The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced that new playing conditions will come into effect from June 2025 for Test matches and from July 2025 for all international white-ball matches (ODIs and T20Is).
Key Points
- Test Matches: The new rules will be enforced starting June 2025.
- International White-Ball Matches: These changes will apply from July 2025 for both One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
These updates are aimed at enhancing the quality and fairness of the game, streamlining regulations, and addressing recent developments in cricket.
Among the key changes, the ICC has focused on issues such as player conduct, over rates, use of technology, and clarity around certain modes of dismissal. The modifications also address the application of new technologies for decision-making and stricter penalties for slow over rates, aiming to make matches more engaging for fans and fairer for players.
Additionally, the ICC has consulted with players, umpires, and national cricket boards to ensure that the new playing conditions are practical and beneficial for all stakeholders. The cricketing community is encouraged to familiarize itself with the updated rules ahead of their implementation to ensure a smooth transition.
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Further details and the full list of changes will be made available on the ICC’s official website and communicated to all member boards in the coming weeks.
