This photo is the first Test match between India and England played in Headingley from June 20 to June 24.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has recently changed the six rules of men's cricket to make the game faster, fair and more interesting. These rules have been implemented in Test cricket for the new World Test Championship (2025-27).
At the same time, these rules will be implemented in a limited overs (ODI and T20) format since July 2, 2025. The ICC shared information about the changes made in the rules with all countries. Learn about changed rules …
6 rules of cricket changed
1. The Rule of Stop Clock in Test Cricket The ICC has now decided to implement a stop clock rule in Test cricket. Under this, if the fielding team takes more than 60 seconds to start over, it will be given two warning. Even then, if this rule is broken, 5 runs will be cut as a fine. This rule has been implemented a year ago in T-20 and ODI cricket.
2. Short run Fine for The ICC has also changed the short run rule for all three formats. Earlier, a fine of 5 was imposed for deliberately short run. Now, if the batters do not intentionally complete the run to steal the extra run, the umpire will ask the fielding team to ask which of the two batters present on the pitch on a strike. A fine of 5 runs will also apply.
3. The ball would not change if the mistake is made by mistake The ban on saliva on the ball will continue. However, it will not be mandatory to replace the ball if the saliva is mistaken. The umpire will only change the ball when its position changes, as the ball is too wet or the extra glow.
This decision will be based on the umpire's discretion. If they feel that the ball status has not changed much, it will not be changed. This rule is also for all three formats.
The ICC banned saliva on the ball during the Corona period (2020).
4. LBW will also be investigated in Catch Review The ICC has also changed the catch rule. If the caught out review proves wrong, but is hit on the ball pad, the TV umpire will also investigate the LBW. If the Better LBW is out, it will be given out. This rule is also for all three formats.
5. Catch on the ball If the soft signal (review taken by the umpire) is taken and the no ball is caught, the batting team will get an extra run for the no ball. If the caught is not correct, a run for the no ball and a run -made run will also be given.
Previously, if there was a suspicion of a caught, the field umpire would send him to the third umpire and if the TV umpire said he was a ball, the catch was not investigated. But it will now be investigated. This rule is also for all three formats.
Indian player Shubham Gill used to catch during the match.
6. ICC created new powerplay rules for T20 matches The ICC has changed the new powerplay rules for T20 matches. The new rules will be implemented from July and it has been made clear that if the overs of the match are reduced for rain or other reasons, the powerplay overs will be reduced on the same basis.
According to the new rules …
The 5 -over match will have a 1.3 -over powerplay. The 6 -over match will have 1.5 over powerplay. The 7 -over match will have a 2.1 over powerplay. There will be 2.2 over powerplay in the 8 -over match. The 9 -over match will have a 2.4 -over powerplay. There will be 3 over powerplay in the 10 -over match. The 11 -over match will have a 3.2 over powerplay. There will be a 3.4 -over powerplay in a 12 -over match. The 13 -over match will have a 3.5 -over powerplay. There will be a 4.1 over powerplay in a 14 -over match. There will be 4.3 over powerplay in a 15 -over match. There will be 4.5 over powerplay in 16 overs.
Only two fielders can live outside the 30-yard circle during the powerplay. These rules have been applied to make short T20 matches more clear and justified.
This photo is of the match between India and England in the T20 World Cup of 2024. The toss was delayed due to the rain in this match.
Recently 2 more rules have been changed
1. The ball will be replaced after 35 overs in ODI The ICC has allowed the use of a single new ball after the 35th over in ODI cricket. This will now help fast bowlers in the death over.
2. A rule of modification of the rules to hold on the boundary
The Marylebon Cricket Club (MCC) recommended a change in the rules for catching on the boundary. The ball was related to the catch taken while bouncing outside the boundary. The MCC will incorporate this change from October 2026. The ICC has approved it. It has been implemented from June 17 with a test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Read the whole news …
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