England-West Indies Test series to be played under new rules announced by ICC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has changed its rules due to the worldwide corona epidemic. Three major changes were made by the ICC on Tuesday. The most important change was the ban on the use of saliva by the Cricket Committee to shine the ball. The Test series, to be played between England and West Indies from next month, will now be played under the new rules.

On Tuesday, the ICC announced new rules including a ban on saliva by the players to shine the ball and the Corona Substitute in Test cricket. Under the chairmanship of the Cricket Committee Chairman Anil Kumble, it was recommended to ban the use of saliva by the players to shine the ball in view of the seriousness of the corona and also suggested to field the home umpires during the International Series. Was.

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Additional DRS, 32 inch logo also

Now the teams will also get an additional DRS as from now on the bilateral Test series will have local umpires. In addition, an additional 32-inch logo has also been allowed on the players' jerseys so that boards that are suffering financial losses due to the Corona crisis can earn.

New Rules by ICC will not apply in ODIs and T-20s

Substitute player will have the option of landing if symptoms of a Corona virus infection are found during the test match. Like the concession option, match referees will approve this option. This rule will not apply in ODIs or T-20s.

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Warning first, then penalty

Players will not be allowed to use saliva to shine the ball. If the player does so, the umpires will initially give some time concession but the team will be warned for repeated violations. The team will get two warnings but a penalty of five runs will be imposed on the team batting later. Whenever saliva is applied to the ball, the umpires will have instructions to clean it.