WHEN THE regional President's Cup bowls off on Monday, West Indian players will be introduced to the new substitutes rules.
The rule, which allows 12 players to take part fully in a match, was introduced earlier this year and has been used in the international matches including the Australia versus England ODI Series.
Previously, the 12th player (12th man or substitute) could only field, but this new rule will allow him to bat, bowl or keep wicket.
In the President's Cup Playing Conditions, it clearly states that before the toss both sides are to name 12 players.
REPLACEMENT PLAYER
After the toss, the starting XI is nominated and a player can be replaced at the times specified in the Playing Conditions with the replaced player taking no further part in the match.
It was also pointed out that the 12th man shall be the replacement player.
Brian Breese, cricket operations officer of the Jamaica Cricket Association (JCA), said his association was willing to work with the new rule.
"We have to go with anything being tried ... we have to adapt as the ICC changes the rule," Breese said.
The rule where only 11 players, one of whom shall be the captain, can take the field at any one time remains.
