June 1, ICC New Rules: The global body of cricket, ICC, can make some changes in the playing conditions. This includes changes from the one ball rule in ODI matches to concussion substitutes. There was a controversy over the use of concussion substitutes during the T20 series between India and England earlier this year, after which the ICC has decided to make some amendments in this rule.
A list of five players will have to be submitted for concussion replacement
According to the Wisden report, before the match starts, the teams will have to submit a list of five players to the referee who will be concussion substitutes. This list will have one player from the role of wicketkeeper, batsman, fast bowler, spinner and all-rounder. If such a situation arises that the player who has been selected as concussion substitute also becomes a victim of concussion, then the match referee will have to choose a player from the list as his replacement. However, while choosing the replacement, it has to be kept in mind that it should be a like for like substitute. That is, if a fast bowler is out due to concussion, then a fast bowler should come on the field in his place.
There was a controversy during the T20 series between India and England
During the fourth T20 match between India and England this year, India replaced Shivam Dubey with Harshit Rana as a concussion substitute. Shivam is a bowling all-rounder who has bowled 72.4 overs in 89 T20 matches and there was controversy over replacing him with Harshit because Harshit is a specialist fast bowler. Harshit took three wickets in that match. This decision started a discussion whether India benefited from it. As per the current rule, concussion substitute can be a like for like replacement in which the match referee keeps in mind the role of the injured player in the remaining game while approving the substitute player.
When will the rules be implemented
According to the report, the revised playing conditions can come into effect from the first Test match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh from June 17. At the same time, changes in the rules of ODI and T20 formats will come into effect on July 2 and 10 respectively when Bangladesh and Sri Lanka will play a limited overs series. The current rules will be applicable in the World Test Championship (WTC) final between Australia and South Africa from June 11.
One ball will have to be chosen in ODIs
Apart from this, the ICC is also going to make changes to the use of two balls in ODIs. At present, a new ball is used from both ends in ODIs, but the ICC is going to amend it. According to the revised rule, two balls will be used from one to 34 overs, after which for the game from 35 to 50 overs, the fielding team will have to choose one of these two balls with which the remaining overs will be bowled. That is, after 34 overs, the same ball will have to be used from both ends. If for any reason the match has to be played in 25 or less overs, then only one ball can be used.
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