Not only cricket, but each and every sport has its own rules and regulations that players, coaches, and boards need to follow for playing the game in a fair manner. There are a lot of rules that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has, but the question is, why do these 5 ICC Rules Matter? It matters to make the image of the sport fair and equal for everyone.
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All matches need to follow all the guidelines set by the ICC Code of Conduct. These are rules that are made by the ICC, which include a lot of things, such as player behaviour on the field, the DLS method process (if rain interrupts the match), and many more. Any of the rules not followed can result in a fine or suspension for a player or the board as well.
Why these 5 ICC Rules Matter?
Clothing and Equipment Rules
As we all know, there are two formats in cricket: one is the white-ball format (ODI & T20) and the other is the red-ball format (Test Cricket). The coloured clothing is done for the white ball format, whereas test cricket is played in all whites. This shows the identity of the format, sponsors, and country logos. The main equipment for a batsman is his bat, which should follow ICC’s guidelines so as not to give any batter an extra advantage.
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Decision Review System (DRS)
This rule was introduced a little late in the game of cricket, but it has surely increased the transparency. Eventually, the umpires are humans, and humans do make errors, and it is okay. Through the Decision Review System (DRS), the players have a chance to refer to the third umpire. This helps the decision to be fair for everyone.
Stop Clock and Over Rate Regulations
This rule sets the tempo of the match. The fielding team needs to start the next over within one minute after the previous over has been bowled. If the fielders delay, then the captain of the team is given a fine or suspension.
The same is with the batters; the umpire stops the clock if there is an injury to a batter. Basically, the players do this to break the momentum of the game when their opponents are playing well.
Concussion Protocols and Substitutes
It is one of the new rules that cricket has seen in recent years. If a player gets an injury during a match on his head, then his team can choose a substitute to play in his place if the umpires approve. The substitute player can bat, bowl, and field. If there is no Concussion, just the injury, then the substitute fielder can only play as a fielder.
ODI Ball Usage Rule
Many of the viewers might not know, but there are two balls used in the ODI format in one innings. There are two different bowls for each end. This happens till the 34th over. Only one ball is used from the 35th over to the 50th over. This helps the bowlers get something in the match.
