Dallas Youth Cricket League (DYCL) Twenty20 Tournament Rule Book /
Version 2016 /
March, 2016
The rule book contains the rules, regulations and guidelines for the Dallas Youth Cricket league Twenty20 Tournament /

Table of Contents

1.20/20CricketRulesinDYCL:

2.Team Equipment / Gear:

3.Umpiring Guidelines:

4.Match Timings and Punctuality

5.Captain’s Responsibilities:

6.CodeofConduct/Discipline /Behavior Expectations:

7.FinalNote:

8.Disclaimer:

DYCLRuleBook

1.20/20CricketRulesinDYCL:

  1. Game rules are in accordance with the ICC Twenty20 rules and the laws of cricket exceptas indicatedotherwise in this rulesdocument.
  2. Cricket Gear:Batsman must wear proper cricket gear (helmet, pads, gloves, abdominal guard etc) during batting
  3. Overs:
  4. Allmatcheswillbeamaximumof20oversperinnings
  5. A bowler can bowl a maximum of 4 overs in a 20 overs match.
  6. Under-armbowlingisstrictlyprohibited.
  7. Teamsshouldcompletetheoversinatimelymanner.Umpire(s)arerequestedtoensurethis.
  8. Fielding Restrictions:
  9. There should be at-least 4 fielders (excluding bowler and wicket keeper) inside the circle during non power play overs
  10. On-side fielders behind the popping crease: The following ICC rule will be followed
  11. At the instant of the bowler's delivery there shall not be more than two fielders, other than the wicket-keeper, behind the popping crease on the on-side. A fielder will be considered to be behind the popping crease unless the whole of his person, whether grounded or in the air, is in front of this line. In the event of infringement of this Law by the fielding side, the umpire at the striker's end shall call and signal No-ball.
  12. Having fielders right behind the wicket-keeper or bowler (Acceptable under laws of Cricket)
  13. The fielding positions behind the keeper and bowler are traditional fielding positions and are totally within the rules of the game. You can always employ the fielders in these positions (they are called Long Stop and Straight Hit positions in Cricket)
  14. Power Plays:
  15. There will be a 6 overs mandatory power play in the beginning of the innings.
  16. A maximum of 2 fielders are allowed outside the inner circle during the power play
  17. The inner circle should be around 30 yards from each wicket; hence, in reality, it will be oval shaped and not circular. For U10 teams, this circle can be reduced to 25 yards
  18. FreeHit
  19. FreehitwillbeallowedasaresultofaNo-Ball
  20. Umpireshouldensurethat thebowler’s footwascompletely outside thepoppingcrease, before calling the no-ball
  21. TheBatsmanplayingafree hitdeliveryandtherunnerbatsmancanbedismissedonly by a RunOut. No stumping or any other form of getting out is allowed.
  22. Nofieldingchangesareallowedforthefree hitball unless the batsmen change ends.Thefieldingshouldremainthewayit waswhentheNo-ballwasbowled.
  23. RunOut:
  24. Notethatinthecaseofrun-outsandstumping,a batsmanisconsideredtobeoutofhisgroundunlessa partofhisbatorbodyisgroundedinsidethecrease.Thus,ifthebodyorthebatisgroundedonthecreaseline,butnotinside,thebatsmanis“out”.
  25. Incasea stumpisalreadydislodgedandbatsmanissafeintermsofrunout,thestumps has tobeuprootedtogeta runoutprovidedat alatertimethebatsmandecidestotakearun.
  1. Anewbatsmanhastocometothecreasewithin120secondsafterthedismissalofthepreviousBatsman.
  2. WicketKeeper
  3. Thereshouldbeonewicketkeeperbehindthestumps atalltimes.
  4. Thewicketkeepermustweargloveswhilstkeepingwickets.
  5. Wicket Keeperisallowedtobowlinthetournament.
  6. Byes, LegByes and LBWs are allowed and will be as per ICC rules
  7. WIDEBALL:
  8. Scoring
  9. 1 ExtraRun+1 ExtraBall+AnyruntakenbyByes
  10. ToassessaWIDEdeliveryon the offside, a lineis drawnatadistanceofonefullstandardbatfromtheoffstumpatrightanglestothecrease; AbowledballpassingthecreaseoutsidethislineshallbedesignatedaWIDE, (Note: notabovethe lines) provideditdoesnottouchthebatand/oranypartofthestrikeror partofhisequipment. In certain situations where the batsman moves to the offside before the ball is bowled, if the ball is within the reach of the batsman while passing outside the wide marker, it may not be called a wide by the umpire. To help in their judgment, umpires are encouraged to keep the distance between off-stump and the wide marker in mind and use approximately the same distance from the batsman when he/she moves to the offside before the ball is bowled, to judge a wide.
  11. Assessing a wide delivery on the leg side: Any ball outside the leg stump that does not hit the bat or any part of the batsmen is considered a wide, except when the batsman moves down the leg side and the ball passes between the batsman and the leg stump.
  12. Theballwillbeconsidered“LIVE”afteracallofWIDE,i.e.thebatsmancanbeout.
  13. NO-BALL
  14. Scoring(Duetooverstepping or height)
  15. 1 ExtraRun+1 ExtraBall+Anyruntakenby Bat/Byes/Leg byes
  16. Thebowlerisnotrequiredtoinformhisbowlingstyletotheumpire.Theumpireis requiredtoaskforthebowlingstyleand conveyittothebatsman.
  17. Umpirewillalsocalla“chuckeddelivery“,aNOBALL.ThreeNO-BALLEDchuckeddeliveriesby a bowlerwillleadtoprohibitionofthebowlerfrom bowlinganyfurtherinthat game.
  18. One bouncer,which,afterbouncing,passesthebatsmanaboveSHOULDER height and below the head inhis normalstance,or wouldhavepassedhimaboveSHOULDER heightifitstrikesthe batsman’sbatorbody, but below the head is allowed per over. One bouncer warning should be given to the bowler. Any subsequent bouncers of this natureshallbecalledaNOBALLbyeitherumpire.
  19. Anyballwhich,havingnotbouncedafterleaving thebowler’s hand,passesthebatsman abovewaistheight,orwouldhavepassedhimabovewaistheightifithadnotstruckthe batman’s batorbody, shallbecalledaNOBALLbyeitherumpire.
  20. TheballremainsliveafterthecallofNOBALL.Batsmancangetrunout.
  21. Thebowler'sbackfootmustlandwithinandnottouchingthereturncrease(sidelines).Thebowler'sfront footmustlandwithsomepartofthefoot,whethergroundedor raised, behindthepoppingcrease(front line).Iftheumpireatthebowler'send isnotsatisfiedthatboththeseconditionshavebeenmet,heshallcallandsignalNo BALL.
  22. Thebowlingcreasewillbearnosignificanceforanoballs.
  23. Batsman leaving the field or retiring: The following ICC rule will be followed:
  24. A batsman may retire at any time during his innings. The umpires, before allowing play to proceed, shall be informed of the reason for a batsman retiring.
  25. If a batsman retires because of illness, injury or any other unavoidable cause, he is entitled to resume his innings subject to (d) below. If for any reason he does not do so, his innings is to be recorded as 'Retired – not out'.
  26. If a batsman retires for any reason other than as in (b) above, he may only resume his innings with the consent of the opposing captain. If for any reason he does not resume his innings it is to be recorded as 'Retired – out'.
  27. If after retiring a batsman resumes his innings, it shall be only at the fall of a wicket or the retirement of another batsman.
  28. Batsman-By-Runner
  29. By-Runnerisnolongerallowed.Ifa batsmangetsinjuredandcannotplayanylonger, thebatsmanisexpectedtoretire
  30. Ground Standards tobe followedforconductingamatch
  31. Thepitchshouldbe22yards.
  32. A wide markershouldbeplacedonebatfromtheoffstumpontheoffside.
  33. Boundariesshouldbemarkedclearlyeitherwithflagsorcones. Boundaries should not be less than 140 feet (~47 yards) from the pitch
  34. Batting/Bowlingcreaseshouldbea fullbatplusthehandleofthebat.
  35. Thereshouldbeaboxforthebowler’s side.
  36. Mankading Rule:
  37. Non striker must keep within his ground until the ball has been delivered by the bowler. By backing up too far or too early leads to gaining an unfair advantage to the non striker. This act is not acceptable. There will be a single one time warning for the TEAM by the umpire and the main umpire must inform the square leg umpire and the team captains. If it is repeated then bowler can run non-striker out as per the ICC rules below.
  38. Bowler attempting to run-out non-striker before delivery (Tests, ODIs and T20Is): "The bowler is permitted, before releasing the ball to attempt to run out the non-striker. Whether the attempt is successful or not, the ball shall not count as one of the over. If the bowler fails in an attempt to run out the non-striker, the umpire shall call and signal Dead ball as soon as possible."
  1. Use of Spring Stumps: when spring stumps are used in a game:
  2. If the ball hits any part of the spring stumps including BASE and SPRING, then it is considered a legal hit.
  3. Captains must make sure that no water bottle, cans or any other items are placed on or behind the stumps/spring stumps; if this rule is not adhered to and if the ball hits any item placed on or behind the stumps/spring stumps, it will be considered as ‘legal hit to the stumps’.
  4. If bails are used on spring stumps, it will be considered just like using bails on regular stumps. Bails will have to be dislodged for consideration to be given out.
  5. In case of run-out situations after the spring stump was hit once, there is no need to uproot the stumps unlike when using traditional wickets. Hitting the spring stumps again is considered a legal hit.
  6. Ifa20/20matchendsinatie,theoutcomeisdecidedbyEliminator/ Super Over

Eliminator / SuperOver.

a. Whatisaneliminator?

ItisthetiebreakerforTwenty20internationals.InJuly2008theeliminator,alsoreferred toas theSuperOver,replacedthebowl-outas theofficialtooltoseparateteamsthat finishatthesamescoreattheendofa completedTwenty20game.

b. Howdoesitwork?

Boththeteamsgettoplayoneovereachafterthematch,andtheteamthatwinsthat

contestisthewinner:ina wayit's anOne1toresolvea Twenty20tie.

c. Howmanyplayerstakepart intheeliminator?

Bothsideshavetonominatethreebatsmenandonebowlereachfortheeliminator.A

teamcanbebowledoutinthetraditionalsense,ifitlosestwowickets.Thebowlerand batsmen,oncenominated,cannotbechanged.Allthefielderstakea partinthecontest.

d. Isthereatossfortheeliminator?

No.Theteamthatbattedsecondintheactualmatchbatsfirst.

e. Isthereachangeinanyof theothergroundconditions?

Theeliminator-conditionspermitting-hastoplayedonthesameday,onthesame

pitch, withtheumpire(s)standingatthesameendsas theyfinishedthematch,andwith theballthatwasinuseattheendofthesecondinnings.Botheliminatorinningsare playedfromthesameend,whichischosenby theumpire(s).Theusualcricketrules governingno-balls,widesetcapplytotheeliminatorovers.

f.Whatiftheteamsaretiedattheendoftheeliminator/ SuperOver?

There will be asecondSuperOveror thirdSuperOverifnecessarytodetermine thewinner.Amaximumof3 SuperOverscanbeplayed.IfattheendofthethirdSuper Over,theteamsarestilltied,thematchwillbedecidedbythetossofacoin.

2.Team Equipment / Gear:

  1. Eachteammember isrequiredtocarrythefollowing gear at a minimum.
  2. Bat
  3. Pads
  4. Batting Gloves
  5. Abdomen Guard
  6. Thigh Pad
  7. Elbow guard
  8. Organizers will supply the following:
  9. Wicket Keeping Gloves
  10. Flatconestomarktheinnercircle
  11. Cones/flagstomarktheboundaries
  12. StumpsandBails
  13. Any other items that are necessary to play the game

3.Umpiring Guidelines:

  1. Neutral umpires will adjudicate each game. The organizers will arrange for neutral umpires.
  2. Umpire(s)shouldcheckthepitchandthegroundtoseeifitmeetsthebasicrequirements.Heshouldcheckthesuitabilityofoutfieldforplaywhenitrains.
  3. Umpire(s)areencouragedtoconsultwith each other foranydoubtfuldecisions. They can reversethe decisionifthey thinkit waswrong.Umpires priorityistogivetherightdecision.
  4. Umpire(s)willremainimpartialatalltimesonthefield.
  5. Umpire(s)willkeeptrackofthenumberofoversduringwhichafielderhasleftthefield(for whatever reason)
  6. Umpire(s)keeptimeofallbreaks,andnotifythecaptainsas towhentoresume.
  7. Umpire(s)arethefinalauthorityduringthegame.Anyplayershowing unreasonabledissentintheopinionoftheumpire(s) and/or the adjudicatorshallbedisqualifiedfromfurther playinthetournamentfollowingdueandfairwarningfromthesaidofficial/s.

4.Match Timings and Punctuality

  1. MatchTimings are published in the schedule for each tournament.
  2. Teamsshouldreport ontheground at-least30minutesbeforethestart.
  3. Bothcaptains or designated membersshouldbepresentforthetossbeforethestarttime.
  4. Cointosswillbecompletedoffthefield,andbothteamswillbefullypreparedtotakethefield immediately
  5. Each team is allowed to take one strategic time-out, not exceeding 2 minutes during the game. The team can choose the timeout whenever they feel it’s necessary, during batting or bowling. The team captain should inform the umpire about the timeout at the end of an over. Teams are not allowed to leave the field during the strategic time-out. They need to remain inside the field, while discussing the strategy. For the batting team, other team members can come-in and join inside the field.

5.Captain’s Responsibilities:

  1. Oneplayerfrom eachteamwillactas Captainforthedurationofthegame
  2. It’s the dutyoftheteam coach and captaintomaintaindiscipline and decorumon thefield
  3. Thecoach and the captainshouldbeconversantandproficient withthelawsofcricket.
  4. TheCoach and the captainshouldcontrolthebehaviorandconductofallthe teamplayersandrepresent them inthecaseofdisputes
  5. Thecoach and the captainshould make sure their team respectstheumpire'sopinionsanddecisions.
  6. Thecoach and the captainwillberesponsibleforgoingovertherulesandregulationswiththeirplayers.

6.CodeofConduct/Discipline /Behavior Expectations:

  1. Everyoneshouldfollowtherules andregulations of appropriateconducton thefield; just FYI….everythingthathappensfallsunder thejurisdictionofthe city/townpolicedepartment
  2. Weencouragetheparticipatingteamstoplayinlinewiththelawsandspiritofthegame. Sledging is strictly prohibited.
  3. Umpires decisions arefinal during the game.Arguingor intimidating the umpireis NOT ACCEPTABLE and couldleadtosuspension of player(s) and team(s)
  4. Any physicalorverbal (directorimplied) attack by aplayer(s) against:A)TheumpireB) Othercricketers C)Thestumps, ballorothercricket gearD)Spectators will be punished according to the severity of the offense. The severity level of the offense will be determined based on the ICC code of conduct for players and player support personnel.
  5. When player(s) violate the code of conduct, Umpires will issue a warning to the team captain about the player’s unacceptable behavior. If the player continues to violate the code of conduct, Umpires will issue a second warning to the captain, after which, if the violation continues further, the player may be ejected by the umpires or by the governing body; the player and the captain may get suspended for subsequent game(s).Iftheplayerrefusesto leavethefield,theteamwillbepenalizedwithforfeiture ofthematch.Nosubstitutes willbeallowed forthe ejected player.
  6. Umpires are required to submit an incident report aboutanyindecentbehaviorby aplayerorateamon the field.

7.FinalNote:

  1. Unless otherwise specified in this Rulebook, teams should follow the ICC rules and playing conditions of T20 International penned by Lord’s MCC and ICC
  2. The Organizing CommitteereservestherighttoamendtheRulesatanytimeifitconsiderssuch actiontobeinthebestinterestsofthecompetition.Committeeholdstherighttocancelanyteam formisconduct(moneynotrefundable)
  3. THEORGANIZERS WOULDLIKETOSEETHETEAMSRESPECTTHERULESAND

PARTICIPATE INTHETRUESPIRITOFSPORTSMANSHIP.

8.Disclaimer:

Dallas Youth CricketLeagueorits organizersarenotresponsibleinanyform ormannerforanypersonor personsgettinginjuredorpropertydamagedasa resultofplayingcricketduringthetournamentmatches. Teamsand/orindividualsareresponsiblefortheirownsafetyandthesafetyofothersonthefield.