Summary
Battle lines are being drawn up between Devon Cricket League officials and Exeter over a 10-point deduction imposed on the County Ground club for fielding two overseas players in the same game - and if neither party backs down it looks likely solicitors will be dragged in to sort it out.
Devon League rules allow for sides to play one overseas player and any number of players who pass either residential or nationality tests. Two years residence in the UK, or an English or European Union passport, usually satisfies the criteria laid down by the league.See the full content of this document
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Exeter Pledge to Fight League As Dispute Brews
However, English Cricket Board (ECB) rules, which the Devon Cricket League uses, exclude passport qualifiers who are current First Class cricketers in another country. It is that clause that has brought the league and Exet...
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