Announcements & Updates

(06/04/2010) – We had our first match of the season yesterday, as always, I was really looking forward to it. Thanks to both captains for the sportsmanship they portrayed throughout the match and thanks everyone for participating.

Special Thanks go out to the umpires (Gaurav Khatri and Ritesh Manchanda) for keeping track of the scores and coordinating the match.

Please have a look at the scoresheet for the match under Match Results. I hope future umpires can use this as a guide to keep track of scores. I'll provide the template for the matches.

Some rules for the Captains to keep in mind.

2.1	At least seven members of a team must be at the ground prior to the start of a match. If a team does not have at least seven members properly dressed in generally accepted cricket clothing and ready to play at the scheduled start time, that team will be deemed to forfeit the game.

2.3

A written list of the players taking part in the match must be provided to the Umpires prior to the toss being taken. A copy of the list must also be provided to the umpires at the same time. If the list contains more than eleven names, the playing eleven must be clearly indicated. If the eleven players slated to actually play in the match are not so indicated, the first eleven players on the list will be assumed to be the starting eleven. In case, an uneven number of players show up for each team, the team with higher number of players, will be at an advantage.

2.4	The list of players can be changed before the toss. After the toss the list of players can only be changed before first ball for the match is bowled, with the approval of the opposing captain. Any changes so agreed to will be communicated to the umpires prior to the start of the match.

2.6	If a team is more than 30 minutes late, the match will be automatically awarded to the other team.

3.1	A maximum of 15 minutes is allowed between innings. The teams are not permitted to leave the field during the break

Some rules for the Umpires to keep in mind.

5.1	Umpires must be at the ground at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the match.

5.4	The umpires' decision in all matters is final. There will be no arguments or public disagreement with any decisions that the umpire makes during the course of the match. If any team disagrees then a formal complaint can be filed with the League Coordinators once the game is over.

Some rules for the Players to keep in mind.

6.1	Each bowler is allowed a maximum of three overs per innings.
13.1	LBW is not considered as OUT due to the complicated nature of the decision.
13.2	Since there are no leg-byes, there is no run-outs on leg byes. However, a batsman can be stumped out, either by the keeper or a close-in fielder if the batsman stepped out of the crease to play a shot and failed to return in time.
13.3	As a result, Leg Byes are not awarded.

For a detailed list of rules please visit the website and click on League Rules in the left menu.

Thanks again for your participation, looking forward to the rest of the matches.

(05/12/2010) - For those who are New to Cricket. We will be holding Introduction to Cricket sessions

These sessions are open to all Rockwell Employees/Contractors including their families.

At these sessions you will learn

Ø The Basic rules of how cricket is played

Ø How similar it is to softball and baseball

Ø Cricket Terminology

Ø Play a friendly trial match to show off your newly learned skills

Location: North of the Soccer Fields. Please see below.

(04/20/2010)

Spring is here and it only means one thing .. Cricket season is here!!

The Sign-up links for Spring 2010 RC Cricket league are online.

If you want to be part of a specific team then please go ahead add that to the 'Comments' section.

And if you dont know anyone and then just come to play for fun, we can find you a suitable team.

Please spread the good word around, forward this email to anyone you think might be interested.

Please sign-up today at http://rockwellcollinsclubs.com/leagues-ia/cricket/

Lets play some great cricket this year!!