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1. Before the match
The use of covers before the match is the responsibility
of the Ground Authority and may include full covering
if required. However, the Ground Authority shall grant
suitable facility to the captains to inspect the pitch
before the nomination of their players and to the umpires
to discharge their duties as laid down in Laws 3 (The
umpires), 7 (The pitch), 8 (The wickets), 9 (The bowling,
popping and return creases) and 10 (Preparation and
maintenance of the playing area).
2. During the match
The pitch shall not be completely covered during the
match unless provided otherwise by regulations or by
agreement before the toss.
3. Covering bowlers' run ups
Whenever possible, the bowlers' run ups shall be covered
in inclement weather, in order to keep them dry. Unless
there is agreement for full covering under 2 above the
covers so used shall not extend further than 5ft/1.52m
in front of each popping crease.
4. Removal of covers
(a) If after the toss the pitch is covered overnight,
the covers shall be removed in the morning at the earliest
possible moment on each day that play is expected to
take place.
(b) If covers are used during the day as protection
from inclement weather, or if inclement weather delays
the removal of overnight covers, they shall be removed
promptly as soon as conditions allow. |
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