Custodian of cricket laws, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), has decided to move the law relating to run-outs at non-striker's end from "unfair play" section besides completely banning the use of saliva to shine the ball in amendments to its 2022 code that will come into effect in October.

Run-outs at non-striker's end have often triggered heated debates on spirit of the game and several players like India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin have advocated for it as a fair mode of dismissal.

"Law 41.16 -&nbsp;running out the non-striker -&nbsp;has been moved from Law 41 (Unfair play) to Law 38 (Run out). The wording of the Law remains the same," the MCC said in a media statement late on Tuesday.

The MCC also said that using saliva to shine the ball would be treated as an unfair practice. Saliva application was barred by the ICC in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and MCC said its research found that applying saliva had no impact on the ball's movement.

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"When cricket resumed following the onset of Covid-19, playing conditions were written in most forms of the game stating that applying saliva to the ball was no longer permitted.

"MCC's research found that this had little or no impact on the amount of swing the bowlers were getting. Players were using sweat to polish the ball, and this was equally effective," it said.

"The new Laws will not permit the use of saliva on the ball, which also removes any grey areas of fielders eating sugary sweets to alter their saliva to apply to the ball. Using saliva will be treated the same way as any other unfair methods of changing the condition of the ball," it asserted.

The changes in the code, which first came into existence in 2017, were suggested by MCC Laws sub-committee "which were subsequently approved at the Club's Main Committee meeting last week."

The amendments will not come into force until October.

"...The 2022 Code makes some rather bigger changes, from the way we talk about cricket to the way it's played," Fraser Stewart, MCC Laws Manager, said.

"It is important that we announce these changes now as part of the Club's global commitment to the game, giving officials from all over the world the chance to learn under the new Code ahead of the Laws coming into force in October."

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The other changes recommended are: 
 
Law 1 -&nbsp;Replacement players:

The replacement players will be treated "as if they were the player they replaced, inheriting any sanctions or dismissals that player has done in that match." 
 
Law 18 -&nbsp;Batters returning when Caught 
 
When a batter is out caught, the "new batter shall come in at the end the striker was at, i.E. To face the next ball (unless it is the end of an over)." 
 
Law 20.4.2.12 -&nbsp;Dead ball 
 
The amendment suggests that the the calling of Dead ball takes into account "if either side is disadvantaged by a person, animal or other object within the field of play."

"From a pitch invader to a dog running onto the field, sometimes there is outside interference,&nbsp;if this is the case, and it has a material impact on the game, the umpires will call and signal Dead ball." 
 
Law 21.4 -&nbsp;Bowler throwing at striker's end before delivery 
 
"If a bowler throws the ball in an attempt to run out the striker before entering their delivery stride, it will now be Dead ball. This is an extremely rare scenario, which has until now been called as a No ball." 
 
Law 22.1 -&nbsp;Judging a Wide 
 
The amendment takes into account movement of a batter before the ball is bowled.

"It was felt unfair that a delivery might be called 'Wide' if it passes where the batter had stood as the bowler entered his/her delivery stride.

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"Therefore, Law 22.1 has been amended so that a Wide will apply to where the batter is standing, where the striker has stood at any point since the bowler began their run up, and which would also have passed wide of the striker in a normal batting position." 
 
Law 25.8 -&nbsp;striker's right to play the ball 
 
"If the ball should land away from the pitch, the new Law allows the striker to play the ball so long as some part of their bat or person remains within the pitch. Should they venture beyond that, the umpire will call and signal Dead ball. As recompense to the batter, any ball which would force them to leave the pitch will also be called No ball." 
 
Laws 27.4 and 28.6 -&nbsp;Unfair movement by fielding side 
 
"Until now, any member of the fielding side who moved unfairly, was punished only with a Dead ball...Given the action is both unfair and deliberate, it will now see the batting side awarded 5 Penalty runs."

Custodian of cricket laws, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), has decided to move the law relating to run-outs at non-striker's end from "unfair play" section besides completely banning the use of saliva to shine the ball in amendments to its 2022 code that will come into effect in October.

Custodian of cricket laws, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), has decided to move the law relating to run-outs at non-striker's end from "unfair play" section besides completely banning the use of saliva to shine the ball in amendments to its 2022 code that will come into effect in October. Run-outs at non-striker's end have often triggered heated debates on spirit of the game and several players like India's premier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin have advocated for it as a fair mode of dismissal. "Law 41.16 - running out the non-striker - has been moved from Law 41 (Unfair play) to Law 38 (Run out). The wording of the Law remains the same," the MCC said in a media statement late on Tuesday. The MCC also said that using saliva to shine the ball would be treated as an unfair practice. Saliva application was barred by the ICC in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and MCC said its research found that applying saliva had no impact on the ball's movement. ALSO READ: Exclusive | No reason why Kolkata Knight Riders cannot win the IPL this year, says Sam Billings "When cricket resumed following the onset of Covid-19, playing conditions were written in most forms of the game stating that applying saliva to the ball was no longer permitted. "MCC's research found that this had little or no impact on the amount of swing the bowlers were getting. Players were using sweat to polish the ball, and this was equally effective," it said. "The new Laws will not permit the use of saliva on the ball, which also removes any grey areas of fielders eating sugary sweets to alter their saliva to apply to the ball. Using saliva will be treated the same way as any other unfair methods of changing the condition of the ball," it asserted. The changes in the code, which first came into existence in 2017, were suggested by MCC Laws sub-committee "which were subsequently approved at the Club's Main Committee meeting last week." The amendments will not come into force until October. "...The 2022 Code makes some rather bigger changes, from the way we talk about cricket to the way it's played," Fraser Stewart, MCC Laws Manager, said. "It is important that we announce these changes now as part of the Club's global commitment to the game, giving officials from all over the world the chance to learn under the new Code ahead of the Laws coming into force in October." ALSO READ: IPL 2022: Ravindra Jadeja makes 150th appearance, joins MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina in elite list The other changes recommended are: Law 1 - Replacement players: The replacement players will be treated "as if they were the player they replaced, inheriting any sanctions or dismissals that player has done in that match." Law 18 - Batters returning when Caught When a batter is out caught, the "new batter shall come in at the end the striker was at, i.E. To face the next ball (unless it is the end of an over)." Law 20.4.2.12 - Dead ball The amendment suggests that the the calling of Dead ball takes into account "if either side is disadvantaged by a person, animal or other object within the field of play." "From a pitch invader to a dog running onto the field, sometimes there is outside interference, if this is the case, and it has a material impact on the game, the umpires will call and signal Dead ball." Law 21.4 - Bowler throwing at striker's end before delivery "If a bowler throws the ball in an attempt to run out the striker before entering their delivery stride, it will now be Dead ball. This is an extremely rare scenario, which has until now been called as a No ball." Law 22.1 - Judging a Wide The amendment takes into account movement of a batter before the ball is bowled. "It was felt unfair that a delivery might be called 'Wide' if it passes where the batter had stood as the bowler entered his/her delivery stride. ALSO READ: 'Ban him for life, send him to rehab': Ravi Shastri on cricketer who 'bullied' Yuzvendra Chahal at MI in 2013 "Therefore, Law 22.1 has been amended so that a Wide will apply to where the batter is standing, where the striker has stood at any point since the bowler began their run up, and which would also have passed wide of the striker in a normal batting position." Law 25.8 - striker's right to play the ball "If the ball should land away from the pitch, the new Law allows the striker to play the ball so long as some part of their bat or person remains within the pitch. Should they venture beyond that, the umpire will call and signal Dead ball. As recompense to the batter, any ball which would force them to leave the pitch will also be called No ball." Laws 27.4 and 28.6 - Unfair movement by fielding side "Until now, any member of the fielding side who moved unfairly, was punished only with a Dead ball...Given the action is both unfair and deliberate, it will now see the batting side awarded 5 Penalty runs."

MCC amends code to remove run-out at non-striker's end from unfair play laws

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