ICAI Pune Box Cricket League 2026 - Men’s League

Venue : Downtown Sports Arena, Bibwewadi

Hosted By : Pune Branch of WIRC of ICAI

  Jointly With Wicasa Pune 

Men’s League Registrations : 

(Total Teams: 16)

The Men’s League shall consist of 16 teams divided into two registration categories as follows:

Category A – Owner Registration :

• Team Count: 12 Teams

• Registration Type: Team (Owner-Based) Registration

• Registration Fees: INR 8,500 Plus GST

• Registration Process: 

o The Team Owner shall register the team.

o A complete list of 9 playing members must be submitted at the time of registration.

o Registration shall be confirmed only upon submission of player details and payment of applicable entry fees.

• Selection Basis: First-Come, First-Served (subject to completion of formalities).

Player Eligibility :

A player shall be eligible to participate only if he/she satisfies either of the following conditions: 

A ) Member of ICAI

• Must be a valid member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).

B) Student of ICAI

• The participant must possess a valid ICAI Registration Number at the time of registration as well as on the date(s) of match participation.

• The participant must be either: o An ongoing articled assistant (articleship in progress); or o An individual who has successfully completed his/her articleship.

The Organising Committee reserves the right to verify eligibility credentials at any stage.

Team Composition & Squad Structure : 

 A) Squad Size :

• Each team shall consist of 9 players

B ) Substitute Structure : 

Each squad must designate:   

• 1 Batting Substitute

1 Bowling Substitute

C) Fielding Restriction : 

• Only 8 players shall be allowed to field at any given time.

• The Batting Substitute shall not be permitted to field.

• The Bowling Substitute shall be permitted to field.

D) Batting & Bowling Restrictions of Substitutes : 

Fielding Position Restrictions : 

Behind the Bowler (Off & Leg Side Combined) : 

• A calibrated Speed Gun shall be used to measure bowling speed for every delivery.

(8.2 Maximum Permissible Speed.) 

Behind the Batting Stumps : 

A minimum of two (2) fielders, excluding the wicketkeeper, must be positioned behind the batting stumps at the time of delivery.

Non-compliance shall result in the delivery being declared a No Ball.

Match Format & Bowling Regulations: 

Match Format : 

• Each match shall consist of 7 overs per side.

• A new ball shall be used for every innings.

Bowling Limitation : 

Bowling Limitation

• A bowler shall be permitted to bowl a maximum of one (1) over only per match.

Mandatory Over by Bowling Substitute : 

The designated Bowling Substitute must compulsorily bowl one over in the inning

. Batting Regulations : 

Opening Requirement : 

• The Batting Substitute must mandatorily open the innings

Restriction on Certain Players Batting : 

The following players shall not be permitted to bat:

• The Bowling Substitute '

• The Last Not-Out Batsman of the innings

Retirement / Dismissal : 

• Standard ICC dismissal rules shall apply unless otherwise modified in these rules.

Scoring & Run Rules : 

Net Run Rules : 

Running Between Wickets : 

• Batsmen may score runs by running between wickets upon striking the ball in any playable area of the turf.

Standard Cricket Provisions : 

Rules relating to Wide balls, No balls, Byes, Leg Byes, Overthrows shall be governed as per ICC Playing Conditions.

Bowling Speed Restriction : 

Speed Monitoring 

• A calibrated Speed Gun shall be used to measure bowling speed for every delivery.

Maximum Permissible Speed

Consequence of Speed Violation : 

• Any delivery exceeding the prescribed speed limit shall be declared a No Ball.

• The batting side shall be awarded one run plus a free hit.

Equipment Restrictions : 

• Fiber bats are strictly prohibited.

• Only approved standard cricket bats shall be permitted.

Reporting Time : 

• All teams must report at the venue 30 minutes prior to the scheduled match time.

• Delay may result in forfeiture or other action at the discretion of the Organising Committee.

General Conduct, Dress Code & Disciplinary Provisions: 

Spirit of the Game :

• All matches shall be conducted in the true spirit of cricket

Authority of Umpire : 

• The Umpire’s decision shall be final and binding in all on-field matters.

Organising Committee Powers : 

• The Organising Committee reserves the right to interpret, amend, or clarify rules in case of any dispute or ambiguity.

Dress Code (Mandatory Compliance) : 

• All players must wear the official ICAI jersey during the match.

• Black trousers are mandatory.

• Wearing of shorts is strictly prohibited

Non-compliance may result in:

• Warning for first instance

• Player being barred from participation until compliance

• Further disciplinary action at the discretion of the Organising Committee

For registration click the below link :

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5J3ACVB78fTy3j2cj0sPAWyT-mSpuk_mqKZ2Gqeno5j6ClA/viewform