The ICC's cricket committee has suggested to remove the batting powerplay in ODIs and allow five fielders outside the 30-year circle in the final 10 overs.
"This means that for the first 10 overs there will be two fielders outside the circle, for the next 30 overs there will be four fielders out and for the last 10 overs there will be five outside the circle," the ICC said in its statement.
"The committee was very encouraged by some of the attacking captaincy displayed during the World Cup (this year in Australia and New Zealand) and believes these changes will allow fielding captains greater freedom to both attack and defend when required."
The Anil Kumble led committee has recommended the changes in order to restore the balance between bat and ball. Many players, officials and well-wishers of the game have repeatedly mentioned the fact that the regulations favor batsmen in the ODIs.
The existing regulations came into effect from October 30, 2012, removing the bowling powerplay and forcing sides to place only 4 outside the circle after the mandatory powerplay. As a result, as many as 4 double hundreds were registered in three years, reflecting how far the game has evolved since then.
Free-hits for all no-balls
The committee has also recommended free-hits for all no balls in limited overs internationals. The current regulations allow free hits to only front foot no-balls.
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