Big Changes by ICC: 60-Second Rule in Tests Grabs Attention
New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): ICC has changed 6 rules of men's cricket, these rules have been implemented in Test cricket for the new World Test Championship (2025-27). At the same time, these rules will be effective from July 2, 2025 in limited overs cricket which includes ODI and T20 formats. ICC has shared information about the changes made in the rules with all the countries. In which first of all ICC has now decided to implement the stop clock rule in Test cricket. Under this, if the fielding team is more than 60 seconds late in starting the over, then it will be warned twice. Even after this, if this rule is broken, then 5 runs will be deducted as a penalty. This rule has already been implemented in T20 and ODI cricket a year ago.
ICC made changes in 6 rules of cricket, in Tests overs have to start in 60 seconds; know what are the other rules : In the second rule, ICC has also changed the rule of short runs for all three formats. Earlier, a penalty of 5 runs was imposed for intentionally taking short runs. Now, if the batsman intentionally does not complete the run to steal an extra run, then the umpire will ask the fielding team which of the two batsmen present on the pitch they want on strike. The rule of penalty of 5 runs will also be applicable.
In the third rule, the ban on applying saliva on the ball will continue. However, it will not be mandatory to change the ball if saliva is accidentally applied. The umpire will change the ball only when there is a major change in its condition, such as the ball is very wet or there is extra shine in it. This decision will be based on the discretion of the umpire. If he feels that there is not much change in the condition of the ball, then it will not be changed. This rule is also for all three formats.
Another rule in which ICC has changed is the rule of catch. If the catch out is proved wrong in the review, but the ball hits the pad, then the TV umpire will also check for LBW. If the batsman is out LBW, he will be given out. This rule is also for all three formats.
If a soft signal (review taken by the umpire) is taken and the catch on a no ball is correct, then the batting team will get one extra run for the no ball. If the catch is not correct, then one run for the no ball and the runs made by running will also be given. Earlier, if there was a doubt about the catch, the field umpire used to refer to the third umpire and the TV umpire used to say that it was a no ball, then the catch was not checked. But now it will be checked. This rule is also for all three formats.
ICC has made changes in the new powerplay rules for T20 matches. The new rules will come into effect from July and it has been clarified that if the overs of the match are reduced due to rain or any other reason, then the powerplay overs will also be reduced on the same basis.
According to the new rules…
There will be 1.3 overs of powerplay in a 5 over match.
There will be 1.5 overs of powerplay in a 6
over match. There will be 2.1 overs of powerplay
in a 7 over match. There will be 2.2 overs of powerplay
in an 8 over match. There will be 2.4 overs of powerplay
in a 9 over match. There will be 3 overs of powerplay
in a 10 over match. There will be 3.2 overs of powerplay
in an 11 over match. There will be 3.4 overs of powerplay
in a 12 over match. There will be 3.5 overs of powerplay
in a 13 over match. There will be 4.1 overs of powerplay
in a 14 over match. There will be 4.3 overs of powerplay in a 15 over match.
There will be 4.5 overs of powerplay in a 16 over match.
Only two fielders can remain outside the 30-yard circle during the powerplay. These rules have been implemented to make short T20 matches more clear and fair.
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