A general discussion took place about the balance between bat and ball, particularly in the limited-overs formats, with concern that the balance had shifted too far in favour of batsmen. The areas of discussion were:
(i) The size of bats – the ICC will not introduce a regulation about the size of bats, but it will provide input on this issue to the MCC through the consultation process ahead of the re-drafting of the Laws of Cricket in 2017.
(ii) The committee reiterated its previous edict that boundaries at international venues needed to be set-up to the maximum size at each venue.
(iii) The ICC will consult with ball manufacturers to see whether the characteristics of the ball, particularly the size and durability of the white-ball seam, could be altered to shift the balance between bat and ball.
