BCCI Revises Penalty Run Rule in Domestic Cricket - Lotus365

The BCCI’s recent rule amendment on accidental equipment contact in domestic cricket impacts penalty runs and Lotus365 predictions.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revised its rule regarding penalty runs in domestic cricket, impacting scenarios where the ball makes contact with a fielder's clothing or equipment. According to a recent clarification, if the ball accidentally touches any clothing, equipment, or object unintentionally dropped by a fielder, it will not be considered illegal fielding. This amendment to the previous rule aligns with global practices and avoids the imposition of penalty runs in these situations.

The BCCI’s clarification note reads: "It is not considered illegal fielding if the ball contacts a piece of clothing, equipment, or any other object that has accidentally fallen from the fielder's person. Wicketkeeping gloves or a fielder's cap tucked into the waistband will not incur penalty runs."

In the past, such an incident would have led to a five-run penalty and the ball being declared dead. The revision means that if a bowler or fielder’s hat, gloves, or any item falls inadvertently and touches the ball, the play will continue, and the ball remains live. For instance, if a cap tucked in a player's waistband falls out and contacts the ball, no penalty will be enforced.

This rule change provides relief to players like KL Rahul and others who have been seen with caps or other items tucked in their waistbands while fielding. Previously, an accidental fall of the cap would have posed a risk of penalty runs. Now, the game continues seamlessly without penalty implications.

Key Rule 28.2.3 Amendments:If a fielder fields the ball illegally, the ball immediately becomes dead, and specific actions like awarding five penalty runs and informing the captains are taken. However, under this new amendment, incidental contact with a fielder’s dropped equipment no longer qualifies as an illegal fielding violation.

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