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No team may be unreasonably strengthened by the inclusion of players from a higher standard with the intention of affecting results. |
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The EC will judge each case on its merits - the number of players, their ability and other circumstances will be considered. |
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Any team found in breach of this rule - or the spirit in which it is intended - may be liable to a penalty, which may include deduction of match points. |
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The side scoring the most runs, irrespective of the number of fallen wickets, shall be the winners. In the event of runs scored being equal, the match will be tied. |
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The points to govern the Competition shall be as follows: |
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16 points for a win. If the match is tied, each team will earn 8 points |
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In addition to the points for a win/tie, both teams will earn bonus points as follows: |
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1 point for every 40 runs, up to a maximum of 5 points |
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1 point for every 2 wickets taken |
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The result of the match must be agreed between the two captains. In the event of bad light, adverse weather conditions or the state of the pitch preventing the completion of the match, it will be recorded as 'No Result' and neither team will count the game as having been played. |
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The home team may cancel a match in advance only for reasons of bad weather. In these circumstances, the match will be recorded as 'No Result' and neither team will count the game as having been played. |
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If a match is cancelled (other than for bad weather) both teams shall count the game as having been played. |
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The non-defaulting team will be awarded 21 points or its current points average, rounded up to the next whole number - whichever is the higher. |
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The defaulting team will have 16 points deducted. |
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In these circumstances, the game forfeited must be from the lowest-placed team. [For example: if Anytown CC have two teams, the Anytown A fixture is forfeit and the Anytown first team game must be played.] |
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The EC may impose a fine on the defaulting team. |
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If the non-defaulting team wishes to claim out-of-pocket expenses, they must write to the NCL General Secretary, within seven days of the scheduled fixture, giving details of any such claim. The EC may add such a claim to the fine imposed on the defaulting team. |
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In these circumstances, the match cancellation must be done via the Results Secretary of the Division concerned, or the NCL General Secretary, who will verify the cancellation with the contact of the defaulting team. |
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Under no circumstances should messages be left via third parties. |
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The HOME team is responsible for notifying the appropriate Result Secretary of the result before 10pm on match day |
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Teams must still notify the Results Secretary even if the game is rained off (see Rule 9). |
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Teams who fail to notify the result will be fined: £5 for the first offence and £10 for each subsequent offence. |
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The AWAY team is responsible for notifying the appropriate Result Secretary of the 'Spirit of Cricket' mark for the Home team, before 10pm on match day |
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Awarding a mark for 'Spirit of Cricket' constitutes part of the result, and teams who consistently fail to award the mark will be fined by the EC |
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Whenever a SoC mark of 3 or less is awarded, the awarding team must notify the reasons to the Gen Sec via telephone or e-mail within 7 days of the match. Failure to inform reasons or adhere to requests for information from the EC or relevant Results Secretary will incur a fine of £10. |
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[Note: The Results Procedure is detailed at the back of the handbook, together with contact details for the Results Secretaries.] |