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ICC Allows Pink Ball in Daytime Tests, Changes End-of-Day Rule
The International Cricket Council changed some cricket rules.
One change allows a pink ball to be used in daytime Test matches.
Another change affects the final over of the day.
If a batter is dismissed during that over, play will not automatically stop.
The rest of the over can continue if the weather and conditions are good.
Previously, the unfinished balls would be played the next day.
The ICC said stopping early does not save time.
It also said the new rule rewards the fielding team and keeps the game exciting.
The International Cricket Council announced several changes to cricket regulations.
A pink ball will be allowed in daytime Test matches.
Play will no longer automatically end when a wicket falls during an incomplete final over of the day.
The remaining deliveries must be played the next day if weather and conditions are unsuitable.
The ICC said the change rewards the fielding team and preserves late-match drama.
- Who
- The International Cricket Council announced the changes.
- What
- The ICC introduced several cricket regulation changes, including allowing a pink ball in daytime Tests and changing how an incomplete final over is handled.
- Where
- The location is not stated.
- When
- The announcement date is not stated.
- Why
- The ICC said the over-ending change does not save time, rewards the fielding team, and keeps drama in the game.
Key facts
- Announcing body
- International Cricket Council
- Sport
- Cricket
- Ball change
- Pink balls may be used in daytime Test matches.
- End-of-day rule
- Play will not automatically end when a wicket falls during an incomplete final over.
- Condition
- The remaining deliveries can be bowled if weather and playing conditions are suitable.
- Next-day play
- If play cannot continue, the remaining deliveries must be bowled the next day.
- ICC rationale
- The change does not save time, rewards the fielding team, and preserves drama.
Quotes
International Cricket Council
The international governing body for cricket
“Play will no longer automatically come to an end at the fall of a wicket in the last over of the day if that over has not been completed, given if the weather and conditions are fit for playing the game.”
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