5 Rule changes that will make ODIs richer: With the advent of T20s, people have started to lose interest in the ODI form of cricket, simply because of the time duration for which the game runs and the nature of the game to become uneventful in the middle over’s. Altering the duration of the game would mean a complete change of format; the ICC could look at changes in the rules to make the game more interesting for the viewers. Everything that runs for a longer duration of time requires to adapt to the changing world and if ODI has to survive, change is the need of the hour. So, here is a look at 5 rules that could make ODI format richer.

1. Replacing/Altering the DL method:

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/DL-Method.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-15922" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/DL-Method.jpg" alt="DL Method" width="399" height="266" sizes="(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15922" class="wp-caption-text">Duckworth Lewis method has been in use to calculate the target score for the team batting second in a limited overs cricket match interrupted by weather or other circumstances from the year 1999.(©Getty Images)</figcaption>

Duckworth Lewis method has been in use to calculate the target score for the team batting second in a limited overs cricket match interrupted by weather or other circumstances from the year 1999. Even with slight modifications in 2014, not always has the method been right in its judgment of the situation and the recalculated targets have often been unfair to a team.

It is evident from several matches that further alteration in the rules (maybe, including more flexibility depending on the conditions) will only make it better and suitable for this era of cricket.

Jayadevan’s method found by a civil engineer from Kerala is an alternative which the ICC could ponder upon using, however, no one has been able to prove one or the other is significantly superior over the other, with most assessments concluding that their performance is reasonably similar.

2. Extending the batting powerplay:

It has been a conscious effort from the ICC to make the batting team to take the batting powerplay before the end of 40 overs to reduce the monotonousness of middle over’s where the batsmen often tend to cut down the risk and are contented with rotating the strike, accumulating singles and doubles. And thus for viewers who have seen high voltage action with T20, the over’s from 20 to 35 are boring and uneventful.

Extending the duration of powerplay from 5 to 6 overs and splitting the batting powerplay into 2 of 3 overs each, one to be taken between 20-30 and the other for the overs 30-40 is certain to make the game more interesting. With the advent of T20, batsmen will tend to take a few more chances in these over’s and will result in spicing up the contest. 3. Re-introducing bye-runners:

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Shikhar-Dhawan-Eoin-Morgan-Run-Out.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-15924" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shikhar-Dhawan-Eoin-Morgan-Run-Out.jpg" alt="Shikhar Dhawan" width="398" height="269" sizes="(max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15924" class="wp-caption-text">The removal of bye-runners from the game of cricket tends to spoil the game in the instance of a real on-field injury.(©Getty Images)</figcaption>

The removal of bye-runners from the game of cricket tends to spoil the game in the instance of a real on-field injury. When the batsman is unable to run, not allowing him the running assistant makes it unfair and affects the result of the game. Re-introducing bye runners will only provide an equal opportunity as injuries are a part of any sport.

As all the teams possess a physio, runners can be allowed once the consent is given from the opposite team physio after checking up the injured player on the nature of the injury.4. Fielding Restrictions:

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Australia-vs-New-Zealand-CWC-15-Final-Stadium-View.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-15925" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Australia-vs-New-Zealand-CWC-15-Final-Stadium-View.jpg" alt="Australia vs New Zealand Final" width="401" height="273" sizes="(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15925" class="wp-caption-text">To instill the T20 instinct in the ODI, the ICC made a change to the fielding restrictions allowing only 4 fielders outside the 30 yard circle even during the non-powerplay over’s.(©Getty Images)</figcaption>

To instill the T20 instinct in the ODI, the ICC made a change to the fielding restrictions allowing only 4 fielders outside the 30 yard circle even during the non-powerplay over’s. Though, the reason for this decision can be justified, this call has made the game unfair to the bowlers.

Even, the T20 format allows 5 players outside the 30 yard circle in regular over’s. To even up the game for the bowlers, either the ICC could revert back to the earlier rule of allowing 5 fielders outside the 30 yard circle or by extending the duration of the bowling powerplay. 5. Start with a new ball and introduce the second one in the 26th over:

<a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Umpires-Holding-Ball-ODI.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-15926" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Umpires-Holding-Ball-ODI.jpg" alt="ODI Umpires" width="402" height="294" sizes="(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15926" class="wp-caption-text">There&#8217;s a lot of debate about the rule to allow two new balls one from each end.(©Getty Images)</figcaption>

There&#8217;s a lot of debate about the rule to allow two new balls one from each end. It&#8217;s said that spinners find this rule difficult for them as the ball never gets old enough for them to work with comfortably. However, the numbers seems to suggest otherwise, with spinners like Vettori, Ravichandran Ashwin and Imran Tahir achieving success in the recently concluded World cup.

Having the second ball after 26th over will create an element of uncertainty, even for a set batsman. Proper cricketing technique and a plan to build an innings will be duly rewarded if this rule is brought in and will only make the game richer in the process.

5 Rule changes that will make ODIs richer: With the advent of T20s, people have started to lose interest in the ODI form of cricket, simply because of the time duration for which the game runs and the nature of the game to become uneventful in the middle over’s. Altering the duration of the game would mean a complete change of format; the ICC could look at changes in the rules to make the game more interesting for the viewers. Everything that runs for a longer duration of time requires to adapt to the changing world and if ODI has to survive, change is the need of the hour. So, here is a look at 5 rules that could make ODI format richer.
1. Replacing/Altering the DL method:
<figure id="attachment_15922" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15922" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/DL-Method.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-15922" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/DL-Method.jpg" alt="DL Method" width="399" height="266" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15922" class="wp-caption-text">Duckworth Lewis method has been in use to calculate the target score for the team batting second in a limited overs cricket match interrupted by weather or other circumstances from the year 1999.(©Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Duckworth Lewis method has been in use&nbsp;to calculate the target score for the team batting second in a&nbsp;limited overs cricket&nbsp;match interrupted by weather or other circumstances from the year 1999. Even with slight modifications in 2014, not always has the method been right in its judgment of the situation and the recalculated targets have often been unfair to a team.
It is evident from several matches that further alteration in the rules (maybe, including more flexibility depending on the conditions) will only make it better and suitable for this era of cricket.
Jayadevan’s method found by a civil engineer from Kerala is an alternative which the ICC could ponder upon using, however, no one has been able to prove one or the other&nbsp;is significantly superior over the other, with most assessments concluding that their performance is reasonably similar.
2. Extending the batting powerplay:
It has been a conscious effort from the ICC to make the batting team to take the batting powerplay before the end of 40 overs to reduce the monotonousness of middle over’s where the batsmen often tend to cut down the risk and are contented with rotating the strike, accumulating singles and doubles. And thus for viewers who have seen high voltage action with T20, the over’s from 20 to 35 are boring and uneventful.
Extending the duration of powerplay from 5 to 6 overs and splitting the batting powerplay into 2 of 3 overs each, one to be taken between 20-30 and the other for the overs 30-40 is certain to make the game more interesting. With the advent of T20, batsmen will tend to take a few more chances in these over’s and will result in spicing up the contest. 
3. Re-introducing bye-runners:
<figure id="attachment_15924" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15924" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Shikhar-Dhawan-Eoin-Morgan-Run-Out.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-15924" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shikhar-Dhawan-Eoin-Morgan-Run-Out.jpg" alt="Shikhar Dhawan" width="398" height="269" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15924" class="wp-caption-text">The removal of bye-runners from the game of cricket tends to spoil the game in the instance of a real on-field injury.(©Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The removal of bye-runners from the game of cricket tends to spoil the game in the instance of a real on-field injury. When the batsman is unable to run, not allowing him the running assistant makes it unfair and affects the result of the game. Re-introducing bye runners will only provide an equal opportunity as injuries are a part of any sport.
As all the teams possess a physio, runners can be allowed once the consent is given from the opposite team physio after checking up the injured player on the nature of the injury.4. Fielding Restrictions:
<figure id="attachment_15925" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15925" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Australia-vs-New-Zealand-CWC-15-Final-Stadium-View.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-15925" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Australia-vs-New-Zealand-CWC-15-Final-Stadium-View.jpg" alt="Australia vs New Zealand Final" width="401" height="273" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15925" class="wp-caption-text">To instill the T20 instinct in the ODI, the ICC made a change to the fielding restrictions allowing only 4 fielders outside the 30 yard circle even during the non-powerplay over’s.(©Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
To instill the T20 instinct in the ODI, the ICC made a change to the fielding restrictions allowing only 4 fielders outside the 30 yard circle even during the non-powerplay over’s. Though, the reason for this decision can be justified, this call has made the game unfair to the bowlers.
Even, the T20 format allows 5 players outside the 30 yard circle in regular over’s. To even up the game for the bowlers, either the ICC could revert back to the earlier rule of allowing 5 fielders outside the 30 yard circle or by extending the duration of the bowling powerplay. 
5. Start with a new ball and introduce the second one in the 26th over:
<figure id="attachment_15926" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15926" class="wp-caption aligncenter" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Umpires-Holding-Ball-ODI.jpg"><amp-img class=" wp-image-15926" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Umpires-Holding-Ball-ODI.jpg" alt="ODI Umpires" width="402" height="294" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15926" class="wp-caption-text">There’s a lot of debate about the rule to allow two new balls one from each end.(©Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
There’s a lot of debate about the rule to allow two new balls one from each end. It’s said that spinners find this rule difficult for them as the ball never gets old enough for them to work with comfortably. However, the numbers seems to suggest otherwise, with spinners like Vettori, Ravichandran Ashwin and Imran Tahir achieving success in the recently concluded World cup.
Having the second ball after 26th over will create an element of uncertainty, even for a set batsman. Proper cricketing technique and a plan to build an innings will be duly rewarded if this rule is brought in and will only make the game richer in the process.

5 Rule changes that will make ODIs richer: With the advent of T20s, people have started to lose interest in the ODI form of cricket, simply because of the time duration for which the game runs and the nature of the game to become uneventful in the middle over’s. Altering the duration of the game would mean a complete change of format; the ICC could look at changes in the rules to make the game more interesting for the viewers. Everything that runs for a longer duration of time requires to adapt to the changing world and if ODI has to survive, change is the need of the hour. So, here is a look at 5 rules that could make ODI format richer.
1. Replacing/Altering the DL method:
<figure id="attachment_15922" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15922" style="width: 399px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/DL-Method.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-15922" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/DL-Method.jpg" alt="DL Method" width="399" height="266" sizes="(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15922" class="wp-caption-text">Duckworth Lewis method has been in use to calculate the target score for the team batting second in a limited overs cricket match interrupted by weather or other circumstances from the year 1999.(©Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
Duckworth Lewis method has been in use to calculate the target score for the team batting second in a limited overs cricket match interrupted by weather or other circumstances from the year 1999. Even with slight modifications in 2014, not always has the method been right in its judgment of the situation and the recalculated targets have often been unfair to a team.
It is evident from several matches that further alteration in the rules (maybe, including more flexibility depending on the conditions) will only make it better and suitable for this era of cricket.
Jayadevan’s method found by a civil engineer from Kerala is an alternative which the ICC could ponder upon using, however, no one has been able to prove one or the other is significantly superior over the other, with most assessments concluding that their performance is reasonably similar.
2. Extending the batting powerplay:
It has been a conscious effort from the ICC to make the batting team to take the batting powerplay before the end of 40 overs to reduce the monotonousness of middle over’s where the batsmen often tend to cut down the risk and are contented with rotating the strike, accumulating singles and doubles. And thus for viewers who have seen high voltage action with T20, the over’s from 20 to 35 are boring and uneventful.
Extending the duration of powerplay from 5 to 6 overs and splitting the batting powerplay into 2 of 3 overs each, one to be taken between 20-30 and the other for the overs 30-40 is certain to make the game more interesting. With the advent of T20, batsmen will tend to take a few more chances in these over’s and will result in spicing up the contest. 
3. Re-introducing bye-runners:
<figure id="attachment_15924" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15924" style="width: 398px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Shikhar-Dhawan-Eoin-Morgan-Run-Out.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-15924" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Shikhar-Dhawan-Eoin-Morgan-Run-Out.jpg" alt="Shikhar Dhawan" width="398" height="269" sizes="(max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15924" class="wp-caption-text">The removal of bye-runners from the game of cricket tends to spoil the game in the instance of a real on-field injury.(©Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
The removal of bye-runners from the game of cricket tends to spoil the game in the instance of a real on-field injury. When the batsman is unable to run, not allowing him the running assistant makes it unfair and affects the result of the game. Re-introducing bye runners will only provide an equal opportunity as injuries are a part of any sport.
As all the teams possess a physio, runners can be allowed once the consent is given from the opposite team physio after checking up the injured player on the nature of the injury.4. Fielding Restrictions:
<figure id="attachment_15925" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15925" style="width: 401px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Australia-vs-New-Zealand-CWC-15-Final-Stadium-View.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-15925" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Australia-vs-New-Zealand-CWC-15-Final-Stadium-View.jpg" alt="Australia vs New Zealand Final" width="401" height="273" sizes="(max-width: 401px) 100vw, 401px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15925" class="wp-caption-text">To instill the T20 instinct in the ODI, the ICC made a change to the fielding restrictions allowing only 4 fielders outside the 30 yard circle even during the non-powerplay over’s.(©Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
To instill the T20 instinct in the ODI, the ICC made a change to the fielding restrictions allowing only 4 fielders outside the 30 yard circle even during the non-powerplay over’s. Though, the reason for this decision can be justified, this call has made the game unfair to the bowlers.
Even, the T20 format allows 5 players outside the 30 yard circle in regular over’s. To even up the game for the bowlers, either the ICC could revert back to the earlier rule of allowing 5 fielders outside the 30 yard circle or by extending the duration of the bowling powerplay. 
5. Start with a new ball and introduce the second one in the 26th over:
<figure id="attachment_15926" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15926" style="width: 402px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/2015/04/Umpires-Holding-Ball-ODI.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-15926" src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/Umpires-Holding-Ball-ODI.jpg" alt="ODI Umpires" width="402" height="294" sizes="(max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px"></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15926" class="wp-caption-text">There&#8217;s a lot of debate about the rule to allow two new balls one from each end.(©Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>
There&#8217;s a lot of debate about the rule to allow two new balls one from each end. It&#8217;s said that spinners find this rule difficult for them as the ball never gets old enough for them to work with comfortably. However, the numbers seems to suggest otherwise, with spinners like Vettori, Ravichandran Ashwin and Imran Tahir achieving success in the recently concluded World cup.
Having the second ball after 26th over will create an element of uncertainty, even for a set batsman. Proper cricketing technique and a plan to build an innings will be duly rewarded if this rule is brought in and will only make the game richer in the process.

5 Rule changes that will make ODIs richer

5 Rule changes that will make ODIs richer: With the advent of T20s, people have started to lose interest in the ODI form of cricket, simply because of the time duration for which the game runs and the nature of the game to become uneventful in the middle over’s.