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ICC Introduces 7 Major Rule Changes During IND vs WI Series, Effective Today!
- •If a batter fails to start batting within the given time, the fielding team will be awarded 5 penalty runs after the third offense.
- •New rules implemented for ball size and weight for men's, women's, and junior cricket.
- •Overthrow rule clarified: fielding mistakes are not considered overthrows.
- •Umpires now have more flexibility to determine if the ball has completely settled.
- •Pink balls can be used in day Test matches by mutual consent to reduce delays due to bad light.
- •If a wicket falls in the last over and conditions are suitable, the match will not automatically end.
Key Questions Answered
If a player does not start batting within the allotted time, they receive a warning first, followed by a final warning. For the third and subsequent offenses, the fielding team is awarded 5 penalty runs, and further disciplinary action for breaching the code of conduct may be taken.
Manufacturers previously often produced a single ball for both women's and junior cricket. Under the new rules, manufacturers must now produce balls of three distinct sizes and weights specifically tailored for men's, women's, and junior cricket.
Yes, pink balls can be used in day Test matches by mutual consent of both teams to reduce play stoppages due to bad light. Approval must be secured before the match starts, and switching back to a red ball once the match begins is not permitted.
