Under 17s special
rules:
The Laws of Cricket apply except
Coaching and
Umpiring
- Managers should not umpire games. No coaching is allowed
The Ball
- TWO new 5 1/2 oz. cricket ball are to be provided by the nominated home team.
Note: Nominally this is one ball for each innings —
However, if the captain of the team fielding second wishes to use the old ball from the first innings he may do so. If the side fielding second start with the old ball they then forfeit the right to take the new ball for the duration of the match.
Bowling
- Maximum of 4 overs per player and underarm bowling is not permitted.
Substitutes
- Substitutes are only
permitted in the event of an injury to a player
and in the absence of a recognized umpire only with the
agreement of the opposing team manager. Substitutes may
not bat; bowl; act as a wicket-keeper, captain or runner.
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