ODI rule changes to begin in July

The key changes, which will start being used for series starting on or after July 5, will see no compulsory catchers from the first to the 10th over in ODIs while there will be no batting powerplays permitted between the 15th and 40th overs.

Fielding changes will see five fielders allowed outside the 30-yard circle between the 41st and 50th overs, while in both ODI and T20s, all no balls and not just foot faults will result in a free hit.

Speaking about the changes, ICC chief executive David Richardson said:

"We have thoroughly reviewed the ODI format after a very successful ICC Cricket World Cup.

"There was no need to make any radical changes to what has proved to be a vibrant and popular format but we wanted to take this opportunity to make the format simpler and easier to follow for the public as well as maintaining a balance between bat and ball.

"In making these adjustments, we have tried to ensure that ODI cricket retains the attacking, aggressive and thrilling brand, which has recently become the hallmark of 50-over cricket and sets us on a positive path to the next World Cup in England in 2019."