By-Laws

Updated: September 2021

SMCA MATCH DAY BY-LAWS

8. Substitutes

Substitutes must be registered members of the Association. Being named as Twelfth Man/Substitute for a match does not count for finals qualifications.

a. Substitutes can be used at any time as deemed necessary by the fielding team. The Umpire must be informed prior to the use of a substitute at all times.

b. The use of substitutes on the field are subject to the “Laws of Cricket” except where negated or modified by these rules (Bylaw 2a).

c. The minimum age for a substitute is 14 years old (By Law 46b).

Note: The Laws of Cricket 2019 edition, Law 24 – Fielders Absence, Substitutes is the primary authority.