ICC Mulls Elimination of ODI Two-Ball Rule

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is contemplating significant changes to ODI cricket rules, notably the potential elimination of the two-ball rule, which has been criticized for favoring batters and diminishing the influence of reverse swing. The move, recommended by the ICC Cricket Committee led by Sourav Ganguly, would allow only one ball to be used after the 25-over mark, potentially reintroducing reverse swing into the game. This change aims to restore balance between bat and ball, supported by cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar. Concurrently, the ICC is considering implementing a 60-second countdown clock in Test matches to improve over rates and is exploring shifting the U19 Men's World Cup to a T20 format. These proposals will be discussed in the ongoing ICC meetings in Zimbabwe and require the ICC Board's ratification before any implementation.