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ICC annual meeting in Dubai

Some of the points so far raised:

In ODI's, the batting side can now nominate when to take one of the power plays.

Comfort breaks are to be clamped down on, so no going off for a shower and bite to eat anymore.

The 2006 Oval test now declared a draw.

Also, it seems that the ICC are trying to persuade Zimbabwe to pull out of ICC sanctioned events for the foreseeable - more on that tomorrow I expect.

The changes in full so far:

Comfort Breaks
Clause 2 of the playing conditions will be amended to provide for the following: Substitute fielders shall only be permitted in cases of injury, illness or other wholly acceptable reasons. 'Wholly acceptable reasons' should be limited to extreme circumstances and should not include what is commonly referred to as a 'comfort break'.

Clean Catches
Clause 3.2.3.1 (b) of the playing conditions will be amended to provide for the following:

Should both umpires be unable to make a decision, they may consult by two-way radio with the third umpire as to whether there is any definitive evidence as to whether the catch was taken cleanly or not. Following such consultation, the final decision will be made and given by the bowler's end umpire. Should the bowler's end umpire still not be able to decide, a not-out decision shall be given.

Changing of Balls (ODIs)
It was agreed to continue with the playing condition that requires a mandatory change of ball at the commencement of the 35th over in ODIs.

Intervals (ODIs)
It was agreed the playing conditions be amended so that the interval is reduced by the amount of actual playing time lost, up to a maximum of 15 minutes, rather than the current requirement of reducing the interval to 30 minutes only after more than 60 minutes have been lost. The following amendment was also agreed:

"Where the innings of the side batting first is delayed or interrupted, the Umpires will reduce the length of the interval. In the event of time being lost (playing time lost less any extra time provided) up to and including 60 minutes in aggregate, the length of the interval shall be reduced from 45 to 30 minutes. In the event of more than 60 minutes being lost in aggregate, the duration of the interval shall be agreed mutually by the Umpires and both captains subject to no interval being of more than 30 minutes' duration or less than 10 minutes' duration. In the event of disagreement, the length of the interval shall be determined by the ICC match referee."

Free Hits (ODIs and Twenty20 internationals)
The current playing condition relating to free hits following a foot fault no-ball in ODIs and Twenty20 internationals is retained.

PowerPlay Overs (ODIs)
The batting team will be permitted to choose when one of either the second or third PowerPlays takes place. It was also agreed that three fielders be permitted outside the field restriction areas during both the second and third PowerPlays. Previously the third fielder was allowed outside the circle during either the second or third PowerPlay. The idea behind the amendment is to offer greater opportunity for spinners to bowl with the safety net of more protection for spinners
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Another interesting snippet is that in the event of a tie in Champions Trophy in 2008 and the ICC World Twenty20 there will no longer be a bowl off. It'll be a one over eliminator -

The loss of two wickets by the batting side ends its innings. If the scores are equal then the team that has hit the most sixes combined from its two innings in the main match and the one-over eliminator is declared the winner. If the scores are still equal at that point then they will be separated by determining which of them scored the most boundaries - fours and sixes - in both innings.
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I heard they were scrapping the bowl-outs as well, which I think is controversial - they were good, high-drama endings to matches and surely this will just decrease the saleabilty of cricket to some extent, given that they're replacing it with some complicated 'one extra over' rule.

The batting side getting to choose one of the power-plays is a reasonable innovation I suppose, but surely they will all be picked as the last 5 overs of the match, making it less innovative than it first appears.
 
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The one-over eliminator seems like a bad idea; it should be at least 5 for ODI's and 2 for T20's. How much can the batsmen do in just one over? They have to start all over again and the team that batted second might have the advantage.
 
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See that they managed to fudge the Zimbabwe issue - wonder their increase in funding will be, now that they're sitting out the champions trophy?

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I see that Holding has seen common sense and resigned his place on the board over the Oval fiasco.
 
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i do not really like the decision about clean catches. I really believe that if the two umpires and the 3rd umpire can't make a definite decision, benefit of the doubt should be given to the fielder. As a fielder, it can be very difficult to tell if you've grounded the ball on acrobatic diving catches. too often, you see inconclusive replays go in the favor of the batsman, and it really shouldn't be. if it is too close to call, it probably means that the fielder has done a damn good job of getting the ball and should be rewarded.
 
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I think the bowl out rule was bad but the new one is as bad. Cricket is not football. They first tried a bowl out which is like penalty shootout and now a one over eliminator like extra time. Why cant they just settle with a tie? I dont think these ways are appropriate to finish a highly tense and exciting match.
 
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MasterBlaster;26771 said:
Why cant they just settle with a tie? I dont think these ways are appropriate to finish a highly tense and exciting match.
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It is obviously for knockout games.
 
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