Welcome to the QSDCA Playing Regulations Review for 2026.
Blog URL https://qsdcaplayingregsreview2026.blogspot.com (Link printed so it can be copied off paper printouts.)
Blog URL https://qsdcaplayingregsreview2026.blogspot.com (Link printed so it can be copied off paper printouts.)
This is the QSDCA 2026 Playing Regulations Review.
This is the 2026 edition of a series of blogs which have been running for a number of years now.
Aim as always is to present new versions of Playing Regulations at the AGM in July to have them adopted.
This is the 2026 edition of a series of blogs which have been running for a number of years now.
Aim as always is to present new versions of Playing Regulations at the AGM in July to have them adopted.
Topics as of 13-Jul-2026 UPDATED
Here is the list of items under consideration.
ITEM 2026-01 Make the Grading Rules Clearer STATUS POSTED
Review Regs 3,4,5 and 35.15-35.24 Player Registration, Grading and Qualification for Finals (For all competitions)
These Regs. require a language review to make these rules more easily understood.
LINK TO DISCUSSION CLICK HERE
LINK TO NOTICE OF MOTION 2026-01 CLICK HERE
ITEM 2026-02 2nd Innings Finish Time in One Dayers STATUS POSTED
LINK TO DISCUSSION CLICK HERE
LINK TO NOTICE OF MOTION 2026-02 CLICK HERE
ITEM 2026-03 Reg 23.2 Unexpected Replacement Players STATUS POSTED
To ensure that a match continues as 11 players v. 11 players on day 2, the unexpected replacement is permitted.
LINK TO DISCUSSION CLICK HERE
LINK TO DISCUSSION CLICK HERE
LINK TO NOTICE OF MOTION 2026-03 CLICK HERE
ITEM 2026-04 Replacements for Over 40's Matches STATUS POSTED
It's high time we revised the awkward allowance for a 12th batter in Over 40's matches.
If the paper team list systems which we have used and held so dearly for decades can be replaced by using the electronic team lineup in PlayHQ then we should do so.
But they can't and here's why.
LINK TO DISCUSSION CLICK HERE
LINK TO DISCUSSION CLICK HERE
LINK TO NOTICE OF MOTION 2026-04 CLICK HERE
ITEM 2026-05 Electronic Team List STATUS DROPPED
But they can't and here's why.
LINK TO DISCUSSION CLICK HERE
Item 2026-06 New 2026 Laws of Cricket STATUS POSTED
A new edition of the Laws of Cricket (to be known as The Laws of Cricket 2017 4th edition 2026) will come into force worldwide on 1-Oct 2026. LINK
LINK TO DISCUSSION CLICK HERE
LINK TO NOTICE OF MOTION 2026-06 CLICK HERE
ITEM 2026-07 Clear up the rules appearing for two different clubs in the same competition STATUS POSTED
In 2025/26 season we had a very strange case where Reg 5 failed to prevent a couple of players from appearing for two DIFFERENT clubs on the same weekend in same (Saturday 2 day) competition.
LINK TO DISCUSSION CLICK HERE
LINK TO NOTICE OF MOTION 2026-07 CLICK HERE
ITEM 2026-08 Change the Date Rules in the Constitution STATUS POSTED
LINK TO DISCUSSION CLICK HERE
LINK TO NOTICE OF MOTION 2026-08 CLICK HERE
ITEM 2026-09 Player Absences (previously Item 2026-13) STATUS DROPPED
About Reg 12 Dropped 25.6.26
LINK TO DISCUSSION CLICK HERE
ITEM 2026-10 Reformat Playing Regs to follow Laws of Cricket STATUS DELAYED
This is a major change which will make Playing Regs more clear for players, captains, teams and umpires.
It's a *LOT* of work which will take some time. So we'll delay to till next year...
LINK TO DISCUSSION CLICK HERE
ITEM 2026-11 Limited Overs Wides STATUS POSTED
There's actually a difference between what gets called a wide in a limited overs game and what gets called wide in a 2 dayer.
LINK TO DISCUSSION CLICK HERE
LINK TO NOTICE OF MOTION 2026-11 CLICK HERE
Appendix Updates for 2026/27 include:
LINK TO DISCUSSION CLICK HERE
LINK TO NOTICE OF MOTION 2026-12A CLICK HERE
LINK TO DISCUSSION CLICK HERE
Premier Cricket will be moving to this being a restriction (rather than recommendation) for 2026-27
LINK TO DISCUSSION CLICK HERE
LINK TO NOTICE OF MOTION 2026-12C CLICK HERE
Item 2026-12D App G Lightning Safety 30-30 Rule STATUS POSTED
Premier Cricket has made 30/30 into 40/30
LINK TO DISCUSSION CLICK HERE
LINK TO NOTICE OF MOTION 2026-12D CLICK HERE
Item 2026-12E App K Playing Condition – Helmets STATUS POSTED
Premier Cricket is moving to neck guards being mandatory for batters in 2026-27
Wicketkeepers and close fielders will remain at recommended.
Currently QSDCA is at “recommended”.
LINK TO DISCUSSION CLICK HERE
Recent Qld government legislation requires some changes to this Playing regulation.
LINK TO DISCUSSION CLICK HERE
HISTORY
Previous editions of the QSDCA Playing Regulations Review can be seen here. LINK
DO YOU HAVE ANY ISSUES YOU WANT TO SEE DISCUSSED?
- Click on LINK TO DISCUSSION links to read more.
- There will be a page of this blog dedicated to each issue.
- Please feel free to join in the discussions. (If you cannot post comments, please email me at a.martin@qsdca.com.au )
On every page readers may make any comment or suggestion they wish.
Such comments are subject to moderation (which means I can control any irrelevant stuff).
Want to submit your own issue?- Ok, here's how.
- QSDCA Constitution Closes Mon 13-Jul-2026 (ref. s20.2e) says that Notices of Motion must be submitted to secretary@qsdca.com.au 7 days prior to the AGM
- Submission Deadline is Mon 13-Jul-2026
- Notice of Motion Form is here https://tinyurl.com/4vyu288t
ABM 21-Jan-2026
Latest Update 13-Jul-2026
(Updated 13-May, 21-May, 3-Jun)
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Comments can be entered on each discussion page. (They are subject to moderation.)
Useful comments are appreciated.
The overall aim is to present reviewed regulations at the QSDCA AGM in July for adoption by the Association.
Just because some matter is being talked about here doesn't mean it's inevitable.
Just because we're not talking about it yet doesn't mean it can't happen.
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