Why has ICC Changed the Stumping Rule?
The Loophole
Teams used stumping appeals to sneak peek at caught-behinds, unfairly gaining extra reviews.
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Leveling Up
ICC revamped the rule to focus solely on stumping, ensuring fairer play and balanced DRS usage.
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New Review Flow
Third umpire will only check stumping evidence, no more peeking at potential caught-behinds.
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Implementation
The modification has come into effect on December 12, 2023.
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Impact for Fielding
Teams need to strategize review usage, no more backdoor checks for caught-behinds.
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Umpire Advantage
Clearer focus for third umpires, potentially leading to quicker and more accurate decisions.
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DRS Evolution
This change might be one of many as ICC continues to adapt and refine the DRS system.
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