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Delight For Bowlers! ICC Mulls To Amend Two-New Ball Rule In ODIs

Abhinav Tyagi

Jay Shah - (Source : @Johns/X.com)Jay Shah - (Source : @Johns/X.com)

In a significant development, there are reports that the ICC is looking to get away with the two-ball rule in ODI cricket. Notably, the fifty-over format has been under the scanner for a few years, as several cricketers have complained about its dying nature.

Meanwhile, the bowlers too have had a complaint against the ICC for introducing two balls in ODIs, which takes away the reverse swing from the game and the format was accused of favouring the batters. However, in the latest events, according to a report from Cricbuzz, the ICC is looking to amend the new rule. 

ICC To Amend Two-New Ball Rule In ODIs

Notably, the International Cricket Council isn't looking to completely get away with two new balls but is looking to tweak the rules a bit. At present, a new ball is used from both ends, and 25 overs are bowled from one ball.

According to the new proposed plan, a team can use two new balls till the first 25 overs and since the 26th over, they will be allowed to use just one ball for the rest of the innings and the decision lies in the hand of the fielding team as to which one out of the two balls they want to proceed with. 

The recommendation is expected to be discussed during the ongoing ICC meetings in Zimbabwe which is going to be attended by board members across all playing members.