Go see the rules documents here or there’s a link in the sidebar for future reference.

Some edited highlights;
1.    Field/Dress Code and Penalties for Breaches
 
This year Division 1 and 2 cricketers are required to dress like cricketers, and to maintain the field of play as if it is a cricket field. It might not seem it, but this is very important to raising the standards of play – it sets the tone. Specifically this means:
 
-         All players in white trousers
-         All players in predominantly white shirts
-       All players in predominantly white shoes
-         No drinks bottles or anything else to be left anywhere on the field of play, including behind the stumps, except for fielders equipment or drinks behind the wicket-keeper. Should any of these be hit the usual 5-run penalty applies. If batsman require water, one bottle can be held by the square-leg umpire. Any drinks taken outside of official drinks intervals must not delay the game.
 
For Divisions 1 and 2, there will be a 5 run penalty enforced by the standing umpire (added to the opposition’s batting extras) for:
-         every breach of the dress code (e.g. one person in shorts, one in a non-white t-shirt, one in non-white trousers = 15 runs to opposition batting total)
-         every time an object is left on the field of play when a ball is bowled
-         drinks breaks taken between overs/balls that hold up play
 
For Division 3, there will be no penalties but it is still a requirement to be enforced as much as possible by umpires, captains, coaches and players alike.
 
FYI, white tracksuits are available from the Nike store at Fangdian Rd (in or near Carrefour), as well as other sports shops. They can also be ordered from Imran Sports in Hong Kong www.imransports.net, or anyone you know going to Australia, New Zealand, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, South Africa, the UK, the Caribbean and numerous other countries.
 
2.    Etiquette
 
Please read and ensure your players read the attachment regarding cricket etiquette, this is also something that needs to be enforced by all.  In addition:
 
• Give the match ball to the umpire before the innings commences
• The umpire’s decision is final; showing dissent only creates embarrassment and brings shame to everyone. Accept the decision and get on with the game.
• Offer support and or encouragement to any player that bowls a good delivery, takes a sharp catch or makes a sharp stop or play’s a fine shot. Even if they are on the opposing side.
• When you are dismissed while batting, don’t stand around or dawdle off the field dragging your bat; walk smartly off the field.
• When leaving the field for breaks or at the end of an innings, the batsmen walk off first. The fielding team’s best bowler then leads off his team, if not then the captain followed by the umpires.
• At the end of the game thank the umpires and the scorers and acknowledge the efforts of your opponents 
 
3.    Main Changes to Rules
 
Division 1
-40 overs, 8 per bowler
-one bouncer per over as per ODIs
-no MVP scoring
 
Division 2
-25 overs, 5 per bowler
- retire at 506
-one bouncer per over as per ODIs
-no MVP scoring
 
Division 3
As per 2008 social league except:
- wides scored as 2 and rebowled up to max 9 balls per over (i.e. 9 wides = 18 runs, 5 dots then 4 wides = 8 runs)
 
Please however read these in full as attached, as well as the standard conditions for ODIs. Let me know if you have any questions.
 
4.    Duckworth Lewis
 
We have the software to calculate this, although until now, it has only been required once. If a game is called off during the second innings when at least 15 overs have been bowled, then it is possible to simply use it after the game. If it happens during the game and then play is able to restart, then you need to recalculate the targets, for which the software is required. I will send it to one representative from each of the clubs; in the event of this happening, it will be up to the captains on the day to work it out if possible, if not, then the match will be classed as abandoned.
 
5.    Summary
 
Some of these rules may sound draconian. However, this is all simply standard cricket etiquette, and as the custodians of the game in Shanghai, it is our duty to maintain that. Captains and senior players have a big role in ensuring this is all done!
 
Thanks
 
 
Mike Tsesmelis
Club Captain
Shanghai Cricket Club

Firstly the two teams for this Weekend and several social functions as well.

Please reply to confirm you’ll be at the ground/on the bus/ at the pub etc…

Chronologically…

Friday Welcome

Late Evening @ Big Bamboo. Usual shenanigans.

Opium Bowl – SCC Dragons

9:30am Saturday @ Dulwich. Ground Fees 200RMB

Jon Newton (c)

John Kett (vc)

Oliver Austin

Waqar Khattak 

Ram Deshpande 

Sameer Jolly 

Yabba Saajid

Deepak Nautiyal

Riaz Khan (wk)

Hadleigh Churchill

JJ Lim

12th Man: Kevin Wright

Saturday Night ShinDig

8-11pm @ The Park Tavern (840 Heng Shan Lu near Tian Ping Lu, Xu Hui District ). 200RMB Buffet BBQ & Free flow Beer & Soft Drinks. Please let us know if you’re keen on this one below for catering purposes.

Silk Road T20 Cup – SCC Pirates

Bus leaves Big Bamboo @ 9:30am Sunday. This is practically a Bashers side! Ground Fees 100RMB

Denzyl “Cranky” Allwright (and they’ve let him captain! strewth!)

Darren Burns (Devil) (vc)

Mal “Omega” Collins

Megh

John “Inquisition” L’Epagniol

Ankit Kawatra

Neal “Birdshit” Watkins

Siddarth (wk)

Desmond “Long Dong” De Silva

Andy “Kasem” Scott

Phil “Filthy” Mildenhall

Justyn “Scoobie” Field

Sunday Fines Session

After match at Big Bamboo Jinqiao before we send our visitors of to the airport (sans trophies).

Here’s to an exciting new friendship with another foreign club. Come down and support these games and events wherever possible.

Please confirm to Omega or on this blog , if you will in fact play, and if you want to come to Saturday BBQ , or help out umpiring on a day you are not selected for .

All volunteers and spectators welcome !

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They are looking for players who want to represent the Shanghai Dragons for

The Opium Bowl – Centaurs CC (HK) vs SCC Dragons: April 4^th & 5^th (Shanghai)

Secondly for players interested to tour to Japan to play

1. One Day Internationals x 2 – SCC Dragons vs Japan National XI: April 30^th to May 4^th/5^th (Tokyo to Mt. Fuji, Japan)

All Replies directly to    president@shanghaicricketclub.org

If you are interested please read on .

Dear Club reps

Please forward this onto all your individual club members. Please instruct them to contact me directly on this email address for anyone who may be interested in playing the Centaurs CC here in Shanghai and also participating in the Japan tour to play against their National representative teams.

This year promises to be a cracker for the SCC both in terms of visiting clubs and some high profile tours away. So onto business we go …

1. The Opium Bowl – Centaurs CC (HK) vs SCC Dragons: April 4^th & 5^th (Shanghai)

This is a new fixture and a direct result of our hugely successful tour of Hong Kong last year in December. The Centaurs have booked their flights and are ready to take the Dragons on in a 50-over fixture on Saturday April 4^th. They will also be a T20 clash on the Sunday from around 11am. As this is our first time ever to be hosting the Centaurs CC lets make sure we have a strong squad and also show them great hospitality on the Friday and Saturday nights that they are here. Please guys get back to me asap regarding this fixture so that we can finalise an XI for both Saturday and Sunday. The T20 on the Sunday is going to be a much more social event and the Centaurs have said that they don’t mind playing against a social team that day.

2. One Day Internationals x 2 – SCC Dragons vs Japan National XI: April 30^th to May 4^th/5^th (Tokyo to Mt. Fuji, Japan)

Please see the attachment here for full details. The sport’s governing body in Japan, the JCA, were so impressed at how we hosted the Japanese Women’s team last year at the Shanghai Sixes that they are returning the favour. It is not often that a sorry bunch of lads like us would get the opportunity to play a National XI but JCA has invited us to play 2 ODi’s against their National Mens XI just before they go off to World Cup qualifiers and also 2 ODI’s for the Pirates against the Ladies National Team and the U19 Development squad. Guys, this is truly a phenomenal opportunity and probably a tour that will happen only once in a lifetime. We will be playing at their national academy grounds at the foot of Mt. Fuji and all wives/girlfriends are welcome too. The Pirates already have quite a few confirmed. The more of us from this group that can go, the better we will perform in what is envisioned to be a very high profile tour for the SCC. Its only 6 weeks away so please let me on this one quite urgently too.

Once again, we have an opportunity in 2009 to raise the SCC’s flag even higher than last year’s unprecedented achievements. Please let me know asap about the Centaurs CC weekend here in Shanghai and also the Japan tour after reading the attached document. Please let me know directly who is available for the fixtures and tours.

Here is the text from the document .

Japan Tour – Proposed Itinerary and Fact Sheet

April 30^thFly to Tokyo

April 30^thNight out with JCA and member clubs representatives.

May 1^st Train to Fuji mid afternoon.

May 2^nd SCC Dragons v Japanese National Mens Team – 50 over.

May 3^rd SCC Mixed Team v Japanese U19 Team – 20/20 (longer format optional)

May 4^th SCC Pirates v Japanese National Womens Team – 50 over.

SCC Dragons v Japanese National Mens Team – 50 over.

(Day sponsored by Altech.)

May 5^th Return.

(note: possible to swap games on 3^rd and 4^th so to go back to Tokyo on 4^th for R&R)

Transport:

Recommended to fly from Hongqiao to Haneda airport which is downtown Tokyo and not far from Tokyo Railway station. Bullet train to Fuji is 3000 yen. Bus to ground from hotels in Fuji is 8000 yen for 20 seater. Taxi 2000 yen for 4.

Recommended Accommodation

Tokyo: IBIS Roponggi. (right beside by Roponggi X)

Fuji: Option 1

Furuiya Ryokan, the Japanese style place that we use is 6,300 per

night including dinner and breakfast.

They’ve got a few single rooms but the rest are Tatami Mat rooms where

2-4 people would share a small room and sleep on the floor.

http://www.fuji-furuiya.com/guestroom.html

Fuji: Option 2

Other western style places are available from around 7,000-12,000 yen

without the meals.

I would imagine that this would be your preference.

One example is Fuji Port Hotel. Single or Twin rooms are available

from around 7,000 yen per night. Please see below links.

http://www.suzuwa.co.jp/hotel/guestroom.html

Best regards

Jon Newton

President

president@shanghaicricketclub.org

7 March 2009

The red carpet was of course dominated by the blazered Bashers and some big wins by individuals. Read on for all the winners

This year each award had several nominees. Winners in bold. Bashers in blue.

2008 League Newcomer      
• Ben Goodwin – DPR Hot Dogs
• Rohan Rao – Devils CC
• Ankit Kawatra – PDCC 
• Sanjay Poojary – Bashers CC

2008 League Fielder      
• Mike Lucas – PDCC
• Hadleigh Churchill – Bashers CC
• Vijay Ramachandran – Devils CC
• Johan Domela – DPR Hot Dogs

2008 League Batsman      
• Jeremy Stamm – PDCC
• Mike Tsesmelis – DPR Hot Dogs
• Sanjay Poojary – Bashers CC
• Alex Wyatt – Devils CC

2008 League Bowler      
• Sameer Jolly – Bashers CC
• Jason Bird – PDCC
• Sandeep Kumar – Devils CC
• Mike Tsesmelis – DPR Hotdogs

2008 League MVP       
• Ram Deshpande – PDCC
• John Kett – DPR Hot Dogs s
• Razaq Mahmood – Devils CC
• Oliver Austin – Bashers CC

2008 Social Newcomer       
• Tom Christiansen – Bashers CC
• Dave Johnson – PDCC
• Anoop Sangwan – DPR Hot Dogs

2008 Social Fielder     
• Vince Ungvary – PDCC
• Andre Delarue – Bashers CC
• Nick Lalgie – DPR Hotdogs

2008 Social Batsman      
• Frank Tonna – PDCC
• Rob Hughes – Dulwich Knights
• Andrew Gardiner – Bashers CC
• Damon Paling – DPR Hotdogs

2008 Social Bowler     
• Greg Dean – Dulwich Knights
• Alaster Taylor – Devils CC
• Chirag Patel – DPR Hotdogs
• Paul Howard– Bashers CC
• Ainsley Mann – PDCC
• Vince Ungvary – PDCC

2008 Social MVP      
• Dean Lapthorne – Bashers CC
• Prerak Patel – DPR Hotdogs
• Vince Ungvary
• Greg Dean – Dulwich Knights

4 wickets in 4 balls 

• Jason Bird – PDCC

Hat-Trick Award

• Della Chen – PDCC

SCC League Chumps

• DPR Hotdogs

SCC Social Champs

• DPR Hotdogs

Santa Fe Sixes Champs

• Devils CC

Coca-Cola Shanghai International Cricket Sixes Cup Winners

• DPR Hotdogs

Shanghai Dragons 

• HK Invitational Sixes Champions 2007
• Manilla International Sixes Champions 2008
• China Cup (v Beijing Lions)
• Runners-Up Bokhara Cup (vs HKCC)
• Breezer Trophy (vs Lamma CC)

SCC Tourist 2008

• Sanjay Anugula 
• Mike Tsesmelis
• Jon Newton
• Raj Arumugam

Spirit of Cricket Awards

• Dean Lapthorne
• Deepak Nautiyal
• Neal Watkins
• Ryan Saling

SCC Clubman of the Year 2008

• Ainsley Mann

SCC Legend Award

• George Kapitelli

This just in from the Shanghai Cricket Club:

Please reply below…

SCC 2008/09 AGM & Awards Ceremony – presented by Santa Fe Relocation Services 

Dear SCC members & friends February 12th, 2009 

Please kindly be advised that for the year 2009 the SCC will hold an official AGM meeting at the Ramada Hotel, Pudong. The AGM is will be a combined dinner and dance for the players, wives, children, and friends. 

The tentative schedule for events is for the evening to run as follows: 

Date: Saturday Evening – March 7th, 2009 

• AGM Meeting           18:00-19:00 
• Awards Dinner & Free Flow Drinks  19:30-22:00 
• Dancing & Cash Bar 22:00-24:00 

Venue: Ramada Plaza, Ballroom I+II+III          3rd floor 

During the AGM, no booze will be served while the non-members (ladies, kids and other guests) can socialize in the lobby until 7pm. 

Package Arrangements: RMB 350 net per person 

-One buffet dinner including coke, sprite, local beer, local red & white wines for 3 hrs (7-10pm) 

All clubs are encouraged to attend as prizes will be given to best bowler/batsmen/fielder in their respective categories to name a few. Each respective Club Captain/President/Chairman who is the elected person of their club to arrange such matters is asked to please advise all their members of this date and the importance of attending. 

Each Club is required to advise the Club Secretary (Denzyl Allwright) no later than February 20th on amount of players each club is putting forward. We would like a minimum of 30 people per club to attend (that includes wives and partners etc.) therefore it should not be too difficult. 

Again we need to stress the importance of this event. This is where recognition of achievements, voting and all your questions are answered about where we as a club are going. 

Most of all its also a great way for us to re-cap in a great 2008 and all kick-off 2009 together. So please encourage all your respective members to attend. The more in attendance the more voting power each club has, so now is your chance to get heard. 

Best Regards 

Denzyl Allwright 

Club Secretary (on behalf of the SCC Committee)