Community Cricket Game Rules

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Everybody in our community is here to enjoy and take part in the game. They all should be given equal chances whether he is the best player in the team or an average player. 

• Batting:  A batter retires after facing a fixed number of balls (exact ball cap unspecified and depends on number of overs, time and attendance).They go back in the queue and can be recalled by the captain later. Captains decide the order of recall.Tracking can be done via apps like CricHeroes or manually by umpires. Players who didn't get a chance in the previous match should be given priority in the next match.
• Openers: Every game should have new batsmen who did not get to bat in the first match or next 5 batsmen whichever is the case.
• Bowling: Every player must bowl at least one over. Players who cannot bowl (due to injury or by choice or by captain's decision) get +3 extra batting deliveries.The non-bowler’s over must be covered by a replacement bowler of similar pace, mutually agreed upon by the captains.

• No-shows or last minute cancellations without notice are not appreciated.
• Surprise attendees are only allowed if attendance is low (captains' discretion).

• Traditional wooden bats and tape balls are allowed.
• Fibre bats are not allowed.

•  Admin creates balanced teams and captains are randomly assigned to teams via draw.  
•  Disputes addressed pre-game or post-game require mutual captain agreement.  
•  Captains handle substitutions for no-shows or strategic swaps.

•  Admin creates balanced teams and captains are randomly assigned to teams via draw.  
•  Disputes addressed pre-game or post-game require mutual captain agreement.  
•  Captains handle substitutions for no-shows or strategic swaps.

• Umpires/Captains Roles:Umpires are chosen by mutual agreement of the captains before the match. The umpire's decision is final, and all players must respect it. Umpires and captains are responsible for ensuring all rules are followed. Only umpires and captains are allowed to handle disputes.No other team members should interfere.
• Scorers must use the Cricheroes app accurately.

• Wides are measured using a full bat’s length from mid-wicket and on the line delivery is considered wide.
• Maximum 3 wides bowl limit in a row and bowler will be retired for that over.
• Fielder should stand still after a catch at boundary unless umpires confirms if its fair catch.
• Throw Bowlers  should be given max one over amd have to do slow bowling.
• ‘No Balls’ will be logged as wides in cricheroes app unless runs scored.
• Last player must run twos instead of singles. 

If a bowler delivers:

• 3 consecutive wides, 
• 2 no-balls in the same over
• Throw bowlers wont be allowed instead they will be compensated in batting,

the over will be disqualified and completed by another bowler with consent of opposing captain.

• Only cricket-related discussions and posts are allowed. Community-related and other cricket leagues Recognitions/ Promotions/ advertisements / announcements may be posted only after admin approval.
• Admins or assigned persons will send the game poll.
• No foul language and respectful disagreements should be enforced.
• If you have questions or concerns, do not discuss in the group.Please send a private message to me.If a player is not attending the match, inform the admin privately.

• Matches and activities may be recorded for use on our social media platforms. If you do not wish to be recorded, you must inform the organisers in advance. By participating without prior notice, you are deemed to have given consent.