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NCU BYE-LAWS (2016 Edition)

(v) Short pitched Bowling
if the ball passes, or would have passed, above the shoulder height of the striker standing upright at the crease, the umpire shall call and signal 'No ball'

Hello all,

Just on here looking for clarification as I see this happen nearly every week in the NCU.

When a'quick' bowler bowls a bouncer to a batsman and it goes over the batsmans head, I have noticed that the umpires go straight to a 'no ball'. Is it not the case that this should only be called a wide?

If any local umpires on here could give me their view it would be much appreciated.

Andy,

Judging by Ally's magnimous post, I don't think there's too much to worry about?

Whatever the source or substance of those rather puerile and facile comments you refer to on 'social media,' they should be treated with the contempt they deserve !

'Esprit de corps'

Have left this for a week or so to let the situation around the Muckamore v Carrickfergus quarter final last Saturday settle a bit.

I have been asked by the Carrickfergus club to post on the forum their thanks to all at the Muckamore club for the understanding on the day and the messages regarding Gordon etc since last Saturday; Also to those medically trained people who were at the ground acted swiftly and professionally throughout. Mention also to umpires Michael Foster and Gary Blair who acted impeccably, being completely fair to both teams and despite the importance of the game, assessing the situation appropriately.

One of the consequences of the difficult events was that a dampener was put on the day that the Muckamore club had put in place. Congratulations should be sent to the Antrim club for attempting to raise the profile of our game by having such an innovative event as the ‘Ladies Day’. Competitions, great food, promotions and music, there was so much going on and the effort put in was first class.

Finally Carrick would like to thank Muckamore for generously donating around £120 that was raised by their tennis ball challenge during the tea interval. They kindly agreed to donate this money to the Carrickfergus Charity partner for this year Pretty’n’Pink and the charity have also reiterated thanks for this superb gesture to a fantastic cause.
Best of luck to Muckamore in their efforts both on and off the cricket field.

I realise that there is a marked difference between outlets such as this forum and the so-called 'social media' and I have, in the past, been chirped at for some of my postings on this site. This causes me no concern because I feel that strong debate is of value. So that makes me ask 'is it fair for colleagues to be commenting on other sites about decisions being made by fellow umpires in games in which they (the posters) are not directly involved'? A couple of instances of criticism over the weekend and there was me thinking we are all on the same side!!

Graham Cup Rearrangement

The final will now take place (weather permitting) at Wallace Park on Tuesday 28th at 4-30pm.

GRAHAM CUP FINAL

Is between Lisburn and Derriaghy and will start at 3pm at Lisburn CC on Friday 24th.

Saturday's incident at Moylena was certainly unprecedented and it's great to hear that Gordy is making progress.
Great credit must go to all concerned, from the umpires, captains, players and officials, including Andy Clement, who all had to face a very difficult set of circumstances.
The decision to abandon the match was the correct one and having spoken to some of the Carrick players it's clear they were in no frame of mind to play on. The 'game' became a secondary consideration...
Above all else, Gordy's health is the most important aspect arising and all, I'm sure, would wish him a speedy recovery.

Northern Knights wouldn't beat current Waringstown side!! Class apart.

re Arron Robinsons comment...
Seem to remember a couple of seasons ago a north Belfast side close to both our hearts travelled to the north west TWICE to play the same cup fixture. they were promised remuneration for their travelling expenses......last I heard they are still waiting, so don't hold your breath on those ideas

Tomorrow Muckanore host Carrickfergus in the A J Gallagher NCU Senior Cup quarter final and it's going to be a real carnival atmosphere . We are promoting Ladies Day at the Cricket with prizes for best dressed lady and best dressed couple , a marquee for 250 people with hot buffet , strawberries and cream and a glass of champagne for £10 a head . We also have about a dozen VIP tickets available for our 3 course lunch and champagne on arrival at £20 each. Meal deserved at 3.30pm. The match starts at 12 noon and at the interval we wil have a "nearest the stump " competition and a raffle . There will be entertainment and Carrick's Ally McCammond will be helping spectators from the PA system. The weather is forecast to be sunny and warm so why not come along to Moylena for a great day out as we aim to "make cricket mainstream "

The exhilerating live draw really went to great lengths to breathe life into the Irish Senior and National Cup...I jest! It is my belief that both of these competitions need to be given more of a chance to thrive by changing every round of fixtures through the competitions to Saturdays. This will ensure that games have more chance of being fulfilled which has been a problem to say the least, moreso in the latter competition. The Saturday fixture would give the competitions prime position in the weekend fixture list with Sunday being filled with a league fixture or allowing a break after some exhaustive travel. It seems difficult to ask sides to play on a Saturday, travel in the early hours to a destination possibly 4 or more hours away, travel back that night with work commitments the next day and the change of day may also bring forward a sponsor which proves the current dwidling interest. This is not a sure proof way of making these competitions more successful but may bring them into the forefront of clubs agendas otherwise their existence ought to be reconsidered.

1st time posting on here. Should the ICU help pay for clubs travelling for Irish cup/national cup fixtures? Either by petrol money, overnight accommodation, mini bus, dare I say it even flights!!!

Graham Bryans:
24.1(a) is pretty simple.
The umpire at the bowler's end must first up ask the bowler what his mode of delivery will be. Then the umpire tells the batsmen what the mode (left or right hand, over or around the wicket)will be.
If the bowler then changes his mode of delivery without first informing the umpire/s of the change, then that will/should be called a noball.

Ryan McBeth reportedly 'No-balled for not telling the umpire his mode of delivery'!!
No limit how far an umpire will go to prove he really does know the laws it seems.