New Delhi: The new domestic season in India has kicked off today (Friday, October 11) with the first round of the Ranji Trophy and the players will have to abide by some strict rules set by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The Indian Cricket Board has laid down the marker by making significant changes to the playing conditions.
The changes impact several aspects of the game, including mid-way retirement of batters, ball tampering, boundary scoring, and points allocation in the Col. CK Nayudu Trophy (U-23).
Retiring midway equals dismissal unless the batter is injured or ill
According to a report in Cricbuzz, Any batter retiring for reasons barring injury or illness will be equal to a dismissal immediately. More importantly, the batter will not be allowed to return to the crease even if the opposing captain consents. This rule will be applicable in all multi-day and limited-overs matches.
Strict punishment for applying saliva
Meanwhile, bowlers will face strict punishment if they are found applying saliva on the ball. This rule has been put in place to curb ball tampering. In case the saliva is applied to the ball, the BCCI has made it mandatory to change the ball and the team responsible for the breach will be penalized.
Aborting a Run
The BCCI has changed the rule on aborting a run. The new clause says once the batters decide to abort a run after crossing and a boundary results from an overthrow before they have re-crossed, only four boundary runs will be awarded to the player and the team.
Points allocation in Col. CK Nayudu Trophy
Meanwhile, the U-23 competition also sees a revised points allocation system in two specific scenarios
According to scenario 1, if Team A is all out for 398 in 98 overs in the first essay, they earn four batting points. In case the team receives five penalty runs while fielding, the score will increase to 403 in 98 overs, earning them a fifth batting point.
According to scenario 2, if Team A is all out for 398 in 100.1 overs and receives five penalty runs, their score becomes 403 in 100.1 overs. But since the team has consumed more than overs, it will not receive the fifth batting point.
The new rules will impact several aspects of the game, including mid-way retirement of batters, ball tampering and boundary scoring. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
