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Unclear catches will go in favour of the batsman
The ICC Chief Executive Committee amended a few playing conditions and among them was on catches which are not clear.
- By K.R. Nayar, Senior Reporter
- Published: 23:40 July 4, 2008
Dubai: The ICC Chief Executive Committee amended a few playing conditions and among them was on catches which are not clear.
It was decided that should both umpires be unable to make a decision on a catch, they may consult the third umpire as to whether there is any definitive evidence as to whether the catch was taken cleanly or not.
Following such consultation, the final decision will be made and given by the bowler's end umpire.
Should the bowler's end umpire still not be able to decide, a not-out decision shall be given.
It was also decided that substitute fielders shall only be permitted in cases of injury, illness or other wholly acceptable reasons.
"Wholly acceptable reasons" should be limited to extreme circumstances and should not include what is commonly referred to as a "comfort break".
Similarly, it was agreed that the interval is reduced by the amount of actual playing time lost, up to a maximum of 15 minutes, rather than the current requirement of reducing the interval to 30 minutes only after more than 60 minutes have been lost.
The committee also agreed to continue with the playing condition that requires a mandatory change of ball at the commencement of the 35th over in ODIs.
It was also agreed that three fielders be permitted outside the field restriction areas during both the second and third PowerPlays. Previously the third fielder was allowed outside the circle during either the second or third PowerPlay.
The idea behind the amendment is to offer greater opportunity for spinners to bowl with the safety net of more protection for spinners.
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