ICC releases a list of new rules to be introduced in international cricket from October 1

ICC has announced a new set of rules that would be put in commission effectively immediately from October 1st. The T20 World Cup is right around the corner and it can have a major impact on it. Some of these new rules would be having a historic effect on the game of Cricket itself.

According to the new rules Mankad would no longer be considered an unfair play. However, it would be called a 'Run-Out'. The saliva ban that was implemented for the past two years due to Covid-19 would now be permanent and players would not be allowed to use saliva to make the ball shine.

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Another interesting change in rule would be the 'batter returning when caught'. If a batter is caught out the new batsman coming would be the one taking strikes. It won't matter if the players have crossed each other or not in the process.

The New ICC Rules

Saliva Ban
Players would not be allowed to use saliva to shine the ball. The rule was brought in because of Covid but now would remain permanent.

NO MANKAD
The term Mankad would no longer be in use and it would be considered a Run-Out. It would no longer fall under 'unfair play.

Batter Returning When Caught:
If a batter is caught out, the new batter would be the one on the striker's end even if both batters crossed each other during the dismissal.

Incoming batter ready to face the ball:
The new coming batter needs to get ready to face the ball within two minutes of him reaching the pitch. The 90 seconds rule for T20 cricket stays in the act.

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Striker's right to play the ball:
If a delivery forces the batsman to leave the pitch it would be considered a no-ball.

Unfair Movement by fielding side:
If the fielding side takes any unfair movement while the bowler is running to bowl, the umpire could award the batting side 5 penalty runs and even declare the delivery as a dead ball.

Bowler throwing ball at the striker's end before delivery
If a bowler throws the ball at the striker's end in an attempt of run-out before delivery, it will be considered a dead ball.