ICC has announced changes and rules for the upcoming world cup.
On October 1, the ICC announced several amendments to the playing conditions, some of which may come up during the forthcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.
In a contest with narrow margins, these adjustments could be the game- and match-deciding moments in Australia.
Amendments in the Upcoming World Cup
Running Out of the Non-Striker
Although the dismissal method has always existed, the relevant section of the game’s laws has changed from the “Unfair Play” section to the “Run out” section. Whether the non-striker backed up too far or was just out of position, the dismissal judgment is effectively the same as a stumping at the other end.
Earlier, it was called mankading but now it is referred to as run out.
During the time of this dismissal, there are always some shouts of unfair means, but now it is legal.
The In-Match over Penalty
If a fielding team does not finish its overs by the specified cessation time, another fielder must be added to the fielding circle for the remaining overs of the innings.
Even though the changes were made earlier in the year, teams are still adjusting to them. We have seen bowling teams forced to field an extra player inside the 30-yard circle when the over rate is not maintained during the death overs.
Batters Returning when Caught
When a batter is caught, the next hitter enters the plate after the striker, regardless of whether the hitters crossed the plate before the catch was made.
Previously, the next batter would be at the non-end striker’s plate and the non-striker would receive the next pitch if the batters crossed the plate before a catch was made. Unlike earlier times, when a catch dismissing a lower-order player would have moved the dismissed player back to the striker’s end for the next delivery, the new batter will now always be the player on strike.
Unfair Movement by the Fielding Side
Although the official stance on fielders’ illegal movements has not changed, there have been changes made to the punishment for players who break the law.
Any purposeful or unfair action by fielders when a bowler is running into bowl, the next delivery now leads in the umpire awarding the batting side five extra runs in addition to declaring the delivery a dead ball.
The Striker’s Right to Play the Ball
Now, batters are required to keep themselves or a portion of their bat inside the pitch. The umpire will signal and declare a dead ball if they continue after that. No-balls also refer to any ball that would eject the batter from the field.
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