The ICC has implemented new rules for international men's cricket. Some of the rules have already commenced in the new World Test Championship (2025–27), while others will be effective from July 2, 2025, particularly for ODIs and T20s. Stop Clock and Test Match Changes The ICC has now included the stop clock rule in Test matches as well. The fielding side has to start a fresh over within 60 seconds after the earlier over finishes. If they fail to do this, they will receive two warnings. Five penalty runs will then be awarded to the batting side. The rule is designed to prevent slow over rates. The warnings are reset after each 80 overs. The saliva rule has also been revised. Although saliva remains prohibited, the umpires don't have to replace the ball immediately if it's employed. The ball will be replaced only if it becomes excessively wet or too shiny. The judgment will be left to the umpires. If it's regarded as intentional and influences the match, five runs are awarded to the batting team. Also Read | Joseph, Seales Shine as WI Dominate Day 1 vs Australia Revisions in the DRS and Review System In another modification in the DRS, if a batter is given caught behind and appeals and UltraEdge indicates pad contact alone, the umpire can now refer it for LBW. If umpire's call is indicated by ball-tracking and the initial decision was out, the batter will remain out. Previously, the batter would have remained not out. In joint reviews, when umpires and players refer decisions, the third umpire will now review things in the sequence that they occurred. So, if there's an LBW appeal followed by a run-out, LBW will be reviewed first. If the batter is out in the initial review, the second won't be examined. Also, even in the case of a no-ball, the third umpire will now ensure that the catch taken was clean. If the catch is clean, just one run is credited for the no-ball. However, if the catch is not clean, the batting side will receive all the runs they took. Also Read | Gambhir Snubs Pant's Twin Tons, Credits Other Centurions ODI Ball Rule, Short Run Penalty, and New Domestic Trial From July 2, in ODIs, only one ball will be utilized from the 35th over onwards, rather than utilizing two balls of different sides. This is done to facilitate bowlers to obtain reverse swing and maintain the fairness of the ball conditions. The short run rule has also been modified. When a batter is found intentionally not grounding his way to steal a run, the fielding team can pick which batter will have to play the next ball. The batting side will also be issued a five-run penalty. In first-class cricket at home, the ICC has permitted experimentation with full-time replacement of players in case anyone gets seriously injured (such as an external blow). The substitute player is required to be like the injured player, similar to concussion subs. This trial does not apply to soft injury such as a muscle pull. Nations have the option to apply or not apply this trial in their domestic fixtures.