiles CC for directions

Captains 1st XI (SA1) Connor Johnson Division 4 A Mob: 07955 633799

2nd XI (SA2) Tom Flint Division 6 B Mob: 07910 193698

3rd XI (SA3) Andrew Fitzpatrick Division 11 E Mob: 07973 871322

Southgate Compton www.southgatecompton.com Tel: 020 8440 2322

Ground Hadley Field, Chalk Lane, Cockfosters, EN4 9JG

DirectionsFrom M25 (j25) take A111 to Cockfosters, turn right into Chalk Lane opposite underground station. Pass another cricket ground and park in bowling club car park. Parking restrictions operate on Chalk Lane.

Captains 1st XI (SC1) Ben Shearly Division 8 B Mob: 07982 273680

2nd XI (SC2) Pratik Shah Division 10 E Mob: 07894 336128

St Albans www.stalbanscc.com Tel: 01727 850388

Ground Clarence Park, Clarence Road, St Albans, AL1 4NF Directions Off A414 Hatfield Road 1 mile from City Centre. Entrance off Clarence Road.

2nd Ground Verulam School Sports Fields, Sandpit Lane, St Albans, AL4 0BX, From Hatfield: Head towards St Albans on A1057. At Smallford roundabout, after Three Horseshoes and Nottcutts Garden Centre, turn right to Oaklands Lane and continue ahead for approx 1.5 miles, crossing two mini-roundabouts. Entrance to ground on the left, just beyond ‘Welcome to St Albans’ sign. From St Albans City Centre: Follow A1081 north towards Harpenden, bearing right at junction with B651 towards Sandridge. After 150 yds turn right into Sandpit Lane opposite Jolly Sailor. In Sandpit Lane after 1.5 miles, after crossing traffic signals, ground is 200 yards, on right, beyond last house.

Captains 1st XI (ST1) Joe Regan Championship Mob: 07769 313002

2nd XI (ST2) Oliver Coulman Division 4 A Mob: 07711 593532

3rd XI (ST3) Zach West Division 8 A Mob: 07513 068439

4th XI (ST4) Andy Saunders Division 9 A Mob: 07939 133050

St Margaretsbury www.stmcc.org.uk Tel: 01920 870473

Ground The Recreation Ground, Station Road, Stanstead Abbotts, SG12 8EH

DirectionsFrom A10 take A414 to Harlow/Chelmsford. At 1st roundabout take B181 to Stanstead Abbots. Ground ½ mile on right.

2nd ground: Same as main ground.

Captains 1st XI (SM1) Charlie Rudkin Division 1 Mob: 07960 884194

2nd XI (SM2) Darren Shanley Division 7 A Mob: 07713 481016

3rd XI (SM3) Gary Bentley Division 10 N Mob: 07920 729179

4th XI (SM4) Michael Anstead Division 11 C Mob: 07595 760018

Stevenage www.stevenagecricketclub.co.uk Tel: 01438 351075

Ground Ditchmore Lane, Stevenage Old Town, SG1 3LJ

DirectionsFrom A1(M) (j7) turn towards Stevenage. Turn left at 1st roundabout onto Gunnells Wood Road. At 2nd roundabout turn right into Fairlands Way. 1st left at next roundabout. At next roundabout take 4th exit to double back, then first left into Gates Way and and first right into Ditchmore Lane.

2nd Ground Same as main ground.

Captains 1st XI (SG1) Conor Hayward Division 2 A Mob: 07544 825113

2nd XI (SG2) Suman Iranganti Division 4 B Mob: 07983 705292

3rd XI (SG3) Ajit Joshan Division 6 B Mob: 07429 441129

4th XI (SG4) Nikhill Krovidi Division 9 B Mob: 07774 134798

5th XI (SG5) Andy Glowdansky Division 10 N Mob: 07748 424552

Tewin http://crowdcomms.com/Tewin

Ground Upper Green, Tewin, Herts, AL6 0LX

DirectionsTurn off the B1000 Hertford to Welwyn road near Panshanger Golf Complex, signposted Tewin. Bear left past village green, past Rose & Crown pub, for ½ mile. Ground on left, just past Plume of Feathers pub.

2nd Ground Aston CC, Aston Lane, Aston, Stevenage SG2 7EJ

Captains 1st XI (TE1) Luke Wilde Division 3 B Mob: 07557 385566

2nd XI (TE2) Ben Sheppard Division 10 N Mob: 0+44 341645

3rd XI (TE3) Mark Cullen Division 11 N Mob: 0+44 744055

Totteridge Millhillians www.totteridgemillhillians.com Tel: 020 8445 5331

Ground Totteridge Green, London, N20 8PB

DirectionsTurn south off A5109 Totteridge Lane on to Totteridge Green to the east of the Orange Tree pub. Ground on left after 600 yards.

2nd Ground Belmont, Mill Hill Prep School, The Ridgeway, Mill Hill Village, NW7 4ED

Captains 1st XI (TM1) Joe Wray Premiership Mob: 07858 504580

2nd XI (TM2) Hilton Nathanson Division 3 A Mob: 07973 412772

3rd XI (TM3) Ahsan Jamil Division 8 B Mob: 07955 603687

Tring Park https://www.tringcricket.co.uk

Ground London Road, Tring , HP23 6HA

Directions: Entrance on London Road, first right just after Tesco coming from A41

Captains: 4th XI (TP4) Andrew Grout Division 11 W Mob: 07947 101309

Ware www.warecricket.com Tel: 01279 842233

Ground The Pavilion, Bell Lane, Widford, Ware, SG12 8SH

DirectionsFrom A10 or Hertford, go into Ware and take B1004 (Star Street from Waterside Inn) signposted Much Hadham. Continue into Widford, past church on left to right fork (Bell Lane) and turn immediately right up track towards playing fields – ground on right.

Captains 1st XI (WA1) Nick Griffin Division 7 A Mob: 07973 336332

2nd XI(WA2) Andy Milton Division 11 C Mob: 07802 897994

Watford Town www watfordtowncricketclub

Ground Woodside Playing Fields, Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 7HH

DirectionsFrom M25 (j21A) or M1 (j6) take A405 south towards Watford (north). 1 mile after M1, turn right towards Abbots Langley, at traffic lights (Harvester restaurant). After ¼ mile, turn left into road for Watford Leisure Centre and take road to top of park.

2nd Ground Same as for main ground

Captains 1st XI (WT1) Rameez Dar Division 2 A Mob: 07456 545430

2nd XI(WT2) Farhan Hussain Division 4 A Mob: 07913 166277

3rd XI (WT3) Chris Hutchison Division 7 B Mob: 07734 729626

4th XI (WT4) Owais Ahmed Division 10 S Mob: 07852 329556

5th XI (WT5) Andrew Canning Division 11 W Mob: 07901 000495

Watton-at-Stone pitchero.com/clubs/wattonatstone

Ground The Meadow, Watton-at-Stone, Herts, SG14 3SF

DirectionsGround is 75 yds from the main road which runs through the village. Turn opposite ‘The Bull’ pub.

Captains 1st XI (WS1) David Kiddie Division 6 A Mob: 07920 482640

Welwyn Garden City www.wgccc.hitssports.com Tel: 01707 327354

Ground Digswell Park, Knightsfield, Welwyn Garden City, Herts, AL8 7NQ

DirectionsFrom A1(M) (j6) follow signs to Welwyn Garden City via A1000. Turn right at roundabout into Bessemer Road; first right into Knightsfield. Entrance ½ mile on left next to No.290.

2nd Ground Welwyn Playing Fields, Ottway Walk, Welwyn AL6 9AS. Ground approx ¼ mile south of village centre opposite The Steamer pub.

Captains 1st XI (WG1) Connor Emerton Premiership Mob: 07453 960736

2nd XI(WG2) James Hewitt Division 3 B Mob: 07786 334110

3rd XI (WG3) Dan Byford Division 6 A Mob: 07944 642610

4th XI (WG4) Paul Howes Division 10 N Mob: 07578 045685

5th XI (WG5) Jack Blackbourn Division 11 N Mob: 07857 860245

West Herts www.westhertscc.co.uk Tel: 07562 074982

Ground Park Avenue - 8 Park Avenue, Watford, Herts, WD18 7HP

DirectionsFrom M25 (j19) or M1 (j5) head towards Watford town centre and when on A411 follow signs for Rickmansworth. On A412 near town hall, towards Rickmansworth, take 3rd left into Park Avenue. Ground 100 yds on left.

2nd Ground Hit or Miss Cricket Club, Penn Street, Amersham, Bucks, HP7 0FA. From M25 j18 follow A404 (West) through Chorleywood; turn left into Penn St after 8 miles. Clubhouse opposite Hit or Miss pub

Captains 1st XI (WH1) Bill Gage Premiership Mob: 07530 289345

2nd XI(WH2) Ryan Woosley Division 2 B Mob: 07927 368605

3rd XI (WH3) Mudassir Raja Division 7 A Mob: 07825 874387

4th XI (WH4) Vipul Khurana Division 9 B Mob: 07710 811415

5th XI (WH5) Sammy Janaway Division 10 S Mob: 07368 172731

6th XI(WH6) Mohammed Khayam Division 11 W Mob: 07825 181786

Weston https://westonhertscc.co.uk/ Tel: 01462 790220

Ground Park Drive, off Damask Green Road, Weston, SG4 7BY

DirectionsFrom A1(M) (j9) take A505 toward Baldock turn first right onto B197 (Graveley) then first left after sharp right hand bend to Weston. At “T” junction in village turn right. Ground is 500m on left just beyond Cricketers pub.

Captains 1st XI(WE1) Paul Snowdon-LaneDivision 6 B Mob: 07999 725894

Wheathampstead www.wheathampsteadcc.hitscricket.com

Ground Nomansland Common, Wheathampstead, Herts, AL4 8EL

DirectionsTake B651 from St Albans towards Wheathampstead. Ground on left opposite “Wicked Lady” pub.

2nd Ground Katherine Warrington School, Lower Luton Road, AL5 5FH. School is on the B653, between Wheathampstead and Harpenden. Astro only. Short walk to pitch at the top of the hill

Captains 1st XI (WD1) Muhammad Sialvi Division 3 B Mob: 07715 581420

2nd XI (WD2) Tom Li Division 8 A Mob: 07817 446484

3rd XI (WD3) Thomas Brandt Division 10 W Mob: 07939 131195

4th XI (WD4) Will Saunders Division 11 N Mob: 07968 983863

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Hertfordshire Development League

All clubs must recognise that they have a duty of care towards all young players who are representing the club. This duty of care also extends to Leagues that allow the participation of young players in adult teams in their League. The duty of care should be interpreted in two ways:

• Not to place a young player in a position that involves an unreasonable risk to that young player, taking account of the circumstances of the match and the relative skills of the player.

• Not to create a situation that places members of the opposing side in a position whereby they cannot play cricket as they would normally do against adult players –this said, team captains must remember at all times the reasons for this format – it is not about winning, it is about keeping less-skilled youngsters in the game.

In line with ECB code, the following specific requirements apply to all under-age players in adult matches:

All young players who have not reached their 18th birthday must wear a helmet with a faceguard when batting and when standing up to the stumps when keeping wicket. Parental consent not to wear a helmet is not acceptable under any circumstances. A young player acting as a runner must also wear a helmet. Any player in the Under 13 age group must have explicit written consent from a parent or guardian before registering to play in this Development League. Clubs must ensure that their player registration procedures ensure that consent is obtained. The guidance related to changing and showering, (see ‘Safe Hands’ – Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children), must be adhered to.

Development League Rules

The “Spirit of Cricket” and indeed of the competition itself, must always prevail. Any Club which fails to observe this spirit could be removed from the competition. All MCC laws and ECB regulations and directives apply.

1. Duration

1.1 Matches shall be 30/35 overs per side, (by mutual agreement), with these overs being bowled in two hours maximum.

1.2 Allowing for a 30 minute break between innings, all matches shall start at either 1.00pm or 1:30pm and finish by 5:30pm or 6:00pm by mutual agreement between the Clubs. It is NOT required that home teams provide teas in 2021, though hot/cold drinks should be available during games.

1.3 Per 1.2 above, Clubs may mutually agree to alter the start/finish time of a match; however, all games must be completed within four hours playing time. If there is not mutual agreement as to the start time, then matches will start at 1pm.

2. Interference by Weather

2.1 In the event of the first innings being curtailed because of inclement weather, or any other reason, a match of shorter duration, (to be agreed by both captains),

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according to the time available should be played. If the captains cannot agree the umpires will arbitrate. In this event the minimum number of overs in the first innings will be 16.

2.2 In the event of the weather intervening in the second innings, 16 overs must be bowled to constitute a match.

2.3 In calculating overs lost to the weather, one over shall be lost to each side for every 7 minutes lost, or 1 over for each 3 minutes lost for the side batting second.

2.4 In the event the side batting second receives less than their allotted 30 overs but at least 16 completed overs, then the winner will be decided by the average run rate per over, (x 10%).

3. Player Restrictions

3.1 Each team shall have a maximum of four adult players over the age of 18. The other seven players must be between U13 and U18 as of 1st September 2020.

3.2 CAG, (County), players of any age shall NOT be eligible to play in these games. Area and District players are eligible to play.

3.3 Adult batsmen must retire when they have scored thirty runs. Subject to 3.5 below, they may return when all other members of the team have batted but must retire again upon passing fifty runs in total, (for both their innings), and will NOT be allowed back to bat a third time.

3.4 No two adult batsmen shall bat together unless all under-age players have been dismissed.

3.5 Should an under-age player be dismissed for less than 5 runs, then he/she shall be allowed to bat again once everyone else has batted, and shall bat before a previously retired adult batsman.

3.6 No bowler shall bowl more than six overs per innings. In a reduced overs match bowling limitation shall be reduced accordingly at the rate of five bowlers being used per innings

3.7 No more than two adults can bowl in one innings. Nor can they bowl from either end at the same time. In other words, an adult must bowl in tandem with an underage player.

3.8 No under-age player may field within 11 metres in front of any batsman.

4. Match Balls

4.1 One new Readers County Match PINK/RED ball to be provided by the home side for the whole match.

5. Result

5.1 The team which scores the higher number of runs shall be deemed the winner.

5.2 The winners in matches where weather intervenes in the second innings, and a minimum of 16 overs have been completed, shall be determined by the side with the faster run rate per completed over, (multiplied by 10%).

5.3 If a run rate calculation is required, for a side batting first, and that team is “bowled out” prior to the completion of its allotted overs, then, (for run rate purposes), they will be deemed to have received the maximum number of overs available to them

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6. Result reporting

6.1 All results, (including cancelled or abandoned matches), shall be reported by the HOME team using the SHPCL app.

7. League Format and Points

7.1 Each side will be allocated a regionally located pool, (dependent upon the number of entries received), and will likely play each other once.

7.2 Points shall be awarded as follows:

Win (including Win through default) 5 points

Tie (scores level, wickets down irrelevant) 3 points

Loss 1 point

Cancelled due to ground conditions 1 point per side

Failure to raise a side/concession Minus 1 point

7.3 Divisional league positions shall be determined as follows -

Firstly, by most points, if equal

Secondly, by most wins, if equal,

Thirdly, by team with highest run per over rate per matches played

7.4 Again, depending upon the number of Clubs entering the tournament, assuming we can get four regionally based pools, there will be a semi-final and final.

8. Umpires & Scorers

8.1 Each side will normally provide an adult umpire

8.2 If only one adult umpire then he/she may stand at the bowlers end throughout the innings.

8.3 Scorers should keep a record of runs and wickets at the end of each over.

9. Facilities

9.1 Each club will attempt to provide acceptable playing conditions, taking account of child welfare at all times.

9.2 Good artificial wickets can be used by mutual consent.

10. Fixtures

10.1 Entries into the competition should be received from all clubs by 28 February, 2021.

10.2 Fixture lists will be provided by the committee.

10.2 Re-arrangements can be made with the agreement of both clubs to a day that is suitable to both clubs.

10.3 All fixtures/re-arrangements shall be completed by 18th April 2021, thus enabling correct fixture dates to be published on the League website.

11. Welfare

11.1 Each Team must have in attendance, for the duration of the match, an adult (other than an Umpire or Scorer) who is suitably Enhanced DBS checked

Committee: Tony Johnson, Richard Burling, Ian Watkins and George White

Administrator: George White. Tel: 07968 349933. E-mail: whiteg27@hotmail.com

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Which Ball to Use?

Please use the images below to ensure that you are using the correct ball for the match.

Dukes County International Premier Divisions

Dukes Pink County International Premier - 50 Over Matches

Readers Superior Crown Divisions 1-3b

(can be used in 4a and below)

Readers County Match Divisions 4a and below

Readers Pink County Match T20 Matches