ICC random bat inspection at Zimbabwe v India match
As part of the ICC's Random Bat Inspection program before the Zimbabwe v India match on Wednesday 19th February, ICC Match Referee Clive Lloyd identified that several players had bats slightly wider than permitted
ICC Media Release
19-Feb-2003
As part of the ICC's Random Bat Inspection program before the Zimbabwe v India match on Wednesday 19th February, ICC Match Referee Clive Lloyd identified that several players had bats slightly wider than permitted.
The inspection - carried out before the start of the match - found that bats belonging to players from both sides slightly exceeded the maximum width of 4.25ins that is allowed under the Laws of Cricket.
All of the bats were adjusted to within the legal parameters before the start of play.
The ICC will continue its Random Bat Inspection program throughout the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003.
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