Expectations for All Members:
- Respect: Treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness, regardless of gender, ability, race, colour, religion, language, politics, nationality, or ethnic background.
- Prohibited Behaviour: Do not engage in any form of discrimination, harassment, or abuse, including the use of offensive language or gestures, or the incitement of hatred or violence.
- Sportsmanship: Promote sportsmanship and fair play at all times. All participants are encouraged to foster a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
Specific Guidelines for Players:
- Captain’s Authority: The team captain has the right to withdraw an appeal if a clear error has led to a batter’s dismissal. Players should not contest the umpire’s decision.
- Umpire’s Decision: The umpire’s decision is final. Players must respect this, except when they are acting as the umpire themselves.
- Walking: Batters are encouraged to declare themselves out (ie. “walk") if they know they are dismissed, even if the umpire has given them the benefit of the doubt.
Social Match Rules:
- Before the match begins, captains must agree on:
- The number of overs to be bowled.
- The frequency of changing ends.
- How wides and no-balls will be handled (rebowled or penalised with runs).
- The retirement target for batters.
- Retired Batters: A retired batter may return to bat once all other players have had their turn. This ensures that all players can participate fully in the match.
- Balanced Teams: Teams should periodically rotate players to maintain a balance of abilities and provide equal opportunities for participation.
Inclusion of Local Cricketers:
It is essential to involve local Thai cricketers in matches. This helps build strong relationships with the local cricket community and supports the development of emerging players.
– Last updated 6 October 2024