ICC makes changes to ODI rules
The ICC Cricket Committee has decided upon a few changes regarding the rules of One Day International Cricket (ODI).
The most significant change is in reference towards the Powerplay's. During powerplay's two and three, an extra fielder will be allowed outside of the 30-yard circle which would bring that total to three instead of two as it is now. In another big change, the captain of the batting side will be able to use one of the powerplays whenever he or she chooses.
The committee also handed down its recommendations on ball tampering. They include the prohibtion of,
The committee also banned the use of adhesives in order to hold pitches together. This was prominent during the Champions Trophy last year when Polyvinyl Acetate was used to keep pitches in place.
These new changes are expected to be trialled in Australia.
New rule changes for ODI cricket
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Some interesting changes there. The change to the powerplay rule is nothing new to Australian cricket. For a period in Australia's One-Day Domestic Competition (known as the ING Cup back then), 3 fielders were allowed outside the 30-yard circle from overs 16 to 30.
They've certainly come down hard on the fielding sides in the new adjustments. The throwing of the ball into the ground is a key tactic used to soften and darken the ball in order to make it harder to hit. Giving the batting side an opportunity to use a powerplay at their disposal is also another advantage to the batting side. At least the ICC was able to counteract that by allowing another fielder outside the circle.
These changes will certainly make some interesting viewing when they come to fruition and could possibly further inflate scores higher than what they already are.
It should also be noted that other countries are also permitted to trial the new powerplay rules whenever they wish to use them.
The ICC Cricket Committee has decided upon a few changes regarding the rules of One Day International Cricket (ODI).
The most significant change is in reference towards the Powerplay's. During powerplay's two and three, an extra fielder will be allowed outside of the 30-yard circle which would bring that total to three instead of two as it is now. In another big change, the captain of the batting side will be able to use one of the powerplays whenever he or she chooses.
The committee also handed down its recommendations on ball tampering. They include the prohibtion of,
- Throwing the ball into the ground in order to darken or rough up the ball
- Using artificial substances on the ball
- Using non-articficial substances on the ball other than to polish the ball
- Interfering with the seam on the ball by either using fingers or other implements
The committee also banned the use of adhesives in order to hold pitches together. This was prominent during the Champions Trophy last year when Polyvinyl Acetate was used to keep pitches in place.
These new changes are expected to be trialled in Australia.
New rule changes for ODI cricket
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Some interesting changes there. The change to the powerplay rule is nothing new to Australian cricket. For a period in Australia's One-Day Domestic Competition (known as the ING Cup back then), 3 fielders were allowed outside the 30-yard circle from overs 16 to 30.
They've certainly come down hard on the fielding sides in the new adjustments. The throwing of the ball into the ground is a key tactic used to soften and darken the ball in order to make it harder to hit. Giving the batting side an opportunity to use a powerplay at their disposal is also another advantage to the batting side. At least the ICC was able to counteract that by allowing another fielder outside the circle.
These changes will certainly make some interesting viewing when they come to fruition and could possibly further inflate scores higher than what they already are.
It should also be noted that other countries are also permitted to trial the new powerplay rules whenever they wish to use them.