This guide explains how to handle official player substitutions during a match, including general, concussion, and regulation-based substitutions.
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Overview
Use this feature when a player is officially replaced during a match under approved playing regulations. The replacement is allowed to bat and bowl, unlike a fielding-only substitute.
Common scenarios for using this feature include when a player has been called up to a higher-level match, or when match-specific rules allow for player substitutions.
How to Make a Substitution
To substitute a player during a match:
- Go to Scoring > Match Details/Teams. The Edit Match dialogue opens.
- Select the player you want to substitute from the team list.
- Click the arrow on the Replace button beneath the relevant team panel. A menu opens.
- Click the Substitute option on the menu. The Substitute Player dialogue opens.
- Select the substitute player (that is, the player joining the match) from the list. If they aren't listed, click Show All Players to access players from other teams or outside the default squad.
- Click the Add button (or double-click the player in the list). The new player is added to the bottom of the players list and substituted player is greyed out.
- Click Save to save your change and close the Edit Match dialogue. The new player becomes available for selection and is eligible to bat or bowl. The substituted player remains on the scorecard for reference but is no longer available for selection. An innings note is created noting the substitution.
The other options under the Replace button (Replace and Concussion Substitute) are related to player substitutions (e.g. due to injury or absence) and are covered in separate guides.
Managing Substitution Records
To review or update substitutions:
- Go to Scoring > Match Details/Teams. The Edit Match dialogue opens.
- Click the Player/Role Substitutions link at the bottom-left corner of the Edit Match dialogue. The Player/Role Substitutions dialogue opens. On this dialogue you can:
- Change the substitution type by double-clicking a Change Type column field to open a menu and then select another option.
- Remove a substitution by selecting it from those listed and then clicking the Delete button. This re-enables the original player for participation.
- Click OK to close the Player/Role Substitutions dialogue.
- Click Save to save your edits and close the Edit Match dialogue. Relevant innings notes will be updated or deleted to match your changes.
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