DCC – DOMELI CRICKET COMMITTEE

OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT RULES BOOK

Applicable to Cricket Tournaments Held Under DCC

SECTION 1 — DCC TOURNAMENT RECOGNITION & APPROVAL

Rule 1.1 — DCC Approval

A tournament shall be officially recognized, adopted, or approved by DCC only when the Tournament Committee:

1. Obtains a tournament date through the relevant Area Official.
2. The Area Official coordinates with the relevant DCC Official before assigning the date.
3. Follows all applicable DCC Rules.
4. Completes the required registration and player-entry procedures before the draw.
5. Accepts and follows the decisions of DCC Officials regarding tournament regulations.

Rule 1.2 — Tournament Date

No Tournament Committee may independently finalize a tournament date without consultation with the relevant Area Official/DCC Official.

If a committee conducts a tournament without following this procedure, DCC shall have the right not to recognize or approve that tournament.

Rule 1.3 — Use of DCC Name

Simply writing or announcing that a tournament is being conducted "under DCC Rules" does not make it a DCC-approved tournament.

Only tournaments formally approved/recognized according to DCC procedure shall be considered DCC tournaments.

Rule 1.4 — Non-Compliance

If a Tournament Committee is unable or unwilling to follow DCC Rules, DCC may refuse to recognize the tournament and may also restrict that committee from organizing future DCC tournaments.

SECTION 2 — RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE

Rule 2.1 — Pre-Tournament Registration

The Tournament Committee must complete all required entries before the draw.

Rule 2.2 — Player List

All participating teams must provide their complete player lists before the draw.

Where DCC has appointed an official to verify player lists, the Tournament Committee must add that official to its tournament WhatsApp group.

The draw shall not be conducted until the designated DCC Official approves the participating teams/player lists.

Rule 2.3 — Merit Awards

The Tournament Committee shall distribute merit-based awards, where applicable, including:

1. Man of the Match
2. Best Bowler
3. Best Batsman
4. Best Player
5. Other announced merit awards

Awards should be distributed fairly and according to actual tournament performance.

Rule 2.4 — Tournament Timing

The Tournament Committee is responsible for completing the tournament within the announced schedule.

Rule 2.5 — Tournament Committee Accountability

If a Tournament Committee deliberately violates important DCC Rules, DCC may:

1. Refuse to recognize the tournament.
2. Take disciplinary action against the committee.
3. Restrict the committee from organizing future DCC tournaments.

SECTION 3 — TEAM ENTRIES & ENTRY FEES

Rule 3.1 — Advertised Teams

Priority shall be given to the teams mentioned in the official tournament advertisement.

Rule 3.2 — Reserve Teams

If an advertised team fails to submit its entry by the announced deadline, the Tournament Committee may replace it with a reserve team.

Rule 3.3 — Advance Entry

Advance entries shall be handled according to the DCC-approved procedure.

Where DCC has appointed an official to receive advance entries, teams shall submit their entry fee to the designated official.

The amount shall remain in the official's custody as a trust until the tournament concludes, after which it shall be transferred to the Tournament Committee.

Rule 3.4 — Maximum Entry Fee Structure

A Tournament Committee may not charge an entry fee higher than the DCC-approved limit.

A tournament exceeding the approved entry-fee structure may not be recognized by DCC.

Rule 3.5 — Entry Fee & Prize Difference

As per the approved decision dated 10 April 2026, Tournament Committees may maintain a difference of Rs. 15,000 between the entry-fee collection and prize structure, subject to the approved tournament category.

SECTION 4 — MATCH FORMAT & TOURNAMENT STRUCTURE

Rule 4.1 — Three-Over Matches

The standard first-round match shall consist of three overs, unless a specific DCC-approved format applies.

Rule 4.2 — Reduced Overs

Due to time limitations, the number of overs may be reduced in the:

1. Semi-Final
2. Final

However, the first-round matches should normally be played according to the approved three-over format.

Rule 4.3 — Sponsor's Two Teams

If two teams sponsored by the same sponsor are drawn against each other in the first round, the sponsor may request a change in their first-round fixture.

This facility applies only to the first round.

If the two teams meet in:

1. Second Round
2. Third Round
3. Semi-Final
4. Final

they must play against each other.

Rule 4.4 — Final Match

If two teams belonging to the same sponsor reach the final, they must play the final against each other.

SECTION 5 — CROSS SINGLE WICKET

Rule 5.1 — Final

Under the updated DCC decision, the Cross Single Wicket tournament shall have one final match.

Rule 5.2 — Pool System

All Tournament Committees conducting Cross Single Wicket tournaments may use a Pool System.

When creating pools, the use of draw slips/chits shall be mandatory to ensure fairness.

Rule 5.3 — Super Ball

The use of Super Ball is completely prohibited in the Domeli DCC area.

SECTION 6 — PLAYER ELIGIBILITY & PLAYER REGISTRATION

Rule 6.1 — One Team Per Day

A player may play for only one team on the same day.

A player found playing for more than one team on the same day may face disciplinary action.

Rule 6.2 — Player List for Super Six

For tournaments other than Cross Single Wicket, each team captain must submit the names of:

8 players in total

This includes:

1. 6 playing players
2. 2 additional/extra players

Once the player list is approved, no new player may be added except where specifically permitted under DCC emergency/postponement rules.

Rule 6.3 — Open Players

Open players must comply with the relevant tournament-specific eligibility rules.

Rule 6.4 — Village Team Restriction

If a player's own village team is participating in a tournament, that player cannot participate as an open player for another team in the same tournament.

Rule 6.5 — Inter-Village Tournament

For a pure Inter-Village tournament:

1. The team shall consist of players from the relevant village.
2. Where permitted, up to two Open Players may be included.
3. The Open Players may be from the Domeli area or outside the area.

A Tournament Committee may also conduct a completely pure Inter-Village tournament without Open Players.

SECTION 7 — OPEN PLAYER COMMITMENT & PLAYER BANS

Rule 7.1 — Player Commitment

If an Open Player or Domeli-area player gives a clear written or voice-message commitment to a sponsor/team to play in a tournament, no payment proof, Easypaisa transaction, or screenshot is required for the commitment to be valid.

Rule 7.2 — Failure to Attend

If such a committed player fails to appear and play for the committed team without an acceptable reason, the sponsor may request disciplinary action/a ban.

Rule 7.3 — Removal of Ban

A ban imposed under DCC authority may only be removed by the authorized DCC Officials.

A sponsor cannot independently remove a DCC-imposed ban.

SECTION 8 — OUTSIDE / NON-DOMELI TEAMS

Rule 8.1 — Definition

An outside team means a team whose players are entirely from outside the DCC Domeli area.

The rule applies to the whole team, not merely one or two outside players.

A team shall still be considered an outside team even if its sponsor belongs to the Domeli DCC area.

Rule 8.2 — First Two Matches

An outside team may receive special scheduling consideration only during its first two matches.

If its first or second match conflicts with the local-team scheduling priority, the Tournament Committee may, after consultation with a DCC Official, adjust the sequence.

Rule 8.3 — Scheduling Example

If an outside team is drawn for the first match:

1. The local Team No. 3 may play first.
2. The outside team may be shifted to the third match.

If the outside team's second match is drawn:

1. The local Team No. 4 may play the second match.
2. The outside team may play in the fourth match.

Rule 8.4 — No Adjustment After First Two Matches

If the outside team is drawn for its:

1. Third
2. Fourth
3. Fifth
4. Sixth
5. Seventh

or any later match, the fixture shall not be changed under this special provision.

SECTION 9 — SPONSOR'S MULTIPLE TEAMS

Rule 9.1 — First Round Adjustment

Where one sponsor has two teams, the sponsor may request an adjustment if both teams are drawn against each other in the first round.

Rule 9.2 — Later Rounds

No such adjustment shall be permitted in subsequent rounds.

Rule 9.3 — Final

If both teams reach the final, they must play against each other.

SECTION 10 — UMPIRES & MATCH OFFICIALS

Rule 10.1 — Umpire's Decision

The umpire's decision shall be final after the available review process has been completed.

Rule 10.2 — Player Conduct

Any player who misbehaves, abuses, threatens, or acts disrespectfully toward an umpire may face disciplinary action.

Rule 10.3 — Review

A player/team may request a review where the tournament format permits it.

After the review, the resulting decision must be accepted as final.

Rule 10.4 — Neutrality

Every umpire must remain:

1. Neutral
2. Impartial
3. Fair
4. Independent

An umpire must not favor any team.

Rule 10.5 — Biased Umpiring

If an umpire is found to be deliberately biased or unfair, DCC may take disciplinary action against the umpire.

Rule 10.6 — Change of Umpire

If both team captains are genuinely dissatisfied with an umpire before or during the match, they may mutually agree to replace the umpire.

Both teams must agree to the replacement.

Rule 10.7 — DCC Official's Umpire

If a DCC Official is present at the ground and officially nominates an umpire, the Tournament Committee shall accept that nominated umpire and shall not replace the official's selection with its own choice without proper authorization.

Rule 10.8 — Umpire Verification

Before a match begins, teams may check the appointed umpires.

If both teams are satisfied, the umpires may officiate the match.

If the teams have genuine concerns before the match begins, the umpires may be replaced according to the applicable DCC procedure.

SECTION 11 — THIRD UMPIRE / VIDEO ASSISTANCE

Rule 11.1 — Batting Team's Responsibility

The batting team may provide one person with a mobile phone positioned near the umpire's side to record the match.

Rule 11.2 — Video Assistance

The recorded video may be used to assist the umpire in reviewing a disputed incident where the tournament format permits.

Rule 11.3 — No Video

If the batting team does not provide a person to record the match, the umpire's decision shall be accepted regardless of whether the decision is later believed to be correct or incorrect.

SECTION 12 — PLAYER & OFFICIAL CONDUCT

Rule 12.1 — Respect for Officials

Players must maintain respectful behavior toward:

1. DCC Officials
2. Area Officials
3. Umpires
4. Tournament Committee
5. Opposing Players
6. Team Officials

Rule 12.2 — Misconduct

Any player violating DCC Rules may be subject to:

1. Warning
2. Match suspension
3. Tournament suspension
4. Player ban
5. Other disciplinary action

Rule 12.3 — Misconduct Against DCC Officials

If a player engages in abusive language, serious argument, threats, or unethical behavior with a DCC Official, the DCC Official may take disciplinary action without requiring a general vote, where authorized by DCC procedure.

SECTION 13 — DISCIPLINARY DECISIONS & VOTING

Rule 13.1 — Rule Violations

If a player violates DCC Rules, disciplinary action may be taken.

Rule 13.2 — Disputed Cases

Where a rule violation is unclear or reasonable disagreement exists regarding the appropriate action, the matter may be decided through voting by authorized DCC Officials.

Rule 13.3 — DCC Authority

The decision reached through the approved DCC disciplinary process shall be considered binding.

SECTION 14 — TEAM ARRIVAL & TIME LIMIT

Rule 14.1 — Reporting Time

All team captains must follow the reporting time announced by DCC and the Tournament Committee.

Rule 14.2 — Late Arrival

If a team fails to arrive on time:

1. The Tournament Committee shall contact the team captain.
2. The captain shall be informed that the scheduled time has expired.
3. An additional 15-minute waiting period shall be provided.
4. If the team still fails to arrive, the opposing team may be awarded the applicable point/walkover according to tournament procedure.

SECTION 15 — TOURNAMENT CAPACITY BY MONTH

Rule 15.1 — April to July

During April, May, June and July, a Tournament Committee may conduct a tournament with approximately 18–20 teams in one day, subject to the approved tournament format and scheduling capacity.

Rule 15.2 — August to October

During August, September and October, a Tournament Committee shall not enter more than 16 teams where the DCC monthly scheduling restriction applies.

SECTION 16 — RAIN, EMERGENCY & POSTPONEMENT

Rule 16.1 — Postponed Tournament

If a DCC-approved tournament is postponed because of:

1. Rain
2. Weather conditions
3. Emergency
4. Other unavoidable circumstances

the tournament may be rescheduled according to DCC procedure.

Rule 16.2 — Two-Day Tournament

If the first day's matches have been completed and the second day's matches are postponed, sponsors may change/add players for the remaining day subject to the following conditions:

1. The new player must not have played for any team on the first day.
2. The new player must not have already participated in the tournament.
3. The player must be genuinely new to that tournament.

Rule 16.3 — One-Day Tournament

The same principle shall apply where a one-day tournament is delayed/postponed because of rain or emergency.

SECTION 17 — DCC OFFICIAL PLAYER VERIFICATION SYSTEM

Rule 17.1 — Appointment of Official

Where Tournament Committees have failed to properly collect and verify player names, DCC may appoint an official specifically for player verification.

Rule 17.2 — WhatsApp Group

The Tournament Committee shall add the designated DCC Official to its official tournament WhatsApp group.

Rule 17.3 — Approval Before Draw

The designated official shall collect and verify the player lists.

The Tournament Committee shall not conduct the draw until the designated official confirms that the teams are approved.

SECTION 18 — GUT BALL RESTRICTION

Rule 18.1 — Prohibition

Playing with a Gut Ball is completely prohibited in DCC tournaments.

Rule 18.2 — Authorized Exception

As per the current DCC decision, Ali Kalra is specifically permitted to play with a Gut Ball.

No other player shall be permitted to use a Gut Ball.

Rule 18.3 — Enforcement

The Tournament Committee, opposing team captain, or DCC Official may stop a player from using a prohibited Gut Ball.

A player violating this rule may be prevented from participating in the tournament.

SECTION 19 — GROUND & PITCH REQUIREMENTS

Rule 19.1 — Pitch Length

The approved pitch/wicket length shall be 58 feet, where applicable under DCC Ground Rules.

Rule 19.2 — Bowling End

The bowling end must be properly prepared and suitable for conducting the tournament.

Rule 19.3 — Area Official

The Tournament Committee must coordinate with its Area Official regarding ground requirements before conducting the tournament.

SECTION 20 — DCC TOURNAMENT CONFLICT

Rule 20.1 — DCC Tournament Priority

If an official DCC tournament is being held in the area on a particular date and another non-DCC tournament is being conducted on the same date, DCC players may be required to prioritize the official DCC tournament.

Rule 20.2 — Non-DCC Tournament

If a committee deliberately conducts a non-DCC tournament against an official DCC tournament date out of personal conflict, ego, or hostility toward DCC, DCC may restrict its registered players from participating in that tournament.

SECTION 21 — INTER-VILLAGE TOURNAMENTS

Rule 21.1 — Standard Format

An Inter-Village tournament shall normally consist of players belonging to the relevant village/team.

Rule 21.2 — Two Open Players

Where the tournament permits two Open Players, the team may include two players from outside the village.

These players may be selected from:

1. Domeli DCC area
2. Outside Domeli area

Rule 21.3 — Pure Village Team

If a team wishes to participate using only players from its own village, it may do so.

Rule 21.4 — Pure Inter-Village Tournament

A Tournament Committee may also conduct a completely pure Inter-Village tournament without any Open Players.

SECTION 22 — DCC OFFICIALS & FEES

Rule 22.1 — No Official Fee

DCC Officials and Area Officials shall not charge any official fee for their services.

Rule 22.2 — No Compulsory Hospitality

Tournament Committees are not required to provide:

1. Food
2. Refreshments
3. Gifts
4. Personal expenses
5. Any other hospitality

to DCC Officials.

Rule 22.3 — Respect

DCC Officials participate in tournaments as a voluntary service to support the cricket community.

The Tournament Committee is requested to provide respect and cooperation only, without any financial or hospitality obligation.

SECTION 23 — TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE'S DUTY TO STUDY RULES

Rule 23.1 — Mandatory Review

Every Tournament Committee must study the complete DCC Rules before organizing a tournament.

Rule 23.2 — Acceptance of Rules

By requesting DCC recognition/approval, the Tournament Committee confirms that it understands and agrees to follow the applicable DCC Rules.

Rule 23.3 — Refusal

If a committee does not agree with or cannot implement the applicable DCC Rules, DCC may refuse to recognize the tournament.

SECTION 24 — GENERAL AUTHORITY OF DCC

Rule 24.1 — Rule Enforcement

DCC has the authority to enforce its approved rules during recognized tournaments.

Rule 24.2 — Disciplinary Authority

DCC may take action against:

1. Players
2. Teams
3. Captains
4. Umpires
5. Tournament Committees

where violations of DCC Rules are established.

Rule 24.3 — Interpretation

Where a situation is not specifically covered by these rules, DCC Officials may interpret the applicable rule and make a decision in the best interest of fair competition and the integrity of the tournament.

SECTION 25 — IMPORTANT APPROVED DECISIONS

Decision 25.1

Date: 10 April 2026

Vote: 15,000+ in favour / 10,000+ against

Approved provision regarding the permitted difference between entry fee and prize structure.

Decision 25.2

Date: 28 April 2025

Vote: 24 in favour / 13 against

The Cross Single Wicket final shall consist of one final match.

Super Ball has been completely abolished in the Domeli DCC area.

Decision 25.3

Date: 26 May 2024/2025*

Vote: 53 in favour / 03 against

Rules regarding player commitment and disciplinary action for failure to honor a confirmed commitment.

The original record should be checked to confirm the exact year before final publication.

SECTION 26 — FINAL PRINCIPLES

Every DCC-recognized tournament must be conducted according to the following principles:

1. Fair Play
2. Neutral Umpiring
3. Transparent Draw
4. Verified Player Registration
5. Respect for Officials
6. Equal Opportunity for Teams
7. Timely Completion of Matches
8. Strict Compliance with DCC Rules
9. Proper Tournament Management
10. Respect for the Spirit of Cricket

DCC — DOMELI CRICKET COMMITTEE

“Fair Play • Discipline • Transparency • Cricket”

All Tournament Committees, Team Captains, Players, Umpires and Officials are expected to read, understand and follow these rules before participating in or organizing a DCC-recognized tournament.