ICC tweaks rule post WC Super Over row
DUBAI: The ICC on Monday tweaked the super over rule for all its major events following the uproar over the outcome of the men’s World Cup final in July when England were declared winners against New Zealand on boundary count.
New Zealand and England had headed into the super over after scores in the World Cup final were tied at 241. Once the super over also ended in a tie with both teams making 15, the winner was decided on account of superior boundary count.
Following that nerve-wracking final, the ICC faced the wrath of fans and former players over the controversial rule. Now it has finally made changes to the rule and in case a situation arises where both teams are tied even after the super over in a final or semi-final, the super over will be repeated until there is a clear winner.
“Following on from a recommendation from the ICC Cricket Committee, the Chief Executives’ Committee agreed that use of the Super Over as a way to decide results at ICC events will be retained,” the ICC said after its board meeting here.
ICC READMITS ZIM
The ICC also decided to readmit Zimbabwe and Nepal as its members following the conclusion of the Board meetings. Zimbabwe and Nepal were suspended in July following government interference in the running of the Board.
“I would like to thank the Zimbabwe Sports Minister for her commitment to the reinstatement of Zimbabwe Cricket. Her desire to work in support of Zimbabwe Cricket was clear and she has unconditionally complied with the conditions set down by the ICC Board,” ICC chairman Shashank Manohar said. “Funding to Zimbabwe Cricket will continue to be on a controlled basis as part of a collective effort.”