ICC allows extended squads

Dubai, April 1: The ICC on Thursday decided to allow seven additional players or support staff to accompany squads for its senior events in view of COVID-19 quarantine requirements, a decision which will allow India to travel with a 30-strong squad for the World Test Championship final in June.
The decision was taken by the ICC Board after a series of virtual meetings.
The ICC also said it expects the issues of tax arrangements and visa guarantees for the upcoming T20 World Cup to be “resolved over the next month” after receiving an update from the BCCI on “positive discussions with the Indian government.”
In women’s game, the ICC decided to approve two changes to the women’s ODI playing conditions. “Firstly, the discretionary 5-over batting powerplay has been removed and secondly, all tied matches will be decided by a Super Over,” it said.
It was also decided that Test and ODI status shall be permanently awarded to all Full Member women’s teams.
Additionally, all matches at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games be classified as women’s T20 Internationals. (PTI)