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ECB Media Release12-Apr-20021. Time lost to weather in Test Matches can now be carriedforward to subsequent days as well as being made up on the day itself. Onlya maximum of one hour can be made up on any day, so scheduled hours for 2002Test Matches are therefore 11am – 6.00pm, with potential to re-schedule to7pm latest if relevant. Only if the over-rate is slow will play go laterthan 7pm.2. One bouncer per over is allowed in One-Day Internationals3. In ODIs, a bonus point is awarded to a team that wins thegame while scoring at 1.25 x the rate of the opposition.4. The new ball in Championship cricket will be taken after 90overs (as opposed to the previous 100 overs)5. Players called up for England may be replaced by a fullyparticipating substitute (as previously). If the called-up player does notmake the final Xl for England, then he may return to his County match andtake over from the fully participating substitute.6. With the agreement of both Captains, a wicket-keeper may be replaced by a specialist wicket-keeper in case of illness or injury. If the Captains disagree, then the Law applies – the replacement must come from the original Xl.7. In line with the change made by ICC with respect to One-Day Internationals, one bouncer per over shall be permitted in all one-day competitions.8. The free-hit for a front-foot No Ball regulation that is in place in the NUL shall be extended to the C&G Trophy and B&H Cup competitions.Cricket BallsThe following balls shall be used in the respective competitions:
County Championship and Test Matches Duke RedNorwich Union League and One-Day Internationals Kookaburra WhiteBenson & Hedges Cup Readers RedCheltenham & Gloucester Trophy Duke RedSecond XI Championship Any licensed ballSecond XI Trophy Machine stitched Kookaburra Red