| Administration - HCPCL Breaches of
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BREACHES |
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Certain conduct, whether on or off the field of play of play,
amounting to a breach of the Laws of Cricket and/or the Spirit of Cricket have been catagorised
into 4 levels which are set out below:- |
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Level 1 |
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time wasting by either the fielding side or the batting side
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abuse of the cricket ground, equipment or fixtures
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showing dissent at an umpire’s decision by word or action
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using language that is obscene, offensive or insulting and/or the making of an obscene
gesture
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excessive appealing
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Level 2 |
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showing serious dissent at an umpire’s decision by word or action
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inappropriate and deliberate physical contact between players in the course of play
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charging or advancing towards an umpire in an aggressive manner when appealing
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(d) |
deliberate and malicious distraction or obstruction on the field of play, regardless as to
whether such conduct is deemed to be fair under Law 42.5
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throwing the ball at or near a player, umpire or official in an inappropriate and dangerous
manner
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using language or gesture that is obscene or of a serious insulting nature to another player,
umpire, team official or spectator
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changing the condition of the ball other than as permitted by Law 42.3
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the bowling of fast short pitched balls that result in the bowler being disallowed from bowling
further in that innings
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(i) |
causing avoidable damage to the pitch contrary to Laws 42.13 and/or Law 42.14 that results in a
five run penalty being awarded
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Level 3 |
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intimidating an umpire or referee
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threatening to assault another player, team official or spectator
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using language or gesture that offend, insult, humiliate, intimidate, threaten, disparage or
vilify another person on the basis of that person’s race, religion, sexual orientation, colour,
descent or national or ethnic origin
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(d) |
the deliberate bowling of any high full-pitched ball contrary to Law 42.8
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Level 4 |
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(a) |
threatening an umpire or referee
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physical assault of another player, umpire, referee, official or spectator
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any act of violence on the field of play
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using language or gestures that seriously offend, insult, humiliate, intimidate, threaten,
disparage or vilify another person on the basis of that person’s religion, sexual orientation,
colour, descent or national or ethnic origin.
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ACTION |
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2.1 |
Level 1 Breaches – will normally be dealt
with by umpires under the League’s Code of Conduct i.e. the umpire will caution the player as to
his conduct and advise him and his captain that it is a first and final warning. On any further
breach the umpire will warn the player as to his conduct and advise him and his captain that a
report will be submitted. This will result in an automatic two match ban. |
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2.2 |
Level 2 Breaches – depending on the
circumstances Level 2 breaches may also be dealt with under the League’s Code of Conduct. The
umpire may decide not to give a first and final warning but immediately warn the player as to his
conduct and advise him and his captain that a report will be submitted. The Chairman of
Discipline will decide if the automatic two match ban is sufficient or if a discipline hearing should
deal with the matter. |
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2.3 |
Level 3 & 4 Breaches – will be dealt
with at a disciplinary hearing. |
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PENALTIES |
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3.1 |
The following is a guide to the penalties recommended for
each level of breaches:-
Level 1 - Suspension for 2 to 6 matches
Level 2 - Suspension for 2 to 8 matches
Level 3 - Suspension for 4 to10 matches
Level 4 - Suspension for a minimum of 10 matches
The Discipline Committee/Appeals Panel will take the following into account when considering the
suspension to impose:-
(a) If the player has pleaded guilty
(b) The player’s previous discipline record
(c) If the player is also the captain
(d) The conduct of the player subsequent to him being warned and told that he will be
reported
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3.2 |
Captains who fail to control their players after being
requested to do so by the umpires or after cautions/warnings have been given to one or more of
their players may be given a warning and/or a suspension by the Discipline Committee and/or the
Appeals Panel. |
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3.3 |
The Discipline Committee and the Appeals Panel may also
deduct points from clubs and fine clubs whose player(s) have been guilty of breaches of
discipline Players may also fined. |
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Last updated: 29 December 2009
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