How ODI rules have changed since the 1992 World Cup

New rules to be introduced

We could see a few more changes coming into play pretty soon

Following the recommendations of the MCC, the ICC Executive Committee has passed a few new rules that will take effect from October 1. A review will now not be lost for an LBW decision turned down due to the umpire’s call.

Also, once a bat is grounded, a batsman cannot be adjudged run out even if his bat is above the ground when the stumps are dismantled.

An MCC statement said, "If the bat (held by the hand) or another part of the batsman's person is grounded beyond the popping crease and this contact with the ground is subsequently lost when the wicket is put down, the batsman will be protected from being run out if he/she is running or diving and has continued forward momentum towards the stumps and beyond."

Also, poor on-field behaviour can now be penalised by umpires who can warn players in case of excessive appealing, show of dissent, or issuance of threats and physical violence. Umpires can now warn the players and send them off temporarily or even permanently.

"We felt the time had come to introduce sanctions for poor player behaviour and research told us that a growing number of umpires at grass roots level were leaving the game because of it," said John Stephenson, the MCC's head of cricket.

"Hopefully these sanctions will give them more confidence to handle disciplinary issues efficiently, whilst providing a deterrent to the players."