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The BCCI has implemented a new rule for domestic cricket to discourage tactical retirements. Batters who retire without valid injury or illness will be declared out instantly, promoting fair play and competitiveness in the sport.
As the Indian domestic cricket season prepares to commence on Friday, October 11, with the first round of the Ranji Trophy, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced several fundamental changes to the playing conditions. These modifications aim to improve the quality of play and address specific concerns raised during previous seasons.
One significant change concerns batters retiring during an innings. According to the new rule, if a batter chooses to quit for any reason other than injury, illness, or an unavoidable cause, they will be considered dismissed immediately and will not have the option to return to bat, even with the opposing captain’s consent. This rule will apply to all BCCI domestic matches, including multi-day and limited-over formats and Super Over situations.
The BCCI has also addressed concerns regarding applying saliva on the ball. Should a team be found applying saliva to the ball, the ball will be changed immediately, and penalties will be imposed. This decision aligns with the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Code of Conduct, which only permits using non-artificial substances like bodily fluids to shine the ball within reason.
Additionally, the BCCI has revised the rule on aborting a run. The new clause states that only a boundary four shall be scored if the batters decide to abort a run after crossing, and a boundary results from an overthrow before re-crossing. The BCCI has noted that this change aligns with the agreement reached during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
Lastly, the BCCI has changed the CK Nayudu competition’s points allocation system. The revised rule outlines two scenarios. The first scenario explains that if a team is all out in their first innings, any penalty runs awarded to them while fielding will contribute to their batting points. This adjustment aims to create a fairer and more accurate representation of a team’s performance during a match.
As the Indian domestic cricket season begins, these significant changes to the playing conditions are expected to enhance the quality of play and address concerns raised in previous seasons. With these modifications, the BCCI aims to foster a competitive and fair environment for all players and teams involved.
BCCI Introduces Key Rule Changes for Aborted Runs and CK Nayudu Competition Points Allocation
In addition to previously announced changes, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has refined the rules governing aborted runs and the points allocation system for the CK Nayudu competition.
Regarding aborted runs, the revised rule specifies that only a boundary four shall be scored if batters decide to abort a run after crossing, and a boundary results from an overthrow before they have re-crossed. The BCCI has clarified that this change aligns with the agreement reached during the ICC T20 World Cup 2024.
The BCCI has also modified the points allocation system for the CK Nayudu competition by outlining two distinct scenarios. In the first scenario, if a team is all out in their first innings, any penalty runs awarded while fielding will contribute to their batting points. This adjustment ensures a more accurate representation of a team’s performance during a match.
To illustrate the implications of this new rule, consider the following example scenarios:
Scenario 1: Team A, batting first, is all out for 398 runs in 98 overs, earning them four batting points. While fielding, Team A is awarded five penalty runs, increasing their total score to 403 runs in 98 overs. As a result, Team A will now receive five batting points.
Scenario 2: Team A, batting first, is all out for 398 runs in 100.1 overs, earning them four batting points. While fielding, Team A receives five penalty runs, increasing their total score to 403 runs in 100.1 overs. Team A will not receive a fifth batting point in this case, as they were all out within 100 overs.
These changes reflect the BCCI’s commitment to continually refining and adapting the game rules to maintain a fair and competitive playing environment for all teams involved.
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