DUTIES OF UMPIRES

Section 1:

Umpires are solely in charge of matches under the FCA jurisdiction and shall enforce the Code of Conduct, notions of fair play and all FCA-defined Competition Rules

Section 2:

Umpires are required to be at the playing venue on the day of the fixture at least Fifteen [15] minutes prior to the scheduled commencement of play

Section 3:

Other duties shall include the following:

  1. Umpires shall be cognizant of all FCA-defined Competition Rules and ICC laws
  2. Umpires shall inspect the wicket and ensure adequate pitch conditions before the start of the match.
  3. Umpires shall inspect the outfield and ensure that the outfield is adequately prepared
  4. Umpires shall ensure that all boundaries are clearly marked and visible from their stations
  5. Umpires shall ensure that each team has 11 players before the start of the match.
  6. Umpires shall enforce the dress code.  Any player not wearing the Sponsor’s T-Shirt will not be allowed to bat or bowl but will be counted as one of the 11 players.
  7. Umpires shall ensure the match starts on time
  8. Umpires shall ensure that the match proceeds in a brisk and timely manner and are authorized to take steps to prevent clubs from indulging in time-wasting or delaying tactics.
  9. Umpires shall ensure that both captains understand the duration of each match, and the scores and over’s allowed for the match
  10. Umpires shall ensure that score sheets tally and all pertinent information has been recorded and are authorized to make corrections at appropriate junctures
  11. Umpires shall have the Captains sign the completed score sheets to make sure there are no discrepancies in the score sheets.
  12. Umpires shall submit a dispute report, if any, to Tournament Coordinator.
  13. Umpires shall report all breaches in the Code of Conduct to the Tournament Coordinator.
  14. Umpires shall warn a player for bad conduct or for charging towards Umpires for clarifications and questioning and can eject the player from the match for any further repeated misconduct.
  15. Umpires shall implement the 9 inch wide rule on the leg side.
  16. Umpires shall decide the Man of the Match and award the trophy on behalf of FCA at the end of the match.
  17. Umpires at their discretion, based on the circumstances, can allow the player to leave the field and allow the match to continue.
  18. Main Umpire can consult the Leg Umpire and revert any previously given decision.
  19. Umpires shall give the benefit of doubt to the batsman, only in case of any doubts.
  20. Umpires shall change the ball at the break (after 12 over’s) during both the innings.