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powerplay rule, I understand super sub but not power play.
The icc are introducing all these new rules in to cricket but with these rules is it really the good old game of cricket you play in you back garden

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Do you not understand how it works or do you not understand why its there?

Sincerely,
Captain Lota

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i also am confused about this powerplay issue. I don't understand how it works

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Powerplay

This refers to the new fielding restrictions rule. In the past, there was a 15-over period at the start of an innings when only two fielders were allowed outside the 30-yard circle. This will now apply to the first 10 overs of every innings, in addition to two blocks of five overs (Powerplays), which will be used at the discretion of the fielding captain.

Powerplay 1 covers the first 10 overs of an innings where the fielding restrictions are exactly the same as per the old ODI rules. Two fielders have to be in close catching position.

Powerplay 2 represents the first block of five overs. The fielding captain has to decide at which point he wishes to implement this rule. He can implement it at any stage in the match, provided he informs the umpire. Only two fielders are allowed outside the 30-yard circle and the two close catchers are not mandatory in this case.

Similarly Powerplay 3 represents the second block of five overs.

The umpire will signal Powerplay by moving his arm in a circular motion.

SOURCE: http://content-usa.cricinfo.com/ci/content/story/213010.html

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I think its a fine change. Makes the fielding captain think a bit. Although, most seem to take the second powerplay almost immediately (start of over #11). I guess we will see more imagination after the rule sinks in properly.