The International Cricket Council (ICC) has made a significant decision to permanently adopt the stop clock rule, initially trialed before the T20 World Cup 2024 and now applicable to both T20 and ODI formats. Enforced since December 2023, the rule mandates the fielding team to commence the second over promptly after the conclusion of the first over, with severe penalties for violations. This move underscores ICC's commitment to ensuring a more efficient and timely pace of play across cricket formats.