ICC Board Implements Key Changes to Cricket Rules and Governance
ICC Board's Major Rule Changes: Trailing Use Of Pink Balls In Tests, Legside Wides, Consultation With Coach
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The ICC Board has approved significant changes to cricket rules, including trial use of pink balls in Test matches under floodlights, allowing coaches on the field during drinks breaks, and adopting leg-side wides permanently. Additionally, Cricket Canada has been suspended due to governance issues, while the Women's Champions Trophy 2027 has been rescheduled.
- 01The ICC will trial the use of pink balls in Test matches to compensate for lost play due to bad light, contingent on agreement from both teams.
- 02Head coaches will now be allowed on the field during drinks intervals, similar to T20 matches, to discuss tactics.
- 03The ICC Board has permanently adopted the leg-side wides rule, which will be effective from October 1, 2026.
- 04Cricket Canada has been suspended from ICC membership due to serious governance breaches but will still allow its teams to participate in ICC events.
- 05The ICC Women's Champions Trophy 2027 will now take place from February 14-28 instead of June-July.
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During its annual meeting in Ahmedabad, the ICC Board approved several major changes to cricket rules and governance. A notable change includes the trial of pink balls in Test matches, to be used under floodlights if bad light affects play, pending agreement from both teams. Coaches will also be permitted on the field during drinks breaks to strategize with players, similar to T20 formats. The ICC has permanently adopted the leg-side wides rule, which will come into effect on October 1, 2026. Furthermore, Cricket Canada has been suspended from ICC membership due to governance issues, although its teams can still compete in ICC events. The ICC will oversee funding for Cricket Canada to support national team programs. Lastly, the ICC Women's Champions Trophy 2027 has been rescheduled to February 14-28, 2027, and a new Women's Emerging Nations Trophy will be piloted in 2026.
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The changes in rules and governance will directly affect players, teams, and the management of cricket in Canada.
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