ICC modifies the DRS procedures and the concussion replacement guidelines 2024

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ICC modifies the DRS procedures and the concussion replacement guidelines –

The playing circumstances have been significantly altered by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Specifically, umpires will now only evaluate side-on replays for stumping; they will no longer take the caught-behind situation into account when making referrals to the DRS. The change went into effect on December 12, 2023, and as a result, a team will now need to execute a DRS option for the caught-behind appeal separately if it wishes to refer to caught-behind during a stumping.

ICC Rule Changes: Stumping DRS to not review for caught behind, concussion substitute rule amended - myKhel — Image Source – Mykhel

During DRS referrals, umpires will now only evaluate side-on replays for stumping, ignoring the caught-behind situation. This is one of the major modifications to stumping reviews. Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey frequently utilised review for caught-behind following a stumping in the series against India early in the previous year, avoiding using the team’s DRS option.

Teams will need to employ a different DRS option for the caught-behind appeal if they want to refer one after a stumping. This modification stops teams from abusing the system by checking for many dismissal methods with a single report.

Furthermore, the concussion replacement regulation now has greater clarity according to the ICC. The revised rule states that if the substituted player has a bowling suspension in effect at the time of the concussion, they will not be permitted to bowl. Four minutes are now allotted for on-field injury evaluation and treatment, resulting in a more efficient and time-bound procedure.

In the meanwhile, for the next Ranji Trophy matches starting this Friday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has chosen to keep the “Dead Ball” and two-bouncer-per-over restrictions that were used during last year’s Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy. These regulations seek to protect player safety while enhancing the game’s excitement and balance.