New rules proposals in MCJ

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New rules proposals in MCJ

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MCC restricts bat sizes; proposes on-field sanctions
March 07 2017

The bat cannot be more than 108mm in width, 67mm in depth with 40mm edges if the changes are implemented from October 1 this year.
The bat cannot be more than 108mm in width, 67mm in depth with 40mm edges if the changes are implemented from October 1 this year.
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), on Monday (March 6), announced the bat size limits as well as sanctions for on-field misconduct. The new rules give umpires the authority to send players off the field for poor behaviour and will be implemented from October 1 this year.
Aimed at balancing the game, the bat now cannot be more than 108mm in width, 67mm in depth with 40mm edges. Bat gauges will be used to determine of the batsman has exceeded the limit. The new regulations for bats have been framed after the MCC consulted the Federation of International Cricketers' Associations, International Cricket Council, MCC World Cricket committee, umpires' associations and other global governing bodies.
However, not all changes were made in favour of the bowlers. There was a change in the run out rule too. If the batman has made his ground and the bat bounces when the bails are removed, it'll be considered as not out. Earlier, if the bat was in the air when the bails were dislodged, the batsman was ruled out.
The MCC also introduces four levels of sanction for substandard behavior on the field. If a player is charged with a Level 3 or Level 4 offence by the on-field umpire, the player can be temporarily or permanently removed from the match in addition to a five-run penalty. Level 1 charge will include a warning and a five-run penalty if the players commits the same mistake again. The Level 2 charges will see the team being handed a five-run penalty immediately.
John Stephenson, the MCC's head of cricket, said that these charges will act as deterrent to the players. "We felt the time had come to introduce sanctions for poor player behaviour and research told us that a growing number of umpires at grass roots level were leaving the game because of it," he said. "Hopefully these sanctions will give them more confidence to handle disciplinary issues efficiently, whilst providing a deterrent to the players.
"The bat size issue has been heavily scrutinised and discussed in recent years. We believe the maximum dimensions we have set will help redress the balance between bat and ball, while still allowing the explosive, big hitting we all enjoy."
The ICC, though, is yet to accept the new regulations but is expected to do so, felt the MCC.
Umpire Sanctions under the new Code as stated by the MCC
Level 1
Offences include excessive appealing and showing dissent at an umpire's decision. Following an official warning, a second Level 1 offence will result in five penalty runs being awarded to the opposing team.
Level 2
Offences (including throwing the ball at a player or making deliberate physical contact with an opponent during play), will result in the immediate awarding of five penalty runs to the opposing team.
Level 3
Offences (including intimidating an umpire or threatening to assault another player, team official or spectator) will result in five penalty runs and a removal of the offending player from the field for a set number of overs, depending on the format of the match.
Level 4
Offences (threatening an umpire or committing any act of violence on the field of play), will result in five penalty runs and the removal of the offending player for the remainder of the match. If the player is batting at the time of the offence, he/she will be recorded as 'retired out'.
There were changes in other laws too. Handling the ball will now be considered as obstructing the field. The law making bod also sought to give the bowler more privilege and proposed minor changes to the mankading law. "The Law regarding running out the non-striker has also been altered," said a release. "It will state that if the non-striker is out of his/her ground from the moment the ball comes into play to the instant when the bowler would normally have been expected to release the ball, the bowler is permitted to attempt to run him/her out.
"This will keep non-strikers in their ground for slightly longer than the current Law and mirrors ICC's Playing Regulations."

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