It mainly includes DRS mabndatory for all international matches. This had apparently been held up because of objections raised by India. But the Borad for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) has now agreed to a modified version of DRS.
According to N. Srinivasan, the chief executive and president elect of the BCCI, India has always favoured the use of technology in cricket but objects to the use of Hawkeye technology.
In the modified version of DRS, infra red light rays and audio tracking devices will be used. Hawkeye will only be used if both teams consent.
The ICC’s CEC wants “uniform standards” in respect of what technology to use in cricket. The committee also resolved that “further independent and expert research will be carried out into ball-tracking technology and its accuracy and reliability.” It added that “The continued use of ball-tracking technology as a decision-making aid will depend on bilateral agreement between the participating members.”
Hawkeye which does not find favour with India will be replaced by “Hot Spot” technology during the India-England 4-test series, beginning on July 21, in the second half of the summer. This is a thermal imaging technology.
The following are other decisions taken by the CEC:
* Batsmen will not be allowed runners in international cricket
* Two new balls, one from each end will be used, in ODIs
* Only one incorrect challenge to an on-field umpire’s decision will be allowed per innings, as ooposed to two, as at present.
* Elective powerplays will be restricted to between the 16th and 40th over of an ODI innings
* Batsmen will not be allowed runners in international cricket
* Two new balls, one from each end will be used, in ODIs
* Only one incorrect challenge to an on-field umpire’s decision will be allowed per innings, as ooposed to two, as at present.
* Elective powerplays will be restricted to between the 16th and 40th over of an ODI innings
These rules will become effective from October 1.
The CEC considered several other recoimmendations by the ICC, during its meeting. These included:
* A review of the number of overs a bowler was permitted to bowl in an ODI
* An increase in the number of short bowls permitted per over to two, in place of one , as at present
* The number of fielders outside the 30-yard circle to be restricted to 4, during the non-powerplay overs.
* A review of the number of overs a bowler was permitted to bowl in an ODI
* An increase in the number of short bowls permitted per over to two, in place of one , as at present
* The number of fielders outside the 30-yard circle to be restricted to 4, during the non-powerplay overs.
Whether or not these recommendations become laws is moot, but one thing is certain: any innovation by the ICC is bound to become controversial.
Recently Sunil Gavaskar, the former captain of India critisize the decision of ICC, over the ban of runners for injured batsman in one-day cricket.
The former Indian captain and opener, Sunil Gavaskar criticized ICC, over the decision of ban on the runners for the injured batsman in ODIs. He also claimed that, bowlers also should not be allowed to have water, as the rules should be meant same for everyone.
Gavaskar, the little master, said that, the rules should be stringent for the fielding side also, after the Executive Committee of ICC has decided to remove the runners for the injured batsman in one-day format. He also added that, the balers should not be provided with water at the boundary line, as they come back to the boundary, after bowling one over and gets energy drinks.
Gavaskar reacted saying that, ICC should also consider the ban of drinks break and substitute fielders, if they feel the runners for injured batsman is unfair.
He said that, there should not be any drink breaks, which are usually scheduled after one hour. He also added that, if ICC wants to make a situation in this manner, then there should also not be any substitute fielders either.
When a regular player, leaves the field, no substitute should be allowed. If any player gets cramps or injured, he should either leave the field or stay on field. This way, everything could be balanced, which does not only affect the batting side.
But after all the criticism ICC has decided yo impement these rules after 1st october,and we will have to wait and see whether these new rules hepls in making cricket better or not.
But after all the criticism ICC has decided yo impement these rules after 1st october,and we will have to wait and see whether these new rules hepls in making cricket better or not.
