Stokes did not have a direct influence on changes in rule-book but he was a part of meetings with county directors back in January, alongside ECB managing director of men's cricket Rob Key and performance director Mo Bobat. Free and quick scoring has been key in transforming England's fortunes under captain Ben Stokes and head coach Brendon McCullum, who have won nine of their 10 Tests ahead of the two-match series in New Zealand starting from February 16. Sides will have to score in excess of four runs an over to reach new mark of 450 runs to gain the full five points. The first batting bonus will be obtained by scoring 250, instead of 200 as earlier, across the first 110 overs of the first innings. The system of batting bonus points has also been amended and rewards quick run-scoring. London, February 11 (ANI): Fewer points will be awarded for draws in the upcoming County Championship 2023 to encourage the style of attacking cricket which changed the fortunes of England's senior men's national team, with sides earning only five points as compared to eight previously.
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