Dubai: ICC is ready to implement new reforms in cricket. The new reforms will also be implemented during the T20 World Cup in Australia this month. Many of the experiments which were carried out on an experimental basis will now become the new rule in cricket. Let’s see what are the new reforms implemented by ICC.
It doesn’t matter if he crosses during the catch
If two batsmen cross each other while taking a catch, the new batsman must face the next ball. The new batsman could stand at the non-striking end if the batsmen had crossed before completing the earlier catch.
No mangadhimd, just run out
Bowler Pantheri also renamed the mankading practice of dismissing a non-striker once he left the crease as a run out. If mankading was considered foul play, run out was not.
You cannot spit on the ball
Spitting to make the ball shine was completely banned. The restriction brought during the Kovid era is now becoming a law.
Time out is only one minute
In Tests and ODIs, once a batsman is out, the time allowed for the next batsman to reach the crease has been reduced from three minutes to one minute. In T20 cricket, it will remain a minute and a half.
Penalty for fielding error
If the fielders move illegally from their position when the bowler arrives to bowl, the fielding team will be awarded a five-run penalty.
No ball if the pitch is out of bounds
If the batsman steps outside the boundary line of the pitch to play a ball, the ball is declared a dead ball. Similarly, if the bowler bowls outside the boundary of the pitch, it will be a no ball. The next ball will be a free hit.
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If the over rate is reduced, the work will be done
Only four fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle in each over that is not bowled in time. The rule is that the fielder should be ready to bowl the first ball of the last over at the specified time.
If the batsman leaves the crease before bowling
If the batsman is seen leaving the crease before bowling, the bowler can throw to the wicket and run the batsman out. However, under the new rule, if the bowler throws this way to run out the batsman before bowling, it will be a dead ball.