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Rules
Golden Oldies Cricket is played with the philosophy of "Fun, Friendship and Fraternity" at all times. The normal rules of Cricket apply with the following exceptions: Golden Oldies Cricket Playing Rules Festival matches will be limited to 40 overs per side. Six bowlers in each team must be used with a maximum of eight overs for any one bowler. Bowlers are limited to a run-up of no more than 10 metres. All players must be 40 years of age or over on the day they play. Batsmen are to retire on reaching 35 but are entitled to resume their innings when all team members have batted.

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