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LAW 4 CHANGES
The previous Law 5.4 stated that a new ball could be taken after not less than 75 overs had been bowled, but left it up to the appropriate Governing Body to decide
This meant that a playing condition always had to be written to clarify this area. A change has therefore been made, stating that a new ball can be taken after 80 overs, which is the figure conventionally used around the world. This change negates the need for a playing regulation, unless the number of overs is going to be different from 80.
The previous Law 5.4 stated that a new ball could be taken after not less than 75 overs had been bowled, but left it up to the appropriate Governing Body to decide
This meant that a playing condition always had to be written to clarify this area. A change has therefore been made, stating that a new ball can be taken after 80 overs, which is the figure conventionally used around the world. This change negates the need for a playing regulation, unless the number of overs is going to be different from 80.