ICC playing conditions change for international series starting October 1

The ICC says its updated playing conditions apply to international series starting October 1 or later; ongoing series follow the previous rules. A batter who is not ready on time receives a warning, then a final warning, before five penalty runs are awarded to the fielding side for each further offence. The changes also tighten specifications for women’s cricket balls, permit a trial of pink balls in daytime Tests by agreement before the match, and make a trialled wide-ball rule permanent in ODIs and T20Is.