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BCCI Introduces Major Changes In Domestic Cricket; Check Full List Of New Rules

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As the 2024-25 Indian domestic season kicks off today (October 11) with the first round of the Ranji Trophy, the BCCI has introduced several significant changes to the playing conditions and rules. 

These amendments has been made to aim at enhancing the sport’s fairness and efficiency. These rules include mid-innings retirements, ball tampering, boundary scoring, and points allocation in the Col. CK Nayudu Trophy (U-23). 

1. Major Changes to Mid-Innings Retirement Rules

The most notable amendment relates to mid-innings retirements, a rule that impacts both multi-day and limited-overs matches. The BCCI now mandates that any batter choosing to retire mid-innings for reasons other than injury, illness, or unavoidable circumstances will be deemed 'dismissed' immediately. This change means such batters will not be permitted to resume their innings, even if the opposing captain consents.

In a directive issued to state cricket boards, the BCCI specified: “A batter retiring for any reason other than injury, illness or unavoidable cause… will be considered as dismissed immediately on retirement and will NOT have the option of returning to bat even with the consent of the opposing captain.” This policy is expected to prevent strategic retirements, ensuring that the game remains fair and competitive.

2. Crackdown on Ball Tampering: No Saliva Allowed

In another significant change, the BCCI has strengthened its stance against ball tampering by implementing a new rule prohibiting the use of saliva on the ball. If saliva is applied, the umpire will mandate a change of the ball, and the team responsible for the infraction will incur a penalty. This rule further aligns Indian domestic cricket with international standards established in response to health and safety protocols.

3. Boundary Scoring After Aborted Runs

The BCCI has clarified rules regarding runs scored after aborted runs to eliminate any ambiguity. According to the new rule, if batters abort a run after crossing and an overthrow results in a boundary before they re-cross, only four runs will be awarded. This change is designed to simplify the rule and ensure consistent scoring practices in such situations.

Revised Points Allocation in the Col. CK Nayudu Trophy (U-23)

The U-23 competition, the Col. CK Nayudu Trophy, will now feature a revised points allocation system. The new policy focuses on calculating batting points, factoring in the total runs scored and the number of overs consumed. The BCCI has provided two specific scenarios to illustrate how points will be awarded:

Scenario 1: If Team A is bowled out for 398 runs in 98 overs, they will earn four batting points. Should they receive five penalty runs while fielding, the total score will increase to 403 in 98 overs, allowing Team A to secure a fifth batting point for maintaining the scoring pace.

Scenario 2: If Team A is bowled out for 398 in 100.1 overs, and five penalty runs are added, their score will rise to 403 runs in 100.1 overs. However, in this case, Team A will not receive the fifth batting point as they exceeded the 100-over mark, illustrating the importance of maintaining an efficient scoring rate.