The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced major updates to its playing conditions across all formats, including Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. These ICC new cricket rules came into effect from June 17 in Tests during the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh match and will be implemented in white-ball formats from July 2 onward. Here’s a detailed look at all the major changes:
Stop Clock in Tests and white-ball formats
-Bowling teams must start a new over within 60 seconds of finishing the previous one.
-Two warnings will be issued; on the third failure in an innings, a five-run penalty will be awarded to the batting team.
-Warnings reset after every 80 overs.
New Ball Rule in ODIs
-Two new balls will be used for the first 34 overs.
-After 34 overs, the fielding team can choose one ball to use for the final 16 overs.
-This supports reverse swing and offers more balance between bat and ball.
Boundary Catch Rule
-A fielder making airborne contact with the ball beyond the boundary must land and stay inside the field to complete the catch.
-If a fielder steps out after the first contact, they can only touch the ball once more while airborne and must then land fully inside the boundary.
Deliberate Short Run Penalty
-A deliberate short run will result in a five-run penalty to the batting side.
-The fielding team can also choose which batter faces the next delivery.
Concussion Protocols Updated
-Teams must nominate replacement players before the match (one batter, one wicketkeeper, one seam bowler, one spinner, one all-rounder).
-A concussed player cannot return for at least seven days, prioritizing player safety.
Leg-Side Wide Rule (Trial)
-The batsman’s position at the time of delivery will now be used to determine a wide.
-A ball passing between leg stump and a new protected marker will not be called wide, even if the batter moves across.
DRS Wicket Zone Adjustment
-The wicket zone is now defined as the actual outline of the stumps and bails, making decisions more precise.
Powerplay Adjustment in Shortened Games
-In rain-curtailed matches, powerplay overs will now be rounded off to the nearest ball instead of the nearest over.
Playing Condition Trials from October 2025
-Like-for-like player replacements for injuries during domestic first-class games will be allowed.
-Further adjustments to the wide ball rule in ODIs and T20Is will be trialed for six months.
These sweeping changes show the ICC’s commitment to faster, fairer, and safer cricket for both players and fans. The introduction of a stop clock in Tests is especially significant, targeting slow over-rates and ensuring a faster pace of play.
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