Dubai, Feb. 3 -- The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on Tuesday unveiled a wide-ranging update to the Laws of Cricket, introducing 73 material changes aimed at making the game fairer, clearer and more in tune with modern cricket.

According to ESPNcricinfo, one of the most significant amendments will affect multi-day matches, including Tests, with the final over of the day now set to be completed even if a wicket falls. Under the revised Law 12.5.2, the batting side will no longer be allowed to carry the remaining balls into the next morning, and a new batter must walk in immediately to face the rest of the over.

"The final over of a day's play will not end if there is a wicket," the MCC said in its media statement. "This is a significant ...