New rule changes in effect

[aussie1st]

Powerplays (ODIs only)
Obstructing the field (All formats)
Bowler attempting to run out a non-striker before delivery (All formats)

ICC news: Powerplay tweaks and end of runners | Cricket News | Cricinfo ICC Site | ESPN Cricinfo

Some good changes coming in, the ones I've listed above are the ones I like in particular. Nice to see the powerplay finally restructured. The obstruction rule means batsmen can no longer run in the line of the wickets to make the throw harder and finally we have the mankad rule back.

 

[Themer]

and finally we have the mankad rule back.

Good. Its ridiculous how far batsmen are backing up now in the shorter formats, its pretty much cheating and because they'd taken the rule out they could get away with it repeatedly.

 

[sifter132]

These are good sensible changes:
1) The 2 new balls thing will be fairer. I think of the times I remember when teams were getting good reverse with balls 25-30 overs old and then the umpires would occasionally just come in and change them before 35 overs based on their perceptions that the ball was too discoloured. Sometimes that really screwed the fielding teams strategy. These new rules should be more consistent.
2) The powerplays will be a little better to clear up those middle overs, but it will still lead to the innane gibberers in the commentary box telling us all when the best time to take it is.
3) And no runners - YES! Having a physio run on at the end of every over and treat a batsman for 5 minutes just so he can stay out there another over gets VERY tiresome. Batsmen never seem to want to retire in cricket and I think this will be a good way to perhaps start a trend.

Dunno about the obstructing the field thing though. Will anyone running down the middle of the pitch to stop the ball be given out? I didn't see that as a huge problem.

 

[Sedition]

So both powerplays now must be taken between the 15th and 35th overs. Should make the middle overs a bit more interesting when 10 out of 25 will be with restrictions.

I always thought the use of runners was dodgy, and confusing for the viewer anyway.

Obstucting the field one is interesting. Now the batsmen is not only fair game to drill in the back, but you can appeal for it now too. What will it be called? BBW?

 

[sami ullah khan]

The most interesting change is the use of the two new balls and how will this effect spinners and reverse swing. In modern it only takes about 15-20 overs to get the ball into reversing shape so expect skilled fast bowlers to take advantage of this.

 

[Owzat]

So both powerplays now must be taken between the 15th and 35th overs. Should make the middle overs a bit more interesting when 10 out of 25 will be with restrictions.

15th and 36th overs, needs to be done by the 40th so could be overs 36, 37, 38, 39 and 40.

Obstucting the field one is interesting. Now the batsmen is not only fair game to drill in the back, but you can appeal for it now too. What will it be called? BBW?

Read the rule more carefully, it's only if the batsman has changed direction ie appears to be deliberately shielding the stumps

"significantly changed his direction without probable cause"

'Probable cause' I assume is to avoid running into the bowler/a fielder




Some good changes, not overly keen on the backing up rule. Maybe they should change it so the run is short if they leave the crease before the delivery stride. For me it's a transgression of the spirit of the game, over the years it has become so commonplace batsmen just see it as part of the game to sneak a yard. Take the run away from them and there'd be no gain for them!

No runner seems harsh, but could be the most interesting change of them all. Means not only less confusion, but also teams/batsmen having to decide if they can run. I remember a Test in 1988 when Lamb was fighting off the West Indies, pulled a hamstring and could barely stand second innings. He still made more of a fist of it than uninjured teammates

Two balls are a good new rule. I wish they'd do that in Tests too, two new balls for every 80/100 overs to be used as seen fit from either end and maybe even changed during an over.

 

[Rehan_24]

Why powerplays are only in ODIS that will diminish some fun element from T20 Cricket.

 

[Sureshot]

So both powerplays now must be taken between the 15th and 35th overs. Should make the middle overs a bit more interesting when 10 out of 25 will be with restrictions.

I always thought the use of runners was dodgy, and confusing for the viewer anyway.

Obstucting the field one is interesting. Now the batsmen is not only fair game to drill in the back, but you can appeal for it now too. What will it be called? BBW?

It's normally marked as obstructing.

BBC SPORT | Cricket Scorecard

BBC Sport - Surrey beat Gloucestershire despite odd Ramprakash dismissal

Well worth a read, as it isn't that clear cut in this instance. I believe it happened in some Associates too this year.

 

[Haarithan]

Good thing this 'obstructing the field' rule got implemented (*looks at Nick Compton of Somerset a week back*). Also great to know the 'Mankad' form of dismissal returning back, will prove to be a real test for this generation of batsmen while running at the death.

 

[Fenil]

Run out rule is good one. Batsmen like Symonds used to come out of the crease before the ball was bowled. No runner rule will be real test of fitness for batsmen.

Also interesting thoughts by Anil Kumble on two new ball rule. According to him it will suit the spinners!

Two new balls will help spinners

 

[cricket_icon]

Some people say it is easier for spinners to grip the new ball.

 

[Prithvi]

Well, the direct hit and over throw rule deserves a change in my opinion. When the fielder is taking all the efforts and chucking it right onto the wicket, why do they think the batsmen can still run, if the ball changes its path to a non fielder area, just because the ball hit the stumps, which helped in getting the ball deviated.

 

[Sedition]

15th and 36th overs, needs to be done by the 40th so could be overs 36, 37, 38, 39 and 40.

Right, so as I said; 10 out of 25 overs with restrictions in the middle.

Read the rule more carefully, it's only if the batsman has changed direction ie appears to be deliberately shielding the stumps

"significantly changed his direction without probable cause"

'Probable cause' I assume is to avoid running into the bowler/a fielder

So yeah, batsmen is still fair game to be struck if they get in the way and you can appeal for it too.

 

[aussie1st]

The good thing about the two new balls is you don't have to worry about losing the ball at the 34th over if it is reverse swinging. That is the thing I hated about changing the ball at that point, teams would get the ball to start reversing and in a couple of overs they lost that ball.

 

[teamindia]

Are domestic T20 games exempt from powerplay rules? CL T20 seems to still have them.