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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