Know ICC’s new rules for all ODIs and T20Is starting from June 2024

ICC’s new rules: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced that they have mandated the use of stop-clocks in between overs in limited-overs international matches, for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 and announced the qualification process for the 2026 edition. The decisions were taken on Friday (15 March), following the ICC’s annual Board meetings. 

In an official statement ICC said,  "ICC Board also approved the playing conditions for the Men's T20 World Cup 2024 and announced the qualification process for the 2026 edition." 

The stop-clock is set to become permanent in all ODIs and T20Is from June 2024, starting with the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and USA.

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In December 2023, ICC introduced the stop clock on a trial basis in men’s limited-overs international matches. The trial was supposed to run until April 2024, but the experiment has already yielded results in terms of timely completion of matches.

The feature will now be mandatory in all Full Member ODI and T20I matches beginning June 1, 2024. 
 

What is stop clock rule? 

As per stop clock rule that was trialled in men’s white-ball cricket, the fielding side is expected to start a new over within 60 seconds of the completion of the previous over.

An electronic clock, counting down from 60 to zero, will be displayed on the ground, with the onus on the third umpire to determine the start of the clock.

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The failure of the fielding side to be ready to bowl the first ball of their next over within the stipulated 60 seconds of the previous over being completed attracts two warnings. Subsequent breaches would lead to a five-run penalty per incident.

Stop clock rule exceptions 

There are a few exceptions to this rule, and the clock, if already started, can be cancelled in certain situations. These include:

- When a new batter comes to the wicket between overs
- An official drinks interval has been called
- The umpires have approved the onfield treatment of an injury to a batter or fielder
- The time lost is for any circumstances beyond the control of the fielding side

The T20 World Cup 2024 tournament will kick off on June 1 and will be co-hosted by the West Indies and the US. 

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The top eight teams in the 2024 edition will qualify automatically, joining India and Sri Lanka. The remaining spots, ranging from two to four depending on host finishing positions, will be filled by the next highest-ranked teams in the ICC Men’s T20I rankings as of June 30, 2024.

(With inputs from agencies)                   

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