Overview
- The ICC Chief Executives Committee discussed a package of rule changes in a recent virtual meeting and the ICC Board will consider final approval at a meeting in Ahmedabad on May 30.
- Proposals include allowing head coaches onto the field during ODI drinks breaks and formalising two scheduled drink breaks per innings to let coaches speak directly with players.
- White-ball and T20 measures would shorten the T20 innings interval from 20 minutes to 15 minutes, changing the rhythm of matches and reducing time for tactical regrouping.
- For red-ball cricket, the ICC is weighing a mid-match switch from the red ball to the pink ball when play moves into the evening, subject to prior agreement between the two teams.
- The body is also considering giving on-field umpires live access to HawkEye to check suspect bowling actions during matches; some outlets report limited early trials of ODI measures could be used in the India–Afghanistan series, but that remains unconfirmed pending the May 30 decision.