, which features several big names, are set to begin their limited overs competition and want to see a change in attitude. They have taken a strong stance as they look to ensure they are not victims of slow play. The firmest punishment will see players sent from the field in the 20th and final over if a team is still behind the required over rate. In the 18th over teams will be forced to have five men inside the fielding circle, leaving less men to cover the boundary, should they be behind the over rate. If that problem continues into the 19th over then six will be forced inside the fielding circle, leaving just three men to cover the boundary. Discussing the new change, Michael Hall, CPL's Tournament Operations Director, said: 'We have been disappointed that our T20 games have been getting longer and longer each year, and we want to do what we can to arrest this trend.' He also added: 'We have sensitised both the franchises and our match officials to this duty ahead of the tournament. Our hope is that these in-game penalties are not needed, but we believe they are proportionate and necessary.' Australian's Usman Khawaja, who was one of Australia's leading lights as they retained the Ashes on English soil once again, felt){kind=link}
Slow over rates were again in the spotlight during England’s Ashes series draw with Australia and one competition is now ready to send fielders off as a deterrent
Cricketers face the threat of being sent from the field as authorities look to clamp down on slow over rates.
The issue, which has been a constant problem, was again highlighted during the Ashes. Both England and Australia were fined 40% of their match fees and deducted two World Test Championship points for slow over-rates in their thrilling opening test at Edgbaston.
Just weeks later Australia were docked 10 points for a slow over-rate in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, while England lost 19 points combined for falling behind in four of the five Tests. The Caribbean Premier League (CPL), which features several big names, are set to begin their limited overs competition and want to see a change in attitude.
They have taken a strong stance as they look to ensure they are not victims of slow play. The firmest punishment will see players sent from the field in the 20th and final over if a team is still behind the required over rate.