The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a series of changes to the playing conditions across all three men's cricket formats, effective from July 2025. Key updates include the introduction of a stop clock in Test cricket to control over-rates, a rule previously applied in One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 (T20) matches. The ICC has also revised the powerplay regulations for shortened T20 innings, defining the number of overs allowed upfront with restricted fielding, and rounding powerplay overs to the nearest ball rather than the nearest over. In ODIs, the ICC has reinstated the use of only one ball per innings after the 35th over and introduced new rules regarding the use of balls, boundary catches, and concussion replacements, including a mandatory seven-day stand-down period for concussed players. Additionally, the Decision Review System (DRS) protocols have been updated, and the use of saliva to shine the ball has been banned. These changes aim to balance the contest between batters and bowlers and enhance player safety. The ICC's revisions come ahead of the 2027 World Cup in South Africa and reflect a comprehensive overhaul of cricket's playing conditions to modernize the sport and address pace-of-play concerns.