Bowlers face entire match suspension for deliberate front foot no balls, non-landing balls: BCCI
The BCCI has introduced stricter penalties for deliberate no-balls and non-landing deliveries in domestic cricket, including potential match-long suspensions. Other rule changes include mandatory completion of the final over and updated wicketkeeping positioning.
Why it matters
These rule changes aim to improve the integrity and flow of domestic cricket matches by discouraging unsportsmanlike conduct and clarifying technical regulations.
The BCCI has made a significant change to the playing conditions ahead of the 2026-27 domestic season, and now the bowler will be suspended for the remainder of the match for bowling deliberate front foot no balls or non-landing deliveries.
As per the existing rules, the bowler would have been suspended just for that particular innings for such deliveries.
The BCCI has circulated the changes, mooted by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) recently, among all the state associations.
"Bowler suspended for deliberate front foot no ball cannot bowl in the whole match. But the change to the playing conditions (41.8), will be decided by the on-field umpires," the BCCI said in the circular, accessed by PTI .
Another significant rule change pertains to the day's closure, and now, the last over will have to be completed even if a wicket falls in that over.
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