ICC’s New Cricket Rules 2025 Explained: Stop Clock, DRS Changes, Saliva Ban & More - In Pics
The ICC has introduced major rule changes for the 2025–27 World Test Championship and beyond, aimed at improving game flow and fairness. Key updates include the stop clock rule in Test cricket to combat slow over-rates, revised saliva ban enforcement with ball change discretion, and updated DRS protocols that prioritize chronological reviews and uphold original ‘out’ decisions for secondary dismissals. New rules also mandate catch reviews even on no-balls, enforce stricter penalties for deliberate short runs, and trial full-time injury replacements in first-class cricket. These latest ICC rule changes mark a significant shift in international cricket's playing conditions.
Jun 27, 2025, 10:13 AM IST
Top 10 Most Weird Cricket Rules You Don't Know - In Pics
Cricket is a game of intricacies and eccentricities, governed by a set of rules that can sometimes baffle even the most dedicated fans. While most of us are familiar with the basics, there are some cricket rules that are downright strange and lesser-known. In this article, we'll dive into the top 10 weirdest cricket rules that you probably didn’t know existed.
Jul 24, 2024, 06:00 AM IST
Top 10 Weird Cricket Rules You Dont Know - In Pics
Top 10 Weird Cricket Rules You Dont Know - In Pics
Mar 03, 2024, 12:10 PM IST
What Are Key Differences In Men's And Women's Cricket Rules? In Pics
What Are Key Differences In Men's And Women's Cricket Rules? In Pics
Feb 28, 2024, 17:36 PM IST
Out Or Not Out? Unusual Dismissal Divides Cricketing World; Photo Goes Viral
Opinions on the umpire's call were split, with some supporting the decision based on the intact bails and the stumps not completely uprooted.
Dec 10, 2023, 19:42 PM IST
Sri Lankan Cricket Team Found Guilty For Breaching THIS ICC Code Of Conduct, 10% Fine Imposed
In response to the charge, Sri Lanka's captain, Dasun Shanaka, pleaded guilty to the offense.
Oct 08, 2023, 18:07 PM IST
From Red Card To Super Sub, Top 10 Strange Cricket Rules - In Pics
Cricket, a sport steeped in tradition, boasts a plethora of intricate and sometimes surprising rules that add to its mystique. Beyond the boundaries and centuries, cricket holds a treasure trove of lesser-known regulations that may leave you in awe. In this listicle, we'll delve into 13 fascinating cricket rules that go beyond the ordinary, unveiling the hidden aspects of this beloved game.
Aug 28, 2023, 15:31 PM IST
5 Weird and Lesser-Known Cricket Rules
Here are some of the unknown cricket rules that rarely come into practice. Take a look.
Feb 21, 2023, 19:46 PM IST
What are the Top 5 Rule Differences in Men and Women's Cricket? - IN PICS
In this collection of photos, we will take you through key top 5 differences between rules in men's and women's cricket.
Feb 14, 2023, 15:55 PM IST
From Weight of the Ball to Size of the Ground: Here are TOP 5 Rule Differences in Men and Women's Cricket - IN PICS
In this collection of photos, we will take you through key top 5 differences between rules in men's and women's cricket.
Feb 14, 2023, 15:48 PM IST
MS Dhoni's bat, exuberant Virat Kohli in focus as cricket adopts new ICC rules
Restrictions on bat sizes, player send-offs and changes in DRS are the highlights of new playing conditions, and chances are very high that all these three factors will come into play in the match.
Sep 27, 2017, 23:51 PM IST
ICC brings in points system in Code of Conduct and revamps DRS too – Details Inside!
Players who have breached the Code will now also accumulate Demerit Points, which can see repeat offenders suspended.
Sep 22, 2016, 20:32 PM IST
ICC changes DRS ruling on LBW decisions, easier to get batsmen out. Check out the rules!
The amendment will not be applied immediately and will come into effect from October 1, 2016.
Jul 03, 2016, 10:04 AM IST
Viv Richards lashes out at ICC's double standards, says all cricket rules don't apply to India
At the recent ICC Board meeting, ICC came out with a statement that West Indies players had been "inappropriate, disrespectful and brought the event into disrepute".
Apr 29, 2016, 18:32 PM IST
Red cards in cricket: MCC to try football's card system in order to curb violent behaviour
Similar to football, a player can be sent off for the rest of a offence.
Feb 10, 2016, 23:47 PM IST