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Explained: MCC's nine sweeping changes to cricket laws and how they will change the game
Now, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), which is the custodian of cricket laws, as part of its amendments to its 2022 code, have completely banned the use of saliva to shine the ball in the game of cricket. The new rules will be applicable from October this year. That though is not the only change that we will see in the game of cricket. There have been as many as nine rule changes ratified by the MCC which will change the way the sport is played. TimeofIndia.com here explains all the changes that have been made to the MCC code of laws, which will come into effect from October 1, 2022: 1.The rule: (As per MCC):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. What it means: Earlier, the replacement player was treated as a fresh player, who was not connected with the actions of the player he or she replaced.
Kapil Dev sent a small hand-written note congratulating me for crossing him: Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that former captain and all-rounder Kapil Dev had sent a small hand-written note and bouquet for surpassing his tally of 434 Test wickets. On Sunday, Ashwin went past Kapil Dev's 434 wickets to become the second highest wicket-taker for India in Test cricket. While Kapil Dev managed the feat in 131 Tests, Ashwin reached the mark in his 85th Test. "Very sweet of Kapil (Dev) paaji. He has actually sent a bouquet home. He has also sent a small hand-written note congratulating me for crossing him. Sometimes people do forget that people like Kapil Dev, Sachin Tendulkar, Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh; those who have done incredible things in the past are one the reasons why I am sitting here today," said Ashwin in a video posted by the BCCI on Wednesday.
ICC Test Rankings: Ravindra Jadeja becomes world No. 1 all-rounder
Ravindra Jadeja climbed to the top spot in the ICC Test rankings for all-rounders on Wednesday after his match-winning performance against Sri Lanka in the opening Test in Mohali. "Ravindra Jadeja's performance at India's recent Test win against Sri Lanka in Mohali has catapulted him to the no. 1 position in the MRF Tyres ICC Men's Test Player Rankings," the ICC said in a statement.
Heather Knight ‘frustrated’ as England suffer West Indies World Cup defeat
England captain Heather Knight revealed her frustration after her side suffered the second defeat of their women’s World Cup campaign, following a seven-run loss against West Indies.
ICC Women's World Cup: Shafali Verma will come good soon, hitting well in the nets, says Jhulan Goswami
Jhulan Goswami on Wednesday backed teen batting sensation Shafali Verma to overcome her poor form in the ongoing ICC women's World Cup sooner than later, saying that the swashbuckler is hitting the ball quite well during net sessions. Verma was dismissed for a duck in the opening game against Pakistan that Indian won and hasn't exactly done well for the past few games. The 18-year-old's form is expected to be crucial to the team's chances of landing a first ever ICC title.
Australia leaning toward two spinners for second test - coach
MELBOURNE : Australia will not decide on the makeup of their attack for the second test against Pakistan until seeing the pitch but their intelligence on Karachi has them leaning toward playing two spinners, interim head coach Andrew McDonald said.
ICC Women's World Cup: West Indies beat defending champions England by 7 runs in a thriller
England by seven runs in a thrilling league-stage encounter of the ICC women's World Cup here on Wednesday, leaving the tournament favourites in a spot of bother. Batting first, the West Indies women, despite an impressive opening stand of 81 between veterans Deandra Dottin (31 off 64 balls) and Hayley Matthews (45 off 58 balls), managed a mediocre 225 for 6 in 50 overs after opting to bat in their second league match. In reply, England nearly pulled through, courtesy a 61-run stand between Sophie Ecclestone (33 no) and Kate Cross (27) for the ninth wicket before being all-out for 218 in 47.4 overs.