India’s captain Virat Kohli recently talked about the need to remove soft signals, citing a decision given to third-umpires and the point was discussed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as they Have become soft. Hints for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL). In its updated playing conditions for this year’s IPL, accessed by ANI, the BCCI has categorically stated that on-field officials will not be allowed to give a soft signal when citing the third umpire’s decision. When one looks at Appendix D-Clause 2.2.2 of the state of play before IPL 2020 and now before IPL 2021, there is an obvious change and it is related to the use of soft signals.
The state of the updated game for IPL 2021 states, “Soft signal: onfield umpire will not apply, citing 3G umpire’s decision.” ”
The decision to remove the soft signal has been taken so that the third umpire can make the best possible decision without taking into account the on-field call.
Speaking to ANI, sources aware of the development said the call was made to avoid any confusion in the umpiring decision.
“There have been cases in which soft signals have created a kind of confusion rather than giving clarity to the third umpire and that is why it is felt that going back to the old way of referring to the decisions of the third umpire when the on-field umpire is made. Are. ” Source should not be followed.
Speaking on the soft signal issue, Kohli said: “If it hits the stumps or misses the stumps, it should not matter how much clipping the ball is doing because it is causing a lot of confusion. Another factor needs to be considered. What kind of claim the fielding team defines, it defines soft signals somewhere. Then you have a completely different conversation about the spirit of the game. are talking.
“So look, this is a serious matter that needs to be considered because there is a lot at stake in big tournaments. You don’t want any gray areas to hinder the game and it doesn’t leave clarity with you.”
There is also a major change in the updated guidelines because if there is a short run case, the third umpire can check if it was a short run and the official can reverse the decision made by the on-field umpires.
“Short-run: In case of short run, the third umpire checks the short run and can reverse the decision made by the on-field umpires,” states the updated playing conditions for IPL 2021.
This short-run point became a major debate point in the match between Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) and Delhi capitals. The Punjab management also made an official complaint after the time of defeat ended.
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As a measure of controlling match time, the 20th over is now included in 90 minutes in each innings, with the first 20th over to begin on or before the 90th minute.
In the updated guidelines, now the third umpire can cancel the no-ball decision made by the on-field umpire. There is another update clause in the playing condition and states that in an uninterrupted match, subsequent super overs can be played from the actual ending time of the tied matches (hour 16.3.1) to an hour.
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