The proposed modifications to the two-ball rule in One-Day Internationals and the concussion-substitute procedure in all formats of men's international cricket have been accepted by the ICC. They will go into effect on July 2 for ODIs, July 10 for T20Is, and June 17 for Test matches. Men's ODI matches now utilize two fresh balls every innings, one at each end. Two fresh balls will be used from the beginning of an innings until the conclusion of the 34th over under the updated playing conditions.
The bowling team will select one of the two balls after the 34th over, and they will utilize it at both ends from overs 35 to 50. The bowling side will only have one new ball to utilize for the duration of the innings if the ODI is cut to 25 overs per side or fewer before the first innings starts. The revised concussion guidelines require teams to notify the match referee of their substitute players prior to the game commencing.