1. Number of players
A match is played between two sides, each of eleven players,
one of whom shall be captain.
By agreement a match may be played between sides of more or
less than eleven players, but not more than eleven players
may field at any time.
2. Nomination of players
Each captain shall nominate his players in writing to one
of the umpires before the toss. No player may be changed
after the nomination without the consent of the opposing
captain.
3. Captain
If at any time the captain is not available, a deputy shall
act for him.
(a) If a captain is not available during the period in which
the toss is to take place, then the deputy must be responsible
for the nomination of the players, if this has not already
been done, and for the toss. See 2 above and Law 12.4 (The
toss).
(b) At any time after the toss, the deputy must be
one of the nominated players.
4. Responsibility of captains
The captains are responsible
at all times for ensuring that play is conducted within
the spirit and traditions of the game as well as within
the Laws.
