NEW DELHI: The
International Cricket Council
(ICC) has implemented notable changes to
Decision Review System
(DRS) protocols and concussion replacement rules.
Effective from December 12, 2023, the modifications aim to bring more clarity and fairness to the decision-making process.
One of the key changes pertains to stumping reviews, where umpires will now only assess side-on replays for stumping without considering the caught-behind scenario during DRS referrals.
Teams wishing to refer a
caught-behind appeal
after a stumping must now use a separate DRS option for the caught-behind appeal. This adjustment prevents teams from exploiting the system by reviewing for multiple modes of dismissal with a single referral.
"The change confines a stumping review to only check for stumped, therefore preventing the fielding team a free review for other modes of dismissal (i.e., caught behind) without choosing a player review," clarified the ICC in its new amendment.
Additionally, the ICC has brought more clarity to the
concussion replacement rule
. According to the updated regulation, the substitute player will not be allowed to bowl if the replaced player was already suspended from bowling at the time of the concussion.
Furthermore, the on-field injury assessment and treatment time have been limited to four minutes, ensuring a more streamlined and time-bound process.
Meanwhile, the
Board of Control for Cricket in India
(BCCI) has decided to maintain the 'Dead Ball' and two-bouncer-per-over rules, which were introduced during last year's
Syed Mushtaq Ali
Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy, in the upcoming
Ranji Trophy
matches beginning this Friday.
These rules aim to add balance and excitement to the game while ensuring player safety.
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(With inputs from PTI)