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NDTV
16 hours ago
- Sport
- NDTV
ICC's Big Rule Changes, From Stop Clock To DRS To Saliva Use
The ICC has introduced stop clock in Test cricket to deal with slow over rates while allowing fielding teams to decide which batter should be on strike in case of a 'deliberate' short-run as part of the playing conditions for 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle. The new rules have been implemented from the 2025-2027 World Test Championship which got underway with the first of the two Tests between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle. According to the ICC Test Match Playing Conditions on the governing body's website, the use of the stop clock — like in limited-overs cricket — has been implemented to eradicate the issue of slow over-rate. "The fielding side shall be ready to start each over within 60 seconds of the previous over being completed. An electronic clock will be displayed at the ground that counts up seconds from zero to 60,' the ICC said. The fielding side will thus be given two warnings and in case of a third infraction, the batting side will be awarded with five penalty runs. These warnings will be reset to zero after the completion of 80 overs, the ICC said. Saliva Use Meanwhile, ESPNcricinfo reported that the ICC no longer mandates the umpires to change the ball once they discover saliva on it. The ban on the use of saliva remains in force. The website said fielding teams may deliberately apply saliva on the ball to force a ball-change but the current document available on playing conditions for men's Test cricket does not mention any such change. DRS calls The ICC also said in case there are instances of referrals being made by both player and the on-field umpire, the process will be carried out in a chronological order, effectively as per the order of their occurrence. The ICC instructed that in case of a second review of a decision adjudged 'out' by an on-field umpire, the default decision for the subsequent mode of dismissal will remain 'out'. For example, if a batter challenges an on-field call for caught-behind and is adjudged not out with the replays showing the ball hit the pads, the TV umpire would subsequently turn to see if the batter was out leg-before. In such a scenario, the default decision for this mode of dismissal will be 'out' and if the ball-tracking shows 'umpire's call', the batter will be given 'out'. Deliberate short run In case of a 'deliberate short run', the ICC explained, 'A deliberate short run is an attempt for batters to appear to run more than one run, while at least one batter deliberately does not make good their ground at one end.' 'Batters may choose to abort a run, provided the umpire believes that there was no intention by the batter concerned to deceive the umpires or to score the run in which they didn't make their ground.' In such scenarios, the umpire at the bowler's end will disallow all runs to the batting side, return any not out batter to his original end, signal a no-ball or a wide-ball if applicable, make a short-run signal to the scorers, award five penalty runs to the fielding side and 'request their captain to identify which of the two batters will be on strike for the next delivery'. The ICC said the TV umpire will now review the fairness of a catch taken off a no-ball. In case if a fair catch, the batting side will get an extra run for the no-ball and in case the catch is not cleanly taken, the batting side would get the runs the batters would have taken. In previous edition of the playing conditions, the TV umpire was not needed to look into the fairness of a catch off a no ball.
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Business Standard
16 hours ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
ICC introduces new rule stop clock in new World Test Championship cycle
The ICC has introduced stop clock in Test cricket to deal with slow over rates while allowing fielding teams to decide which batter should be on strike in case of a deliberate' short-run as part of the playing conditions for 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle. The new rules have been implemented from the 2025-2027 World Test Championship which got underway with the first of the two Tests between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle. According to the ICC Test Match Playing Conditions on the governing body's website, the use of the stop clock like in limited-overs cricket has been implemented to eradicate the issue of slow over-rate. The fielding side shall be ready to start each over within 60 seconds of the previous over being completed. An electronic clock will be displayed at the ground that counts up seconds from zero to 60, the ICC said. The fielding side will thus be given two warnings and in case of a third infraction, the batting side will be awarded with five penalty runs. These warnings will be reset to zero after the completion of 80 overs, the ICC said. Meanwhile, ESPNcricinfo reported that the ICC no longer mandates the umpires to change the ball once they discover saliva on it as the ban on the use of saliva remains in force. The website said fielding teams may deliberately apply saliva on the ball to force a ball-change but the current document available on playing conditions for men's Test cricket does not mention any such change. The ICC also said in case there are instances of referrals being made by both player and the on-field umpire, the process will be carried out in a chronological order, effectively as per the order of their occurrence.
The Hindu
18 hours ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
ICC introduces stop clock for slow over rates in new WTC cycle
The ICC has introduced stop clock in Test cricket to deal with slow over rates while allowing fielding teams to decide which batter should be on strike in case of a 'deliberate' short-run as part of the playing conditions for the 2025-27 World Test Championship cycle. The new rules have been implemented from the 2025-2027 World Test Championship which got underway with the first of the two Tests between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle. According to the ICC Test Match Playing Conditions on the governing body's website, the use of the stop clock — like in limited-overs cricket — has been implemented to eradicate the issue of slow over-rate. 'The fielding side shall be ready to start each over within 60 seconds of the previous over being completed. An electronic clock will be displayed at the ground that counts up seconds from zero to 60,' the ICC said. The fielding side will thus be given two warnings and in case of a third infraction, the batting side will be awarded with five penalty runs. These warnings will be reset to zero after the completion of 80 overs, the ICC said. Meanwhile, ESPNcricinfo reported that the ICC no longer mandates the umpires to change the ball once they discover saliva on it as the ban on the use of saliva remains in force. The website said fielding teams may deliberately apply saliva on the ball to force a ball-change but the current document available on playing conditions for men's Test cricket does not mention any such change. The ICC also said in case there are instances of referrals being made by both player and the on-field umpire, the process will be carried out in a chronological order, effectively as per the order of their occurrence.
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Business Standard
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
BCCI extends cut-off time for IPL 2025 matches to avoid called off ties
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially revised the playing conditions for IPL 2025 by extending the permissible extra time to start a match in case of delays. Beginning Tuesday, May 20, all Indian Premier League matches will now allow a 120-minute grace period before a match is called off due to delays, up from the earlier limit of 60 minutes for league-stage games. In a notification sent to all franchises, the BCCI confirmed the amendment to Clause 13.7.3 of the Match Playing Conditions. 'Until now, league matches were allowed a maximum delay window of 60 minutes to begin the game. This was extended to 120 minutes only for playoff matches. However, with immediate effect, all games—including league fixtures—will now have a 120-minute buffer to begin in case of interruptions,' the statement read. BCCi makes changes to avoid abandoned matches in IPL playoffs This change comes in response to concerns over unpredictable weather due to the early onset of the monsoon, coupled with the revised IPL 2025 schedule. The tournament had resumed after a temporary break and will now conclude on June 3, 2025. 'With the extended season and looming rain threats, several matches could potentially be disrupted. As a result, the IPL Governing Council has updated the Match Playing Conditions to ensure better flexibility and minimize the risk of match cancellations,' BCCI explained in the circular. The amendment applies exclusively to the 2025 edition of the tournament and is aimed at maximizing game completion during a rain-affected season.
