The anticipation surrounding the commencement of the 2023 World Cup is reaching its climax, and this edition promises to be a historic one for India. This time, India is set to make history by being the exclusive host of the Cricket World Cup. What’s more, cricket enthusiasts can look forward to an added dose of excitement with the introduction of three new rules in this mega event, spanning everything from boundaries to umpiring.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: 3 Major Rule Changes For The Tournament:
1. New Boundary Regulations Set by ICC
Some stadiums in India have earned a reputation for being a paradise of boundaries, where fours and sixes rain down regularly, thanks in part to their smaller boundaries. However, the 2023 World Cup will see a significant change as the International Cricket Council (ICC) has implemented new boundary regulations for specific venues in India. According to these rules, the boundary should not be less than 70 meters but can exceed this distance.
2. Soft Signal Rule Abolished
In a prelude to the World Cup, a crucial umpiring rule has been overhauled. The ICC has abolished the soft signal rule, which used to require the on-field umpire to make an initial decision before consulting the third umpire. Under the previous system, if the third umpire failed to provide conclusive evidence to overturn the decision, the on-field umpire’s ruling stood. This rule had been the subject of much controversy, leading to its elimination in June. Now, the final decision on disputed wickets will be made solely by the third umpire, based on available footage.
3. End of the Boundary Count Rule
The elimination of the boundary count rule is sure to be a relief for cricket fans. This rule gained notoriety after the dramatic 2019 World Cup final between New Zealand and England, where England was declared the winner based on the number of boundaries scored. Under this rule, if a match ended in a tie, a super over was held. However, if the super-over also ended in a tie, the team with more boundaries was declared the winner. In the upcoming World Cup, this rule will no longer be in effect. Instead, continuous super-overs will be played until a decisive outcome is reached in case of a tie.
The 2023 Cricket World Cup promises to be a groundbreaking event with India as the sole host and these significant rule changes. Cricket fans around the world can look forward to witnessing a thrilling tournament, with exciting matches and a level playing field for all teams. The countdown to this historic cricketing extravaganza has begun, and it’s bound to captivate fans like never before.
