The ICC has introduced a stop clock in Tests, updated the saliva rule, changed DRS protocols, and approved full-time fielding substitutes to make cricket faster, fairer, and more efficient.

The new ICC Playing Conditions have already been in effect from the first Test between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in red ball cricket. For ODIs and T20Is are concerned, it will commence from the ...

The first test between the teams will mark Zimbabwe’s second four-day Test and symbolize the beginning of what could become a new era in Test match cricket.

Stop clock rule in Test cricket - how it works and penalties To solve the problem of slow over-rates, ICC introduced the stop clock system for the white-ball format last year.

Cricket News: The ICC has unveiled the schedule for the 2025-27 World Test Championship, featuring 71 matches among nine teams. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will kick o ...

The current two-year World Test Championship cycle ends in June, which is early summer in England and winter or monsoon season in most other major cricket nations.

The ICC has announced amendments, including a stop-clock for Test cricket, revised DRS rules, and stricter penalties for short runs, set to take effect on July 2.

The new rules have been implemented from the 2025-2027 World Test Championship which got underway with the first of the two Tests between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Galle.

South Africa’s Captain Temba Bavuma lifts the ICC World Test Championship Mace as he celebrates with teammates after victory on day four of the ICC World Test Championship cricket final match ...

These updates show that the ICC is keen to modernize Test cricket while keeping its traditional charm.

Critics question the World Test Championship's format as reigning champions Australia face South Africa in the final.

Reigning champions Australia face South Africa in the World Test Championship final at Lord's starting Wednesday amid a chorus of criticism over the competition's format.