New Delhi: In cricket, the rules for players are set to change on the ground in the world following the approval of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The Marylebone Cricket Club announced the new code of Laws for 2022 on Wednesday. It is expected that the new laws will an important role in the upcoming game. However, the new rule announced by MCC will be implemented on cricket grounds from October 1. MCC has today announced its new code of Laws for 2022, which will come into force from 1 October.Full information on the changes ⤵️#MCCLaws — Marylebone Cricket Club (@MCCOfficial) March 8, 2022 The new rules are as follows: 1. Unfair movement by the fielding side (Law 27.4 and 28.6) MCC said, ''Unitl now, any member of the fielding side who moved unfairly, was punished only with a 'Dead ball' -- potentially cancelling a perfectly good shot by a batter.'' According to the new rules, it will now see the batting side awarded 5 Penalty runs. Besides, the wicket-keeper is the only fielder permitted to wear gloves and external leg guards. In most cases, any movement by any fielder, excluding the wicket-keeper, after the ball comes into play and before the ball reaches the striker, is unfair. Laws 27.4 & 28.6 – Unfair movement by the fielding sideUntil now, any member of the fielding side who moved unfairly, was punished only with a ‘Dead ball’ – potentially cancelling a perfectly good shot by the batter. It will now see the batting side awarded 5 Penalty runs. pic.twitter.com/UJA1GEZZWt — Marylebone Cricket Club (@MCCOfficial) March 9, 2022 2. No Saliva (Law 41.3) Under the new law, the saliva on the ball will not permit, which also removes any grey areas of fielder eating sugary sweets to later their saliva. However, MCC said its research found that this had little or no impact on the amount of swing the bowlers were getting. Law 41.3 – No salivaMCC’s research found that this had little or no impact on the amount of swing the bowlers were getting. The new Laws will not permit the use of saliva on the ball, which also removes any grey areas of fielders eating sugary sweets to alter their saliva. pic.twitter.com/QFjxoe6l8A — Marylebone Cricket Club (@MCCOfficial) March 9, 2022 3. Moving the running out of the non-striker (38.3) If the non-striker is out of his/her ground at any time from the moment the ball comes into play until the instant when the bowler would normally have been expected to release the ball, the non-striker is liable to be Run out. In these circumstances, the non-striker will be out Run out if he/she is out of his/her ground when his/her wicket is broken by the bowler throwing the ball at the wicket or by the bowler’s hand holding the ball, whether or not the ball is subsequently delivered. MCC informed, ''Law 41.16 -- running out the non-striker -- has been moved from law 41 (unfair play) to Law 28 (Run out). The wording of the law remains the same. Law 38.3 – moving the running out of the non-strikerLaw 41.16 – running out the non-striker – has been moved from Law 41 (Unfair play) to Law 38 (Run out). The wording of the Law remains the same. pic.twitter.com/Wv2tFPE2qj — Marylebone Cricket Club (@MCCOfficial) March 9, 2022 4. Striker's right to play the ball (Law 25.8) The striker has a right to play the ball or to make a legitimate second strike, after it has been delivered, without interference from the wicket-keeper or any other fielder. However, the striker may only attempt to play the ball if some of his/her bat or person, whether grounded or raised, remains within the pitch. Should no part of the striker’s bat or person remain within the pitch, whilst the striker is playing the ball, either umpire shall immediately call and signal Dead ball.
