Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is thinking of changing the rule of using two new balls in ODI cricket. If this change occurs, it will help the bowlers and the thrill of reverse swing can be seen once again. Apart from this, there is also a discussion on the in-game clock and under-19 World Cup in T20 format to improve the over rate in Test matches.
Two new balls are used in ODIs
Currently two new balls are used in ODIs, each ball is thrown from both ends and each ball lasts for 25 overs. Now the proposal that has come out, bowling will start with two balls, but after 25 overs, the team will have to choose one of those two balls further. With this, a ball will be used for 50 overs and the ball will start to reverse swing.
New rules also in Test and Under-19 World Cup
Apart from this, a new rule can also be brought in Test matches. In this, a gap of only 60 seconds will be kept between each over. So far this rule is applicable in T20 and ODIs and this ends the matches quickly. This change can be brought in Test cricket with the aim of completing 90 overs every day.
ICC is thinking of bringing another major change, getting the Under-19 World Cup in T20 format instead of 50 overs. The Women’s Under-19 World Cup is already in T20 format. The tournament in South Africa in 2023 and Malaysia in 2025 took place in T20. If this change is applied, then it can start with the new broadcast bicycle of 2028.
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