Index
- Preparation Home
- 9.1 Rolling
- 9.2 Clearing debris from the pitch
- 9.3 Mowing
- 9.4 Watering the pitch
- 9.5 Re-marking creases
- 9.6 Maintenance of footholds
- 9.7 Securing of footholds and maintenance of the pitch
- 9.8 Non-turf pitches
9.1 ROLLING
Rolling is an option available to the batting captain
The maximum time allowed for rolling is 7 minutes
If there is more than one roller available, the captain can choose which roller is to be used
Rolling can take place before the start of each innings except the first innings of a match
However, if the start of the match is delayed and there has been a significant change to the pitch condition, the pitch may be rolled for up to 7 minutes
Rolling shall not begin earlier than 30 minutes nor later than 10 minutes before the scheduled start of play
Rolling is an option available to the batting captain
The maximum time allowed for rolling is 7 minutes
If there is more than one roller available, the captain can choose which roller is to be used
Rolling can take place before the start of each innings except the first innings of a match
However, if the start of the match is delayed and there has been a significant change to the pitch condition, the pitch may be rolled for up to 7 minutes
Rolling shall not begin earlier than 30 minutes nor later than 10 minutes before the scheduled start of play