The debate surrounding the inclusion of injury substitutes in cricket has gained fresh momentum following Rishabh Pant’s painful setback during the ongoing fourth Test between India and England in Manchester. On Day 1, Pant suffered a toe injury after inside-edging a low full toss from Chris Woakes onto his right foot while attempting a reverse […]

In a significant update that’s set to redefine boundary fielding in cricket, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has introduced a new rule outlawing ‘bunny hop’ or multi-touch airborne boundary catches. This change, which will take effect in ICC’s playing conditions from June 17 and be incorporated into the MCC’s official Laws of Cricket from October […]

Navjot Singh Sidhu, the former cricketer renowned for his insightful analysis, recently voiced his concerns over a contentious decision during the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) clash at the iconic Eden Gardens. The incident in question involved none other than the prolific batsman Virat Kohli, whose dismissal stirred up quite a […]

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has implemented a significant modification to on-field umpire stumping referrals, addressing loopholes that were being exploited by fielding sides to conserve reviews. The alteration now specifically focuses on side-on replays for on-field umpire stumping reviews, excluding examinations of caught-behind scenarios. Previously, a successful stumping appeal prompted the third umpire to […]

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction is brewing with excitement, amplified by the introduction of the Impact Player rule last season. This rule, while adding a strategic twist, has ignited a debate about its impact on all-rounders. The Impact Player rule allows a team to replace a player with one of their substitutes during the […]

Australia legend Mark Waugh has proposed for a major change in the rule of cricket in the white-ball format. The ex-Australia batter has suggested that run scoring through leg-byes should be removed from the limited-overs cricket. Waugh asked the custodian of the laws of cricket to try bringing the change and then evaluate. “A batting […]