Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published • loading... • Updated

ICC changes playing conditions: Batters to face penalty for wasting time; pink ball can be used in day Tests upon mutual agreement

  • The ICC introduced changes to Playing Conditions across international cricket to curb time-wasting, clarify fielding laws, and standardize equipment.
  • T20Is now feature a fixed 15-minute interval, reducible to 10 minutes if time is lost, while Umpires gained discretion to determine when a ball is "finally settled."
  • New regulations clarify that an overthrow requires an attempt to hit the stumps, not a simple misfield, while a catch during run-outs requires complete control; merely touching the ball is insufficient.
  • These changes apply to series beginning on or after October 1, and cricket for Women will adopt three distinct size and weight specifications for balls.
  • Repeated offenses will incur five penalty runs for the fielding side, and further violations could also attract Code of Conduct action under the new Playing Conditions.
Insights by Ground AI

24 Articles

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 56% of the sources lean Right
56% Right

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

icc-cricket.com broke the news on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal