The new rules will come into effect with the series between Sri Lanka and New Zealand, which starts with the one-off T20 international at Pallekele today.

“Participating countries may agree to play day-night Test matches. The home and visiting boards will decide on the hours of play which will be six hours of scheduled play per day while the two boards will also decide on the precise brand, type and colour of ball to be used for the match,” the ICC said in a statement.