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Indian Express
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
Two new-ball rule partially scrapped in ODIs, wide-ball tweak to be trialed as ICC makes sweeping changes to white-ball playing conditions
The contentious two new-ball rule in ODIs and a potentially radical tweak in the wide-ball rule are among the many changes that the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced to its playing conditions for white-ball cricket Friday. The council is also set to introduce a seven-day stand-down for players diagnosed with concussion and teams will be required to to nominate their designated concussion replacements for the match. The ICC said that the position of the batter's leg at the point of delivery will now be used as the reference point for a wide, even if the batter subsequently moves across to the off side. 'The trial will see a ball that passes the popping crease between the leg stump and the protected area marker not being called a Wide. To help with this, the protected area marker line will be extended to the popping crease and act as a guide for the umpires,' says the ICC in its statement. 'Any leg side delivery that passes behind the batter's legs and outside of the line at the time the ball reaches the popping crease may still be called a Wide.' While the ICC will continue with bowling teams being given two new balls at the start of an ODI innings, they will be given a choice to pick any one of those to use for the rest of it after the first 34 overs. In context of concussion protocols, the ICC said there are two changes. Teams will now have to nominate designated concussion replacements for every match, which is being brought in to curb the home team's advantage of being able to select from a larger group of players. The ICC also announced a 'minimum seven-day stand-down' period for any player diagnosed with concussion. 'A player diagnosed with a concussion during a match must observe a minimum stand-down period of a minimum of seven days before returning to play. This change has been recommended by the ICC Medical Advisory Committee to support players' safety and well-being,' the ICC said. Cricket's global governing body said on its website that the new playing conditions for Tests were implemented with the start of the new World Test Championship cycle for 2025-2027 with Sri Lanka taking on Bangladesh in first Test at Galle from June 17-21. The upcoming limited-overs series between the two countries will mark the start dates for new playing conditions for ODIs and T20Is. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will play a three-match ODI series from July 2 and then move on to a three-match T20I rubber from July 10. Another rule to be trialled is for domestic First-Class cricket, in which teams can now name replacements for a player who suffers a 'serious injury' after being picked in the XI. 'A player who suffers a serious injury on the field of play at any time after the match has started (including any pre-match warm-up period) may be replaced for the remainder of the match by a fully participating like-for-like player,' the ICC said. For the DRS dismissals, the ICC said wicket zone will now be the actual outline of the stumps and bails. The governing body has also announced other major changes like bringing in stop-clock in Test cricket, a change in rule for boundary catches, and a move back to having only one ball after the 34th-over mark in ODIs. With agency inputs
News18
11 hours ago
- Sport
- News18
Major Concussion Mandate Comes Into Being As ICC Releases Fresh Set Of Riles
Last Updated: ICC has introduced new concussion rules requiring a seven-day stand-down for concussed players, starting with the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. In what has come as a major addition to the International Cricket Council's concussion rules, a concussed player will now have to keep away from the game for seven days before returning to the fold, as recommended by the cricket body's medical advisory committee. In the context of concussion protocols, the ICC stated that there are two changes. The implementation of these rules has begun with the first Test of the World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle. The sides will now have to nominate designated concussion replacements for every game, which is being brought in to curb the home team's advantage of being able to select from a larger group of cricketers. The ICC announced a minimum seven-day stand-down period for any cricketer diagnosed with a concussion. 'A player diagnosed with a concussion during a match must observe a minimum stand-down period of a minimum of seven days before returning to play. The ICC Medical Advisory Committee has recommended this change to support players' safety and well-being," ICC said. New wide-ball rule in limited-overs cricket The upcoming limited-overs series between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will mark the start dates for the new playing conditions for ODIs and T20Is. The series consists of three ODIs and as many T20Is, starting July 2. The ICC said that two new rules will be trialled by full members for six months beginning in October. It includes a new wide-ball rule for ODIs and T20Is. 'The position of the batter's legs at the point of delivery will now be used as the reference point for a wide, even if the batter subsequently moves across to the off side," the ICC said. 'The trial will see a ball that passes the popping crease between the leg stump and the protected area marker not being called a wide. To help with this, the protected area marker line will be extended to the popping crease and act as a guide for the umpires," the statement added. New rule for Ranji Trophy Another rule to be tested is for domestic first-class cricket, in which sides can now name replacements for a cricketer who suffers a serious injury after being picked in the XI. First Published:
NDTV
11 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Minimum 7-Day Stand-Down For Concussed Players: ICC Announces New Playing Conditions
The ICC on Friday announced new playing conditions across formats including a minimum seven-day stand-down period for players diagnosed with concussion, trialling a new wide-ball rule in limited-overs cricket, besides changes with regards to boundary catches. Cricket's global governing body said on its website that the new playing conditions for Tests were implemented with the start of the new World Test Championship cycle for 2025-2027 with Sri Lanka taking on Bangladesh in first Test at Galle from June 17-21. The upcoming limited-overs series between the two countries will mark the start dates for new playing conditions for ODIs and T20Is. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will play a three-match ODI series from July 2 and then move on to a three-match T20I rubber from July 10. In context of concussion protocols, the ICC said there are two changes. Teams will now have to nominate designated concussion replacements for every match, which is being brought in to curb the home team's advantage of being able to select from a larger group of players. The ICC also announced a "minimum seven-day stand-down" period for any player diagnosed with concussion. "A player diagnosed with a concussion during a match must observe a minimum stand-down period of a minimum of seven days before returning to play. This change has been recommended by the ICC Medical Advisory Committee to support players' safety and well-being," the ICC said. The ICC said two new rules will be trialled by full members for a period of six months starting from October 2025. It includes a new wide-ball rule for ODIs and T20Is, and is being brought in to offer a degree of leniency to a bowler who sees batter moving around "prior or during" a delivery. "The position of the batter's legs at the point of delivery will now be used as the reference point for a wide, even if the batter subsequently moves across to the off side," the ICC said. "The trial will see a ball that passes the popping crease between the leg stump and the protected area marker not being called a wide. To help with this, the protected area marker line will be extended to the popping crease and act as a guide for the umpires." Former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock, the media representative of ICC's cricket committee, had told PTI in January this year that the governing body is "working on something" to give bowlers "a bit more leeway on wides." "Any leg side delivery that passes behind the batter's legs and outside of the line at the time the ball reaches the popping crease may still be called a wide. Previously, a wide had been called for a delivery that would not have been called wide if the batter had retained their normal batting position," the ICC said. Another rule to be trialled is for domestic First-Class cricket, in which teams can now name replacements for a player who suffers a "serious injury" after being picked in the XI. "A player who suffers a serious injury on the field of play at any time after the match has started (including any pre-match warm-up period) may be replaced for the remainder of the match by a fully participating like-for-like player," the ICC said. For the DRS dismissals, the ICC said wicket zone will now be the actual outline of the stumps and bails. The governing body has also announced other major changes like bringing in stop-clock in Test cricket, a change in rule for boundary catches, and a move back to having only one ball after the 34th-over mark in ODIs. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
Int'l Cricket Council
13 hours ago
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Several changes made to ICC Playing Conditions
Adding to the present five-run penalty for a deliberate short run, the fielding team will also choose which of the two batters takes strike for the next delivery. DRS wicket zone The wicket zone will now be the actual outline of the stumps and bails. Concussion protocols There are two changes to the concussion protocols. Teams will now be required to nominate their designated concussion replacements for the match. This curbs the advantage previously held by home teams, who have typically been able to choose from a larger pool of potential replacements. A player diagnosed with a concussion during a match must observe a minimum stand-down period of a minimum of seven days before returning to play. This change has been recommended by the ICC Medical Advisory Committee to support players' safety and well-being. Further playing conditions to be trialled by Full Members From October 2025 and for an initial six-month period, there are additional changes. Replacement players (domestic first-class cricket) A player who suffers a serious injury on the field of play at any time after the match has started (including any pre-match warm-up period) may be replaced for the remainder of the match by a fully participating like-for-like player. Wide Ball Trial (ODI and T20I cricket) In an effort to provide leniency for a bowler who sees the batter moving around prior or during a delivery, a new wide ball rule will be trialled. As part of the changes, the position of the batter's legs at the point of delivery will now be used as the reference point for a wide, even if the batter subsequently moves across to the off side. The trial will see a ball that passes the popping crease between the leg stump and the protected area marker not being called a Wide. To help with this, the protected area marker line will be extended to the popping crease and act as a guide for the umpires. Any leg side delivery that passes behind the batter's legs and outside of the line at the time the ball reaches the popping crease may still be called a Wide. Previously, a wide had been called for a delivery that would not have been called wide if the batter had retained their normal batting position. Starting dates for new international playing conditions The new playing conditions commenced with the first match of the new World Test Championship on the 17 June, played between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh The new playing conditions for ODIs and T20Is will commence during the same Sri Lanka against Bangladesh series, with the first of three ODIs from 2 July, and a three-match T20I series from 10 July. All Test, ODI and T20I matches after these dates will be played under the new playing conditions.
