The stop clock rule, currently undergoing trial, will become a permanent feature in international cricket, with its implementation during the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup in June green-lighted. The trial had kicked off with the opening T20I between West Indies and England in Barbados on 12 December, 2023.
As per the news playing conditions, the bowling team will need to be ready to bowl the first ball of their next over within 60 seconds of the previous over being completed. If the bowling team fails to do so despite two warnings, a five-run penalty will be levied. An electronic clock, counting down from 60 to zero, will be displayed at the ground.
The updated playing conditions will come into force during the first T20I between West Indies and England on 12 December, 2023.
Under the sub-clause, there are exceptions to the above, and the clock if already ticking can be cancelled under the following circumstances:
– A new batter comes to the wicket between overs
– An official drinks interval has been called
– The umpires have approved the onfield treatment of an injury to a batter or fielder
– The time lost is for any circumstances beyond the control of the fielding side.
⚡️ICYMI: ICC will make the Stop Clock rule permanent during the T20 World Cup.
The fielding team will have 60 seconds between overs, during which they must commence the next over before the countdown reaches zero.@vijaymirror with the details: https://t.co/apwE5BLuwp pic.twitter.com/TvYViBGjzj
— Cricbuzz (@cricbuzz) March 15, 2024
