Cricket revamped: The new playing regulations

October 30, 2012 18:09
Cricket revamped: The new playing regulations

ICC mentioned that there were several changes that they would be making to all the formats of the game which would be effective immediately for the T20 between Sri Lanka and New Zealand on Tuesday.


Here is a comprehensive elaboration on the changes being made


Day-Night Tests: Day and night tests are now allowed but the participating teams must agree on the color, brand and type of ball which is being used.

Powerplays: The number of powerplays is reduced to 2 from three. The first one is fixed for the first 10 overs and the second one, batting power play, should be taken anytime before the 40th over. In the first powerplay there shouldn't be more than 2 fielders outside the 30 yard circle while in the batting powerplay a maximum of 3 fielders are allowed. At no time in the match more than four fielders are allowed  beyond the 30 yard circle.

Short-pitched deliveries: The number of bouncers now allowed is two per over in ODIs.

DRS rules for LBW: In an 'not out' decision being reviewed, in order to conclude that the point of contact was made in line with the stumps, the center of the ball during the impact should be in the area delineated by the area within a line drawn from the lower edge of the bails and from the middle of the outer stumps.

If the decision under review is 'out', for the decision to be given as not out (the impact is outside the line of the stumps), it should be shown that no part of the ball lies in line with stumps.

Third umpire to check for no-balls: Third umpire should immediately check every dismissal for the right delivery, no-ball due to stepping over line before the delivery of the ball only. If it is revealed that the delivery was not a fair delivery, on-field umpire can call back the batsman.

T20 Eliminator: The final eliminator over of the T20 is at the discretion of the fielders. The fielding side reserves the right to choose the bowling end and the first choice of the ball. Nominated players of the main match only are allowed to participate.

Dead ball: In a match aided by the Spydercam, a dead ball is that ball which is still in play but the batsman hits it. The decision should be given by either of the umpires.

Over-rate time: The current allowances under Clause 16.2 of Minimum over rates apply and additional minute for every wicket beyond the fifth wicket (excluded) can be allowed.

ICC's innovative rules make the game more interesting and creative, not to mention tougher. It would be exciting to see how the T20 match today, SL vs NZ goes.


(AW- Anil)

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