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The Captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the Spirit of Cricket as well as
within the laws.
Players and team officials must at all times accept the Umpire’s decision. Players must not show dissent at the
Umpire’s decision or react in a provocative or disapproving manner towards an Umpire, another player or a spectator.
Players and
team officials shall not intimidate, assault or attempt to intimidate or assault an Umpire another player or a spectator.
Players and team officials shall not use crude and/or abusive language (known as ‘sledging’) nor make offensive gestures or hand signals
nor deliberately distract an opponent.
Players and team officials shall not use or in any way be concerned in the use or distribution
of illegal drugs.
Cubs must take adequate steps to ensure the good behaviour of their members and supporters towards players and
Umpires.
THE SPIRIT OF CRICKET
Cricket is a game that owes much of its unique appeal to the fact that it should be played not only within its
Laws but also within the Spirit of the Game. Any action which is seen to abuse this spirit causes injury to the game itself. The major
responsibility for ensuring the spirit of fair play rests with the Captains.
1. There are two Laws which place the responsibility for the team’s conduct firmly on the Captains.
Responsibility of Captains - The Captains are responsible at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within the Spirit of the
Game as well as within the Laws.
Player’s Conduct - In the event of any player failing to comply with the instructions on an Umpire, criticising his decision by word
or action, showing dissent, or generally behaving in a manner which might bring the game into disrepute, the Umpire concerned shall in the
first place report the matter to the other Umpire and the player’s Captain, requesting the latter to take action.
2. Fair and Unfair Play
According to the Laws the Umpires are the sole judges of Fair and Unfair play. The Umpires may intervene
at any time, and it is the responsibility of the Captain to take action where required.
3. The Umpires are authorised to intervene in the case of:
• Time wasting
• Damaging the pitch
• Intimidatory bowling
• Tampering with the ball
• Any other action that they consider to be unfair
4. The Spirit of the Game involves RESPECT for:
• Your opponents
• Your own Captain and Team
• The Role of the Umpires
• The Game’s traditional values
5. It is against the Spirit of the Game:
• To dispute an Umpire’s decision by word, action or gesture.
• To direct abusive language towards an opponent or Umpire.
• To indulge in cheating or any sharp practice, for instance
a) appealing knowing the batsman is not out
b) advance towards the Umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing
c) seek to distract an opponent either verbally or by harassment with persistent clapping or unnecessary noise under the guise of enthusiasm
and motivation of one’s own side.
6. Violence
There is no place for any violence on the field of play
7. Players
Captains and Umpires together set the tone for the conduct of a cricket match. Every player is expected to make an important contribution to
this.
SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE COMMITTEE
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