“We felt the time had come to introduce sanctions for poor player behaviour”
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The MCC have passed new laws, which will come into effect on October 1, 2017, that will hand umpires the authority to send players off for severe breaches of behaviour.
Smith’s catch to dismiss Alam is a prime example of the new Law
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The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) have made revisions to the Laws surrounding fielders moving when a batsman alters his stance at the crease.
Lara will be representing MCC twice in the coming weeks
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Legendary West Indies batsman Brian Lara will represent MCC in a match on June 22 to help mark 200 years since the club played their first game at Lord’s.
“It was an honour to be asked to be involved and it will be fantastic to play at such an iconic place on such a special occasion”
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Legendary West Indies batsman Brian Lara has announced that he feels honoured to be playing in the MCC v Rest of the World Bicentenary match at Lord’s on July 5.
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.
