New ICC rules impose five-run penalty for batters on time wasting
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 12:26 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The International Cricket Council has introduced new playing conditions, effective immediately, imposing a five-run penalty for batters who waste time. This update comes as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the pace of play in cricket. In addition, women's cricket will now have a distinctly specified ball size. These changes reinforce the ICC's commitment to maintaining the integrity of the game while adapting to modern standards. Further reactions and adjustments from teams and players are anticipated as the rules take effect.
- •New ICC playing conditions effective immediately.
- •Five-run penalty applies to batters for time wasting.
- •Distinct cricket ball size introduced for women's cricket.
- •Changes aim to enhance pace of play.
- •Further team and player reactions expected.
- 12:26 PMESPNcricinfo — Batters face five-run penalty for time wasting in new ICC playing conditions
"Women's cricket now has a distinctly-specified cricket ball size
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