Code of Behaviour | Hong Kong Cricket

CODE OF BEHAVIOUR FOR PLAYERS AND PLAYER SUPPORT PERSONNEL

Introducetion/Preamble

Cricket Hong Kong ( hereafter referred to as CHK ) is the sole national sports association responsible for the governance of the sport of cricket in Hong Kong and the Code of Behaviour for Players and Player Support Personnel (the Code of Behaviour) is adopted and implemented as part of CHK’s ongoing efforts to maintain the public image, popularity and integrity of cricket by providing:

(a) an effective means to deter any participant from conducting themselves improperly on and off the ‘field-of-play’ or in a manner that is contrary to the ‘spirit of cricket’; and

(b) a robust disciplinary procedure pursuant to which all matters of improper conduct can be dealt with fairly, with certainty and in an expeditious manner.

CHK has adopted a zero tolerance towards corruption and indiscipline in the game.

The Code of Behaviour shall apply to all forms of cricket under the auspices of the CHK in respect of the following disciplinary matters:

1. Any allegation of corruption (as defined in Article 2 of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code for Players and Player Support Personnel or as provided in Appendix 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Umpires) in connection with any form or level of cricket under the authority of the CHK;

2.. Alleged breaches of the Code of Conduct (in Article 2) which occur on or off the field in connection with any of the following fixtures or competitions:

a. International fixtures, either official or unofficial, involving any Hong Kong team;

b. Any fixtures or competitions organised by CHK;

c. Any other fixture or competition in which it is agreed by the parties thereto that any disciplinary matters relating thereto shall be the responsibility of the CHK,

except where the matter (be it an alleged breach of the Code of Behaviour or of corruption) occurs under the authority of another body whose authority the CHK has acknowledged shall apply to such matters.

Matters relating to anti-doping or employment contracts are not governed by the Code of Behaviour. Unless otherwise indicated, references to Articles and Appendices are to articles and appendices of the Code of Behaviour.

Throughout the Code of Behaviour:

a) words importing the masculine gender include the feminine;

b) unless the contrary intention appears, words in the singular include the plural and words in the plural include the singular.

Code of Behaviour Panel Members

John McNamara

Colin Cohen

Nick Brown

David Brettel

Matt Stiller (Secretary)

2016-17 Offences

23/10/2016 - Iftikhar Ahmed (USRC/MCC) - Level 3 Offence - Threat of Assault on an Umpire (2.3.2) - 5 Match Suspension

03/12/2016 - Iftikhar Ahmed (USRC/MCC) - Level 1 Offence - Dissent towards an Umpire (2.1.3) - 1 Match Suspension

12/03/2017 - Robin Singh (City Kaitak) - Level 2 Offence - Unruly public behaviour and inappropriate comments (2.2.14) - 1 Match Suspension

26/03/2017 - Mohsan Khan (PACC) - Level 1 Offence - Public criticism of, or inappropriate comment in relation to an incident occurring in a Match or any Player, Player Support Personnel, Match Official or Team participating in a match, irrespective of when such criticism or inappropriate comment is made (2.1.7) - 1 Match Suspension and written reprimand

23/04/2017 - Umar Mohammad (USRC) - Level 1 Offence - Showing dissent to an Umpire's decision during a match (2.1.3) - 1 Match Suspension

23/04/2017 - Ilyas Gull (USRC) - Level 1 Offence - Showing dissent to an Umpire's decision during a match (2.1.3) - 1 Match Suspension

23/04/2017 - Awais Mohammad (USRC) - Level 2 Offence - Showing dissent to an Umpire's decision during a match (2.2.1) - 2 Match Suspension

23/04/2017 - Lou Coulthard (USRC/MCC) - Level 2 Offence (2.2.14) - 3 Match Suspension

02/04/2017 - Roy Lamsam (KCC) - Level 3 Offence (2.3.5) - 5 Match Suspension

02/04/2017 - Shiroy Vachha (KCC) - Level 3 Offence (2.3.5) - 5 Match Suspension

2017-18 Offences

03/09/2017 - Anthony Marrin (CHK Sportsroad Dragons) - Level 1 Offence (2.1.2) - Abuse of Cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during a match - Written Reprimand

22/10/2017 - Anas Khan (PACC) - Level 2 Offence (2.2.1) - Serious dissent at an umpires decision. 2 Match Suspension

03/12/2017 - Deepinder Singh (KCC) - Level 1 Offence (2.1.3) - Showing dissent at an umpires decision during a match. 1 Match Suspension

28/01/2018 - Chandrin Dissanayake (SLCC) - Level 2 Offence (2.2.14) - 2 Match Suspension

25/03/2018 - Hamish Dickie (HKCC) - Level 1 Offence (2.1.3) - Showing dissent to an umpires decision during a match and behaviour contrary to the spirit of the game. Written Reprimand.

25/03/2018 - Mani Singh (HKCC) - Level 1 Offence (2.1.3) - Showing dissent to an umpires decision during a match. Written Reprimand.

02/04/2018 - Iqra Sahar (DLSWCC) - Level 1 Offences (2.1.3, 2.1.4 and 2.1.1) - Multiple level 1 offences resulting in a 2 match suspension.

30/03/2018 - Ehsan Khan (DLSWCC) - Level 2 Offences (2.2.14 and 2.2.1) - Behaviour contrary to the spirit of the game and showing dissent to an umpires decision after the match. 2 match suspension (in the capacity as a junior coach)

15/04/2018 - Daniyal Butt (USRC) - Level 1 Offence (2.1.1) - Beach of clothing policy. Written Reprimand.

15/04/2018 - Banny Paras Singh (USRC) - Level 1 Offence (2.1.1) - Beach of clothing policy. Written Reprimand.

15/04/2018 - Khizar Hayat (USRC) - Level 1 Offence (2.1.1) - Beach of clothing policy. Written Reprimand.

2018-19 Offences

21/10/2018 - Ghulam Saqlain (DLSWCC) - Level 1 Offence (2.1.7) - Public criticism of, or inappropriate comment in relation to an incident occurring in a match or any player, player support personnel, Match Official, or team participating in a match. One match suspension and Written Reprimand.

21/10/2018 - Anas Khan (PACC) - Level 1 Offence (2.1.2) - Abuse of Cricket Equipment. Written Reprimand.

20/11/2018 - Waqas Ali (IKTMC) - Level 2 Offences (2.2.14, 2.2.1) -Off-field conduct that is or could be harmful to the interests of cricket and showing serious dissent at umpire's decision during a match - 3 match suspension (in the capacity as a junior coach)

2023-24 Offences

2022-23 Offences

2021-22 Offences

24/10/2021 - Nizakat Khan (HKCC PL) - Level 1 Offence (2.1.3) - written reprimand and warning to future behaviour

24/10/2021 - Tom Huysinga (KCC PL) - Level 1 Offence (2.1.3) - written reprimand and warning to future behaviour

30/05/2022 - Imran Arif (USRC Elite) - Level 3 Offence (multiple L1 and L2 offences) - 3 match ban with 2 matches suspended for 12 months, carrying forward into the 2022/23 season

2020-21 Offences

04/10/2020 - Ali Mohammad (KCC Infidels/USRC Elite) - Level 2 Offences (2.1.7, 2.1.8, 2.1.9. 2.2.8) - 2 match suspension and strong reprimand

26/10/2020 - Imran Arif (Coach of USRC Gunners U15) - Level 1 Offence (2.1.3) - 1 match suspension in the capacity of a coach and a written reprimand.

26/10/2020 - Amarjeet Singh, Amrinder Singh and Arun Sandhu (Indus CC) - Level 1 Offences (2.13, 2.18, 2.19) - 1 match suspension with reprimand and warning to future behaviour.

26/10/2020 - Shahid Salim (HKCU) - Level 1 and 2 Offences (2.13, 2.14, 2.24) - 2 match suspension with reprimand and warning to future behaviour.

08/11/2020 - Hamed Khan (PACC) - Level 1 Offences (2.12, 2.13) - written reprimand

03/04/2021 - Adit Gorawara (Kowloon Lions) - Level 1 Offence (2.1.2) - 1 match suspension (effective to the EPIC Group All Stars Series only)

19/05/2021 - Imran Arif (Coach of USRC Gunners U17) - Level 1 Offence (2.1.3) - 1 match suspension in the capacity of a coach and a strong written reprimand.

2019-20 Offences

01/09/2019 - Akbar Khan (USRC Premier League) - Level 2 (2.2.3) and Level 1 (2.1.7) Offences - 3 match suspension and strong warning.

08/09/2019 - Ehsan Muhammad (USRC Premier League) - Level 1 Offences (2.1.6 and 2.1.4) - Written Reprimand

15/09/2019 - Hassan Khan Mohammad (PACC Premier League) - Level 1 Offence (2.1.8) - Written Reprimand

29/12/2019 - Khizar Hayat (Vagabonds CC) - Level 2 Offence (2.2.1) - 2 match suspension

2018-19 Offences

21/10/2018 - Anas Khan (PACC) - Level 1 Offence (2.1.2) - Abuse of Cricket Equipment. Written Reprimand.

23/01/2019 - Inderjit Singh (CHK Pioneers) - Level 1 Offences (2.1.1, 2.1.3 and 2.1.8) - Breach of clothing policy, showing dissent at an umpire's decision in a match and conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game - 1 match suspension

27/02/2019 - Shishir Gupta (HKU Students) - Level 1 Offence (2.1.8) - Conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game - 1 match suspension

27/02/2019 - Hussain Shahbaz bin Shabbir (City University) - Level 1 Offence (2.1.8) - Conduct that is contrary to the spirit of the game - 1 match suspension

17/03/2019 - Ehsan Nawaz (PACC) - Level 1 Offences (2.1.4 and 2.1.9) - Using Language or a Gesture that is Obscene, Offensive or Insulting during a match and Conduct that brings the game into disrepute - 1 match suspension carrying forward into the 2019/20 season

17/03/2019 - Jamie Atkinson (KCC) - Level 1 Offence (2.1.4) - Using Language or a Gesture that is Obscene, Offensive or Insulting during a match - 1 match suspension carrying forward into the 2019/20 season

24/03/2019 - Ehsan Khan (DLSWCC) - Level 1 Offence (2.1.3) – Showing Dissent at an Umpire’s decision during a match - 1 match suspension carrying forward into the 2019/20 season

27/03/2019 - Mohammad Saqib Khan (City University/Vagabonds CC) - Level 2 and Level 1 Offences (2.2.1 and 2.1.2) - Showing serious dissent at an Umpire’s decision during a Match and abuse of cricket equipment during a Match - 1 match suspension carrying forward into the 2019/20 season

27/03/2019 - Malik Humza (City University) - Level 2 Offence (2.2.8) – Using Language that is of a seriously insulting nature to another Player during a match - 1 match suspension carrying forward into the 2019/20 season

27/03/2019 - Umair Butt (City University) - Level 1 Offences (2.1.4) - Using language or a gesture that is obscene, offensive or insulting during a match - 1 match suspension carrying forward into the 2019/20 season