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[Howzat]

https://www.lords.org/latest-news/news-archive/mcc-announces-eight-law-changes,1735,NS.html)

Fascinating video really good explanations too

[Johnny]

"forbidding bowlers bowling the ball into the ground to a team mate, which damages the ball and may waste time"

Blimey - well harsh - I know league cricketers who do this week in, week out as part of their ritual of preparing to bowl

[roco]

The law that should be changed is the one that let's the batsman back up half way down the track

[mattw]

Very good video explaining the rule changes.

I do find the bowler not allowed to practice before hand a bit harsh. Surely you'll still be able to do it at village level?

Also I agree about the backing up rule - that should be changed back.

Is there a rule about if a batsman brings on a runner, is he allowed to back up? or does he have to stay in his crease like the batsman who he's running for?

[roco]

No the runner can back up as well not sure if there allowed but they do

[uknsaunders]

since the words fielding,practise and athletic are used extensively in the new laws,my team will be perfectly safe.

[maxy1]

I think these are all pretty good changes personally, and the video is massively helpful in showing the real world use of the laws , only one im not a fan of is the not being allowed to practice bowling - i dont think this should be implemented in all levels of the game - junior especially