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Traditionally, cricket has been the one sport to maintain exhibit the highest levels of conduct and sportsmanship. While always a most competitive game, the continued strength of the sport has relied upon the acceptance of the Umpire's decision, and the preparedness to play within the "spirit of the game".
It is the responsibility of everyone involved with D.C.I.F cricket-National Officials, Team Captain, and especially the players, to keep to the levels of conduct and sportsmanship traditionally inherent in the Game. |
The areas of major concern, and thus, which are unacceptable, to the D.C.I.F. are:
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The use of offensive language-generally as a disparaging remark to an opposing player or toward an Umpire, or even as an expression of frustration or self-admonishment. This includes racial vilification ( any act that is reasonably likely to threaten, disparage, vilify, offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate another person or group based on race , religion, descent, color or national or ethnic origin). |
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The questioning or disputing of the Umpire's decision in an aggressive or sarcastic manner. This applies equally to dismissals and unsuccessful appeals as it does to the judgment of calls on no balls, wide, etc. |
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Excessive and / or aggressive appeals - primarily aimed at pressuring and / or intimidating the Umpire into a favourable decision. |
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Inappropriate actions of the dismissed batsman in failing to leave the crease promptly on being given out , and any equipment abuse eg. banging the bat into the ground or against the fence etc, and / or throwing the bat or equipment during or after his return to the pavilion. |
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Engaging in any form of violence involving another person - involvement in, or provocation of , any form of violence, fighting with or physically abusing any other person. |
The D.C.I.F has two processes for the reporting and consideration of unsatisfactory behaviour :
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Serious breaches of behaviour will see the player immediately reported by the Umpire(s) controlling the match. |
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For less serious breaches where an Umpire has occasion to speak to a player regarding his behaviour, but does not believe a report is necessary, the incident will be noted on the Umpire's Match Report.Should a player be noted on three such Reports during the competition / tournament matches he may be called to appear before the D.C.I.F Administration to explain his behaviour. |
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In both instances , should a player be found guilty of an act of misconduct, player shall be liable for a suspension, or other penalty as determined by the Administration.
All players should be well aware of the standards expected by the D.C.I.F Consequently any player found guilty by the D.C.I.F Administration can except a period of suspension or other appropriate penalty. |
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