Index
LAW 8 CHANGES
There has been some criticism of the lengths of the pitches used in junior cricket, saying the distance laid down in the Laws is too long, but there is conflicting advice and research as to how long the pitches should be for each age group
Consequently, the length of adult pitches is still defined. However, the length of the pitches for junior cricket should be agreed by the Governing Body for the match – this would most likely follow any guidelines set by the National Board in each country
In response to injuries sustained by wicket-keepers in particular, Law 8.3.4 allows specially designed mechanisms which tether the bails to the stumps, thereby restricting the distance that they can fly off the stumps, but without limiting their ability to be dislodged. Such devices would need the approval of the appropriate Governing Body, which may be done nationally or more locally
There has been some criticism of the lengths of the pitches used in junior cricket, saying the distance laid down in the Laws is too long, but there is conflicting advice and research as to how long the pitches should be for each age group
Consequently, the length of adult pitches is still defined. However, the length of the pitches for junior cricket should be agreed by the Governing Body for the match – this would most likely follow any guidelines set by the National Board in each country
In response to injuries sustained by wicket-keepers in particular, Law 8.3.4 allows specially designed mechanisms which tether the bails to the stumps, thereby restricting the distance that they can fly off the stumps, but without limiting their ability to be dislodged. Such devices would need the approval of the appropriate Governing Body, which may be done nationally or more locally