Cricket under
the roof.

Tournament format

Game location: BTT - 4101 Wicker Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704

Groups: 10 teams, divided into two groups (Group A and Group B), with 5 teams in each.

Rules

• In the event of any incident or rule not explicitly outlined in the Indoor rules or CICA rule book document, CICA Committee will engage in internal deliberations and subsequently inform the Captains accordingly.
  • CICA MAINS/General Rule Doc - CICA General Rules
• Total Overs - 13 overs,
• Max 3 bowlers can bowl a max of 3 overs. (Min 5 Bowlers to be used.)
• Power Play - Bowling PP - 1 & 2 overs, Batting PP- 1 over anytime between 3-13 overs. Default to 13th over.
• A Player can go out of field and come back without waiting to bowl an over.
• Bails are recommended for Indoor games.
• No Reschedule requests are allowed. Please plan accordingly.
• All ICC rules prevail unless specially mentioned by CICA.

Bowl Out

• This tournament exclusively employs bowl-outs for match resolution, omitting the use of Super Over due to lack of time allocated per game.
• During League Stages - No Bowl-outs and Points will be split between the teams.

Game Time

• Each Game is allocated a total of 2 hrs.
• Toss for League Stages will be completed Week before the game.
• Teams should start their game within 5 minutes of allocated time.
  • Failure to do so
    • 1st offense - may result in a fine to the teams causing the delay.
    • 2nd Offense - Fine and Captain Suspension for the next game.
• Teams should start their game irrespective of Umpires availability.
• Each team is allocated 55 minutes to finish their 13 overs.
• Innings break duration are limited to 5 minutes; umpires to enforce with captains accountable for adherence
• Teams are required arrive early to complete game setup in CRICCLUBS app before game scheduled start time
• Teams are required to arrive early Collect Stumps and complete the markings prior to the start of the game.
• Unable to finish the game on time will result in DLS being implemented to find a winner.
  • Intentional delay: In case of Intentional delay resulting in the match to not finish on time, the Match will be awarded to opponents and the team will be given a demerit point.
  • Decision will be based on the inputs of 3 umpires and CICA
• LBW and Leg byes are NOT applicable in the tournament.

BTT Ground Rules

• Teams should enter the turf only at the allocated time. Failing to do so will result as follows:
  • -1 Point for team,
  • Captain Suspended for next game.
  • Charge the amount that BTT charges to CICA to the Teams.
  • Repeated offense will lead to Team Suspension for rest of the tournament with no refunds
• BTT requires all players to sign a waiver, Ensure your team players Waiver is complete and signed to avoid delays at the location: BTT waiver (opens in a new tab)
• Playing Teams ensure Stumps, Marking cones are kept back in storage after the game is complete.
• Only players, organizers, and match officials are permitted within the playing area (Field); unauthorized individuals are restricted from entry.
• In case of any concern, Only captain is allowed to go to the playing area.
• Usage of Tennis Courts is strictly prohibited.
• Spectators are required to occupy the designated seating area for viewing; loitering is not tolerated.
• Children accompanying spectators must remain in close proximity to their parents or guardians and refrain from misusing any BTT property.
• Teams/spectators should use designated Parking areas to park their vehicles.
• Smoking is strictly prohibited within the BTT premises.
• Teams must come and vacate the BTT premises within the time they are allocated.
• Please note that violation of the above rules may result in disciplinary action, including potential expulsion from the tournament, at the discretion of the CICA.

Game Rules

Fielding Restrictions and Zones

Boundaries, Net and Back Wall

• Boundary has been extended (pictured in the source document). Teams need to come before time and place cones to mark the boundary.
  • Ball touching the net will automatically be a boundary.
• Ball hitting the roof without bouncing after the steel metal plate (pictured in the source document) will be considered a 6 at the sole discretion of the Umpire.
  • Ball hitting the net will be considered a declared zone and awarded 2 runs.
  • Ball touching the net and hitting (without bounce) after the steel metal plate will be considered 6.
  • Ball hitting after the net (after the steel metal plate) will be considered 6.
• Ball hitting the back Wall (behind WK)
  • This will be considered in play. Batsmen need to run to score and run out rules apply.
  • If the ball Falls on the AC vent behind WK or is unreachable then WK/Fielder need to raise their hand up immediately and it will be declared 1. (Judgement lies on Umpire)
  • In case the ball hits the back wall of wk and goes to 1 zone or 2 zone (unless overthrow). Either 1 or 2 will be declared. (Batsman can't claim that he ran 2 runs while the ball goes to either zone).

DiagramPhotos of the extended boundary and the steel metal plate. View it in the source document (opens in a new tab).

Roof/Ceiling Rules

Ceiling has been separated to 3 Zones - Red, Yellow, Green

DiagramCeiling zone map, including the extended Yellow zone. View it in the source document (opens in a new tab).

• If the ball gets stuck in the ceiling or net, it will be declared runs.
• The decision of where the ball made the first impact remains on the umpires.

Umpires

• Umpiring team Captains responsibility to ensure their umpiring slots and send umpires accordingly.
• Leg Umpire Recording is a Must.
• Side Return crease No balls are applicable for Bowlers.
• CICA has introduced a 3rd umpire for Indoors only to check on Ball hitting the roof, Players Position and movement before ball is delivered, Boundary decisions and be a third eye for the Main and leg umpires. 3rd umpire needs to be on the boundary line.
• Failure to send umpires will result in $100 for first offence and -1 Point for next offence if reported. No exceptions will be made! Failure to make the payment will result in -1 Point in league stage and Captain Suspension for next game.
  • Report should only be made through an email to info@cicainfo.com
  • Report should be made within 24 hours of umpires not showing up for the game.
• Umpires need to be available 10 minutes prior to Match Scheduled start time to Ensure Markings, toss and cricclubs scoreboard setup are complete. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
• Repeated offenses will result in a captain's suspension.
• CICA Advises teams to send umpires with good knowledge of the ICC and CICA Indoor rules.
• CICA strongly suggests, Umpires to record every ball for better decision making.