Mumbai: In line with the rule changes recommended by the Lord-based Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) recently, the BCCI has made changes to its playing conditions for the 2026-27 domestic season, such that the end of the day will have to be completed even if a wicket falls during the over.According to a note (TOI has a copy) on the playing conditions for the coming season, circulated by the BCCI to the state associations, the BCCI has stated that as per MCC rules, the end of the day must be completed irrespective of a fall of wicket. In terms of clause 12.5.2, “The end of a one-day game shall now be over even if a wicket falls during it.”The MCC’s reason for the change states, “Significant change for multi-day cricket. It prevents the batting sides from avoiding sending a new bat out at the end of the day.” This game condition, of course, concerns the multi-day format (red ball).The 15-page note of the BCCI called Summary of Changes to the Playing Conditions – 2026-27 – to the state associations, mentions, “The 2026 edition (4th edition of the Code of Laws 2017) changes what is applicable, all gender languages (he/she, he/she, etc.), while other relevant changes are incorporated in this year BCCI. playing conditions”.A significant change, triggered by the changed MCC rules, is that a bowler’s deliberate no-balls on the front-foot and deliberate non-landing deliveries will now be barred from bowling for the rest of the match, rather than just the innings.The proposed rule change to the playing conditions (41.8) is: “Bowler suspended for deliberate front foot no-ball may not bowl throughout the match.” According to an explanation from the MCC: “Penalty for front foot deliberate no-ball now applies to the whole match, not just an innings.”According to the changed rule, declaration and forfeiture are no longer allowed in the final innings of the match. The reasoning of the MCC is that “This was used only for artificial results and felt bad for the game”.Other rule changes:– During One-dayers, the head coach will be allowed to enter the field during drink breaks during ODIs.– Abandoning a race without trying to cheat is not a deliberate short. Boats can return and abandon a run even after crossing.– The fielding captain decides which batsman will face next if the obstruction prevents a catch.– The ball is “finally settled” if it is in the hands of any fielder or grounder. The ball must no longer be with the bowler or keeper to be “Dead”. It gives the referees a more reasonable leeway.– A guide to the wide leg side in ODIs and T20s, for clarity.– All fielders must be in the boundary at the time the ball is delivered. It consecrates the idea that the game happens in the boundary and closes a gap for the restrictions on the side of the leg.– The wicket-keeper must be behind the wicket from “instant of delivery” instead of “moment ball in play”. The keeper is no longer penalized for having gloves on during the race.– The referees must prevent the use of illegal equipment and the report. The changed rule clarifies It is the responsibility of the referees to prevent the repeated use of illegal equipment.