The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to implement the stop clock rule in the limited overs format. Let us tell you that ICC had introduced this system on a test basis in December 2023, but considering the current situation, there is a possibility of it being fully implemented now. It will also be used in the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to start from June 1.

What is Stop Clock Rule? All information regarding this rule

This rule will help teams maintain the pace of the game. The bowling team is allowed to start the second over after one over and There will be 60 seconds time to make necessary changes between overs. Then the bowling team has to start their over before the countdown reaches zero. If the team is unable to do this, it will be penalized.

The third umpire will keep a close eye on the timer as he will start the stop watch. If any team fails to start the over within 60 seconds, the on-field umpire will warn the team twice, then a penalty of 5 runs will be imposed for the third time.

The decision to implement the stop watch will rest with the umpires, in which they will also see whether the delay in starting the over is due to the batsmen or because of DRS. According to Cricbuzz report The trial of the stop clock rule was due to end in April 2024, but ICC officials are happy with its progress They have decided to implement it permanently in T-20 as well as ODI.

There itself With Pakistan being named the host of the Champions Trophy 2025, the BCCI may refuse to participate in the tournament. Although there has been no official comment regarding this, it is believed that Team India will not tour Pakistan citing security concerns. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi was likely to take the matter to the ICC, but there has been no discussion regarding the tournament so far.