ICC introduces bombshell rule changes in cricket

The International Cricket COUCIL (ICC) has announced changes to the playing across across all three formats of men’s international cricket. Some of these changes are already implemented in the current World Test Championship (WTC) Cycle, while the new rules in White-Ball formats will be effective from July 2.

The WTC 2025-27 Cycle Began with the test series Between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. India And England are Currently Intolved in a five-Match Test Series. Australiawho lost the recent final match, began their next campaign with a test series against the west indies in away conditions on wednesday, June 25.

Stop Clock introduced in tests, Revised Saliva Rule, and Ball Change Protocol

A Stop Clock, Which is Already in Use in White-Ball Formats, is now part of test cricket to tackle slow over rats. The Fielding Side Must Start A New Over Within 60 Seconds. Umpires Will Issue Two Warnings Before Impressive A Five-Run Penalty for Subsequent Delays. The Clock Will Reset Every 80 Overs, Reported Espncricinfo.

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The Use of Saliva to Shine the Ball Remains Prohibited, but umpire are no long obliteed to change the Ball Immodely If Saliva is Applied. They will assess that the ball’s condition has been altered. However, Application of Saliva Will Still Result in A Five-Run Penalty Awarded to the Batting Side.

ICC Updates Drs Rules and Playing Conditions Across Formats

The ICC has introduced important updates to its playing conditions, Particularly regarding the Decision Review System (DRS).

If a Batter is given out Caught But Opts for A Review, and replays show there was no contact with the Bat and the Ball Struck the pad, the third umpire Will Now Assess the LBW Using the Original “Out” Decision. Even If Ball-Tracking Shows An “Umpire’s call,” The Batter Will Still Be Declared Out.

Third Umpires are now required to assess the fairness of a catch even if the delivery is ultimately ruled a no-ball. If the Catch is clean, Only the No-Ball Run Will Be Awarded. However, If the Catch is not Taken Fairly, Any Additional Runs Completed by the Bathers Will also Count.

In Cases Involving Multiple simultaneous appeals, such as an lbw and a run-out, the third umpire will new review the incidents in the order they occurred. If the First Appeal Results in a Dismissal, the Ball is considering dead, and the subsequent appeal will not be come back.

Strictly penalties for short runs, insjury substitutes trial, and odi ball changes update

Who Deliberately Run Short Will Now Battles Strict Consequences. In addition to the existing five-? However, accidental or aborted runs without deceptive integration will not be penalized.

A New Trial Will Allow Full-Time Player Replacements in Domestic First-Class Matches for Players Suffering Clear External Injuries, Such as Broken Bones Or facial Injuries. These substitutes will be allowed full participation in the match. This rule will not apply to internal Injuries or Muscle Strains.

Odis Will Return to Using A Single Ball from the 35th over the end of the innings. The Two-Ball Rule, introduced to preserve the Ball’s condition, Had Limited Reverse Swing. This changes is expected to cause More Wear and Tear on the Ball, Helping Balance The Contest Between Bat and Ball in the Later Overs.

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