ICC introduces new rule changes in all forms

The Cricket International Council (ICC) has introduced a series of changes of rules that will apply to all three forms of international men – test crickets, one day of international (ODIS) and Twenty20 International (T20IS).

The new rules include modifications to the use of ODIS balls and up -to -date concussion substitute protocols.

Odi changes

According to the current ICC rule, a new ball from each end is used for 25 overs. Moving forward, both balls will be used until the 34th. From the 35th onwards, the teams have to choose one of the two balls to continue until the end of the entries.

For races reduced to 25 overs or fewer, only one ball will be used throughout.

According to the ICC, the new law will help the pellers, especially by allowing the reverse swing to the death of Overs, which has rarely been done according to the existing rule due to steady younger balls.

Concussion substitutes

According to the new policy, captains must now submit a list of five specified concussion substitutes before the eject. The list should include; A stroke, an All-Rounder, a Wicketkeeper, a quick bowler and a spinner.

Previously, the teams could call concussion substitutes during a match without a previous statement.

The new ICC regulations will come into force on June 17 for testing races, July 2 for Odis and July 10 for T20 Internationals.

‘Lagos’ reason illegal’

In a separate update of the rule, the ICC, in collaboration with the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), has decided to prohibit the controversial style of bunny-hop marginal catches, according to reports.

The catches on which a Fielder jumps from beyond the limit without first touching the ground in the game field – and redirects the ball while airborne – will now be ruled illegal.

To be considered valid, Fielder must have initial contact with the ball while grounded in the game field.

However, the Fielders who initially touch the ball into the field, go out due to momentum and then return to the integration of the catches will continue to be allowed by law.

While this rule will be officially in force since October 2026, it will be reflected in the ICC reproduction conditions that begins next week.