LUCKNOW, Feb. 10 -- The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association has issued strict guidelines, including compliance and mandatory disclosures for holding district premier leagues in the state in the future.

UPCA issued its guidelines to all district units this month, saying that it had received inputs and concerns relating to the conduct of these tournaments.

"To bring uniformity, transparency and strong governance standards across all districts, and to ensure that district-level leagues are conducted strictly in the best interests of cricket and its participants, UPCA has formulated and approved Guidelines for Conduct of District Cricket Leagues in Uttar Pradesh," UPCA secretary Prem Manohar Gupta's letter states.

The guidelines cover disclo...