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A few big changes are to be introduced in the rules of T20 International matches. Along with the slow-over rate penalty, one fielder less will be allowed outside the 30-yard circle for the remaining overs for the innings.

The transformations will be visible with the upcoming one-off match between West Indies and Ireland at Sabina Park.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to introduce a few big changes in the rules of T20 International. Now along with slow-over rate penalty, one less fielder will be permitted outside of the 30-yard circle for the remaining overs of the innings. The changes will come into effect with the upcoming one-off match between West Indies and Ireland at the Sabina Park 

Latest rules introduced by ICC in the T20 tournament

1. In-match penalty for slow over-rate

On Friday, ICC introduced in-match penalty for slow over-rate. In such a case, a bowling team should be in the situation to bowl for the first ball of the final over of that specific innings by the scheduled or rescheduled time. If they don’t abide by this rule, one less fielder will be outside the 30-yard circle for the remaining overs. This will ensure a slow over-rate.

2. Optional drinks Break

Inclusion of Optional drinks breaks for two minutes and thirty seconds at the mid-point of each inning. For this, all the members must be agreeing before the start of each series.

Why did ICC decide to change the rules?

The recommended changes were the idea of ICC to improve the pace in every format, thus increasing the effectiveness. ECB had introduced similar playing conditions for the Hundred Competition which again proved to be very fruitful.

When are the rules going to come into effect?

The men’s match to be played under this condition is the one-off tie between West Indies and Ireland at Sabrina Park in Jamaica on January 16 2022

For the Women, the first T20I of the three-match series between South Africa and West Indies in Centurion in January will be the first women’s match played under the new rules.

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