Post by Acumen on Mar 19, 2022 16:57:14 GMT
MCC have announced several changes to Laws of Cricket which cane into force (nominally) 1st October 2022.
A revised edition of the little blue book has been available since April 2022.
A revised (3rd) edition of Tom Smith has been available since December 2022.
Click here to view the Press Release summarising the changes.
Click here to view the online version of Law Book (3rd Edition).
The most notable changes are:
Law 1 – Replacement players
The introduction of a new clause, Law 1.3, explains that replacements are to be treated as if they were the player they replaced, inheriting any sanctions or dismissals that player has done in that match.
Law 18 – Batters returning when Caught
Law 18.11 has now been changed so that, when a batter is out Caught, the new batter shall come in at the end the striker was at, i.e. to face the next ball (unless it is the end of an over).
Law 20.4.2.12 – Dead ball
The new edition sees several changes to the Dead ball Law, the most significant of which is the calling of Dead ball if either side is disadvantaged by a person, animal or other object within the field of play.
Law 21.4 – Bowler throwing towards striker’s end before delivery
If a bowler throws the ball in an attempt to run out the striker before entering their delivery stride, it will now be Dead ball. This is an extremely rare scenario, which has until now been called as a No ball.
Law 22.1 – Judging a Wide
It was felt unfair that a delivery might be called ‘Wide’ if it passes where the striker had stood as the bowler entered his/her delivery stride but then moved. Therefore, Law 22.1 has been amended so that a Wide will apply to where the striker is standing and where the striker has stood at any point since the bowler began their run up, and which would also have passed wide of the striker in a normal batting position.
Law 25.8 – striker’s right to play the ball
If the ball should land away from the pitch, the new Law 25.8 allows the striker to play the ball so long as some part of their bat or person remains within the pitch. Should they venture beyond that, the umpire will call and signal Dead ball. As recompense to the batter, any ball which would force them to leave the pitch will also be called No ball.
Laws 27.4 and 28.6 – Unfair movement by the fielding side
Until now, any member of the fielding side who moved unfairly, was punished only with a ‘Dead ball’ – potentially cancelling a perfectly good shot by the batter. Given the action is both unfair and deliberate, it will now see the batting side awarded 5 Penalty runs.
Law 38.3 & Law 41.16 – running out the (or partner) non-striker – has been moved from Law 41 (Unfair play) to Law 38.3 (Run out). There has been a further change w.e.f. 19jan23.
Law 40.1.1 – Timed Out - Striker must be in position to receive next delivery within 3 minutes.
Law 41.3 – No saliva
The new Law will not permit the use of saliva on the ball.
A revised edition of the little blue book has been available since April 2022.
A revised (3rd) edition of Tom Smith has been available since December 2022.
Click here to view the Press Release summarising the changes.
Click here to view the online version of Law Book (3rd Edition).
The most notable changes are:
Law 1 – Replacement players
The introduction of a new clause, Law 1.3, explains that replacements are to be treated as if they were the player they replaced, inheriting any sanctions or dismissals that player has done in that match.
Law 18 – Batters returning when Caught
Law 18.11 has now been changed so that, when a batter is out Caught, the new batter shall come in at the end the striker was at, i.e. to face the next ball (unless it is the end of an over).
Law 20.4.2.12 – Dead ball
The new edition sees several changes to the Dead ball Law, the most significant of which is the calling of Dead ball if either side is disadvantaged by a person, animal or other object within the field of play.
Law 21.4 – Bowler throwing towards striker’s end before delivery
If a bowler throws the ball in an attempt to run out the striker before entering their delivery stride, it will now be Dead ball. This is an extremely rare scenario, which has until now been called as a No ball.
Law 22.1 – Judging a Wide
It was felt unfair that a delivery might be called ‘Wide’ if it passes where the striker had stood as the bowler entered his/her delivery stride but then moved. Therefore, Law 22.1 has been amended so that a Wide will apply to where the striker is standing and where the striker has stood at any point since the bowler began their run up, and which would also have passed wide of the striker in a normal batting position.
Law 25.8 – striker’s right to play the ball
If the ball should land away from the pitch, the new Law 25.8 allows the striker to play the ball so long as some part of their bat or person remains within the pitch. Should they venture beyond that, the umpire will call and signal Dead ball. As recompense to the batter, any ball which would force them to leave the pitch will also be called No ball.
Laws 27.4 and 28.6 – Unfair movement by the fielding side
Until now, any member of the fielding side who moved unfairly, was punished only with a ‘Dead ball’ – potentially cancelling a perfectly good shot by the batter. Given the action is both unfair and deliberate, it will now see the batting side awarded 5 Penalty runs.
Law 38.3 & Law 41.16 – running out the (or partner) non-striker – has been moved from Law 41 (Unfair play) to Law 38.3 (Run out). There has been a further change w.e.f. 19jan23.
Law 40.1.1 – Timed Out - Striker must be in position to receive next delivery within 3 minutes.
Law 41.3 – No saliva
The new Law will not permit the use of saliva on the ball.