Up until now the law stated that a dead-ball had to be called every time this problem occurred
Steven Finn has already garnered a reputation of being one of the best pace bowlers in international cricket today, however, his rather unorthodox habit of knocking down the stumps with his knee has been a major flaw in his game and has even cost him wickets on two separate occasions.
Finn has been working hard to eradicate the problem
England pace bowler Steven Finn has become infamous for knocking down the stumps at the non-strikers end with his knee when bowling, which has cost him wickets in the past, but the lanky seamer insists that he is well past the phase.
The new laws took effect on October 30 2012
The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) new and improved international cricketing laws have already come into effect, with Sri Lanka and New Zealand being the first two teams to play under them.
New Zealand feel as if they were cheated out of victory
New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has lashed out at the International Cricket Council (ICC) for the use of Super Overs to decide the verdict of tied matches in non-knockout games.
Finn was in disbelief after umpire Davis signalled a dead ball
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) have announced that they will be reviewing the Laws of the game after an incident in the second Test between England and South Africa at Headingley.
