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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the initiation of a trial stop-clock system in men’s One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket, set to be in effect from December 2023 to April 2024.
The Chief Executives’ Committee (CEC) has granted approval for this implementation, aimed at regulating the time interval between overs.
This decision reflects the ICC’s proactive commitment to refining and augmenting cricket regulations, with a focus on enhancing safety, fairness, and entertainment within the sport. The adjustments arise from extensive deliberations and recommendations put forth by diverse committees, with subsequent application across various game formats.
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As outlined in the ICC release, if the bowling team fails to initiate the next over within 60 seconds of the completion of the previous over, a 5-run penalty will be imposed upon the third occurrence in an innings.
Additionally, the ICC has endorsed amendments to pitch and outfield monitoring protocols. The evaluation criteria for pitches will be streamlined, and the threshold for a venue potentially losing its international status will be raised from five demerit points to six demerit points within a five-year period. These changes signify the ICC’s commitment to maintaining the integrity and quality of international cricket venues.
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