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Summary Revised rules for the international cricket game come into force this weekend.
Two new balls will be used by a fielding side from each end in one-day cricket.The changes to playing conditions were approved by the International Cricket Councils Executive Board in May, following proposals from its Cricket Committee.Beside two new balls, to be used in alternate overs, there will also be a change in powerplays in ODIs.A runner will also not be allowed for an injured player during test, ODI or Twenty20. However, the injured or ill batsman will have the option of retiring hurt and returning to bat at the fall of ninth wicket.Other changes provide extra time to complete a test match and affect a bowlers attempt to run out a non-striker before delivery.
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