Apart from the soft signal rule, helmet Made mandatory for high injury risk fielding positions and runs scored free hit Runs are scored when the ball hits the stumps.
The ICC Chief Executives Committee ratified the recommendations of the Sourav Ganguly-led Men’s Cricket Committee, which was also endorsed by the Women’s Cricket Committee.
“The main changes to the playing conditions will take effect from 1 June lords test between England and Ireland,” the ICC said in a media statement.
There are three major changes to the playing conditions:
Soft signal: The umpires will not need to give soft signals while announcing the decision to the TV umpires. The on-field umpire will consult the TV umpire before taking any decision.
helmet: Helmet protection will be mandatory in international cricket for the following high injury risk positions: (I) When batsmen are facing fast bowlers, (Second) when the wicketkeeper stands up to the stumps, and (iii) When the fielders are close to the batsman in front of the wicket.
Runs from free hit: Any run scored on a free hit when the ball hits the stumps will count as a run scored, to be consistent with all other runs scored from free hits.
Speaking on the changes, Ganguly said: “Soft signals have been discussed in previous Cricket Committee meetings over the years. The committee considered it in detail and concluded that the soft signals were unnecessary and at times confusing.” occur because referrals to catches may appear to be inconclusive.” in replays.”
“We also discussed the safety of the players, which is very important for us. The committee decided that it is best to make the use of helmets mandatory at certain venues to ensure the safety of the players.”