International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a new five-run penalty to be applicable on the fielding side if a bowler doesn’t bowl the next over within 60 seconds for the third time in an inning.
This decision was taken in an ICC meeting yesterday. This rule will be implemented on trial basis from December 2023 to April 2024.
Previous rule:
In previous rules, if the bowling team bowl only 48 over in given time in one day International (ODI), only four fielders will be allowed out-side the circle till 50 overs. Same rule was implemented in T20 match, if the bowling team bowl 19 overs out of 20 in given time.
New Rules:
According to the new rules, a five-run penalty will be imposed on the bowling side, if they do not bowl the next over within 60 seconds for third time in an inning.
A stop watch will be used to regulate the time taken between two overs. This rule will be used for first time during the three-ODI’s series between England and West Indies starting from December 3, 2023.
The purpose of this rule is to maintain the pace of play during the cricket match.
