Proposals to introduce ‘white ball’ cricket into Southern Premier Division 50-over matches were hit for six at the SPL’s AGM.
Six of the ten Premier Division clubs voted in favour of a Management Committee proposal to bring in coloured clothing etc. for 2016, but the four who voted against it meant the required rule change did not get the necessary two-third’s majority.
Clubs also blocked proposals for –
• Second XIs to have an overseas player, under 23 years of age;
• Earlier 12.30pm start times (even though 78 per cent of cricketers canvassed last season wanted the 1pm start time brought forward); and
• Point penalties for slow over rates to speed up matches.
Teams will, however, be able to have players’ names and numbers on shirts.
Six of the ten Premier Division clubs voted in favour of a Management Committee proposal to bring in coloured clothing etc. for 2016, but the four who voted against it meant the required rule change did not get the necessary two-third’s majority.
Clubs also blocked proposals for –
• Second XIs to have an overseas player, under 23 years of age;
• Earlier 12.30pm start times (even though 78 per cent of cricketers canvassed last season wanted the 1pm start time brought forward); and
• Point penalties for slow over rates to speed up matches.
Teams will, however, be able to have players’ names and numbers on shirts.
