7-Day Ban for Concussed Players
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revised its concussion rules. From today onwards, the player who is diagnosed with a concussion will need to rest for a period of no less than seven days. They cannot play any cricket match during this time.
This rule amendment comes after several years of issues regarding the safety of players, particularly following the death of Australian cricketer Phil Hughes in 2014. He was struck on the head by a ball, causing a fatal injury.
If a player becomes dizzy after being hit or injured, medical personnel have to act quickly. The team may deploy a substitute player if the injured player cannot play on. Previously, the players used to come onto the field as soon as they recovered. Now, a one-week compulsory rest is necessary.
Two Concussion Substitutes Now Mandatory
Both teams are now required to nominate two concussion replacements prior to each game. The rule covers all formats: Test, ODI, and T20. The reason behind the adjustment is to enhance player safety and have teams ready for concussion occurrences.
Amendments to Wide Ball Judgement
The ICC also revised the way umpires rule on wide deliveries. Previously, if a batsman stepped away from the crease on the offside and the ball went over the wide line, it was not called wide. Umpires ruled based on the batter's position after trying to hit the ball.
Now the regulation has changed. When the bowler throws the ball, the umpire will examine the position of the batter's leg. This will determine whether the delivery should be considered as wide or not.
New Rules from July
The changes will become effective from July 2 onwards. The new regulations will come into force during the ODI series between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
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