Latest changes of rules in cricket?

Answer 1

Dubai: The revised set of rules will come into force in International cricket from October 1. The International Cricket Council's Executive Board approved the changes in May, following proposals from its Cricket Committee.

"Some of the amendments are very simple some of them are a little bit more complicated. But I think what they do is improve all formats of the game to make them a better spectacle for the fan watching."

ICC General Manager Cricket David Richardson said.

As per the new rules fielding side will use 2 new balls from each end. There will also be a change in powerplays in ODIs. While total number of powerplay overs will remain at 20 per innings with the first block of 10 being at the start of the innings, the remaining second and third block of (five) powerplay overs may not be taken so as to commence earlier than the 16th over nor be completed later than the 40th over.

The restrictions will not apply for reduced innings of a scheduled duration of less than 40 overs.

A runner will not be allowed for an injured player during Test, ODI or Twenty20. However, the injured or ill batsman will have the option of retiring hurt and returning to bat at the fall of ninth wicket.

Also, if an umpire feels that a batsman, while running between the wickets, has significantly changed his direction and obstructed a fielder`s attempt to run him out, the batsman can be given out for obstructing the field.

Other changes provide extra time to complete a Test match and affect a bowler`s attempt to run out a non-striker before delivery.

Umpires can decide to play 15 minutes - a minimum of four overs - of extra time at a scheduled lunch or tea interval if requested by a captain and if, "in the umpires`` opinion, it would bring about a definite result in that session," the amended rule states.

Answer 2

Latest changes in rules of cricket include UDRS decision,Super Over when the match ties,Powerplay overs,etc.