Devanjana Mukherjee, Khabri Media
This innovative approach aims to address concerns about the pace of play and ensure a more dynamic and viewer-friendly experience for cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
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Cricket, known for its rich tradition and meticulous adherence to rules, is set to undergo a significant change with the introduction of ‘Stop Clock’ rules in international matches starting December 2023.The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Chief Executives’ Committee (CEC) will be introducing a stop clock on a trial basis in men’s ODI and T20I cricket. To subscribe please click tau.id/2iy6f and access our live channel.
It will feature in the games from December 2023 to April 2024 to calculate the amount of time taken between overs. Of late there have been a lot of talks about the team taking time to complete their full quota of overs.
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The games in the recent past have been consuming a lot of time to finish. But the recent change in the laws might help to improve it. This innovative approach aims to address concerns about the pace of play and ensure a more dynamic and viewer-friendly experience for cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
Bowling teams in men’s ODI and T20Is will be imposed a five-run penalty if the bowler exceeds the 60-second limit between overs for the third time in an innings, the sport’s governing body ICC said on Tuesday. A 5-run penalty will be imposed if the bowling side exceeds the 60-second limit between overs for the third time in an innings.
According to ICC, “”If the bowling team is not ready to bowl the next over within 60 seconds of the previous over being completed, a 5-run penalty will be imposed the third time it happens in an innings. Moreover, changes to the pitch and outfield monitoring regulations were also approved, including a simplification of the criteria.”
With the ‘Stop Clock’ rules, cricket’s governing bodies are taking a proactive step to maintain the essence of the game while injecting a sense of urgency and excitement. It will challenge players to adapt quickly to changing situations, fostering a more competitive and skillful environment.
