The International Cricket Council has proposed a few unique recommendations, including three Tests for every World Test Championship series and the use of two new balls for the first 25 overs in ODIs, aimed at promoting both Test and ODI formats.

According to reports published by TOI, the ICC cricket community further suggested the host nations should try to facilitate more day-night Test matches for the home season. These rules might be applicable from next season. 

ICC is promoting the three-match Test Series. The source told TOI, - "Some countries like South Africa, New Zealand and Sri Lanka mostly play just two Test series.”

“Only India, England and Australia play long Test series. That doesn't help in promoting Test cricket and the point distribution becomes very unfair. The recommendations are targeted at wiping out such disparities,". 

BCCI further highlighted the importance of the pink-ball test. 

The source stated - "The ICC committee feels the pink-ball Tests have brought more people into the stadiums. Recently, one saw very poor turnouts in Pakistan. The three pink-ball Tests in India sold more tickets than usual. Test-playing nations must be encouraged to schedule more pink-ball Tests,".

Another recommendation suggested that two balls should be limited to the first 25 overs of ODIs. There has been much debate over the use of two balls in ODIs, with claims that it disadvantages bowlers, as the hard balls allow batters to consistently hit through the line.

"The recommendation will be sent to the captains. A consensus must be achieved on this. But this looks like the best option to bring reverse swing and finger spinners back into the game,”. 

The ICC cricket committee meeting in Dubai was led by Sourav Ganguly, in the presence of BCCI secretary and soon-to-be ICC chairman Jay Shah and others.