According to Ibnlive, the changes that would come into effect from Tuesday include:
A new No-ball Law (24.6) making it a no-ball if the bowler breaks the wickets during his delivery stride.
A batsman with a runner is now protected if he is ‘stumped’ off a no-ball. Previously, he would have been out run out.
The moment at which a batsman can be out ‘handled the ball’ has been limited to when he is playing the ball or its immediate aftermath, i.e. when defending his wicket. Consequently, only the striker can be out this way. Any subsequent handling by either batsman will be subject to the ‘obstructing the field’ rule.
Hit the ball twice? It is no longer possible to score any runs after making a lawful second strike (in defence of his wicket). Previously, runs could be taken after a lawful second strike only after an overthrow had occurred, but this option of run scoring has been removed completely.
Practice on the field? Players are now allowed to bowl a ball to a fielder as a ‘loosener’, even if it bounces on the ground, as long as it does not waste time or is not being done to damage the ball.
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