Kit and balls in CWCL and the cup competitions - Important Notice

Following an EGM on June 14, the League has clarified its position regarding use of coloured clothing and balls in League and T20 competitions. Please read this guidance carefully.

- In division 1/2, all matches must be played with a red ball and the players must all wear traditional white cricket clothing

- In the T20 Divisional Competition, Senior Knockout Cup and Development Knockout Cup, all matches must be played with a pink ball. This will allow teams to wear coloured clothing should they wish to. However, if teams decide to do so, the entire team must wear either the same coloured shirt, or the same coloured shirt and trousers. If this is not possible, then the entire team must wear traditional white cricket clothing.

- In division 3, any team wishing to propose that a match is played with a pink ball must contact their opponents in advance of the day of the match. Unless both teams agree to use a pink ball for both innings, then a red ball must be used throughout the match – a match should not be played with a pink ball for one innings and a red ball for the other innings. If a match is played with a red ball, then the players must all wear traditional white cricket clothing. If a match is played with a pink ball, teams are permitted to wear coloured clothing should they wish to. However, if teams decide to do so, the entire team must wear either the same coloured shirt, or the same coloured shirt and trousers. If this is not possible, then the entire team must wear traditional white cricket clothing.

- Division 3 teams aspiring to be promoted in the near future should note that, for the present at least, all matches in division 1/2 are played with a red ball, and that they are therefore advised to ensure that their players have plenty of experience of red-ball cricket.

- Clubs should also note that all balls used in League competitions – whether they are pink or red – must meet the specifications for women’s cricket as set out in Law 5.6 (i), i.e. a weight of between 4 15/16 and 5 5/16 ounces (140 and 151 grams) and a circumference of between 8 ¼ and 8 7/8 inches (21 and 22.5 centimetres).