Cricket New Rules: Major changes in cricket rules. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has come up with news of changes in several rules of cricket, which may affect several important aspects of the game. The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the governing body of cricket, has revised the rules. The most striking change is around bold out. Under the new rule, the batsman will not be bowled out even if the ball falls after hitting the stumps in a special situation. Apart from this, there have been changes in the rules regarding penalty for wasting time, permission to use the pink ball in day-tests and the last over of the test. These amendments aim to make cricket more disciplined and reduce wastage of playing time.
Even if the ball falls on the stump, the batter will not be bold!
The new rules will treat a special situation in case of bold out. If a batter’s shot hits the stumps at the non-striker’s end and rolls back onto the wicket at the striker’s end and the ball falls on it, the batter will not be bowled out. In the old rules it was possible to declare the batter out in this situation. The new amendment will change the out decision in such unusual circumstances. However, as a general rule, if the bowler’s ball directly hits the wicket at the striker’s end, the batter will be bowled.
If the time is wasted, the fielding team will get 5 runs
Strict measures have also been called to curb the trend of deliberate time wastage in cricket. Under the new rule, a batsman will be cautioned twice if he deliberately wastes time playing the next ball. If the same incident occurs after that, the fielding team may be given a penalty of five runs. This step is to stop the opponent from trying to break the rhythm by wasting time in the important moments of the match. However, the umpire’s decision and the importance of the circumstances will also be important in applying the rule.
Pink ball can also be used in Day Tests
In Test cricket, the pink ball is commonly associated with day-night matches. But as per the new amendment, the pink ball can also be used in day Test matches if both team captains agree. This may lead to more flexibility in choosing the color of the ball in Test cricket. However, the consent of both captains is important in enforcing this rule. Factors such as visibility of the pink ball, lighting and match atmosphere will also become important in practice.
Even if a wicket falls in the last over of the day, the game will continue
In Test cricket, the rules regarding the last over of the day have also been changed. As per the new rule, a wicket in the last over of the day will not end the game immediately. The new batter has to come to the crease and play the rest of the ball and complete the over. That is, a wicket in the last over of the day will no longer automatically end the day’s play. This will allow for more consistency in completing the scheduled overs of the match.
The aim is to make cricket more disciplined
The main objective behind these rule changes is to maintain continuity of play and stop unnecessary time wastage. Deliberate delaying of batsmen, decisions to bowl out in unusual circumstances and amendments to the last over of a Test can further clarify the conduct of cricket. However, it is necessary to check the official guidelines of the concerned authorities as to which rules are applicable in which competition and from when. Because the MCC makes the laws of cricket, and the ICC has a role in determining how and when those laws will be applied in international cricket.
ICC and MCC rules change eyes of cricket world
Rule changes are not new in cricket. Regular reviews are conducted to speed up the game, reduce time wastage and eliminate ambiguity in on-field decision-making. But exceptions to familiar rules like bold outs, a five-run penalty for time-wasting and changes to the last over of a Test are certainly up for debate. Cricketers, umpires and supporters – all need to be aware of the revised rules when the new rules come into force. A correct interpretation of the rules is important to understand that under no circumstances will the batsman be out, especially if the bell falls after the ball hits the stumps.