Cricket’s new fielding law change: What is the boundary rule amended by MCC that will come into effect next week?

MCC announces major change in boundary catches rule, set to be included in ICC' playing conditions

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) recently came forward and announced a huge change to the law relating to the catches taken near the boundary rope. With the new set of rules announced, an airborne fielder can only touch the ball once when he is beyond the boundary rope. After the first touch, the fielder will need to come inside the field to complete the catch.  It is worth noting that according to the previous rules and regulations in place, a…

Cricket’s new fielding law change: What is the boundary rule amended by MCC that will come into effect next week?

While the new laws will be put into effect immediately at the start of the next ICC World Test Championship edition, starting June 17 during the Sri Lanka-Bangladesh Test, the MCC will formally initiate the rule during its next cycle in October 2026.

Cricket’s Flying Catches Grounded – Asian News from UK

As part of an important law revision, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), custodians of the Laws of Cricket, has confirmed a significant update to the rule concerning boundary catches. The dramatic, acrobatic boundary catches that have thrilled fans in recent years—most notably Michael Neser’s now-famous “bunny hop” in the Big Bash League—are set to become a thing of the past. As part of an important law revision, the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC…

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Cricket’s New Fielding Law Change: The Boundary 'Bunny Hop' Rule Amended by MCC, Effective Next Week

The Controversy and the Catalyst for ChangeThe debate around boundary catches reached a fever pitch following a now-famous catch taken by Australian pacer Michael Neser in the Big Bash League in 2023. While fielding, Neser caught the ball inside the boundary, but his momentum carried him over the rope. To avoid an illegal catch, he threw the ball into the air while he was outside the boundary, jumped to tap it back into play (while still airborn…

Cricket Rule: A big change in catch catch rules, no fielder will be able to do this now

Cricket Rule: Fielders' contribution to cricket often disappears, but the foundation of winning the match is laid many times with their agility and agility. Great catch, ability to save runs and accurate run out - all of these make the fielders secret weapons of any team. In view of this importance, the oldest patron of cricket, Merilborn Cricket Club (MCC) and International Cricket Council (ICC), are now going to make a big change in some rules…