Rules & Guidelines

Tournament rules, auction guidelines, and code of conduct

Tournament Rules

Eligibility

  • All players must be registered and approved by tournament administrators
  • Players must provide accurate information during registration
  • Players must meet age and other eligibility criteria set by administrators
  • Players must be from eligible villages as specified

Team Composition

  • Each team must have a minimum of 11 players
  • Maximum team size is typically 15 players (varies by tournament)
  • Teams must have a designated captain
  • Team rosters are finalized after auction completion

Tournament Format

  • Tournament format is determined by administrators
  • Schedule and fixtures are announced before tournament start
  • All matches follow standard cricket rules unless otherwise specified
  • Results and standings are updated regularly

Auction Rules

Auction Process

  • Each player auction runs for a fixed duration (typically 5 minutes)
  • Captains can place bids at any time during the auction
  • Bids must be higher than the current highest bid
  • Bids cannot exceed remaining team budget
  • All bids are final and cannot be retracted

Timer System

Main Timer: Fixed duration (typically 5 minutes)
Grace Period: If a bid is placed in the last minute, timer extends by grace period (typically 1 minute)
Auto-Extension: Timer extends automatically when new bids arrive during grace period
Completion: Auction ends when timer reaches zero with no new bids

Budget Rules

  • Each team starts with an equal budget (typically 1000 points)
  • Budget is deducted immediately when a bid wins
  • Teams cannot bid beyond their remaining budget
  • Budget cannot be transferred between teams
  • Unused budget does not carry forward

Player Locking Rules

  • Captains can lock up to 3 players per team
  • Locking can only be done after auction phase is complete
  • Locking must be completed before the specified deadline
  • Locked players cannot be removed or transferred
  • Locking is permanent and cannot be undone
  • Unlocked players may be subject to future transfers

Code of Conduct

All Participants Must:

  • Respect all players, captains, administrators, and officials
  • Maintain sportsmanship at all times
  • Follow tournament rules and guidelines
  • Provide accurate information during registration
  • Accept auction results and team assignments
  • Participate fairly and honestly

Prohibited Behavior:

  • Cheating, collusion, or manipulation of auctions
  • Harassment or inappropriate behavior
  • Disrupting auctions or tournament proceedings
  • Sharing login credentials
  • Attempting to circumvent budget or bidding rules

Dispute Resolution

In case of disputes or rule violations:

  • Contact tournament administrators immediately
  • Provide clear documentation or evidence
  • Administrators will review and make final decisions
  • All decisions are final and binding
  • Serious violations may result in disqualification

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