As the new domestic cricket season kicks off with the Ranji Trophy, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has introduced several key changes to the playing conditions for the Indian domestic season. One of the most notable updates is that if a batter retires for any reason other than injury, they will be considered dismissed immediately.
Unlike previous rules, the batter will not be allowed to return to the crease, even with the opposing captain’s permission. This new rule will be enforced in both multi-day and limited-over formats, including super-over situations.
For bowlers, the BCCI has reaffirmed that the use of saliva to shine the ball is strictly prohibited. If a team is found to have applied saliva, the ball must be changed immediately, along with the imposition of penalties. Additionally, changes have been made to the rule governing aborted runs and overthrows.
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If batters decide to abort a run after crossing each other, and an overthrow results in a boundary, only four runs will be counted. Another significant update concerns the CK Nayudu Trophy, particularly the allocation of batting points in certain scenarios.
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For example, if Team ‘A’ is all out for 398 in 98 overs in the first innings and is awarded five penalty runs while fielding, their score will adjust to 403, earning them five batting points. However, if the same situation occurs with Team ‘A’ scoring 398 in 100.1 overs, they will not receive the fifth batting point, as it is based on the number of overs completed.
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The Indian domestic season is set to begin on October 11 with the Ranji Trophy, India’s premier domestic tournament. These rule changes are expected to influence strategies in both batting and bowling, adding a new layer of complexity to the competition. Teams and players alike will need to adapt quickly to these updates as they vie for the coveted Ranji Trophy title.
