The WTC 2025-27 cycle began with the Test series between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. India and England are currently involved in a five-match Test series. Australia, who lost the recent final match, began their next campaign with a Test series against the West Indies in away conditions on Wednesday, June 25.
The use of saliva to shine the ball remains prohibited, but umpires are no longer obligated to change the ball immediately if saliva is applied. They will assess whether the ball’s condition has been altered. However, application of saliva will still result in a five-run penalty awarded to the batting side.
ICC Updates DRS Rules and Playing Conditions Across Formats
If a batter is given out caught but opts for a review, and replays show there was no contact with the bat and the ball struck the pad, the third umpire will now assess the LBW using the original “out” decision. Even if ball-tracking shows an “umpire’s call,” the batter will still be declared out.
In cases involving multiple simultaneous appeals, such as an LBW and a run-out, the third umpire will now review the incidents in the order they occurred. If the first appeal results in a dismissal, the ball is considered dead, and the subsequent appeal will not be reviewed.
Stricter Penalties for Short Runs, Injury Substitutes Trial, and ODI Ball Change Update
A new trial will allow full-time player replacements in domestic first-class matches for players suffering clear external injuries, such as broken bones or facial injuries. These substitutes will be allowed full participation in the match. This rule will not apply to internal injuries or muscle strains.
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