ICC Introduces New Playing Conditions Across Formats: Stop Clock, Ball Rules, and Concussion Protocols
Dubai: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has implemented several new playing conditions for Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, aiming to enhance the pace, safety, and fairness of the game. The changes cover everything from over rates to concussion management and are being phased in across formats.
Stop Clock Becomes Permanent in Tests
After a successful trial in white-ball formats, the stop clock is now a permanent feature in Test cricket. Fielding teams must start a new over within 60 seconds of completing the last. Teams will get two warnings per innings; subsequent breaches will result in a five-run penalty. Warnings reset after every 80 overs.
ODI Two-Ball Rule Adjusted
In ODIs, the use of two balls will now only apply for the first 34 overs. From the 35th over onward, the fielding side must select one of those two balls for the remainder of the innings.
Stricter Boundary Catch Protocols
Fielders making airborne contact with the ball beyond the boundary must now land entirely inside the field of play to complete a catch. If they step out and re-jump, they can only touch the ball one more time before landing.
Mandatory Pre-Nomination of Concussion Subs
Teams must now pre-list possible concussion substitutes. If a player is diagnosed with a concussion, they must observe a mandatory seven-day rest before returning to competitive cricket.
Wide Ball Interpretation Modified in White-Ball Cricket
A new rule trial will assess wides based on the batter’s leg position at the time of delivery. If a batter moves significantly, the ball passing between the leg stump and the extended protected line will not be called a wide. The leg-side wide rule remains intact for deliveries passing behind the batter’s legs.
DRS to Use Real Stump Outlines for LBW Decisions
The Decision Review System (DRS) will now calculate LBW decisions using the actual stump and bail dimensions, enhancing precision in marginal decisions.
Deliberate Short Run Now Carries Batting Consequence
In addition to the existing five-run penalty for deliberate short runs, the fielding captain will now choose which batter takes strike for the next ball.
Substitution Rule in Domestic First-Class Matches
Domestic matches now allow a like-for-like replacement for any player who suffers a serious injury at any time post-match commencement, including during warm-ups.
Implementation Timeline
- Test cricket: Rules already in effect since the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Test on June 17.
- ODIs: New rules will begin from July 2 during the Sri Lanka-Bangladesh ODI series.
- T20Is: Will take effect from the T20I series starting July 10.
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