Men's ODI Match Appendix A Definitions 1: The Match

1. The match

1.1. The game is used in these Playing Conditions as a general term meaning the Game of Cricket.

1.2. A match is a single One Day International between two teams, played under these Playing Conditions.

1.3. ODI is an abbreviation for One Day International.

1.4. The toss is the toss for choice of innings.

1.5. Before the toss is at any time before the toss on the day the match is expected to start.

1.6. Before the match is at any time before the toss, not restricted to the day of the match.

1.7. During the match is at any time after the toss until the conclusion of the match, whether play is in progress or

not.

1.8. Playing time is any time between the call of Play and the call of Time. See clauses 12.1 (Call of Play) and 12.2 (Call of Time).

1.9. Conduct of the match includes any action relevant to the match at any time.

1.10. Ground Authority is the entity responsible for the selection and preparation of the pitch and other functions relating to the hosting and management of the match, including any agents acting on their behalf (including but not limited to the curator or other ground staff).

1.11. Home Board is the ICC member responsible for the home team and the hosting of the match.

1.12. Visiting Board is the ICC member responsible for the visiting team.

1.13. A Reserve Day is, where scheduled, an additional day for the completion of the match.

1.14. The Spirit of Cricket refers to the values of respect and fair play that underpin the game of cricket, as set out in the Preamble to these Playing Conditions.

1.15. The ICC Code of Conduct is the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, as amended from time to time.