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Mumbai: In line with the rule changes recently recommended by Lord’s-based Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), BCCI has made changes to its playing conditions for the 2026–27 domestic season, which will require the final over of the day to be completed even if a wicket falls during the over.According to a note (TOI has a copy) on the playing conditions for the upcoming season, circulated by the BCCI to the state associations, the BCCI stated that as per the MCC rules, the final over of the day must be completed irrespective of the fall of the wicket. According to clause 12.5.2, “The final over of a match day will now be completed even if a wicket falls during it.”The MCC’s reason for the change states: “Significant change for multi-day cricket. It prevents batting sides from avoiding sending in a new batsman late in the day.” This playing condition, of course, applies to the multi-day (red ball) format.The BCCI’s 15-page note, titled Summary of Changes to Playing Conditions – 2026-27 – for State Associations, mentions: “The 2026 Edition (4th Edition of the 2017 Code of Laws) changes, as applicable, each native language (he/she, he/she, etc.), other relevant BCCI-discussed changes were incorporated during the drafting of this year’s playing conditions.”A significant change, brought about by the changed MCC rules, is that a bowler who deliberately does not bowl balls on the front foot and deliberately fails to reach the ball will now be banned from bowling for the rest of the match, not just the innings.The proposed rule change for conditions of play (41.8) reads: “A bowler suspended for intentional front footing shall not bowl any ball in the entire match.” According to the MCC’s explanation: “Penalties for deliberately kicking the ball out with the front foot now apply to the whole match, not just substitutions.”Under the amended rule, posting and forfeiture is no longer allowed in the last innings of a match. The MCC’s reasoning is as follows: “This was only used for made up scores and was considered unplayable.”Other rule changes:– During one-day matches, the head coach will be allowed to enter the field during the drinks interval during ODIs.– Giving up a run without the intention of cheating is not an intentional short run. Batsmen can turn and give up runs even after crossing over.– The captain on the field decides who is the next batter if an obstacle prevents the catch.– The ball is ‘finally placed’ when it is in the hands of any player in the field or standing on the ground. The ball no longer has to be with the thrower or goalkeeper to be ‘Dead’. This gives judges more reasonable space.– Leg width guideline in ODIs and T20 games, for clarity.– All players in the field must be inside the boundary at the moment the ball is delivered. It establishes the idea that the game is in bounds and closes the loophole for leg-side restrictions.– The wicket keeper must be behind the wicket from ‘moment of delivery’ instead of ‘moment of ball in play’. The goalkeeper is no longer penalized for keeping his gloves in front during a run.– Referees must prevent further use of illegal equipment and report it. The changed rule clarifies that it is the referees’ responsibility to prevent the reuse of illegal equipment.
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