According to the revised ICC playing conditions, which will come into effect from June 1, 2023, on-field umpires will not be required to give a “soft signal” when referring a controversial catch to the TV umpire.
The on-field umpires will now consult directly with the TV umpire and the final decision will be taken regarding the designated catch without any soft signal. The change was recommended by the ICC Men’s Cricket Committee, endorsed by the ICC Women’s Cricket Committee and ratified by the ICC Chief Executives Committee.
while the soft signal was Abolished by IPL in 2021It continued to be used in international cricket, and the TV umpire had to find conclusive evidence to rule a catch clean or overturn a soft signal, regardless of whether the on-field umpires had a clear line of sight to the catch. Creating soft signals.
“The committee considered this in detail and concluded that soft signals were unnecessary and at times confusing as referral replays of catches may appear inconclusive,” Sourav Gangulysaid the head of the men’s cricket committee.
There was brief confusion about the free hit rule as the ICC stated that it had been “minorically increased”. That tweak recognized that when a batsman is bowled, runs scored from a free hit count as runs against the batsman. The most high-profile recent incident happened in India’s last over epic win Against Pakistan at the MCG in the T20 World Cup last year. Kohli was bowled by Mohammad Nawaz on a free hit, but as soon as the ball went to deep third, the batsmen collected three runs.
Soon after release, however, the governing body clarified that this was not the case and the rule, when a batsman is bowled, remains the same: runs scored after the batsman has bowled a free hit are classified as extra. will remain and the batsman will not be credited.
Under the Revised Playing Conditions, the ICC made it mandatory for “high risk” players to wear helmets. This includes the batsmen facing the fast bowlers, the wicketkeeper standing up to the stumps and the fielders standing close to the batsmen in front of the wicket.
