Super 20 Reg 12 does not say what the penalty for this is. So add a rule about no ball.
REASONS We had an epiphany about following this set of rules during Season 2019/20. During the discussion it was suggested we should simplify the rules.
CURRENT REGULATIONS Super 20 Reg 12.2-12.6
POSSlBLE NEW REGULATION See below
Arguments against
These rules are standard in Twenty 20 competitions everywhere. They are a part of the game that balances the bat and ball.
Arguments in favour
Equipment for marking circles is not regularly available, and sometimes it's forgotten in setup.
The simplification recommended is that fielding circles **will** apply in QSDCA Super 20 matches but *NOT* the Powerplay. This means "4 in the circle" for all 20 overs. Just 2 out for the first 6 overs is gone. This greatly simplifies the issue of adjusting the Powerplay when there are rain interruptions.
So to get the technical details here let's go to the ICC T20 Playing Conditions..... (With my edits showing)
From ICC Mens T20I Playing Conditions 2017 Code with Appendices 28 Sept 2017
https://www.cricketaustralia.com.au/cricket/-/media/46E13ADFA4BD4608B9D84D43096124C1.ashx
28.7 Restrictions on the placement of fieldsmen
28.7.1 In addition to the restrictions contained in clause 28.4 above, further fielding restrictions shall apply to certain overs in each innings.
(28.4 lists max 2 behind square leg ad max total of 5 fielders on the legside.)
28.7.2
28.7.3 Two semi-circles shall be drawn on the field of play. The semi-circles shall have as their centre the middle stump at either end of the pitch. The radius of each of the semi-circles shall be 30 yards (27.43 metres). The semi-circles shall be linked by two parallel straight lines drawn on the field (see paragraph 2 of Appendix C). These fielding restriction areas should be marked by continuous painted white lines or ‘dots’ at 5 yard (4.57 metres) intervals, each ‘dot’ to be covered by a white plastic or rubber (but not metal) disc measuring 7 inches (18 cm) in diameter.
(This defines the fielding circles and the 'zone' the closer fielders must be within.)
28.7.4
(We're not doing the Powerplay overs.)
28.7.5
.. (Two rules referring to Powerplay conditions skipped here.)
28.7.8 In the event of an infringement of any of the above fielding restrictions, the square leg umpire shall call and signal ‘No Ball’.
A small but important issue is that the distance of the fielding circle is meant to be 30 yards (approx. 27.5 metres) from each set of stumps.
For a ICC ODI: page 71 shows this diagram.
| EXISTING PLAYING REGULATION | REVISED PLAYING REGULATION |
| 12. FIELDING RESTRICTIONS | |
| 12.1 At the instant of delivery there will not be more than five fielders on the leg side. | No change |
| 12.2 For the first 6 overs only of each innings, only two fielders are permitted to be more than 30 metres from the facing batsman at the instant of delivery. | 12.2 Nil |
| 12.3 For the remaining overs of each innings, not more than five fielders are permitted to be more than 30 metres from the facing batsman at the instant of delivery. | 12.3 The Fielding Restriction Area is defined as: |
| 12.3.1 Two semi-circles with their centre at the middle stump at either end of the pitch. | |
| 12.3.2 The ends of the semi-circles will be linked by two parallel straight lines. |
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| 12.3.3 The radius of each of the semi-circles is 30 yards (27.43 metres). | |
| 12.3.4 The fielding restriction area |
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| 12.3.5 |
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| TEAM BATTING FIRST | |
| 12.4 In circumstances where the number of overs for the team batting first is reduced, the number of overs in regard to the restrictions in 12.2 above will be reduced proportionately in a ratio of 6:20 (30%) in accordance with the table below for that innings only. | 12.4 Nil |
| 12.5 Fractions are to be ignored in all calculations re the number of overs. (If on resumption the number of overs for fielding restrictions has already been exceeded this should take effect immediately). | 12.5 Nil |
| Total overs 20 17-19 14 - 16 10-13 Overs for which fielding restrictions will apply 6 5 4 3 | Nil |
| TEAM BATTING SECOND | |
| 12.6 Where the number of overs for the team batting second is reduced the aim will be to maintain the restrictions in 12.2 for the same proportion of the second innings that they were maintained for the first innings (fractions to be ignored). | 12.6 Nil |
| 12.7 |
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| 12.8 In addition to other fielding restrictions contained in Law 28 The Fielder. |
The numbering can be rationalised. (i.e. leave out the 'Nils' and number in sequence.)
The reason for "not more than 5 fielders are permitted outside the fielding circle" instead of "minimum 4 inside the circle" is to allow 3 minimum inside the circle when the fielding side is short one player due to injury or similar reason.
Optionally the ICC Fielding Restriction diagram could be included at approx 12.4.
In practice Subbies games will probably use dots, cones or markers of some kind. A pile of ice cream container lids would work or cutouts made from coloured rubber sheeting with scissors). Conscientious grounds men might even mark out some white lines (but myself, I don't see the need to go that far... )
ABM 16-Feb-2020
Revised 8-Jun-2020
Revised 8-Jun-2020
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