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The Marylebone Cricket Club approved 73 updates including laminated bats to reduce costs and new rules on final overs, wicketkeeper positioning, and boundary catches.
- On Feb 03, 2026, the MCC announced 73 changes to the Laws of Cricket, effective from October this year.
- To address rising equipment costs, the MCC said laminated Type D bats will be permitted for adult amateur players to slow rising English willow prices.
- The MCC specified that the final over in multi-day matches must be completed if a wicket falls, with the rule applying from October this year; boundary fielders can no longer use the 'bunny-hop' catch.
- On no-ball interpretation, the MCC decided wicketkeepers can have gloves in front of the stumps during the bowler's run-up but must be behind after release; collecting the ball early remains prohibited.
- Looking at equipment and definitions, the MCC noted its testing programme found laminated bats offer no significant advantage, set uniform Size 1, Size 2 and Size 3 ball categories with manufacturers and World Cricket Connects, and defined an `overthrow` and when the ball is 'finally settled'.
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