PRE-MATCH MEETING BETWEEN CAPTAINS & …

1 PRE-MATCH MEETING . BETWEEN CAPTAINS & UMPIRES. Prior to the start of a match a mandatory MEETING should take place BETWEEN the CAPTAINS and umpires. The ideal time is at the toss and the MEETING should achieve the following: 1. Observation of the toss 2. The exchange of fully completed team sheets 3. Handing over of the match ball and spares 4. Payment of umpires' expenses 5. Clarification of match regulations (fielding circles and interpretation of wides for cup matches). 6. In the case of a delayed start, the new amount of overs to be played, interval changes, etc.

2 Will be finalised (see Playing Conditions). 7. Clarification of local rules' (trees inside the boundary or overhanging into field of play, etc.). 8. Discussion about the Spirit of Cricket and umpires' expectations about behaviour 9. All parties should appreciate that CAPTAINS and umpires together set the tone for the conduct of a cricket match and this PRE-MATCH MEETING will render an efficient exchange and ensure good communications. Dialogue about the Spirit of Cricket is paramount. 10. Umpires have been advised that games should not start until all parts of the Code have been fully discharged.